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                    <text>THE CITADEL
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON, S.C.

FOUNDED 1842

CATALOG ISSUE
2019-2020

�Leadership
Since 1842, The Citadel has molded individuals into leaders. As
we enter a new millennium, The Citadel reaﬃrms its belief that
the whole person is one who is worthy of the trust of others. The
following qualities of leadership will be the guiding principles for
The Citadel as we develop a new generation of leaders to serve
their families, their communities, their professions, and their country.
Citadel Core Values
Honor • Duty • Respect
The Characteristics of Principled Leadership
Lead with humility
Embrace a true, authentic self
Act and speak with courage
Develop and value people and resources
Empower and hold others accountable
Respect others by building trust and learning from mistakes
Serve others before self
These characteristics will guide our behavior and serve as our moral
compass in all that we say and do.

General Glenn M. Walters, USMC
President

�Table of Contents

Brigadier General Sally C. Selden, Ph.D., SPHR
Provost and Dean of the College

Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 6
History of The Citadel........................................................................................... 7
General Information ............................................................................................ 12
Requirements for Admission............................................................................... 16
Academic Policies ............................................................................................... 24
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities........................................... 51
Military Policies .................................................................................................. 64
ROTC Programs.................................................................................................. 71
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 80
Financial Aid and Scholarships........................................................................... 84
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .............................................................. 95
The Citadel Honors Program .............................................................................. 97
The Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................ 101
Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business ............................................... 110
Zucker Family School of Education ................................................................. 136
School of Engineering....................................................................................... 150
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .............................. 151
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ............................... 172
Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................................... 190
School of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................... 209
Department of Criminal Justice ................................................................ 210
Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications ......................... 224
Department of History .............................................................................. 242
Department of Intelligence and Security Studies......................................268
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ................... 288
Department of Political Science................................................................ 318
Department of Psychology........................................................................ 344
Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics .......................................... 354
Department of Biology ............................................................................. 355
Department of Chemistry .......................................................................... 376
Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences .......................................... 396
Department of Health and Human Performance ....................................... 408
Department of Mathematical Sciences ..................................................... 434
Swain Department of Nursing .................................................................. 446
Department of Physics .............................................................................. 454
Department of Leadership Studies .................................................................... 468
Department of Aerospace Studies ..................................................................... 473
Department of Military Science ........................................................................ 478
Department of Naval Science ........................................................................... 482
Organization
Board of Visitors ....................................................................................... 488
Executive Staﬀ .......................................................................................... 488
Senior Staﬀ................................................................................................ 489
Administrative and Activity Directors ...................................................... 490
Auxiliary Enterprises ................................................................................ 493
Faculty....................................................................................................... 494
Emeriti Faculty.......................................................................................... 518
Index ................................................................................................................. 520

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The Citadel Academic Calendar 2018-2019
2019

2020

Aug. 17

Class of 2023 Reports

Jan. 12

Aug. 25

Corps of Cadets Upperclass
Students Report

Winter Furlough Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Jan. 15

Aug. 27

Freshman Convocation

Classes Begin for the Corps of
Cadets/Day Students

Aug. 28

Classes Begin for the Corps
of Cadets/Day Students

Jan. 20

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No
Classes)

Sept. 2

Labor Day (Classes Held)

Jan. 21

Last Day to Drop/Add

Sept. 3

Last Day to Drop/Add

Mar. 13

Spring Furlough Begins after Last
Class

Oct. 4-6

Parents’ Weekend

Mar. 22

Oct. 23

Leadership Development Day
No Classes

Spring Furlough Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Mar. 23

All Classes Resume

Oct. 25-26

Homecoming Weekend

Mar. 25-27 Leadership Symposium

Nov. 6

Last Day to Withdraw with a Grade
of “W”

Mar. 28

Corps Day/Recognition Day

Nov. 22

Fall Furlough Begins
after Last Class

Mar. 31

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Dec. 1

Fall Furlough Ends

Apr. 29

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students

Dec. 2

All Classes Resume

May 5

Dec. 12

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students

Exams End for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students

May 9

Commencement

Dec. 18

Exams End for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students
Winter Furlough Begins

May 11

Maymester and Summer I
Evening Classes Begin

May 25

Memorial Day (No Classes)

May 29

Maymester Ends

Jun. 2

Summer I Day Classes Begin

Jun. 23

Summer I Evening Classes End

Jun. 29

Summer II Evening Classes Begin

Jun. 30

Summer I Day Classes End

Jul. 10

Summer II Day Classes Begin

Aug. 6

Summer II Day Classes End

Aug. 11

Summer II Evening Classes End

A Brief History
of The Citadel
Early Years
The Citadel has a long history of preparing its graduates to serve their
country, both in civil and military pursuits. The idea of “citizen-soldiers,”
trained to take up arms for their country in time of conﬂict but prepared to serve
with integrity and discipline in all walks of life, has been central to its mission
from its early years.
In December of 1822, following the discovery of a slave revolt planned
by Denmark Vesey, the South Carolina state legislature passed “An Act to
Establish a Competent Force as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the
City of Charleston and Vicinity.” The original Citadel, intended to serve
as an arsenal and guardhouse, was constructed near the site of Charleston’s
Revolutionary War fortiﬁcations. Located just north of Calhoun Street, it stood
in a neighborhood of free blacks, working-class whites, and slaves, where it
provided a visible reminder of city authority. It was initially intended to house a
municipal guard, but was instead guarded ﬁrst by United States troops and then,
during and after the Nulliﬁcation Crisis in the early 1830s, by local troops.
In 1833, the legislature voted to consolidate arms and munitions at two
locations, the Citadel in Charleston and the Arsenal in Columbia. In 1842, they
voted to replace the local guard with students. Half of the students would pay
tuition; the other half would be “beneﬁciary cadets,” young men selected from
among the poorer residents of each county, whose tuition would be paid by the
state. Importantly, all cadets took the same classes and performed the same
duties, while uniforms erased social distinctions and rank was based on merit
alone. The inclusion of cadets from all counties helped unify the state politically,
while the spaces available to beneﬁciary cadets made The Citadel one of the
only places in the state where the sons of poorer citizens could gain a college
education.
In their curriculum and military training the schools were modeled on the
United States Military Academy at West Point, Norwich (University), and the
Virginia Military Institute.
The ﬁrst classes were taught in 1843. Two years later the Citadel and
Arsenal were combined, so that fourth-class cadets (freshmen) attended classes
at the Arsenal, then transferred to the Citadel for their remaining three years.
From the beginning, The Citadel was known for its high academic standards.
Cadets were required to take courses in history, literature, logic, French, moral
philosophy, and elocution, a liberal arts education that would prepare them
to serve as leaders in public life. Many entered careers in law, medicine, and
education. Others were called to religious service, including Bishop Ellison
Capers, class of 1857, and William Porcher DuBose, class of 1855, one of the
most inﬂuential theologians in the Episcopal tradition. Cadets also studied the
practical sciences, including chemistry, physics, civil and military engineering,
mathematics, astronomy, geology, and surveying. Among the school’s early

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alumni, E. L. Heriot, Class of 1847, conducted the ﬁrst railroad survey west and
south of the Rio Grande River, while T. J. Arnold, Class of 1852, designed the
harbor and wharves of San Francisco and Oakland, California.
Students also studied infantry and artillery tactics, and helped train the state’s
Palmetto Regiment for service in the Mexican-American War.
The Civil War and Reconstruction
When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, federal
troops were moved from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter. To protect the entrance
to Charleston Harbor, the Governor of South Carolina ordered a fortiﬁcation to
be constructed on Morris Island. On January 9, 1861, Citadel cadets who were
stationed on Morris Island ﬁred on a U.S. steamer, the Star of the West, which
had been sent to re-supply Fort Sumter.
On January 28, 1861, the Corps of Cadets were incorporated into the military
organization of the state as The Battalion of State Cadets. The cadets took part in
eight engagements in defense of Charleston and South Carolina. In recognition
of their service, the Oﬃce of the South Carolina Adjutant General authorized
The Citadel to carry the following battle and campaign streamers:
Star of the West, January 9, 1861
Wappoo Cut, November 1861
James Island, June 1862
Charleston and Vicinity, July to October 1863
James Island, June 1864
Tuliﬁnny, December 1864
James Island, December 1864 to February 1865
Williamston, May 1865
The college remained in operation throughout much of the war, and cadets
were eligible for commissions in the state’s military upon graduation. Of the
224 graduates living at the time of the Civil War, 209 entered the Confederate
service. Four graduates achieved the rank of Brigadier General: Johnson
Hagood, Ellison Capers, Evander Law and Micah Jenkins. Citadel graduates
were involved in the major battles of the war, including Fort Sumter, First
Manassas, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Atlanta,
and Petersburg.
The Arsenal Academy burned during the fall of Columbia in 1865 and
never reopened. The Citadel was occupied by federal troops when Union forces
entered Charleston in early 1865. After the end of Reconstruction Citadel
alumni, who had organized the Association of Graduates in 1852, pressured the
legislature to reopen the school. Although many legislators questioned the need
for a state-supported military college in the absence of munitions to guard, the
support of alumni and the Washington Light Infantry, as well as the school’s
renewed commitment to educating beneﬁciary cadets, ultimately saved the
institution. It reopened in 1882.

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Military Service
Citadel alumni have served in all major military actions in which the United
States has been involved since the late nineteenth century. Seventeen graduates
served with volunteer regiments and ﬁve alumni served with the Regular Army
in the Spanish-American War in 1898. The National Defense Act of 1916 began
the formation of Reserve Oﬃcers Training Corps in U.S. colleges and oﬀered the
opportunity for recent graduates to enter the Regular Army. 315 Citadel graduates
served in World War I; of the class of 1917, all 33 entered military service.
During World War II, The Citadel had the distinction of having the highest
percentage of its students enter the military service of any college, with the
exception of the service academies. Of 2,976 living graduates in 1946, 2,927
had served their country. Before the end of the war, 279 Citadel men had given
their lives. Citadel graduates participated in all major campaigns of World War
II, from Pearl Harbor through the major engagements in the European, North
African, and Paciﬁc Theaters, and at sea. A number of Citadel graduates fought in
the Philippines and endured the Bataan Death March. The Citadel also provided
wartime training to over 10,000 men under a contract with the War Department.
In the Korean War, roughly 1500 alumni were on active duty, and 31 graduates
were killed in action. Sixty-ﬁve Citadel men gave their lives in Vietnam, and
several graduates were prisoners of war in North Vietnam. Graduates also
displayed their valor in the liberation of Grenada and peacekeeping operations
in Beirut, Lebanon, and in the Balkans. During the Persian Gulf War 22 cadets
served with Reserve and National Guard units; alumni served in both the Active
and Reserve components of the Armed Forces. Citadel alumni, veteran students,
and current cadets assigned to activated Reserve and National Guard units have
served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. At the time of this printing 18 Citadel
graduates have given their lives for their country in the ongoing War on Terror.
Citadel Expansion
The Corps of Cadets has grown from 43 students enrolled at the Arsenal and
Citadel in 1843 to 2,174 in 2017. With 39 percent of the Corps now coming from
out of state, and a student body that represents 27 diﬀerent countries, the college
draws students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
The Citadel has attracted international students since the 1920s, when Chinese
students entered as cadets, sponsored by the Boxer Indemnity Fund. Most went
on to serve in the Chinese Army, several achieving the rank of Brigadier General.
The Chinese cadets were followed by groups of students from Thailand in the
1960s, Iran in the 1970s, and Jordan in the 1970s and 1980s. Connections forged
during international students’ college years could grow into lifelong bridges:
Charles G. Huie later returned to the U.S. to conduct research as an engineer with
the U.S. Army; Andrew Chinn became a business owner in the U.S.
The ﬁrst African-American cadet, Charles D. Foster, entered the Citadel
in 1966, three years after South Carolina began integrating its public colleges
and universities. He graduated in 1970, followed by Joseph Shine in 1971; six
African-American students graduated in 1973. African-American students were
often targeted with racial slurs and threats of racial violence. At the same time,
the unique culture of the Corps of Cadets, and particularly the shared experience
of the fourth-class system, helped promote integration across racial lines. Today,

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black and African-American students make up 8.9% of the Corps of Cadets, and
22.9% of the Corps are minorities.
Women began attending The Citadel in 1949 as part of the summer school
program, and were admitted to evening classes in 1966. In 1995, Shannon
Faulkner, through court orders, became the ﬁrst woman to matriculate into the
Corps of Cadets. She resigned a few days later, but the next year, following a
United States Supreme Court ruling on a similar case involving the Virginia
Military Institute, the Citadel Board of Visitors voted to revoke the male-only
admissions policy of the Corps of Cadets.
In August of 1996, four females matriculated with the class of 2000. Two
of these resigned amid allegations of hazing and harassment. The lawsuits and
negative publicity associated with this incident marked a diﬃcult time for the
reputation and image of The Citadel and its alumni. Nancy Mace received her
degree three years later, becoming the ﬁrst female graduate of the Corps of
Cadets. She was followed by Petra Lovetinska, who became the ﬁrst female
cadet to receive a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, women make
up 7.6% of the Corps of Cadets. Women and minorities are an integral part
of the Corps, many occupying key positions in the cadet chain-of-command,
varsity athletics, and campus organizations. They also form an important part
of The Citadel’s strong alumni network and have served on the Citadel Board of
Visitors.
Veteran students, too, have become important contributors to the Citadel’s
academic life. Veterans were ﬁrst admitted as civilian students under the GI Bill
at the end of World War II; the current veterans program was established in 2007
and 68 veterans are currently enrolled as day students.
In 1968, the Citadel began granting graduate degrees through an evening
program. The program grew until 1994, when the Citadel Board of Visitors
approved the foundation of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies
(now known as the Citadel Graduate College, or CGC). A coeducational
institution from its conception, the CGC is now a mainstay of the Citadel’s
academic environment, oﬀering 26 graduate degree programs and 24 graduate
certiﬁcate programs.
The Citadel’s growth has led to the need for an ever-larger physical campus.
By the end of World War I, the school had outgrown its location on Marion
Square and the City of Charleston donated land, previously the site of the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition, for a new campus. The current
campus opened in 1922 with Padgett-Thomas Barracks, an inﬁrmary, two
wings of Bond Hall, and other auxiliary buildings. State- and federally funded
building projects during the Depression included Summerall Chapel and the
distinctive Works Progress Administration faculty houses. The college continues
to expand as it serves a growing student body.
Leading the Community and the World
In addition to a long history of military service, the school’s citizen-soldier
ideal prepares graduates for service and leadership in civil capacities. Alumni
have gone on to pursue distinguished careers in areas including law, politics,
medicine, engineering, education, business, and law enforcement. Ernest F.
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Senator. Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Class of 1964, served ten consecutive terms as
mayor of Charleston, overseeing a number of ambitious development projects.
Alvah H. Chapman, Class of 1942, headed the inﬂuential Knight Ridder
newspaper chain, while author Pat Conroy graduated in the Class of 1967. The
Citadel and its graduates have also been active in world aﬀairs. In addition to
serving as Governor of South Carolina, John C. West, Class of 1942, served as
U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, while Langhorne A. Motley, Class of 1960,
served as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil and as Assistant Secretary of State for Latin
American Aﬀairs.
Today’s Citadel builds on this distinguished legacy, preparing students to
lead with integrity in an increasingly interconnected world. Through a growing
study abroad program, students develop language skills and gain experience
working with a range of cultures and countries. The current honor system, reinstituted in 1955, enshrines the integrity of students and alumni as a cornerstone
of The Citadel’s values. During their academic careers and beyond, Citadel men
and women put into practice the core values and principles of the institution.
SUPERINTENDENTS /PRESIDENTS OF THE CITADEL
Captain William F. Graham, USA, 1843-1844
Major Richard W. Colcock, USA, 1844-1852
Major Francis W. Capers, CSA, 1852-1859
Major Peter F. Stevens, CSA, 1859-1861
Major James B. White, CSA, 1861-1865
Colonel John P. Thomas, CSA, Class of 1851, 1882-1885
Brigadier General George D. Johnson, CSA, 1885-1890
Colonel Asbury Coward, CSA, Class of 1854, 1890-1908
Colonel Oliver J. Bond, SCM, Class of 1886, 1908-1931
General Charles P. Summerall, USA, Ret. 1931-1953
General Mark W. Clark, USA, Ret. 1954-1965
General Hugh P. Harris, USA, Ret. 1965-1970
Major General James W. Duckett, SCM, Class of 1932, 1970-1974
Lieutenant General George M. Seignious II, USA, Ret., Class of 1942, 1974-1979
Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale, USN, Ret. 1979-1980
Major General James A. Grimsley, Jr., USA, Ret., Class of 1942, 1980-1989
Lieutenant General Claudius E. Watts III, USAF, Ret., Class of 1958, 1989-1996
Major General John S. Grinalds, USMC, Ret., 1997-2005
Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Ret., Class of 1973, 2006-2018
General Glenn M. Walters, USMC, Ret., Class of 1979, 2018-Present

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General Information

General Information
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.
Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Mechanical Engineering programs
are accredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET;
web address is http://www.abet.org.
The undergraduate program in Business and the program leading to the Master
of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602-5730. Telephone: 813-769-6500; Fax: 813-769-6559. The web
address is www.aacsb.edu.
Programs for the preparation of secondary teachers at the bachelor’s level, for
the preparation of secondary and special education teachers at the master’s level,
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 Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone:
202-223-0077. The web address is www.caepnet.org. The Dean of the School of
Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The B.S. Chemistry Program is accredited by the American Chemical Society,
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 800-227-5558.
The web address is www.acs.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
MD 21202. Telephone: 410-347-7700; web address is www.abet.org.
The Citadel’s School Psychology Program has been granted full approval by the
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 4340 East West Highway,
Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: 301-657-0270; FAX: 301-657-0275.
The web address is www.nasponline.org. The Clinical Counseling program is
accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council,
595. New Loudon Rd., #265, Latham, NY 12110. Telephone: 518-785-1980. The
web address is http://mpcacaccreditation.org/.
Statement of Vision
Achieving excellence in the education and development of principled leaders.

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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
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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 more than 2,300 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, Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and
Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 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 1,100. The primary service
area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College oﬀers eight
baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in
Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education), 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 eight certiﬁcation 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 3,400 students, about two-thirds of whom come from South Carolina.
In its education programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacherscholar 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.

General Information

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Four-Year Principled Leader Development Model
4th class
3rd class
2nd class
1st class

Prepare
Engage
Serve
Lead

The Purpose of The Citadel’s Military Environment
The Citadel seeks to provide the best qualities of a military and disciplined
environment to support the growth and development of character, ﬁtness, and moral
and ethical principles, thereby preparing its students to meet the requirements of
citizens and especially of leaders. From the ﬁrst year, with the Fourth-Class System, through the senior year, the military environment requires additional duties
and responsibilities not normally found on a college campus.
The military environment at The Citadel also attempts to draw out and cultivate
such values as truth, honor, integrity, and courage. Qualities of proper behavior
and etiquette are stressed, and excellence in military bearing and appearance is
taught. Whether in military or civilian life, the testimony of the value of this
institution in service to the nation, state, and local communities is prominent.
Oﬃcial Communications
Each Citadel student is assigned a Citadel e-mail address. Oﬃcial communications are often sent electronically, and these communications will be sent to the
cadet’s Citadel e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each student to check
his/her Citadel e-mail regularly to ensure receipt of all oﬃcial communications.

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Requirements for Admission

Requirements
for
Admission
The Citadel gives consideration to all applicants who meet the personal,
physical, and educational requirements for admission to the Corps of Cadets.
The Citadel seeks to enroll well-rounded, mature students whose motivation and
educational achievements indicate that they are prepared to do college level work
with a reasonable probability of success. Therefore, each admission portfolio is
reviewed individually and must include at least the following:
a. High School Record (courses, grades, class standing). The high school
record provides insight into an applicant’s motivation, study habits, and scope
of interest. Particular attention is given to grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages.
b. College Entrance Examination Board Test Scores. Consideration is given
to an applicant’s test scores on the College Board’s SAT or the American College Testing Program’s Assessment Exam (ACT). Although these test scores
represent only one factor in the determination of an applicant’s acceptability,
they tend to indicate the applicant’s educational development with respect to
contemporaries; therefore, the applicant’s scores provide a reasonable evaluation
of actual preparedness and potential to do college level work.
c.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college,
amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. Where any one of these factors is in question, the College
may obtain additional information by means of interviews with the applicant
and/or the applicant’s parents or other persons who know the candidate. If it is
deemed necessary, The Citadel may request that the applicant present a written
report on goals in life, reasons for choosing The Citadel, or reasons for choosing a particular major ﬁeld of study.
d.
The Citadel reserves the right to cancel any academic acceptance or
reservation if the recipient is found to be physically disqualiﬁed or if a subsequent academic or conduct record is found unsatisfactory. Entrance requirements
must be fully met before the date of matriculation. No one will be admitted on
probation.
Initial Acceptance and Withdrawals
New cadets are admitted to the Corps of Cadets only in the ﬁrst semester
of the school year but may commence their academic work in the preceding
summer. However, courses taken before formal matriculation will not be counted
toward the 24 credit hours required to be completed in the ﬁrst academic year
as a continuation requirement. Mid-year transfers from the federal service
academies will be considered on an individual basis.
If a cadet ﬁnds it necessary to withdraw from The Citadel during the college
year or does not wish to return to The Citadel in August following any college
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Admission Procedure
Formal application for admission must be made by the applicant. The application for admission may be found online at www.citadel.edu/apply. The
Citadel admits new students into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets only in
the fall semester of each year.
A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must accompany each application.
Applications for admission may be submitted after the candidate’s junior year in
high school. All students are encouraged to apply no later than the fall semester
of the prospective cadet’s senior year in high school. In addition, the applicant
should make early arrangements to take the SAT or ACT test and have these
test scores sent to The Citadel. Prospective cadets are responsible for having the
oﬃcial high school transcript sent directly to The Citadel’s Oﬃce of Admissions.
The Citadel will advise the applicant of subsequent procedural actions as
they are necessary.
A deposit of $300 is required of all new cadets accepted for enrollment. This
reservation fee is not refundable to those students who cancel their reservations
after May 1.
Each applicant must undergo a thorough medical examination. Final admission is contingent upon the results of this test. Only The Citadel’s forms, which
are provided on-line by the Oﬃce of Admissions, may be used to report these
results. The medical examination form shows the immunizations required by
The Citadel.
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 matriculation,
each matriculant will be required to submit a photocopy of their birth certiﬁcate
or valid U.S. passport. (A copy of the birth certiﬁcate must be provided as part
of the preregistration information necessary for enrollment in the ROTC classes.)
Personal Requirements
Applicants to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must meet the U.S. Army
standard for height and weight (Army Reg 40-501) and must be physically
qualiﬁed as determined by the Citadel Surgeon. An initial applicant who fails
to meet the Citadel height/weight standard can gain admission by passing the
Citadel body-fat standard (included on the Admissions website under Physical
Fitness) using the U.S. Army technique for measuring body fat. The height/
weight standard for admissions is NOT the same as that required of a cadet.
After matriculation, all freshmen fall under the Corps Physical Eﬀectiveness
Program and its standards as outlined in The White Book.
Should an accident, injury, or serious illness in any way change the
physical status of the applicant after acceptance but prior to arrival on
campus, the Citadel Surgeon must be informed immediately. Any physical
impairment could result in cancellation or postponement of admission. In addition, an applicant must meet the following personal requirements:

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Laboratory
Science

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Two units must be taken in two diﬀerent ﬁelds of the
physical or life sciences and selected from among biology, chemistry, or physics. The third unit may be from
the same ﬁeld as one of the ﬁrst two units (biology,
chemistry, or physics) or from any laboratory science
for which biology and/or chemistry is a prerequisite.
Courses in earth science, general physical science, or
introductory or general environmental science for which
biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite will not
meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that
students take physical science (taught as a laboratory
science) as a prerequisite to the three required units
of laboratory science outlined in this section. It is also
strongly recommended that students desiring to
pursue careers in science, mathematics, engineering
or technology take one course in all three ﬁelds.

High School Course Requirements
All applicants for admission to The Citadel must be graduates of accredited
high schools or must have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination. By this, the basic requirements for admission
to the College comply with standards prescribed by the South Carolina Commission for Higher Education (CHE).
The following secondary school subjects are required:

Foreign
Language

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Two units of the same foreign language. (American
Sign Language will fulﬁll this requirement.)

Social
Science

3

One unit of U.S. History is required. Half units each
of economics and government are stronly recommended.

Fine Arts

1

One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or Performance
in one of the ﬁne arts.

Area

Units

Elective

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English

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At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least one must be in English
literature, and at least one must be in American literature. Completion of College Preparatory English I, II,
III, and IV will meet this criterion.

Mathematics

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These include Algebra I (for which Applied Mathematics I and II may count together as a substitute, if a
student successfully completes Algebra II), Algebra II,
and Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course
should be selected from among Algebra III/trigonometry,
precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics,
or a capstone mathematics course and should be taken
during the senior year. Applicants who plan to major
in mathematics, computer science, chemistry, physics,
or engineering and who have not completed at least
one-half unit of trigonometry will be required to complete MATH 119 with a grade of C or higher prior to
enrolling in calculus.

One unit must be taken as an elective. A college preparatory course in Computer Science (i.e., one involving
signiﬁcant programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for this elective.
Other acceptable electives include college preparatory
courses in English; ﬁne arts; foreign languages; social
science; humanities; laboratory science(excluding
earth science, general physical science, general environmental science, or other introductory science courses for
which biology and/or chemistry is not a prerequisite);
or mathematics above the level of Algebra II.

Physical
Education

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One unit of physical education or ROTC
must be taken.

a. Applicants must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the day
of matriculation at The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy are made only
under extremely extenuating circumstances and with the permission of
the Provost.
b. Applicants may not be married. (If a cadet marries, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
c. Applicants may not have childcare responsibilities for any minor child
related to him/her by blood or marriage. (If a cadet assumes childcare
responsibilities for any minor child related to him/her by blood or marriage, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
d. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal oﬀense
showing poor moral character.
e. Applicants are expected to be prepared physically for the rigors of cadet
life. The Citadel Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) will be administered for
record early in the fall semester. Individuals who do not meet standards
will be required to participate in remedial physical training.

Prior to entering The Citadel, each applicant should take steps to address
any weaknesses in preparation in English or mathematics. The Citadel oﬀers
courses in these areas each summer.

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The Citadel’s Policy on Testing for Illegal Drugs
The Citadel has a clear and unwavering policy of zero tolerance for drugs.
Whether on campus or oﬀ, the possession, solicitation, distribution, sale, or
use of hallucinogenic, narcotic, or other controlled drugs or substances, or any
drug paraphernalia, (except in accordance with a legal prescription for such
substance, drug, or paraphernalia for the student possessing or using it), will
result in expulsion. This policy does not permit cadets to tolerate these actions
by fellow cadets. In support of this policy, The Citadel reserves the right to
test members of the Corps of Cadets periodically for the presence of illegal
drugs and other controlled substances. Agreeing to participate in this program
of testing for drugs is a condition of ﬁnal admission to The Citadel. Refusal to
participate in this testing may lead to expulsion from the college.
Entrance Examinations
All applicants for admission to The Citadel are required to take the College
Board’s SAT or the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Tests.
If an applicant lists The Citadel on either the SAT or ACT examination, the
test scores will be sent to The Citadel approximately 30 days after the tests are
taken. An applicant should complete the required entrance examinations early
in the student’s senior year in high school.
Students from a foreign country whose native language is not English
must receive satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). Students who score less than 550 on the TOEFL paper exam or 79
on the computer exam are generally not eligible for academic acceptance. The
TOEFL is prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service of the
College Entrance Examination Board and must be taken before March 1 of the
spring preceding admission.
In order to apply for these tests, the applicant may apply online. Test dates,
registration information and deadlines may be found at the links below:
SAT: https://collegereadiness.collegeboard.org/sat
TOEFL: https://www.ets.org/toeﬂ/ibt/register/
ACT: https://www.act.org/content/act/en/products-and-services/the-act/
registration.html
The Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is deﬁned to be an individual who provides
evidence through a DD 214 of 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.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
“High School Course Requirements” and “Entrance Examinations” sections
for the Corps of Cadets or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college
work. Qualiﬁed veteran students applying as transfer students must meet the
requirements as stated in this catalog under the “Transfer Student Admissions”
section.

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Personal Requirements:
A. Veteran applicants are civilians and are not subject to those personal
requirements speciﬁc to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be subject to
the RPED or ROTC requirements.
B. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal
oﬀense showing poor moral character.
Admissions Procedure:
In order to be considered for admission as a veteran student at The Citadel,
the following actions must be completed:
A. Submit a complete Veteran’s Application for Admissions with a nonrefundable $40 application fee.
B. Request all high schools and colleges attended to send oﬃcial transcripts (if high school was completed by GED test, submit a copy of the
equivalency certiﬁcate).
C. Request the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American
College Testing Programs Assessment Exam (ACT) send to The Citadel,
Oﬃce of Admissions the latest SAT or ACT test scores.
D. Submit DD Form 214 (member copy 4).
Transfer Student Admissions
A student who is applying for admission to the Corps of Cadets as a transfer student from another accredited college or university must have an oﬃcial
transcript sent directly from any college or university previously attended to
the Oﬃce of Admissions at The Citadel. The high school record and college
entrance examination scores will also be considered. In addition to meeting all
the personal requirements listed above for cadet admission, a transfer student
must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student and
must have accumulated at least 24 hours of credit, maintaining a GPA of at
least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on courses equivalent to those oﬀered at The Citadel.
Students presenting college transcripts with less than two full-time semesters
will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It is important for prospective students to realize that meeting any of the minimums stated in this section does
not guarantee admission as a transfer student.
Transfer students are subject to the Fourth-Class System. Please see the
relevant information under the section entitled Military Policies.

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Home Schooled Student Admissions
The Citadel will consider applications from qualiﬁed homeschooled students.
Applicants from homeschool programs must meet the same requirements as
traditional school students, including:
• Must complete the South Carolina state college preparatory course prerequisite requirements;
• Must submit a transcript that lists all courses taken, year completed,
and level of course challenge (e.g., CP, Honors, AP, Dual Credit, etc.);
• Homeschooled students from South Carolina must be registered with
an accredited and recognized homeschool program. If not, a GED will
be required. For non-resident applicants, if your state does not require
an accredited program, The Citadel will consider those rules for admissions consideration.

Credit Earned Through Testing
International Baccalaureate Program
The Citadel recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and awards college credit for scores of 4 or higher on “higher level” examinations in the IB
Program. The number of credits will be determined by the score obtained. A
complete listing of course credits that may be earned through the IB Program
may be acquired from the Registrar’s oﬃce.
CEEB Advanced Placement Program
The Citadel awards advanced placement credit to applicants who score 3 or
higher on appropriate examinations. Applicants desiring Advanced Placement
credits must have the oﬃcial score report form sent directly to The Citadel
from CEEB. A complete listing of The Citadel’s courses that may be completed through Advanced Placement credit may be obtained by contacting the
Registrar’s Oﬃce.
College Level Equivalency Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations,
students are permitted to earn college course credits for knowledge they have
gained in certain subject areas prior to beginning their college experience.
Students are permitted to earn credits through CLEP only during their ﬁrst
year, including summer, at The Citadel. After the student has completed one
year at The Citadel, no course credits may be earned through CLEP.
CLEPs 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 scored recommended by CLEP for that subject area exam.
3. The amount of credit will be determined by the scope of the material
measured.
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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 the 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.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
CLEP or any other “testing out program.”
Departmental Testing Out Program
Some Citadel departments have developed a process by which students may
earn credit for selected courses. These processes may diﬀer from department
to department, and interested students should check with the Registrar’s Oﬃce
for a list of those credits that can be earned through this program.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
CLEP or any other “testing out program.”

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Academic Policies

Academic Policies
Any exceptions to policies stated 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, students will be informed in writing. Every eﬀort will be made to ensure that the new requirements can be met by the
student’s original expected graduation date.
Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which cadets enter
The Citadel will be their catalog of record for matters of academic policy.
When a cadet 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.
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 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. After that time,
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 oﬃcial deadline at the discretion of the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs after consultation
with the instructor and requesting student. Supporting evidence is the
responsibility of the student and must be submitted in writing to the
Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs.
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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 must be passing at the time they are forced to
terminate their participation in the course. Students who are not passing
at the time they are forced to terminate their participation will receive
the grade of “F” in the course. The grade of “I” must be removed within
the ﬁrst thirty class days of the next full semester, or the “I” 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 Incomplete is the responsibility of
the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they currently
have an “I.” A student is not eligible for Dean’s List or Gold Star awards
until Incompletes are removed.
“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.”
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 “F,” “I,”
or “W” as determined by the individual faculty member in consultation with the
Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs.
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
among instructors, every eﬀort is made to obtain consistent grading standards
within the department or school.
End-of-the-semester grade reports and midterm progress reports are made
available electronically through BANNER Self-Service.
Grade-Point Average Computation
For purposes of ascertaining a grade-point average, grades are weighted as
follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A.................................................................................... 4
B.................................................................................... 3
C.................................................................................... 2
D ................................................................................... 1
F, I, IP, W, P, S, U ....................................................... 0
The grade-point average for any semester is determined by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of hours for which grades
of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were received.

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The cumulative grade-point average 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. For this purpose, the number of quality hours includes all credit hours
attempted at The Citadel for which grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were
received. The number of quality points earned includes all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The Citadel does not recognize
plus or minus grades in undergraduate courses.
Academic Awards
The Dean’s List is a recognition given for the undergraduate work in a semester to those students who have earned 12 or more semester hours excluding
Pass-Fail hours whose grade-point average is 3.200 or higher, with no grade of
“I” and no grade below “C.” The medal is worn on the cadet uniform during
the following semester. A Dean’s List certiﬁcate will be awarded to non-cadet
students who meet the requirements for Dean’s List for the work in a semester.
Gold Stars are awarded to those students on the Dean’s List who have made a
grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the work of a semester. Stars can only
be worn on the cadet uniform if the cadet earned them in the previous semester.
A Gold Star Recognition certiﬁcate will be awarded to non-cadet students who
meet the requirements for Gold Stars for the work of a semester.
Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.00 or higher
may 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.
Students may not change their decision to take a course on a Pass-Fail basis
after the ﬁrst two weeks of the term. Courses taken Pass-Fail carry graduation
credit, but no quality points are awarded. Such courses are not included in GPA
computations except in determining the First and Second Honor Graduates of
the graduating cadet class.
Instructors report grades as usual, “A” through “F.” The Registrar’s Oﬃce
translates an “A,” “B,” or “C” as an “S” (meaning “satisfactory, credit awarded”).
Grades of “D” or “F” are translated as “U” (meaning “unsatisfactory, no credit
awarded”).
Cadets who are taking a course under the Pass-Fail option and who wish to
be considered for Dean’s List or Gold Star honors must satisfactorily complete
the Pass-Fail course and must earn the appropriate GPA on 12 or more semester
hours in addition to the Pass-Fail course.
In determining the GPA for the position of First and Second Honor Graduates,
courses taken under the Pass-Fail option will be included.
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should contact the
Registrar’s Oﬃce.

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Students with Documented Disabilities
The Director of Services for Students with Disabilities is responsible for
determining if a student has a documented disability as deﬁned by the Americans with Disabilities Act and for determining appropriate accommodations and
services. Students with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify to the Director
upon admission to The Citadel. If the Director determines that a disability warrants substitutions for courses required in the areas of foreign language and/or
mathematics, all grades of “F” earned in previously completed courses in that
discipline will be changed to “U” and will not be included in computing the
student’s GPA. Grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” made by students in previously
completed courses in that discipline will not be altered.
Audit Status
Any student who is eligible to enroll in a particular course may, with the approval of the instructor and the Registrar, audit that course for no credit. There
will be no additional charge if the student is enrolled for credit in courses totaling
12 or more hours. For students taking fewer than 12 credit hours, registration
fees and 100 percent of the tuition for the course will be assessed. The student
may not change the decision to take the course on an audit basis rather than for
credit after the ﬁrst two weeks of the term. Grades will not be given for courses
taken in audit status.
Change of Grade
After grades in a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Oﬃce, a change
of grade will be considered only in cases of instructor error. The change of grade
must be made within one month after the beginning of the next semester following
the recording of the grade and must be approved by the head of the instructor’s
department/school and by the appropriate school Dean. A grade change may not
be based on work submitted after ﬁnal grades have been submitted.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade Replacement
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 may be replaced by the newer grade when calculating students’ grade-point averages (GPAs), 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 GPAs. It is the student’s
responsibility to complete Grade Replacement Request forms in the Oﬃce
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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. Grades of “S” earned when a student elects to take
a course on a Pass-Fail basis may not be used to replace older grades(s).
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.
7. A student is not eligible for grade replacement after he/she has completed
their degree program.
8. Once grade replacement has been requested and applied, it cannot be reversed.

Transfer Credits
The appropriate deans or department heads have responsibility for considering all transfer courses. Normally, only courses taken at an accredited institution
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 will be
considered for transfer. However, the appropriate dean or department head 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. In those cases where a course
has been taken in a department or school not represented at The Citadel, the dean
of the school or head of the department in which the student is majoring will
determine if the course in question may be accepted for General Elective credit.
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. Grades earned in courses transferred from another college will not be
computed in the student’s grade-point average at The Citadel. Courses previously
passed at The Citadel will not be accepted for transfer. All transcripts sent from
another college to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel and cannot
be issued to the student or a third party.
Cadets who have been given Academic or Conduct Discharges from The
Citadel or who leave The Citadel while their conduct status is in question may
not enroll in courses at The Citadel during that period of discharge nor may
they transfer back to The Citadel courses taken during that period of discharge.
Cadets who have resigned in lieu of a conduct discharge will be treated as if
they have committed the oﬀense with which they have been charged and have
been given the most severe consequence available for that oﬀense. Courses these
cadets may take during the period of that consequence will not be considered for
transfer back to The Citadel. Cadets who have been discharged for reasons other
than academic or conduct may transfer back to The Citadel no more than one
semester of academic work successfully completed during the period of discharge.
All transfer credits are provisional. If a department/school determines within
a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the student is not prepared
to take a course for which the transferred course is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn, and the student must take the prerequisite course
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During the fall and spring semesters, a cadet may not take a course oﬀered
at another institution, classroom or online. Academic juniors or seniors may, in
certain circumstances and with the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic
Aﬀairs, take one Citadel Graduate College online, undergraduate course per
semester when space is available.
Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel oﬀers a Maymester, two day summer sessions, and two evening
summer sessions. Over a summer, a student will not normally be permitted to
enroll at The Citadel or transfer in from another accredited institution more than
four courses and associated labs. If, however, the student is enrolled in Maymester
and two summer sessions, a maximum of ﬁve courses and associated labs may
be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester is one course; the maximum
allowed in each session of summer school is two courses and associated labs.
As with all transfer courses, prior approval is required for transfer of summer
courses taken at another accredited institution.
Class Attendance Policy
The cornerstone of undergraduate education is communication between the
teacher and the learner, and at The Citadel, class attendance is mandatory. Students may, however, need to miss class for authorized reasons—athletic events,
academic travel, special ceremonies, guard duties, military obligations, etc. Illness
and personal emergencies may also cause students to be absent for legitimate
reasons. Instructors should work with students in these cases to assist them in
making up tests, exams, quizzes, and other work missed.
Should it be necessary to miss a class for any reason, the student will, unless
circumstances preclude it, notify the professor in advance and will be responsible
for any material missed. Tests and labs are critically important and are scheduled
well in advance. It is, therefore, imperative that these are missed only due to
circumstances beyond the control of the student and that the student notify the
instructor when missing a test or lab cannot be avoided. Students are notiﬁed each
time they are reported absent from a class and have 72 hours to make requests
to their Academic Oﬃcer for adjustments.
Absences, whether excused or unexcused, in excess of 20% of the meetings
of a particular course can, at the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of
“F” in the course. When class attendance is used to adjust or determine a cadet’s
grade, the faculty member’s class attendance record will provide the oﬃcial
attendance record. Faculty members may correct submitted class absence data
for 6 working days after the day the class meets by sending this information to
the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs. However, the Associate Provost for
Academic Aﬀairs will accept no late class absence submissions from the faculty
after the last day of classes each semester..
As soon as a determination has been made that a grade of “F” for excessive absences is warranted, the instructor will notify the Associate Provost for
Academic Aﬀairs, and the student will be assigned an “F.” If, as a result of this
action, the total hours carried by a full-time student drops below 12 credit hours,
the student is subject to immediate discharge from the College unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances must be presented in writing to
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When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. After 10 unexcused absences
in any semester, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Final Examinations
Examinations are required at the end of each semester. Examinations will be
given at the assigned time. If a faculty member has more than one section of
the same course, students may, with the permission of the faculty member and
providing that there is no conﬂict, take the ﬁnal examination with another section.
Since no scheduling conﬂicts are possible, make-up examinations should not
be necessary. Any examination which is missed due to an emergency should be
rescheduled after the regularly scheduled examination period but not during a
Reading Period, during ESP, or on a Sunday. If rescheduling is not possible prior
to the deadline for submission of ﬁnal grades, the instructor should award the
student an “I.” Conﬂicts resulting from a student’s travel arrangements do not
constitute an emergency and do not justify a make-up examination. Any exception
to these policies must be requested in writing by the student and concurred with
by the instructor and the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs.
The ﬁnal examination schedule is published each semester on the Citadel
web page.
Degrees
The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon satisfactory completion of
the appropriate program of study in chemistry, criminal justice, English, history,
intelligence and security studies, modern languages, political science, or psychology. The Bachelor of Science degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion
of the appropriate program of study in biology; chemistry; computer science;
education; health, exercise, and sport science; mathematics; nursing, physics and
sport management.
Graduates in accounting or business administration receive the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Graduates in civil engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering. Graduates in construction engineering receive the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering. Graduates in electrical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Graduates in mechanical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Mechanical Engineering.
Requirements for Degree Completion
Academics: A student must complete one of the major courses of study outlined in the catalog of record and must achieve a minimum grade-point average
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Citadel. In addition, each student must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned in
major coursework at The Citadel.
Students majoring in education or in the teaching track of health, exercise
and sport science must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least
2.750 and a grade-point average of at least 2.750 on all professional education
courses; and must have on ﬁle in the Registrar’s Oﬃce at The Citadel passing
scores for the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching
(PLT) Examinations.
If a student is pursuing a minor, a grade-point average of 2.000 must be
achieved in all coursework completed in that minor.
All students, including transfer students from other colleges, are required to
earn at The Citadel a minimum of one-half the semester hours prescribed for
their major course of study.
The student’s school or department is responsible for ensuring that the student’s
knowledge in the major is current. Cadets who have met the overall grade-point
average and major coursework grade-point average requirements and who are
conduct proﬁcient but who have not completed all course requirements for graduation may take not more than two courses totaling 7 semester hours at another
institution for transfer to The Citadel in order to complete degree requirements.
Prior approval of these courses is mandatory.
ROTC: ROTC course work plays a major role in The Citadel’s mission to
educate and prepare graduates to become principled leaders and is essential for
students seeking to receive a commission in one of the armed forces. All cadets
must satisfy an ROTC requirement for every semester during which they are
enrolled at The Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or met
graduation requirements.
The ROTC Requirement for cadets is as follows:
• Every freshman and sophomore cadet (i.e., all those who are classiﬁed 4A, 4B,
3A, or 3B) must enroll in and pass an ROTC class during their freshman and
sophomore years. The ROTC classes are oﬀered by the Departments of Aerospace
Studies (AERO), Military Studies (MLTY), and Naval Studies (NAVL).
• Cadets who are pursuing a commission in one ROTC program and who
then decide to pursue a commission in another ROTC program must
have the approval of the head of the ROTC program they are leaving
and the head of the ROTC program they wish to join. When cadets are
changing to another ROTC, they are not, without the permission of the
head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll in an ROTC class at
a level lower than their academic classiﬁcation. For example, a member
of the sophomore class who wishes to change to another ROTC must
enroll in a sophomore-level course in the new ROTC unless the head of
the ROTC Detachment authorizes the enrollment in a lower-level course.
• Cadets who wish to move from one ROTC program to another but do
not wish to pursue a commission must have the approval of the head
of the ROTC department they wish to join, academic advisor, and the
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If a cadet ﬁnds that he or she is not able to register for an ROTC class
or that he or she must withdraw from an ROTC class, the cadet must
have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment (for students
pursuing a commission) or the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs
(for those not pursuing a commission). Failure to complete an ROTC
class does not reduce the number of semesters in the ROTC requirement.
Study abroad cadets will complete ROTC requirements via independent
study or online.

• Junior and Senior cadets (i.e., those who are classiﬁed 2A, 2B, 1A, or 1B)
who wish to pursue a commission in the Armed Forces upon graduation are
required to enroll in and pass an ROTC class in every semester during which
they are enrolled at The Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or
met graduation requirements.
• Upon the recommendation of the head of the appropriate ROTC department and with concurrence of the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs,
training experiences may be accepted in lieu of ROTC coursework. When
approved, the designated ROTC courses will be recorded on the student’s
Citadel transcript as exempted military credits.
• Junior and Senior cadets (i.e., those who are classiﬁed 2A, 2B, 1A, or 1B)
who are not pursuing military careers will not take the traditional junior and
senior-level ROTC courses designed for cadets who will be commissioned at
graduation. These cadets will, instead, fulﬁll the ROTC requirement by enrolling in a 3-hour ROTC-fulﬁlment course in the Fall and Spring semesters each
year until they have completed eight semesters or met graduation requirements.
This ROTC-alternative program for juniors and seniors provides a more relevant
set of leadership-oriented courses/experiences for cadets who are not going into
the U.S. military and allows the ROTC detachments to focus their resources on
cadets who are pursuing a commission.
• Non-commissioning students will be responsible for taking one ROTCfulﬁlment course each semester. All non-commissioning students should
take LDRS 371. (Business majors and others may fulﬁll this requirement
by taking BADM 371.) The remaining courses may be chosen from a
wide variety of classes in the Leadership Studies minor, leadership-oriented
courses in students’ major ﬁelds, and other high-impact practice courses
such as internships or undergraduate research courses. Please visit the
Leadership Department webpage for a list of ROTC Fulﬁlment courses.
ROTC classes (i.e., those designated AERO, MLTY, or NAVL) may not be
used to satisfy elective requirements in any course of study.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute
to an improved quality of life for the student. The program oﬀers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical ﬁtness, healthful living, physical activities
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is required to complete RPED 260: Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness
(3 cr. hours), as well as two diﬀerent RPED activity courses (0 cr. hours each).
Residential: Students pursuing a cadet degree must reside in the Corps of
Cadets for at least four full semesters.
Requirements for Participation in Commencement Exercises
Students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
the May Commencement if the following conditions are met:
1. The student has earned at least a 2.000 cumulative GPA and 2.000 GPA in
the major. For Education majors and Physical Education (Teaching Track)
majors, the cumulative and professional education grade-point averages
must be at least 2.750.
2. The student must be no more than 15 credit hours short of meeting degree
requirements.
3. The student must be cleared by the Oﬃce of the Treasurer.
4. The cadet must have completed all tours and conﬁnements and must have
passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test as outlined in Chapter 5 of the
White Book.
5. The cadet must have met all ROTC and RPED requirements.
6. The cadet must be eligible to complete degree requirements without returning to the Corps of Cadets since participation in commencement is the ﬁnal
act of a cadet.
Commencement Honors
Commencement Awards are restricted to those graduates who have earned and
are using to satisfy graduation requirements a minimum of 90 semester hours.
Annually, the Board of Visitors recognizes the two top graduates of the Corps of
Cadets by presenting at Commencement the David Shingler Spell Honor Graduate
Awards, honoring David Shingler Spell, Class of 1950. The First Honor Graduate
receives the traditional Scholarship Medal and both the First and Second Honor
Graduates receive an appropriately inscribed plaque and a stipend to be used for
educational expenses at the graduate level or at the discretion of the recipient. These
honors are awarded to the cadet graduates whose grade-point averages at The Citadel
are highest and second highest among the graduating cadet class. In case of a tie,
grades in courses taken under the Pass-Fail option are included in computing the
grade-point average. In those cases where the grade-point averages are still identical,
the total number of quality points earned is used to break the tie.
To be eligible to graduate with honors and to be eligible for departmental honors,
a student must have earned at The Citadel at least half of the semester hours required
in the major course of study.
A degree summa cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.900-4.000.
A degree magna cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.700-3.899.
A degree cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class who
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School/Departmental Honors are awarded on the recommendation of deans/
department heads to those students of the graduating class who have earned a gradepoint average of 3.500 or better in at least 36 hours of work in the major completed
at The Citadel.
Non-cadet Enrollment in ROTC
Non-cadets are not permitted to enroll in ROTC classes unless they meet all
the following conditions:
1. The individual must either be on active duty and on orders as a participant
in a commissioning program for one of the armed services or be an enrolled
veteran student.
2. The individual must be accepted as a degree-seeking student in the day
program of The Citadel.
3. The individual must be enrolled as a full-time student in courses in the
day program of The Citadel.
4. The individual must be provided leadership experiences outside the context
of the Corps of Cadets.
5. ROTC classes will fulﬁll no degree requirements in a degree program of
a non-cadet.
6. The individual must be in uniform while on campus.
Course Load Requirements
A full-time student must be enrolled throughout each semester in course work
totaling at least 12 credit hours. A cadet must be a full-time student. Any cadet
who drops below the 12-credit-hour minimum at any time during a semester is
subject to discharge, unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances. Such
circumstances must be presented in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Aﬀairs. Students and their parents should be aware that carrying fewer than 12
credit hours may aﬀect insurance coverage with some insurance companies and
may also aﬀect eligibility for ﬁnancial aid.
Course Overload
The maximum course load (credit hours) which will be approved for either fall
or spring semester is normally 22. Overloads may be requested in writing to the
Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs. Course loads of up to 24 hours may be
allowed in certain circumstances. But in no case will an overload of more than 24
hours be allowed.
Course Substitutions
Course substitutions are made only when justiﬁed by extenuating circumstances.
Such circumstances must be presented in writing by the student, and the requested
substitution must have the support of the faculty advisor, the associate dean or
department head, and the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs. Forms for
requesting course substitutions are available in the Registrar’s Oﬃce.
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1. The courses to be combined must be oﬀered by the same department and
must be related in some way.
2. The associate dean or department head of the student’s major school or
department must provide a recommendation and rationale for combining
the courses.
3. The Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs must grant ﬁnal approval for
the combining of courses.
Change of Academic Major
Students who wish to change their major should consult with their academic
advisors as well as with the associate dean or department head oﬀering the new
major. Forms for requesting a change of academic major are available in the
Registrar’s Oﬃce.
Pursuing a Double Major
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two diﬀerent majors
concurrently within the same baccalaureate degree. This will be permitted under
the following conditions:
1. Students must declare their intentions to the registrar no later than the fall
semester of the junior year.
2. Both majors must be oﬀered under the same baccalaureate degree.
3. Students must complete all requirements for each major.
4. Students, in addition to meeting a minimum overall grade-point average,
must achieve the minimum grade-point average requirements of each major.
5. Requirements for both majors must be completed concurrently.
A student who has met these requirements will have both majors indicated
on the transcript.
Pursuing a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two diﬀerent baccalaureate degrees concurrently. This will be allowed under the following conditions:
1. The student must complete all requirements of each degree.
2. The student is normally expected to complete requirements for the second
degree while pursuing the initial undergraduate degree.
3. Any remaining requirements after the initial degree has been completed
may be addressed in the Citadel’s summer school, in The Citadel Graduate
College, or in Day Student Status.
Internships
Academic internships oﬀer the opportunity for students to apply academic
learning to practical situations.
Normally, only juniors and seniors are eligible for academic internships. A
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 is preferred. Exceptions to this requirement
will be considered by the internship advisor and the department head or associate dean.
To receive course credit, the student should pursue an internship that is clearly
related to his or her major course of study and/or career interest. If the internship
is not oﬀered by the student’s school or major department, the student must have
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To receive three semester hours of credit, each intern will work a minimum
of 50 hours over the course of the semester, to include activities on site at the
internship agency and regular meetings with the internship advisor. Each student
intern will be required to maintain an internship journal or diary containing a
detailed record of internship activities and will prepare a formal paper and/or a
formal oral presentation based on a substantive topic related to the internship
experience.
A student may earn a maximum of six semester hours of credit from internship courses to apply to a degree program at The Citadel and may participate in
only one internship during the semester.
Internship Guidelines for Academic Credit
Internships are extensions of classroom learning with applied experience in
a professional ﬁeld related to a career path of interest (not to be confused with
Employment). An internship is an opportunity to gain valuable, applied experience
related to a speciﬁc career path. This section describes the following procedures
relating to internships:
1. General
2. Policy and Procedures for Academic Internships for Credit
3. Administrative guidelines
4. Special circumstances.
1. General
Securing an internship. Students must meet eligibility requirements set by
academic departments. Internship must be evaluated/approved by a departmental
advisor to ensure opportunity meets standards to earn academic credit. Students
may use a variety of methods and contacts to secure an internship and may start
the process at The Citadel Career Center.
Gaining authority to leave campus for an internship. Once internship is
secured, students register for internship course, complete internship agreement
forms. Cadets are issued special orders by department internship academic advisor
through CAS. Orders are reviewed/approved or disapproved by both Provost’s Ofﬁce and Commandant’s Department. Conﬁrmation approval is through CAS/email.
Special circumstances. Internships with reoccurring conﬂicts which may
prohibit students from participating are referred to Career Center. Students must
provide supervisor’s contact information and written documentation for review
and referral to appropriate campus resource.
2. Policy and Procedures for Academic Internships for Credit
Department standards vary depending on class space and availability. Check
with academic advisor in department or see Career Center for support.
a. Student is academically eligible for an internship (typically a rising junior
or senior)
b. Student has 2.5 GPA or GPA determined by academic department (override
determined by Provosts’ Oﬃce)
c. Internship meets criteria set by academic department, which enables faculty
to assign a grade to student performance
d. Student secures an internship and enrolls in internship course associated
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e. Student completes The Citadel’s Internship Agreement Form which includes:
• Waiver of Liability and Indemnity signed by Student, Site Supervisor
and Academic Advisor
• Supervisor contact and worksite information
• Internship job description
• Work Schedule reﬂects student is not “working” full time, but is
balancing internship responsibilities with other student responsibilities.
Department standards vary, but hours are typically between 90-120
hours over the course of the semester
• Start - End Dates fall within an academic semester
e. Cadet internships may not interfere with academic or cadet leadership duties including:
• Regimental PT and CPFTs
• Leadership Training Period from 1220 – 1320
• Friday Parade (must return to campus by 1430)
• Saturday Morning Inspections
• On occasion, a cadet may request special leave (White Book Chapter
6) if an internship supervisor requests cadet’s presence for a professional duty which is outside of approved special orders. Cadet must
communicate IN ADVANCE to TAC who has discretion for approval
/disapproval. TAC may request Career Center assistance
f. Student is under regular and direct supervision and must adhere to The
Citadel’s Honor Code
g. Hours may include virtual or oﬀsite work as long as they do not interfere
with academic or leadership duties
h. Student must complete all academic requirements determined by course
curriculum during the semester
3. Administrative Guidelines
1. Students are eligible to receive payment or a stipend for work performed
if this is a standard practice in the professional setting
2. Students may not receive internship credit for previous work experience
after the fact
3. After registration deadline has passed, student may still register with
permission from the academic department or Provost’s Oﬃce if he/she is
able to meet requirements to earn academic credit. Special circumstances
are referred to The Citadel Career Center
4. Internship may not conﬂict with academic coursework or Commandant’s
schedule for cadets
5. Students may complete up to two internships for academic credit at the
discretion of the department
6. Students may register for a special topics course in place of an internship
if a faculty advisor agrees to oversee the experience AND the special
topic fulﬁlls internship guidelines
7. Duplicate internships at the same site must show evidence of increased
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4. Special Circumstances
Special circumstances are handled on a case-by-case basis and are reviewed
by The Citadel Career Center with referral to the appropriate campus entity.
These include:
1. Interviews or training prior to internship start date, but before special
orders are approved by the academic departments can be approved by a
TAC oﬃcer or referred to The Citadel Career Center
2. Leave for drug tests or background checks
3. Training associated with an internship or professional full time oﬀer (prior
to graduation, but after internship has concluded)
4. Participation in professional development related to an internship
5. Shadowing hours needed to maintain some security clearance
6. Emergent leave situations associated with an internship or interview
7. Internship opportunities not clearly deﬁned or those which do not meet
traditional academic guidelines
8. Academic department is not oﬀering academic credit (student may work
to ﬁnd a legitimate course substitute)
9. Student is not eligible to earn academic credit, but needs an internship
for some speciﬁc purpose
10. Internship is required to maintain security clearance but hours do not meet
minimum internship standards or internship is with a federal agency that
requires anonymity
11. Student has competed more than one academic internship for credit, but
organization requires internship extension for training and continuity for
a full-time oﬀer
12. Student is required to perform shadowing opportunity which does not
meet internship guidelines, but is necessary to be competitive in the
professional ﬁeld
Internship Special Order vs. Special Leave for Cadets
Special Orders
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Cadet reviews and ensures he/she
meets eligibility guidelines and registers for internship course
Cadet completes internship agreement forms which are reviewed for
accuracy by (A) academic internship
supervisor (B) Citadel Career Center
Special orders are submitted by department internship academic advisor
through CAS
Orders are reviewed/approved or
disapproved by both Provost’s Oﬃce
and Commandant’s Department
Cadet receives conﬁrmation of
special order approval through CAS/
email

Special Leave
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Cadet is currently participating in
approved internship
Cadet seeks additional time to
participate in professional internship
related duty outside of special orders
(Ex. Supervisor requests a student be
present for a Friday meeting that is in
direct conﬂict with parade)
Student communicates to TAC
regarding request, then submits leave
request through CAS
TAC may approve/disapprove
without involvement from academic
department or Career Center, but may
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NOTE: SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES REFERRED TO THE CITADEL CAREER CENTER: Internships with reoccurring conﬂicts which may prohibit cadets
from participating should be referred to careercenter@citadel.edu. Cadet will be
asked to provide supervisor’s contact information and written documentation for
review and referral to appropriate campus resource.
Taking Graduate Courses
Academic seniors with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least a 3.20
may take up to six hours of CGC graduate courses in each semester of their
senior year when space is available. These courses may provide students a head
start on earning a graduate certiﬁcate or a graduate degree, but graduate courses
may NOT be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements and will NOT
be used to compute undergraduate GPA. Students must have the permission
of the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs.
Academic Classiﬁcations
Undergraduate students’ academic classiﬁcation is based strictly on earned
credit hours. The table below reﬂects the required number of earned credit hours
for each designated academic classiﬁcation.
Credits Earned
0-14
15-29
30-44
45-59
60-74
75-89
90-104
105 and above

Academic Classiﬁcation
First Semester Freshman (4A)
Second Semester Freshman (4B)
First Semester Sophomore (3A)
Second Semester Sophomore (3B)
First Semester Junior (2A)
Second Semester Junior (2B)
First Semester Senior (1A)
Second Semester Senior (1B)

Academic classiﬁcation is used by the Oﬃce of Financial Aid to determine
loan eligibility. For cadets, the Commandant’s Oﬃce also uses academic classiﬁcation to determine room assignments, the appropriate class numeral, class
privileges, and eligibility to hold cadet rank.
Class Privileges
Cadets are considered for privileges based on their Academic Classiﬁcations.
To be eligible to receive class privileges, a cadet must not be on Academic Probation and must be both Conduct and Physically Proﬁcient.

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Ordering and Receiving a Class Ring
While any rising senior cadet may in the spring of the junior year be measured
for and order a class ring, to be eligible to receive a class ring, a cadet must meet
these two conditions: (1) have an academic classiﬁcation of 1A and (2) have a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.000. To participate in the Ring Ceremony, the cadet
must (3) have passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test as outlined in Chapter 5
of the White Book. Cadets who have met academic requirements to receive the
ring but have not met the Commandant’s Physical Eﬀectiveness Requirements to
participate in the Ring Presentation may pick up their rings on the Monday following Parents’ Weekend at the Holliday Alumni Center. If a cadet fails to meet
requirements to receive the ring with his/her class, the Alumni Association will
normally hold the ring until the end of the following spring semester. If the cadet
has not met requirements to receive the ring by that time, it will be returned to
the manufacturer. The cadet may not order the ring, again, until all requirements
to receive the ring have been met. The eligibility of cadets who failed to meet
ring eligibility in October of their senior year will be checked again in January.
The rings of cadets who have not yet received their rings but will receive their
diplomas in May or will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony
will be cleared to receive their rings before commencement. No other cadets will
be cleared to receive their rings until after commencement.
These are minimum requirements and will not be waived. Students should
see the Registrar to conﬁrm eligibility.
Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards for hours earned at The Citadel or properly transferred from another
accredited institution and cumulative grade-point average maintained. These criteria are assessed initially after the cadet’s second semester at The Citadel and
then at the end of each two-semester period.
Credits earned through AP or course work taken by an entering freshman in
the summer prior to initial matriculation WILL NOT be used toward meeting the
minimum standard for hours earned in an academic year. Although The Citadel
will notify students who are deﬁcient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPA requirements concurrently
either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the spring semester, or in
August, as appropriate.
A full-time student (one carrying at least 12 credit hours each semester) must
pass at least 24 semester hours in each 12-month period after initial matriculation
or readmission. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be used
only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
Part-time students must pass 50% of the hours attempted.
Each student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average as
prescribed in the following table. This grade-point average is calculated as described earlier in this section.
The column labeled “Total Hours” includes 1) all credits 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 Pass-Fail or in which
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Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
on Probation

0-39
1.300
40-69
1.500
70-99
1.700
100 &amp; above
1.900
This table shows the minimum academic progress a student must make to
continue at the College and to avoid academic discharge.
For the purpose of determining academic probation, criteria for continuance,
dean’s list, gold stars, graduation, and other academic matters, the grade-point
average will be computed to three decimal places.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation for any semester when the cumulative grade-point average based on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet
the requirements for continuance without probation as outlined in the following
table. A student will be removed from academic probation after the semester in
which the cumulative grade-point average meets the requirements set forth in
the following table.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
without Probation

1.700
1.800
1.900
2.000

Academic Discharge
A cadet’s academic record will be subject to formal review for purposes of
academic discharge at the end of the second semester after initial matriculation
at The Citadel. During these two semesters and the summer sessions after initial
matriculation, the cadet must have earned at least 24 credit hours and must at
the time of review meet GPA requirements for continuance. If these requirements
are not met concurrently at that time, the cadet will be discharged for academic
deﬁciencies.
Academic assessment for the purpose of academic discharge is conducted at
the end of each two-semester period, and the associated summer sessions, after
the student is admitted or readmitted. Under the Academic Discharge Policy,
cadets may be discharged for academic deﬁciencies in January or in August of
each year. Credits completed while a student is on academic discharge will not
normally be accepted for transfer to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy must
have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs.
Summer session work cannot make students ineligible to enroll in the following fall semester, if they were eligible for enrollment at the end of the previous
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Minimum grade-point averages for the various categories are as shown in the
previous sections; however, the minimum GPA required will not be raised as a
result of summer school work. That is, students moving from one category to the
next higher category as a result of credit hours earned in summer school at The
Citadel or elsewhere will be required to meet the GPA minimum of the lower
category of credit hours for continuance in the following fall term.
Students who voluntarily withdraw at times other than January or August or
who are discharged for other than academic reasons will have their academic
status assessed upon application for readmission.
Cadets may also be discharged for violating The Citadel’s class attendance
policy. When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his
or her parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic
Aﬀairs that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance
will result in an academic discharge from the College. If the number of unexcused absences reaches 10, the student will be permitted to complete the current
semester, but will be academically discharged from the College for the following
semester. Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in their ﬁnal
semester and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement
will not be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate
10 or more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge for the
following semester.
Readmission
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.
In addition to any speciﬁc readmission requirements stated at the time of
discharge, applicants for readmission to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
must meet the personal and physical ﬁtness requirements for current cadets (see
updated Application for Readmission on the Registrar’s website). These include
the following:
a. Applicants for readmission must meet the U.S. Army standard for height and
weight (Army Reg 600-9) and must be physically qualiﬁed as determined
by the Citadel Surgeon. Applicants who fail to meet the height/weight
standards can gain readmission by meeting the Citadel body-fat standard.
Height/weight and body-fat standards for current cadets are detailed in the
White Book, Chapter 5. These standards are more stringent than those for
initial applicants.
b. Applicants for readmission may not be married nor have childcare responsibility for any minor child related to him or her by blood or marriage.
c. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal oﬀense
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d. Applicants for readmission must be less than 26 years old on the ﬁrst day
of classes in the semester of their readmission. Applicants for readmission
who have not completed their fourth-class system requirements must be
less than 23 years old on the ﬁrst day of classes in the semester of their
readmission.
If approved for readmission after an academic discharge, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation. Cadets who have been approved for readmission may or may not be assigned to their former cadet company.
Second Academic Discharge
A student who fails for a second time to meet minimum academic criteria
for continuance will be awarded a Second Academic Discharge. The Associate
Provost for Academic Aﬀairs 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
Associate Dean, the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs will determine the
conditions under which the student may be considered for readmission after a
second academic discharge.
“Academic Forgiveness” or “Fresh Start” Policy
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.).
Conduct Discharge
Cadets who have been suspended or dismissed or who leave the College with
a disciplinary board pending are not eligible to attend any undergraduate class at
The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—or to transfer credits back to The Citadel
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Cadets Called to Active Duty
When Cadets are called to Active Duty, it is the policy of The Citadel to minimize
the academic and ﬁnancial impacts of being required to interrupt their studies. When
the cadet learns that call to active duty is likely, he/she notiﬁes the Oﬃce of the
Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs and his/her Tactical Oﬃcer.
Financial
If the cadet and his/her instructors feel that completing courses in which he/she
is currently enrolled is not a reasonable expectation, the cadet is awarded the grade
of “W” in each course and is provided a full refund less room and board used and
OneCard charges. When the cadet elects not to withdraw from all courses, refunds
of tuition and fees are prorated based on a per-credit-hour rate and the number of
credits the cadet and his/her faculty members believe he/she will be able to complete.
Academic
When the date of required departure from The Citadel becomes ﬁxed, the cadet
works with his/her instructors to determine if it is reasonable to complete courses
after departing on active duty or delaying completion until the cadet returns to The
Citadel. In this eﬀort, the instructor is not expected to modify the expectations
or assignments of the course, but to help the student determine if it is feasible to
continue to work on, and ultimately complete, course requirements after leaving
The Citadel. In some cases, the date of departure is suﬃciently late in the semester
that ﬁnal course assignments and the ﬁnal exam can be completed before the cadet
leaves campus. This, however, will likely be the exception rather than the rule, and
faculty members are not expected to “force” early course completion.
When the faculty member and the student feel that it is not reasonable to complete
requirements in a particular course, the student is withdrawn from that course with
the grade of “W.” When the faculty member and student feel that requirements in
a particular course can be completed by the student through independent study, the
grade of “I” is given until course requirements are met. If at any time the faculty
member and/or the student feel that completing the course is no longer a reasonable
expectation, the student is given the grade of “W” in that course.
Civilian Students in Cadet Classes
With the exceptions of Day Students, Returning Veteran Cadets, and Non-Cadet
Veteran Day Students, no civilian students are permitted to take classes with the
Corps of Cadets. These three student categories are deﬁned below.
Day Student Status
Cadets will normally remain in the Corps of Cadets until degree requirements
have been met. Cadets who have completed eight semesters in the Corps of
Cadets, all ROTC requirements, all LDRS course requirements, and all RPED
course requirements and who have been cleared by the Commandant and the
Treasurer may apply for Day Student status through the Oﬃce of the Registrar.
Cadets who request Day Student status with the desire to participate in the Long
Gray Line Parade and Corps of Cadets graduation ceremony must be certiﬁed as
proﬁcient in all pillars prior to becoming a Day Student. This is evaluated at the
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If Day Student status is approved, the student must live oﬀ campus and may
attend day classes with the Corps of Cadets or evening undergraduate classes in
The Citadel Graduate College. While on campus in Day Student status, students
will wear civilian clothes, but their attire is expected to be compatible with the
military environment established by the uniformed Corps of Cadets.
To satisfy the Commandant’s requirements for participating in the commencement ceremony, cadets in Day Student status must meet with the Commandant’s
Sergeant Major no later than the Wednesday of commencement week and review
all expectations. These include an inspection of all uniforms related to graduation
and Height/Weight screening if necessary.
For Day Students, the following speciﬁc dress code is in force:
1. Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the same as those
for the 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.
3. Hair will be neatly trimmed and styled; as will mustaches and sideburns
if they are worn. Men will be permitted to wear beards only when required
to do so for medical reasons, which must be explained in writing by a
physician and submitted to the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs.
4. Students will wear business attire when attending formal occasions when
the members of the Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress
or white uniform.
5. Any student who is not in compliance with minimum standards for personal appearance will be required to leave campus until discrepancies are
corrected. Repeated oﬀences may result in discharge from the College.
Veteran Students Policy
1. All veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening Undergraduate
Studies Program 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.
2. 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.
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Veteran Cadet Program
Eﬀective with the fall 2008 semester, cadets who have begun their pursuit of
the cadet degree and have elected to pursue or have been called to active military
service will be provided the following options if their tour on active duty was not
for training purposes and they have been discharged honorably with full rights
and privileges of a veteran.
Option 1. If they are eligible, they may return to the Corps of Cadets to continue
to pursue the cadet degree.
Option 2. They may enroll as civilian students in classes with the Corps of
Cadets to pursue a non-cadet degree with non-cadet diploma and ring (the same
diploma and ring available for current Active Duty Students and students in The
Citadel Graduate College.)
Eligibility Criteria
• must have been sworn into the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel
• must have been honorably discharged from active duty with the full
rights and privileges of a veteran
• must meet academic and disciplinary criteria for readmission to The
Citadel
Students electing this option
• may enroll in civilian status in classes with the Corps of Cadets
• may enroll in evening classes in The Citadel Graduate College
• are eligible to earn the non-cadet degree/diploma and receive the noncadet ring currently awarded to Active Duty students and students in
The Citadel Graduate College
• may not return to the Corps of Cadets but will be allowed to participate
in Cadet Commencement in cap and gown.
At its 14 June 2008 meeting, the Board of Visitors approved the pursuit of
the Cadet Degree, Diploma, and Ring through the Veteran Cadet Program under
the following conditions:
1. The former cadet has received while on active duty and in combat an injury
that precludes readmission to the Corps of Cadets; or
2. The former cadet has served at least four semesters in the Corps of Cadets
prior to moving to Veteran Cadet status.
Former cadets who are approved to pursue the Cadet Degree in Veteran Cadet status will be awarded credit for appropriate ROTC courses 301, 302, 401,
and 402 based on their active duty service, and requirements to complete RPED
250/251, two activity courses, and LDRS courses will be waived.
Through these options, The Citadel is attempting to address the needs of those
students who have formally joined the Corps of Cadets but prior to completing
the cadet degree have been called to active duty or have elected to serve on active duty that ends with an honorable discharge as a veteran.
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is deﬁned to be an individual who provides
evidence through a Department of Defense Form DD 214 of honorable discharge
from one of the Armed Services indicating a minimum of 90 consecutive days
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Admission Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
High School Course Requirements and Entrance Examinations for the Corps
of Cadets found in the Requirements for Admission section of this catalog
or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college work. Qualiﬁed veteran
students applying as transfer students must meet the requirements as stated
in Transfer Student Admissions in the Requirements for Admission section
of this catalog. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of
a criminal oﬀense showing poor moral character. For complete admission
requirements, please refer to Non-Cadet Veteran Day Admissions in the
Requirements for Admission section of this catalog.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants are civilians and will not be subject to academic requirements speciﬁc to the Corps of Cadets. Such requirements include the
RPED, ROTC, and LDRS courses.
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
or 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 associate dean.
If the matter remains unresolved, the student may present the grievance and
the attempted solution in writing to the appropriate dean. If deemed appropriate,
the dean may appoint a review committee consisting of three faculty members,
with one designated as chair and a student in good standing from the same student category as the grieving student. This committee shall have the authority
to interview individuals who may have information pertaining to the grievance
and to request records and materials pertaining to the grievance. In a grievance
procedure, all employees and students are obligated to provide requested information to the dean/associate dean/department head, or review committee. The
committee shall forward its ﬁndings and recommendations to the convening dean
who shall decide the case. The student may appeal that decision to the Provost
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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 through a two-stage review process.
1. During the interview process, each applicant will make an oral presentation before a group consisting of faculty members and students. Using the
included form, each participant will evaluate the candidate’s English ﬂuency and clarity of presentation. These evaluations will be a major factor
in the selection process, and should a candidate who is ultimately selected
be deemed by this evaluation to have a language problem, the extent of
this problem, the support to be provided the candidate by the College in
addressing this problem, and the expectations for improvement in English
ﬂuency will all be clearly stated in the oﬀer of employment.
2. Should the English ﬂuency of a member of the faculty be challenged by a
student, standard procedures for student academic grievances as described
above will be followed. If a review committee is called for, the native
language of one of the faculty members will not be English.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
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).
Deﬁnitions
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.
Policy
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
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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.
Conﬁdentiality of Student Records
The Citadel complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), which aﬀords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within
45 days of the day The Citadel receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate oﬃcial, a written request that identiﬁes the record(s)
the student wishes to inspect. The Citadel oﬃcial will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Citadel oﬃcial to whom the
request was submitted, that oﬃcial shall advise the student of the correct oﬃcial
to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records
that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask The Citadel to amend a record should write
the oﬃcial responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the
student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If The Citadel decides not to amend the record as requested, The Citadel will
notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing
procedures will be provided to the student when notiﬁed of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before The Citadel discloses personally identiﬁable information from the student’s education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The Citadel discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent
under the FERPA exception for disclosure to “school oﬃcials” with “legitimate
educational interests.” A school oﬃcial has a “legitimate educational interest”
if the oﬃcial needs to review an education record in order to fulﬁll his or her
professional responsibilities for The Citadel. A “school oﬃcial” is a person employed by The Citadel in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research,
or support staﬀ position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health
staﬀ), or a person or company with whom The Citadel has contracted as its agent
to provide a service instead of using Citadel employees or oﬃcials (such as an
attorney, auditor, or collection agent). At The Citadel, “school oﬃcials” include
the Board of Visitors; the faculty; and personnel in the Oﬃces of the President,
Provost and Dean of the College, Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs, Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, Vice President
for Finance and Business Aﬀairs, Director of Athletics, Director of Admissions,
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of their cadet duty position, limited access to the educational records of other
cadets. These cadets must ﬁrst attend a FERPA brieﬁng and sign a Statement of
Understanding before being provided access to other students’ educational records.
The Citadel may also disclose appropriately designated “directory information”
without written consent, unless a student has advised The Citadel to the contrary.
“Directory information” is information that is generally not considered harmful or
an invasion of privacy if released. Directory information includes student name,
local and permanent address and telephone number, e-mail address, photograph,
date and place of birth, major ﬁeld of study, class schedule, full or part-time
status, Dean’s List and Gold Star List, ROTC branch, dates of acceptance and
attendance, years in school, anticipated date of graduation, degrees and awards
received, graduation honors, academic and military awards, the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, cadet company
and rank, duty status, class absence status, participation in oﬃcially recognized
activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, U.S. citizenship, extracurricular activities, and residency status.
The Citadel may disclose directory information to parents, the public, and
outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include,
but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. Students who do not wish to have directory information published must
notify the Registrar within two weeks of the beginning of the fall semester each
academic year. Requests to keep directory information conﬁdential are valid only
for the year in which they are made.
The Citadel will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence the
ﬁnal results of any student disciplinary proceeding conducted by The Citadel
against the alleged perpetrator of such crime. Both the accuser and the accused
will be informed of the ﬁnal outcome of any Citadel disciplinary proceeding
based on an alleged sex oﬀense.
The Citadel may also disclose to parents, without a student’s consent, alcohol
or drug violations of either the College’s policies or local laws by students under
21 years of age.
The Citadel will also disclose, to the court, information from a student’s ﬁle
if that student or the student’s parent has initiated legal action against the institution or if the institution has initiated legal action against the parent or student.
(4) The right to ﬁle a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by The Citadel to comply with the requirements
of FERPA.
The name and address of the oﬃce that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Oﬃce
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
A copy of the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,” as amended, and
details of The Citadel policy on maintaining and disclosing student records may
be obtained from the Oﬃce of the General Counsel.

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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS,
SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES
The student support programs, services, and activities oﬀered by The Citadel
complement and support students’ academic development by . . .
. . . promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and selfconﬁdence;
. . . equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
. . . developing leadership skills;
. . . enhancing ethical development;
. . . increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
. . . encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their
chosen ﬁelds; and
. . . providing activities that promote personal health and physical ﬁtness.
The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the
individual for life.

Student Advisory and Counseling Services
Academic Faculty Advisor
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who provides counsel concerning course selections and options within particular courses of study. Though
students are encouraged to visit their advisors throughout the academic year,
formal planning sessions are designated each semester during preregistration
and registration.
Tactical Oﬃcer
TAC stands for Teacher, Advisor, and Coach. TACs serve as the primary
integrator for cadet leader development and are the key assessors of cadet
performance. They are available to coach and assist cadets in the execution of
their leadership roles. TACs seek out reports from faculty, staﬀ, and coaches
to assist them in providing cadets with a holistic assessment of their strengths
and weaknesses and regularly counsel and mentor cadets on their progression
through the four-year model. Finally, TACs certify cadet performance in the
Military, Moral-Ethical, and Physical Eﬀectiveness Pillars.
Company Academic Advisor
Each cadet company is assigned a specially chosen member of the faculty or
staﬀ who works closely with the company tactical oﬃcer and the cadet chainof-command to ensure that academic and military requirements are compatible
and that cadets are aware of academic resources and services available to them
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Prelaw and Premedical Advising Services
The Citadel provides counseling and guidance to all students who have an
interest in attending law or medical school after graduation. Students interested
in a law career should seek advice early in their college careers from the chair
of the Prelaw Advisory Committee. Students interested in medicine and related
ﬁelds should seek early advice from the chair of the Premedical Advisory
Committee. Each committee is composed of faculty members from academic
disciplines related to these professional ﬁelds.
Career Center
The Citadel Career Center has a primary mission of providing the training
and resources that enable students to make well-informed career decisions. The
ﬁrst step in this process is providing a career assessment for incoming students
to help them in selection of majors and in identiﬁcation of career paths of
greatest interest for further exploration.
The Career Center provides group and individualized instruction and assistance to students in exploring career options, the career planning process,
resume construction, internships and summer employment, exploring graduate
and professional school, networking, interviewing, the job search process, and
success in the ﬁrst job. A comprehensive website with related information is
provided. Students should participate in all training sessions and follow career
planning guidelines provided on the Career Center website.
The Career Center coordinates biannual Career Fairs (one per semester),
information sessions, workshops, information sessions, and other career-related
events. It also provides an online job board and resume database which are
used by many employers to advertise opportunities and ﬁnd candidates. It is
important that students take full advantage of these events and services. The
oﬃce distributes a wide variety of career planning and career search information
to students, in-house and online. A computer lab is available and used from
real-time career counseling during allotted drop-in hours.
The Career Center also coordinates the “Citadel in DC” program each summer, a 10-week opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, DC.
The Career Center is located at 573 Huger Street. Please visit www.citadel.
edu/career for additional information.
Religious Support
Pastoral support and counseling is an important component in the overall
design of The Citadel’s advisory program. The Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
and the campus ministers are available to assist students with pastoral support
and counseling, which includes dealing with life problems, in the context of
religious faith. With the chaplain and campus pastors, students are assured of
care, concern, and conﬁdentiality, whatever their situation.
Counseling Center
The Citadel Counseling Center provides professional, conﬁdential short-term
counseling to currently enrolled students at no charge. Personal and substance
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emergency, counselors are also available to provide crisis intervention without
an appointment. In addition, the Counseling Center staﬀ provides referrals for
oﬀ-campus psychiatric evaluations and/or long-term counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center provides individual assessment, including
the administration and interpretation of personality and interest inventories.
Students may complete these assessments in an eﬀort to address personal or
career concerns presented in individual counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center is located at 203 Richardson Avenue behind
Bond Hall. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly
to schedule appointments for counseling or assessment.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
The Counseling Center provides evaluation and assistance in the treatment
of alcohol and substance abuse. Strategies utilized include an in-depth alcohol
and substance use evaluation, individual short-term counseling, an online alcohol
education course, and appropriate referrals for long-term outpatient and inpatient
treatment. These services, which are available to currently enrolled students, are
aimed at reducing a student’s risk for developing serious problems associated
with the abuse of alcohol and other substances. In addition, any cadet who is
mandated by the Commandant’s Department to complete a minimum of two
meetings with a counselor will receive an in-depth alcohol and substance use
evaluation and recommendations for additional services are provided to the
cadet as appropriate.
Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly to schedule
appointments for individual counseling.

Instructional Support Services
Daniel Library
The mission of the Daniel Library and The Citadel Archives and Museum
is to deliver exemplary services for learning, decision support, and scholarship
that inspire and excite our students, faculty, staﬀ, administration, and alumni; to
provide innovative information leadership to administrative and support units;
to preserve The Citadel’s unique and important information assets; and to oﬀer
noteworthy learning experiences and professional research services to Charleston,
the Lowcountry, the state of South Carolina, and beyond.
During the academic year, the Daniel Library is open seven days a week.
Visit the Daniel Library website to access library online resources (https://
library.citadel.edu).
The Daniel Library provides organized access to professionally curated
research and information resources and creative technologies. The collection
consists of over 186,853 print materials; 174,944 electronic books; 125 online
full-text and citation indexes; and over 361,000 electronic full-text journals and
print journal subscriptions. In addition, the Library holds DVDs and streaming
videos, microforms, maps, and government documents. Through PASCAL
Delivers, interlibrary loan, and document delivery, the Library is able to provide
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To enable students to make the best use of the array of resources and services
available to them, the Library provides instruction classes about locating, evaluating, and eﬀectively using information along with individual research assistance
via phone, email, text, online chat, and personalized research consultations. In
the required First-Year Experience course (CSI or LDRS 101), students learn
to access Library resources, evaluate information for authority, accuracy, and
level of scholarship, and incorporate appropriate information into research
projects. Course-speciﬁc research classes organized by liaison librarians focus
on the unique information needs of each student and address speciﬁc research
requirements of each course.
The Daniel Library facilities feature collaborative spaces and individual and
group study rooms. Students may reserve a study room for up to two and a half
hours per day. Room reservations can be made online and in advance (https://
citadel.libcal.com/booking/study). Facilities also include a wireless network accessible with Library laptops or students’ personal laptops and mobile devices.
Students may also check out laptops and use them in the library. All computers
allow access to electronic resources and the Internet, as well as software for
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Examples of site
licensed software available to students are statistical analysis software SPSS,
investment information through Morningstar, the New York Times, and Wall
Street Journal.
The newest addition to The Daniel Library is The Citadel Makerspace. The
mission of this new space is to foster innovation, ingenuity, and creativity
through the exploration of new and emerging technologies in a collaborative
environment, regardless of one’s department or level of knowledge. Students
can make use of ﬁve 3D printers, a mini CNC milling machine, high-powered
PCs and Macs with creative software, an electric cutter, digital sewing machine,
thermal binder, and other creative project materials. More information about
the Makerspace can be found at https://library.citadel.edu/makerspace. Students
can also check out circulating technology with their Citadel OneCard. Supplementing exploration and project creation beyond the Library’s walls, available
technologies include: GoPro cameras, Google VR Glasses, headphones, digital
recorders, Arduino &amp; Raspberry Pi kits, camcorders, and more.
In addition, Daniel Library Friends (https://library.citadel.edu/friends) sponsor a series of cultural events for the campus community throughout the year,
featuring cadets, alumni, authors and other notable presenters.
The Daniel Library also houses The Citadel Archives and Museum (see
“Archives” and “The Citadel Museum” sections for more information) and
displays unique, historically signiﬁcant portraits, murals, and artifacts throughout the building.
The Citadel Archives
The Citadel Archives, located on the 3rd ﬂoor of Daniel Library, houses over
300 collections, including papers of Citadel Presidents, institutional records and
publications, letters, diaries, speeches, photographs, audio and video recordings
relating to The Citadel’s history. In 1966, General Mark W. Clark donated his
military and oﬃcial papers covering his career in World War II, the Austrian
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collections include the Civil War letters of General Ellison Capers and the
papers and diaries of Colonel Oliver J. Bond. Authors and scholars frequently
visit the Archives to research our collections. Visit the Archives website (https://
library.citadel.edu/archives) to access our online guide to collections and our
digital collections. To schedule access to archival materials, send your request to
archives@citadel.edu.
The Citadel Museum
Also on the 3rd ﬂoor of Daniel Library, the Museum reopened to the public
in 2016. The Museum contains exhibits which trace the history of The Citadel
from its founding in 1842 to the present. The exhibits feature the military,
academic, social, and athletic aspects of cadet life as illustrated by changes
to cadet uniforms over time. In addition, Citadel class rings from 1895 to the
present are exhibited. Also on display are two swords that belonged to notable
Citadel alumni: Colonel Charles Courtenay Tew, ﬁrst honor graduate, and Major
James B. White, Citadel Superintendent and leader of the Battalion of State
Cadets. The Museum is open to visitors during library operating hours; please
call 843-953-2569 with any questions. https://library.citadel.edu/museum.
Computing Resources
The Citadel provides all students with an email account and access to Microsoft Oﬃce. The campus has over a dozen computer labs located in classrooms
and a small computing space in each of the barracks. All labs are equipped
with personal computers and networked printers. Most of the college’s 100+
classrooms and auditoriums are equipped with multimedia technology, such as
projection systems and interactive whiteboards.
Information Technology staﬀ members assist students at the IT Help Center,
located on the second ﬂoor of Bond Hall. The Help Center is open from : 8:009:00 M-TH, 8:00-5:00 Friday, 9:00-3:00 Saturday. The Multimedia Service’s staﬀ,
located in the Multimedia Studio in Bond Hall, assists students with designing
and editing graphics, creating computer and poster presentations, and creating
and editing video and audio projects.
The Citadel has a high-speed campus-wide network that connects virtually
every computer on campus to the Internet. Much of the campus is also conﬁgured with wireless networking.
Most cadets bring a personal computer of their own to use in the barracks.
Information Technology staﬀ and student workers assist to answer questions
and solve computer problems per the IT Technical Assistance Policy.
The college encourages students to review The Citadel’s website prior to
purchasing a computer or software application in order to: review the minimum requirements for compatibility with The Citadel’s network, learn about
academic pricing discount opportunities, and understand warranty information
for technical support.
Review The Citadel’s Information Technology Computing website at www.
citadel.edu/its or contact the IT Help Center staﬀ at 1-843-953-HELP (4357)
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Oﬃce of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs
The Oﬃce of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs works to
make study abroad programs an integral part of students’ academic, leadership,
social, and personal development during their time at The Citadel. By making
international education both meaningful and accessible, Citadel graduates will
have broadened their perspectives and will thrive as principled leaders in a
global society.
Currently, the Oﬃce of Study Abroad oﬀers a myriad of study abroad choices
to ﬁt the student’s individual ambitions, academic needs, and interests. The
duration and types of programs include a variety of experiences such as a full
semester abroad, summer programs, international internships, service learning, and
exchange programs. All study abroad programs, both short- and long-term, are
validated by the Oﬃce of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs
and are included on the student’s experiential transcript. It is the policy of The
Citadel that students will study abroad usually only during the summer, fall,
and spring-break terms. Students are encouraged to come by the oﬃce where
they may view resource materials, receive guidance on available programs, and
receive assistance on the study abroad application process.
Under the Oﬃce of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs is
the Oﬃce of Fellowships. This oﬃce identiﬁes superior students and helps them
prepare for national and international fellowships. Experienced faculty in each
department ﬁnd and enhance emerging talent. Promising candidates are aided in
cultivating their areas of expertise by the Star of the West International Summer Scholarship which supports overseas travel, advanced study, independent
research, and ﬁeld experience.
The Oﬃce matches the student’s ability and interest with appropriate opportunities. The Director serves as the campus representative for various granting
organizations, disseminates information, counsels student candidates, collects
applications, schedules interviews, certiﬁes nominees, and oﬀers a preparatory
course for qualiﬁed students who plan to apply for nationally competitive fellowships. The Oﬃce coordinates all campus Fulbright initiatives, publicizes
available grants, and provides assistance to graduate students and faculty at
all stages of the applications process. The oﬃce is located in Richardson 202,
2nd ﬂoor, where cadets, graduate students and faculty are encouraged to visit.
FELP 301
Fellowship Preparation
Three Credit Hours
This course helps prepare highly qualiﬁed freshmen, sophomores and juniors
to apply for nationally-competitive fellowships including Fulbright, Truman,
Rhodes and Marshall scholarships. The focus is on developing the critical thinking skills that are vital in preparing for such awards. Based on similar courses
at West Point and the Naval Academy, this course is seminar-based, including
guest lectures by foundation representatives and past fellowship recipients.
Participants will target pertinent awards, draft curriculum vitaes, personal statements and project proposals. Participants must have a 3.3 GPA and permission
from the instructor to be admitted into the course oﬀered each spring semester.
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dents through the following programs:
•
Academic Coaching Program
•
Athletic Academic Services
•
Mathematics Lab
•
Services for Students with Disabilities
•
STEM Lab
•
Subject-Area Tutorial Program
•
Supplemental Instruction Program
•
Writing Lab
These programs are available to all Citadel students.
The staﬀ is comprised of professional tutors, graduate assistants, undergraduate students, and full-time personnel. Students may set up an appointment by
emailing the ASC at ascenter@citadel.edu, calling 843-953-5305, or stopping
by 117 Thompson Hall.
For further information about the ASC and its programs, please visit our
website at www.citadel.edu/asc.
Oﬃce of Multicultural and International Student Services
The Oﬃce of Multicultural and International Student Services (MISS) promotes
an appreciation for diversity among students, faculty, and staﬀ. Multicultural
Student Services encourages an attitude that celebrates multi-ethnic perspectives
of various cultures and backgrounds. Programming and activities sponsored
by the oﬃce are designed to increase the involvement of minority students
in extracurricular activities; to assist ﬁrst-year and transfer students with the
transition into the Corps of Cadets; to enhance interaction and communication
among all students; and to enable students of color to celebrate their cultural
heritage with pride.
Assistance is oﬀered to students, faculty, and staﬀ who have concerns relating to race relations, campus diversity, or multicultural awareness. Resource
materials including videos, study guides, and directories, are available for use
by cadet companies, classroom instructors, and clubs and organizations.
The MISS Oﬃce oﬀers a variety of services for international and American students. The oﬃce provides freshmen orientation programs, immigration
advising and assistance, and helps with personal and academic concerns for
international students. The oﬃce further serves as a liaison with embassies,
acts as an advocate for international students with campus oﬃces, organizes
oﬀ-campus cultural programs, and sponsors international activities.

Religious Activities

College years are exciting times of growth and challenge, when a young
person’s faith and religious heritage are examined in the light of new experiences and perspectives. While college years are occasionally marked by a
“crisis of faith,” they frequently are also marked by a deepening commitment
to life-long religious values. The Chaplain, who also serves as the Director of
Religious Activities, is committed to assisting in that deepening commitment.
Working closely with the Cadet Chaplain in the coordination of all religious
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ally, the college is fortunate to have twenty-three campus pastors or ministry
directors representing Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and fourteen Protestant denominations and Para-Church ministries. These leaders work together
to maintain a strong religious foundation for the ethical and moral pillar, one
of the four pillars in The Citadel’s whole person concept. Faith group meetings
are held each Monday evening and Para-Church groups meet each Thursday
evening for study, fellowship, and worship. While attendance at all chapel or
campus religious activities is optional, all cadets are encouraged to explore
their faith as a part of the growing process of their development as leaders.
Denominational Faith Groups:
African Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Catholic
Anglican
Episcopal Church SC
Jewish Student Union
Latter-Day Saints
Lutheran Student Movement
Muslim Student Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian Student Association: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Reformed University Fellowship: Presbyterian (PCA)
Wesley Foundation (United Methodist)
Para-Church Nondenominational Groups:
VALOR (Campus Crusade for Christ-CRU)
Campus Outreach
Oﬃcers’ Christian Fellowship
The Navigators
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Campus Worship
Built in 1936, Summerall Chapel has held a special place in the life of the
Corps of Cadets since its dedication. In the ﬁrst place, it is for many of our
cadets a place of sanctuary, a safe haven away from the constraints and stresses
of cadet life. Secondly, it is, of course, a place of worship. Throughout the
school year, there are weekly Protestant and Catholic services of worship on
Sundays and an Anglican worship service on Monday evenings. Cadets provide
dynamic vibrant leadership in all of these services. Finally, it is for all who
enter a place of prayer. It’s not uncommon throughout the week to ﬁnd staﬀ
and faculty sitting in prayer. The inscription on Summerall Chapel, “Remember
Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1), embodies the
focus of ministry at the chapel and its importance to cadets who need a source
of strength beyond their personal means.
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are the Catholic Chapel Choir, the Interdenominational Protestant Choir and
Gospel Choir. These three choirs combine for special events each year such as
Parents’ Day, Homecoming Sunday, the Christmas Candlelight Services, and
Corps Anniversary Sunday.
Greater Issues Series
The Greater Issues Series presents two or more major addresses each academic
year. In 1954, the series was inaugurated by General Mark Clark to enhance the
preparation of Citadel cadets for roles as responsible members of our society.
Since then, these addresses have brought to The Citadel an impressive group
of distinguished speakers including Presidents of the United States, American
and foreign dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, important military ﬁgures, and
business leaders.
Fine Arts Series
Inaugurated in 1965, the Fine Arts Series has presented annually a wide variety of programs which have been both entertaining and culturally illuminating.
All fourth-class and third-class cadets are encouraged to attend one approved
ﬁne arts performance each semester.
Musical Organizations
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes provides music for concerts, parades,
reviews, and other oﬃcial ceremonies both on and oﬀ campus. Music for basketball games is provided by The Citadel Pep Band, a group of members from
within the Regimental Band.
Academic Publications
Founded in the spring of 1993, El Cid is the publication of The Citadel’s
Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor
Society. This publication is a refereed journal in Spanish that publishes select
undergraduate and graduate creative writing. Only members of Tau Iota may
be selected for the editorial team.
The Gold Star Journal, The Scholarly Journal of the Corps of Cadets and
Citadel Graduate College, publishes nonﬁction papers from any discipline. This
journal is produced by a staﬀ of cadets for Corps Day.
The Journal of the Scipio Africanus Society is published annually by a staﬀ
of cadets and serves as an outlet for cadet independent research in international
aﬀairs.
The Shako documents the literary and artistic achievements of Citadel cadets
and graduate students. All submissions are compiled, edited and published annually by cadets for distribution throughout the Citadel community.
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velopmental process of the Citadel Experience. As an integral part of Corps
life, its purpose is to promote ethical growth and inculcate a sense of integrity
in Citadel graduates so that they instinctively conduct themselves in an honorable manner. The Honor Code states that a “cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do.” The code is enforced and supervised by a Cadet
Honor Committee composed of First Class cadets who are elected in the fall
of their junior year by the Fourth, Third, and Second Class cadets within their
companies. These Honor Committee representatives are responsible for educating and assisting their fellow cadets on the Honor System and interpreting the
honor code. When a cadet is reported for an honor violation, the circumstances
are thoroughly investigated by members of the Honor Committee. If there is a
prima facie case established against the cadet, he or she appears before an Honor
Court composed of 10 members of the Honor Committee. A cadet accused of an
honor violation is entitled to cadet counsel, and cross examination is allowed.
A ﬁnding that a cadet has committed an honor violation requires a unanimous
secret vote by the Honor Court. If a cadet is found to have committed an honor
violation, and if the President conﬁrms the Honor Court’s decision, the cadet
is expelled from the Corps of Cadets. Under rare circumstances, the cadet may
be granted leniency from the punishment of expulsion. The Honor Committee
is responsible directly to the President of the college. A faculty advisor assists
the Honor Committee. This oﬃcer provides guidance to the Honor Committee
and acts in an advisory capacity to the court at each Honor Court trial.

Department of Experiential Learning and Cadet Activities
This department, with oﬃces located in Mark Clark Hall, provides activities
and services for cadets to develop outside the classroom that allow them to
broaden their talents and interests. Major activity areas include publications,
events, student leadership experiential learning opportunities, monthly blood
drives, clubs and organizations. The department oﬀers services to cadets, as
well, such as the Ride-Drive Program, social media pages, and community
service opportunities.
Cadet Activities Publications
The Brigadier newspaper is designed and laid out by cadets. The newspaper
is delivered in an online format with print copies available for special editions.
The Sphinx yearbook is the college yearbook of The Citadel. It is published
annually in the spring by a staﬀ of cadets. This publication serves as a semioﬃcial record of the cadets’ year. The cost of this publication is incorporated
into the spring semester tuition.
The Guidon, the handbook for the fourth class cadets, is published annually
and is available online in early summer for the incoming freshmen. On Matriculation Day, each incoming cadet will receive a hard copy. This book contains
a complete description of the activities of the Corps of Cadets, Citadel history,
customs and courtesies, and duties and responsibilities of fourth class cadets.
Clubs, Groups and Organizations
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able to all Citadel students. All 100+ clubs fall under the four pillars of The
Citadel: Academic, Military, Character and Physical. Among these are discussion groups, professional societies, military groups, athletic clubs and religious
groups. The span of these activities is so broad and so varied that all Citadel
students should be able to ﬁnd organizations that ﬁt their interests and talents.
Intramural, Club and Recreational Athletics (ICRA)
The purpose of the ICRA program is to provide and promote safe and healthful means for competition, exercise, physical ﬁtness and recreational pursuits
for students, faculty and staﬀ. ICRA is a division of the Department of Health
and Human Performance (HHP).
Intramural Athletics
Citadel Intramurals are an integral part of cadet life with year-long competitive activities in individual sports and cadet company team sports. Cadet
companies compete annually for the Board of Visitors Trophy, awarded to the
Commanding Oﬃcer of the company accumulating the most intramural points.
Club Sports
Citadel Club Sports provides structure for student-run competitive sport teams
not governed by the NCAA or Southern Conference, and other sports-related
activities that may not be fully supported by the academics of HHP or events
of Citadel Intramurals. Club Sport athletes are not part of Corps Squad.
Physical Recreation
The primary purpose of Deas Hall is to provide instructional support for
students in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP), and to
support activities of Intramural Athletics and Club Sports. Deas Hall is otherwise
available to all students, faculty and staﬀ.
More information can be found at: www.citadel.edu/icra.
Health Services
The Citadel Inﬁrmary provides acute care services for cadets in the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets. These services include outpatient medical clinics on
weekdays, a walk-in nurse clinic after hours and on weekends, and round-theclock inpatient care (36 beds) during the academic year. In the summer, limited
out- patient services are provided for cadets enrolled in summer programs.
Inpatient services resume on 1 July.
The Inﬁrmary staﬀ includes a primary-care physician, a family nurse
practitioner, a part-time orthopedic surgeon, staﬀ nurses, nurse aides, an administrative assistant, and a receptionist. Certiﬁed athletic trainers conduct daily
Sports Medicine clinics in the Inﬁrmary to evaluate and treat orthopedic injuries.
More serious injuries are referred to the Orthopedic Clinic (Monday and Friday
mornings). Athletic trainers also provide coverage for intramural and intercollegiate athletics, on-campus military training, and club sports activities.
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charge is added for daytime and overnight admissions. Supplemental services
such as immunizations, medications, lab work, X-Rays, and ECGs are provided
for cadets at our cost and are applied to the cadet’s OneCard Restricted Account.
Prescriptions for medications not administered by the Inﬁrmary are delivered by
a local pharmacy which bills the cadet’s insurance or charges the cadet’s
OneCard account. If desired, the Inﬁrmary secretary can provide an itemized
list of Inﬁrmary charges for parents to ﬁle for insurance reimbursement. The
Inﬁrmary is not staﬀed to ﬁle insurance claims.
Cadets are required to carry student health insurance for all semesters they
are present on campus. Student insurance is mandatory to defray the costs of
hospitalization, emergency care, ambulance transportation, and/or specialty
medical and surgical care. Charges for services not provided by the Inﬁrmary
must be settled directly with the medical provider. Cadets are required to notify
the Inﬁrmary immediately of any changes in insurance coverage.
The Citadel does not have contracts with any oﬀ-campus hospitals, urgentcare centers, pharmacies, or medical/surgical/dental providers. In the event of
an emergency, two large medical centers are located within two miles of the
campus and EMS ambulances are on call 24/7 for transport. For more information on insurance, please visit the website:http://www.citadel.edu/root/inﬁrmaryincoming-students/insurance-info.
Department of Public Safety
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to “ensure the safety
and security of all persons and property on The Citadel campus.” Public safety
oﬃcers are state-commissioned law enforcement oﬃcers operating under the
authority of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with jurisdiction both
on and oﬀ campus for incidents occurring on Citadel property. The Department
of Public Safety is also responsible for enforcing campus parking regulations.
Campus police may be reached at 953-5114. In an emergency, dial 811 from
any campus phone.
Employment
The time of a cadet at The Citadel is ﬁlled with duties and obligations;
however, there is opportunity for campus employment for cadets who believe
they can manage the extra responsibility. The College oﬀers a limited number
of part-time positions with various campus activities as well as work-study jobs
which are available to students with ﬁnancial need. Employment is designed to
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Mark Clark Hall
Mark Clark Hall is named after General Mark W. Clark who served as
president of The Citadel from 1954-1965. The campus post oﬃce, barber shop,
a convenience store, a lounge for upper class cadets, and a Barnes &amp; Noble
bookstore are located on the ﬁrst ﬂoor. Buyer auditorium, the Greater Issues
Room, a lounge for fourth class cadets, and the oﬃces of the Department of
Experiential Learning and Cadet Activities are found on the second ﬂoor. The
Honor Courtroom is located on the third ﬂoor, as are the oﬃces of the Catholic
Chaplain, the Episcopal Chaplain, and the campus photography department.
Beach House
The Colonel Robert R. McCormick Beach Club of The Citadel is located
oceanfront on the Isle of Palms, about a half hour’s drive from the campus.
The ﬁve-acre property includes a two-story beach house, the Blue &amp; Grey
Pavilion, a sand volleyball and basketball court, and shower and locker facilities. Beach access and parking are available to cadets, students, faculty, staﬀ,
Citadel Alumni Association Lifetime Members, and annual donors to The
Citadel Foundation or The Citadel Brigadier Foundation above speciﬁc levels.
Additionally, the venue may be rented for daytime or evening events through
the Oﬃce of Event Management.
Boating Center
The Citadel Boating Center membership is available to students, faculty, and
staﬀ. Preference is given to students in the use of the center’s facilities. The
club ﬂeet consists of canoes, small sailboats, and outboard motorboats. Boating Center facilities consist of a clubhouse, dockage, marine railway, sail loft,
and work area for maintenance and repair of small boats. Storage of privately
owned boats is available for a small fee.

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Military Policies
General
The Citadel is justly proud of its military training program which contributes signiﬁcantly to the State of South Carolina and the nation in the form
of military and civilian leadership. The Citadel is one of six senior Military
Colleges remaining in the country. Citadel graduates are adding to the rich
heritage of their alma mater as oﬃcers in the armed forces and as leaders in
the state and nation.
The ROTC training at The Citadel is conducted by active duty commissioned
and noncommissioned oﬃcers of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,
and U.S. Marine Corps. These active duty military personnel are organized into
the Department of Military Science, the Department of Naval Science, and the
Department of Aerospace Studies. Cadets are encouraged to seek a commission
in one of the armed force services; however, they are not required to accept
a commission.
Commandant of Cadets
The Commandant of Cadets oversees the military aspect of all cadet life.
Along with the Chief of Staﬀ, the Assistant Commandant for Discipline, the Assistant Commandant of Operations and Training, the Assistant Commandant for
Leadership Programs, the Commandant’s Sergeant Major, and his Special Staﬀ,
the Commandant designs, plans, and executes various leadership programs and
activities for the Corps of Cadets. All cadet discipline, privileges, leaves, and
special recognitions are managed inside this department. The Commandant and
his team of TAC (Teach, Advise, Coach) Oﬃcers exercise the implementation
of all Citadel policies as well as Cadet Regulations in their supervision of life
in the barracks, through the teaching, advising, and coaching of all cadets. As
a senior college Vice President, the Commandant is in continuous communication with the College President on all matters pertaining to the administration,
conduct, training, and discipline of the Corps of Cadets.
Discipline
As a military college, The Citadel sets high standards of conduct and discipline. By instruction and example, cadets are taught to be neat in person
and in uniform. Daily inspections of rooms ensure cleanliness and good order.
Through individual personal contact, group meetings, and training, cadets are
encouraged to uphold the traditions of The Citadel and the standards of honor,
duty, and respect which are the core values of the college.
A cadet who commits an act oﬀ-campus that reﬂects adversely on The Citadel or the Corps of Cadets may be punished as if the act had been committed
on-campus should the alleged misconduct violate the cadet disciplinary code
in the following manner:
• potentially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of members of the
campus community, or
• potentially places college property at risk of damage, loss, or destruction,
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• occurs at a time when the cadet represents the College in an oﬀ-campus
activity, or
• involves conduct that charges one or more of the following:
a felony act; a crime of moral turpitude; an act of violence; an act that
involves the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug or alcohol; or,
an act involving racial or sexual harassment, sexual assault, or results
in the student being found guilty in a court of law or the student
declines to contest such charges although not admitting guilt (e.g. no
contest or nolo contendere).
During periods of furlough, the cadet disciplinary system may apply if the
conduct meets these criteria.
Leadership
Leadership, initiative, and character are developed by placing cadets in
positions of responsibility within the Corps of Cadets. In addition, all cadets
are engaged in the Leadership Training Program which covers a wide range of
topics to develop problem-solving techniques and expand general knowledge
in real-life situations. These value-added sessions are conducted in classroom
and practicum environments.
All cadets live in the barracks. From reveille to taps, every hour of the
cadet’s time is programmed. Regular habits of study and living, attention to
duty, obedience to authority, and appreciation for order are considered among
the most valuable features of The Citadel education. While some graduates enter
the military profession, thousands in all walks of civilian life attest to the high
value of the training received at this institution.
The daily routine is regulated by the Corps of Cadets Training Schedule and
the Commandant’s Yearly Training Plan and supported by the Cadet Regulations
which include the Blue Book and the White Book.
Allowances of Demerits
Cadets who accumulate more than 20 demerits per month in their senior
year, 22 per month in their junior year, 25 per month in their sophomore year,
or 30 per month in their freshman year, will be declared conduct deﬁcient.
Cadets repeating any part of the fourth class year are allowed only 25 demerits
per month. Conduct deﬁcient cadets are not allowed to take normal leaves or
passes and are required to serve one hour of punishment for each demerit over
the speciﬁed limit. Any cadet exceeding the allowed limit of demerits or other
punishments may be discharged.
Clothing/Luggage
All cadets are required to furnish their own sheets, pillows, and pillow cases.
A bedspread and blanket will be issued to each cadet when they arrive. Beds
and mattresses are provided by the College. Lists of required and suggested
items for freshmen to bring can be found on The Citadel webpage inside the
Fourth Class Success Packet. It is imperative that items be purchased prior to
arrival. Training begins immediately and there is no time provided to acquire
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Cadets are advised to bring inexpensive trunks and suitcases. Luggage must
be stored in the Central Warehouse Facility on campus. Only one overnight
bag for weekend or athletic trips may be kept in a cadet’s room. On a limited
basis, excess luggage may be stored in the Central Supply Facility at the risk
of the owner.
Luggage and boxes of supplies may be shipped to The Citadel in advance.
They should be sent by commercial transportation and clearly identiﬁed with
the following address: Cadet’s Full Name, Central Supply, The Citadel, 171
Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409.
Automobiles
All vehicles operated on campus by cadets must be registered with the Commandant’s Department. Each cadet of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class is authorized
to have an automobile at The Citadel. Registration is a privilege, not a right.
Registered vehicles must meet current home-state requirements with regard to
registration, insurance, and safety inspections. All vehicles operated and parked on
campus are at the owner’s risk. All unregistered or illegally parked vehicles are
subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s risk and expense. Certain conduct
infractions may aﬀect a cadet’s ability to maintain an automobile on campus.
Parking fees are charged for all cadet parking. Each registered vehicle will
be assigned to a speciﬁc, 24 hour-a-day campus property lot. A set of decals
for this lot will be aﬃxed to each registered vehicle, which can only be parked
in the lot designated. Cadets may park in any space inside that lot except for
those assigned to speciﬁc leadership positions. These reserved spaces will be
identiﬁed around each barracks. On major college weekends, cadets may be
required to move their vehicles to other college procured locations to allow for
family, alumni, and guests to park on or near the main campus.
NO CADET IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CITADEL. This area is deﬁned by Spring Street on the south,
Rutledge Avenue on the east, and St. Margaret Street on the north. Parking in
this area will result in ticketing and possible towing by the Charleston City
Policy and/or disciplinary action from the Commandant’s Department for the
cadet. 4th class cadets are NOT authorized to have, maintain, drive, or park an
automobile on The Citadel campus or within this prescribed area at any time
during their freshman year. They should not bring a car to Charleston.
Two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus.
Reserves and National Guard
Cadets may become members of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Reserves or National Guard (Army or Air). Students who join these organizations should consider joining local units in the Charleston area for ease of
transportation and conducting business. Although Reserve and National Guard
duty is a priority responsibility, cadets must be aware of their academic and
Citadel military responsibilities and make all eﬀorts to ensure that conﬂicts are
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Leave
It is expected that parents will not ask for special leave for their sons or
daughters except in cases of extreme emergencies. In every case, the decision
is left to Citadel authorities as to whether the circumstances warrant the granting of the leave.
EMERGENCY LEAVE.
Emergency leave may be granted in the event of death or critical illness of
a member of the cadet’s immediate family.
Duration of this leave will be predicated upon distance and time required
but should normally not exceed ﬁve class days. The immediate family includes
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and the permanent resident members of
the family.
Critical illness is deﬁned as an illness of such proportions that death may
be imminent.
SPECIAL LEAVE.
Special leave normally may be granted upon request of the family or guardian for events/activities which involve his/her immediate family.
Cadets may also be granted special leave for such unusual business aﬀairs
as cannot be arranged by correspondence but require the presence of the cadet
in person. In all cases, the ﬁnal decision rests with the Battalion TAC Oﬃcer.
OTHER LEAVE.
The Citadel has a weekend and overnight leave policy based on increasing class privileges for cadets who maintain academic, physical, and conduct
proﬁciency. Fourth class cadets are not authorized overnight or weekend leaves
during the ﬁrst semester.
Furloughs for the Corps of Cadets are scheduled throughout the year. They
include Fall Furlough (November), Winter Furlough (December-January),
and Spring Furlough (March). Speciﬁc dates for these can be found on
the college calendar. Cadets may depart after their last class in the case
of Fall and Spring Furloughs which always begin on a Friday and end on
a Sunday. CADETS MAY NOT DEPART EARLIER. Parents are highly
discouraged from purchasing tickets that require early departure. Cadets
will not be allowed to leave. In the case of Winter Furlough, cadets may
depart after completing their last exam. Return times from all furloughs
are posted on the Commandant’s Department website accessed from The
Citadel Home Page. It is imperative that ALL cadets return not later than
the published accountability formation.
MEDICAL SERVICES.
Except in an emergency occurring on leave requiring immediate attention,
a cadet will not arrange for or receive professional treatment from doctors or
specialists without the knowledge of The Citadel Physician. Applications for
any special leave required for such treatment will be submitted to The Citadel
Physician and, if approved, will be forwarded by The Citadel Physician to the
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Cadets who are receiving medical care under the auspices of a private doctor
will in all cases report the nature of the treatment, to include the illness and
prescribed medication, to The Citadel Physician.
SPECIAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE.
(1) Dental work, special eye examinations, etc. should be scheduled during
the summer, winter, or spring furlough periods.
(2) If the services of a local dentist, oculist, doctor, or other specialist are
deemed necessary, cadets will make their own appointments; however, they
must inform The Citadel Physician. If desired, the Inﬁrmary will schedule the
required appointment for the cadet.
The Fourth Class System
The purpose of the Fourth Class System at The Citadel is to lay the foundation, early in a cadet’s career, for the development of those qualities of character
and discipline implied in the mission of The Citadel as a military college—to
educate principled leaders with an alert mind and a sound body who have been
taught high ideals, honor, integrity, loyalty, and patriotism; who accept the responsibilities which accompany leadership; and who have suﬃcient professional
knowledge to take a place in our competitive world.
These personal qualities must be deeply ingrained in individuals so that neither
time nor troubles will diminish their respect for complying with the customs
and traditions set forth for the fourth class cadets’ conduct. Self-discipline and
self-evaluation develop graduates whose integrity and sense of duty cause them
to serve selﬂessly beyond the prescribed limits of their tasks.
The Fourth Class System is both diﬃcult and demanding. It represents an
abrupt change from the life normally experienced in the home and encompasses
the period from the cadet’s arrival for his or her ﬁrst year at The Citadel until
Corps Day Weekend. It is administered professionally and requires a full measure of mental preparedness and physical endurance.
Because of the nature of the new cadets’ training during their ﬁrst weeks at
The Citadel, physical demands are great. Experience indicates that the cadets
who, prior to admission, have conditioned themselves physically are best able
to meet the training requirements.
At the time of their medical examination, cadets should consult with their
physician regarding their body weight. Particular attention should be given to
estimated percent body fat, which provides a much more accurate ﬁgure for
determining proper body weight than height/weight charts. If body weight loss
appears to be indicated, cadets should follow the physician’s advice relative to
reducing caloric intake and increasing caloric expenditure.
The Charleston climate is generally conducive to year-round outdoor physical
activity; however, the hot, humid conditions of August and September present
several problems worthy of consideration. It is, therefore, important that cadets
prepare themselves by controlled exposure to similar conditions during exercise.
Preparation guidance can be found in the Fourth Class Success Packet on The
Citadel home page.
In addition, each applicant for entry into The Citadel should be assured
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which could possibly cause discharge due to inability to participate in the
Fourth Class System.
The Fourth Class System by nature appears arbitrary on the surface. It demands prompt and unquestioning obedience of authority through the use of a
collection of customs and traditions. However, each of the elements or customs
has a special purpose in furthering a cadet’s development.
The system includes standing at a rigid position of attention, turning square
corners when walking, undergoing inspections before formations, learning various
items of fourth class knowledge, working on approved company details such
as minor chores incident to keeping one’s own area of the barracks in order,
submitting to a variety of minor restrictions concerning the use of certain campus
grounds and facilities, the wearing of the uniform, and the general conduct of
a fourth class cadet.
Cadets who are unable to meet the desired standards or violate one or more
of the customs are subject to corrective action. This can range from a verbal
reprimand to walking tours on the barracks quadrangle and may include restriction to the limits of campus. In extreme cases, a cadet who is unable to
conform to the military way of life may be brought before a Suitability Board
to determine ﬁtness to continue at The Citadel.
The measures described above are designed to test a cadet’s mettle and to
determine motivation for cadet life. Their value lies in developing cadets’ ability
to perform their duty successfully under trying and stress-producing conditions.
Hazing is not a part of the Fourth Class System and is not tolerated. The
suﬀering of degradation, humiliation, and indignity does not foster the rapid
development of those qualities sought in fourth class cadets.
The Fourth Class System is a formidable challenge to any young person.
The decision to enter The Citadel must be preceded by a conviction on the
part of the prospective cadets and their parents that these future cadets have
the mental and physical characteristics appropriate to the system and possess a
willingness to undergo the system’s rigors with a determination to see it through
and to reap its beneﬁts.
Although the system is demanding and diﬃcult, the rewards are considerable, and they more than justify the eﬀort. At recognition by the upper class
cadets, a better person emerges—one who is mentally, physically, and ethically
prepared to accept the responsibilities of leadership which will ultimately be
given at The Citadel and in the world.
An incoming cadet is classiﬁed as a “Legacy” if at least one or more of the
following criteria are conﬁrmed:
• Father and/or mother are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are current members of the South Carolina Corps
of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Grandfather and/or grandmother are graduates and former members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
These are the ONLY qualiﬁcations that relate to the determination of “Legacy”
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Fourth Class System for Transfer Students
Those students transferring from the national service academies (speciﬁcally
the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast
Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy), Virginia Military Institute,
or any other institution at which such students have:
a. successfully completed their participation in a fourth class or plebe system;
b. been full-time students in good standing in an ROTC program for the
period of their enrollment at such an institution;
c. been enrolled at any of the institutions listed above for a minimum of
two semesters;
shall have the option of requesting a transfer out of the Fourth Class System
after one semester at The Citadel, provided at that time they are at least academic sophomores. Eligible students exercising this option to transfer out of
the Fourth Class System shall have no cadet rank, nor have any authority over
the other fourth class cadets for the balance of the academic year. All other
transfer students, regardless of academic standing, will undergo a full year of
the Fourth Class System at The Citadel. The Commandant of Cadets will make
the ﬁnal decision on requests for transfer.
The Citadel’s Physical Eﬀectiveness Program
There are two (2) parts of The Citadel Physical Eﬀectiveness Program:
Weight Management and Physical Fitness. Every cadet is expected to meet
the standards established in each of these areas at all times. A Corps Height/
Weight Screening is held each fall and spring semester. The Corps Physical Fitness Test is administered each term. By regulation, cadets are required to take
these tests every semester. Detailed information on both is found in Chapter
Five of the cadet regulation entitled The White Book. Cadets not meeting the
standards of the Corps Physical Fitness Test are considered Physically Deﬁcient
resulting in loss of privileges and rank. Programs are designed to help those
cadets work towards reaching the minimum requirements in both ﬁtness and
weight management. These programs are mandatory, and it is the individual
cadet’s responsibility to participate. Seniors who do not pass the Corps Physical
Fitness Test as required each semester will not be allowed to participate in the
Fall Semester Ring Presentation or the Spring Semester Graduation Activities
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ROTC Programs
The Citadel oﬀers commissioning opportunities in all branches of the armed
services. While every cadet must successfully complete a course in one of four
programs each semester of their freshmen and sophomore year, cadets are not
required to enroll in any ROTC commissioning program nor are they required
to accept a commission should it be oﬀered.
All cadets are required to enroll in and pass an ROTC course for every semester in which they are enrolled at The Citadel until they have completed four
semesters. Study abroad cadets will complete ROTC requirements via independent
study/online; see respective ROTC department for approval. If extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the cadet require that he/she withdraw from
or not enroll in ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may wish to pursue a
commission must have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment.
The cadet who is not pursuing a commission must have the permission of the
academic advisor and the Associate Provost. Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC
class must meet that requirement in order to graduate. When cadets are making
up a missed ROTC requirement or changing to another ROTC, they are not,
without permission of the head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll
in an ROTC class at a level lower than their academic class. For example,
a member of the senior class who wishes to change to another ROTC must
enroll in a senior-level course in the new ROTC unless the head of the ROTC
Detachment authorizes enrollment in a lower level course. ROTC classes may
not be used to meet elective requirements in any course of study.
ROTC Enhancement
The Armed Forces Scholarship Program has been established to assist the
Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC Detachments at The Citadel in bringing the
best and brightest oﬃcer candidates to the school. Prospective students must
have a minimum 1200 SAT (or 27 ACT), a minimum high school GPA of 3.2,
and have accepted an ROTC scholarship prior to matriculation as a freshman
at The Citadel in order to be considered. Recipients of the scholarship will
receive an annual award of $3,500 for each year in which they receive the
ROTC scholarship. Recipients of the Armed Forces Scholarship will be notiﬁed
by The Citadel’s Director of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships.
A student must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA to maintain the Armed Forces
Scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
The Armed Forces Scholarship will not be reinstated once it has been lost.
Students who are awarded an ROTC Scholarship after matriculating at The
Citadel are not eligible for an Armed Forces Scholarship.
ARMY ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of Army ROTC is to commission the future oﬃcer leadership
of the U.S. Army and to motivate young people to be better Americans. Army
ROTC is the only commissioning program that oﬀers future oﬃcers the opportunity to serve in the regular Army as well as the National Guard or the Army
Reserve. Regardless of cadets’ academic majors, there is an Army specialty
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U.S. Army ROTC Graduates
Graduates of The Citadel’s Army ROTC program, who have accepted a
contract, have the opportunity to serve their country in a variety of branches
and specialties. Those cadets who have excelled academically and militarily,
both in the classroom and at the ROTC Advance Camp, and who have clearly
demonstrated high character and outstanding leadership ability, will be selected
as Distinguished Military Students.
Graduates of the Army ROTC program may serve as oﬃcers on Active Duty,
members of the United States Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Those
who desire to be in the National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve will serve on
active duty to complete their oﬃcer basic course, and then serve as a “citizen
soldier” in a Reserve or Guard unit near their homes, graduate schools, places
of employment, or in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). No matter what type
of option is chosen, the total obligation is eight years of active or reserve duty,
or a combination of both.
Scholarships
The Army sponsors 4-, 3-1/2-, 3-, 2-1/2-, 2-, and 1-year academic scholarships for outstanding cadets who desire careers as oﬃcers in the United States
Army. High school students must apply before 17 January of their senior year
for four-year and three-year Advanced Designee scholarships. Applications
may be obtained at www.armyrotc.com. The application process for two-year
and three-year Campus Based Scholarships begins in November of the cadet’s
freshman (three-year) and sophomore (two-year) years. The Army scholarship
currently pays tuition and fees or room and board for qualiﬁed applicants. The
amounts are adjusted annually due to institutional tuition and fee changes.
Cadets interested in Reserve Component Duty can apply for a two-year
Dedicated or Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship or for a two-year
Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship in November of their sophomore
year.
Pay and Allowances
Cadets enrolled in the ROTC Basic Course, who are academic freshmen
or sophomores, receive a uniform allowance each academic year. Cadets who
are in the Advanced Course (junior and senior years) and contracted with the
Army to be commissioned when they graduate receive a uniform allowance.
Additionally, contracted cadets will receive a non-taxable subsistence allowance
of $420/month for ten month of the school year. All scholarship students receive
a textbook allowance of $600 per semester. Between their junior and senior
years, all contracted cadets attend a four-week Advance Camp and receive
one-half of the base pay of a Second Lieutenant plus travel to and from either
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Summer Training
Outstanding cadets also have the opportunity to attend U.S. Army training
such as Airborne school, Air Assault school, Mountain Warfare training, and/or
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) with active duty Army units around
the globe. Cadets are allowed to enlist or retain their membership in the Army
National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve under the Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP).
Formal Enrollment Requirements
The basic requirements for enrollment in the Army ROTC program must be
fully met before the Professor of Military Science can consider a cadet for enrollment in the Army program. (Cadets not meeting these standards are not eligible
for commissions or ROTC monetary allowances.) To be eligible, a cadet must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be of good character. Cadets convicted by a civil or military court of
oﬀenses other than minor traﬃc violations are not eligible for enrollment
without speciﬁc approval of the Department of the Army. A cadet may
apply for a waiver for a conviction, provided the oﬀense was nonrecurring
and did not involve moral turpitude.
3. Maintain a satisfactory academic record. A minimum of a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required.
4. Maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record and leadership rating. This
rating is determined by the Professor of Military Science.
5. Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet/maintain the required
height and weight standards.
6. Be physically and medically qualiﬁed under Department of the Army
medical standards.
Formal enrollment in the Advanced Course and contracting requires a cadet
to meet all of the above criteria, and validation of these criteria is normally
done during the cadet’s sophomore year. Waivers for physical defects are
granted only in exceptional circumstances, and then only by the authority of
the Department of the Army.
NAVY/MARINE ROTC PROGRAM
The purpose of the Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Program at The Citadel
is to educate and train cadets for professional service as oﬃcers in the U.S. Naval
Services. The Citadel’s NROTC Program is uniquely suited to provide extensive
operational training opportunities as a result of being located in proximity
to several military bases and training facilities. Additionally, frequent visits
to The Citadel and the Charleston area by operational Navy and Marine Corps
units provide several “hands-on” training evolutions for students in The Citadel’s
NROTC Program.
Two programs are oﬀered by the NROTC Program, leading to commissions as
Ensigns (Navy) or Second Lieutenants (Marines):
1. The Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship Program includes selected Naval
Scholarship candidates assigned to The Citadel who have their tuition and
a portion of their college expenses paid by the Department of the Navy and
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2. The Navy/Marine Corps College Program is that part of the NROTC Program
in which students, who have not received national NROTC scholarships,
pursue education and training for commissions in the Navy or Marine Corps.
College Program students are eligible to compete for Naval Scholarships
while students at The Citadel, or may be selected for Advanced Standing
within the College Program.

Naval ROTC Scholarship Program
Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship students are selected through national competition
and attend one of the colleges or universities with NROTC units. The Navy/Marine
Corps Scholarship midshipmen attending The Citadel may enroll in any academic
major oﬀered by the college. However, all Navy option midshipmen, regardless
of major, are required to complete MATH 131/132 or MATH 106/107 and PHYS
221/222 (with associated laboratories). All Navy/Marine Corps midshipmen are
required to be enrolled in the Service Speciﬁc Naval Science Labs. All four-year
Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship students receiving a commission must
also attend three summer training sessions with pay. In return, the Department of
the Navy, via The Citadel NROTC Unit, provides tuition, certain fees, a textbook
allowance, a uniform allowance, and a monthly subsistence allowance. Upon
graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen receive commissions as Ensigns
in the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on
active duty a minimum of ﬁve y ears. For additional information, please see the
NROTC website at www.nrotc.navy.mil and NROTC Unit, The Citadel’s website
at www.citadel.edu/nrotc.
Naval ROTC College Program
The NROTC College Program is oﬀered for cadets who wish to earn commissions as oﬃcers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps but were not
recipients of NROTC Scholarships. College Program students are required to
enroll in Naval Science classes, participate with the NROTC Unit in scheduled
training and events, and may compete for a variety of other Naval Scholarships
oﬀered by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Each year a number of
College Program cadets at The Citadel may receive one, two, or three-year
NROTC scholarships.
Additionally, some College Program students, who have not previously been
oﬀered Naval Scholarships, may be selected for Advanced Standing prior to
beginning their junior year. Students selected for Advanced Standing must attend a minimum of one summer training course, with pay, usually the summer
after their junior year. College Program students in Advanced Standing will
be provided with all Naval Science textbooks, an annual uniform allowance,
and a monthly subsistence allowance during the junior and senior years. Upon
graduation, these Naval cadets receive commissions in the U.S. Navy or the
U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.

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Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Naval ROTC program, cadets must:
1. be citizens of the United States;
2. have reached the 17th anniversary of their birth by September 1 of the
year enrolled;
3. not have reached their 27th birthday by December 31 of the year they
expect to graduate (this can be waived); and
4. be physically qualiﬁed. (Defective vision must be correctable to 20/20,
and waivers for color blindness may be considered.)
5. Additional program entrance requirements may be found at www.nrotc.
navy.mil.
Those cadets not qualiﬁed for or not desiring formal enrollment in either
the Scholarship or College Program may participate in Naval Science courses
for academic credit only. They will not be eligible for appointment to a commissioned grade.
NROTC Summer Training
NROTC Scholarship Midshipmen
• Required to complete up to three summer training courses of two to four
weeks duration
• First Summer Training Course
o Navy and Marine midshipmen will attend Career Orientation Training
for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID). CORTRAMID provides midshipmen
with a four week indoctrination to career ﬁelds in the Navy and Marine
Corps. The midshipmen will receive exposure to operations in each
of the following communities:
o Aviation
o Submarine Warfare
o Surface Warfare
o Marine Corps
• Second Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will participate in a two week leveling crucible called
“Battle Stations” that will evaluate the midshipman under pressure and
allows for the successful demonstration of watch standing, seamanship,
ﬁre ﬁghting, and damage control.
o Marine midshipmen will receive training on an active Marine Corps base
or on board an amphibious ship.
• Third Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the ﬂeet.
o Marine midshipmen will attend Oﬃcer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.

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• College Program students are required to attend one summer training course,
usually the summer between their junior and senior year.
• Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in the
ﬂeet.
• Marine midshipmen will attend Oﬃcer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.
Transportation costs to and from the sites of the training will be covered by the
Department of the Navy, and cadets will earn summer training pay during the
period of training.
Summary of Estimated Naval ROTC Allowances
Navy/Marine Scholarship Program:
Each scholarship pays tuition and registration, college, hospital, and laboratory fees outlined in this catalog. In addition, the following payments are also
made by the Navy Department:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over four years
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
4. Book allowance, paid each semester
Advanced Standing Program
Navy Department reimbursements for students enrolled in the College Program
are:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over one year
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
Naval ROTC Active Duty Commissioning Program
Active Duty students belonging to the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 Program (STA-21)
or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) are exempt from
having to enroll in ROTC courses every semester. STA-21 Active Duty students are
only required to complete Naval Leadership and Management (NAVL 201) and Naval
Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses in order to meet graduation and
commissioning requirements. MECEPActive Duty students are required to complete
Evolution of Warfare I (NAVL 303), Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (NAVL 402),
and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses; however, the Professor
of Naval Science may grant waivers for Evolution of Warfare and Fundamentals
of Maneuver Warfare if these courses cause an academic overload and result in a
graduation delay. Additionally, all Active Duty students must also enroll in Navy
or Marine Corps Training Labs each semester. The Senior Leadership Integration
Seminar (LDRS 411) is not a graduation requirement for Active Duty students.

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AIR FORCE ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of The Citadel’s Air Force ROTC Detachment is to develop Air
Force leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving the nation.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of dedicated professionals who readily accept responsibility, think critically and creatively, and write and speak
eﬀectively.
Citadel graduates have served the Air Force and the nation well in war and
peace. Today’s Citadel cadets will assume important command and leadership
positions in the United States Air Force, government services, or the private sector.
Four-Year Program
The four-year Air Force ROTC program at The Citadel serves as a major
commissioning route for young men and women interested in becoming oﬃcers
in the U.S. Air Force.
Students enroll at the beginning of the freshman year, and during that ﬁrst
year, they study the organization, mission, and functions of the Air Force as
well as fundamental leadership, followership and communications skills.
During the sophomore year, cadets will examine the development of air and
space power from its inception to its uses today in contingency operations. Cadets who are physically qualiﬁed and have maintained good academic standing
may apply for entry into the advanced portion of the program. Cadets desiring a
commission will attend a summer ﬁeld training course between their sophomore
and junior years. Cadets enrolled in the Professional Oﬃcer Course—the last
two years of the Air Force curriculum—study communication skills, leadership in theory and practice, the principles and functions of management, and
problem solving. The ﬁnal year includes the military justice system, the role of
the professional oﬃcer, U.S. National Security Policy, and Regional Studies. In
addition, cadets continue to prepare for entry into active duty.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible to pursue a commission through the Air Force ROTC Program,
a cadet must:
1. be a citizen of the United States;
2. maintain a satisfactory academic record (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
for contract and 2.5 cumulative GPA for scholarship);
3. pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment;
4. pass the Air Force Oﬃcer Qualifying Test (AFOQT);
5. be of good moral character;
6. be medically qualiﬁed;
7. agree to serve on active duty and/or reserve inactive duty for a speciﬁed
period:
a. four years active duty and four years inactive reserve status for most
b. ten years active duty for pilots and six years active duty for Remotely
Piloted Aircraft Pilots (RPA), Combat System Oﬃcers (CSO) and Air
Battle Managers (ABM) after completion of Undergraduate Flying
Training;
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Citadel cadets pursuing a commission through AFROTC are required to attend
a two-week summer training course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery,
AL between their sophomore and junior years. Field training is a memorable
experience in which cadets get an introduction to Air Force life and operations.
Each cadet receives practical guidance in leadership, small-arms familiarization,
physical training, and expeditionary operations.
Base Visits
The vast scope of the United States Air Force operations is diﬃcult to portray
in the classroom. The Air Force ROTC detachment travels to Air Force bases
to provide an introduction to the United States Air Force. On these trips, the
cadets receive base activity brieﬁngs and observe Air Force operations ﬁrsthand.
They return to school with an accurate perspective of the organization’s global
nature. Experience has shown that these visits are of considerable value in developing the cadets’ appreciation of the Air Force oﬃcers’ challenging careers.
Pay and Allowances
Air Force contract cadets are provided a monthly subsistence allowance. The
current rates are: $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors,
and $500 for seniors. Scholarship cadets are also paid an annual book allowance and a uniform allowance.
AFROTC Scholarship Programs
Air Force scholarships are awarded under two separate program tracks. The
ﬁrst, the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP), is open to graduating high
school seniors. The second is the In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP), and
is open to freshmen and sophomores in certain approved majors. Details on
how to apply for HSSP scholarships, eligibility requirements, and the on-line
application can be found at www.afrotc.com. The detachment commander may
also have additional scholarships to award at his/her discretion.
High School Scholarship Program
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and
4-year scholarships in three diﬀerent types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 7. The
application process is the same for each type.
Type 1 — pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books. Approximately 5 percent of
our 4-year scholarship winners will be oﬀered a Type 1 scholarship.
Type 2 — pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 and $600
per year for books. Approximately 15 percent of our 4-year scholarship
winners will be oﬀered a Type 2 scholarship (mostly in technical ﬁelds).
All 3-year scholarships are Type 2.
Type 7 — pays full college tuition and most lab fees up to the equivalent
of the in-state rate. These students also receive $600 per year for books.
Type 7 scholarships may be converted to a Type 2 for 3 years. Out-ofstate recipients attending The Citadel typically convert their Type 7 to a
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In-College Scholarship Program
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is highly competitive and consists of two phases.
ICSP Phase One
ICSP Phase One is open only to sophomore students enrolled in the Air
Force ROTC program.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase One by the AFROTC
detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership
ability, grades, ﬁtness, and overall participation in the Air Force ROTC program.
Headquarters AFROTC makes the ﬁnal decision and awards scholarships.
Cadets selected through ICSP Phase One are awarded a Type 1 or 2 scholarship.
Selectees are awarded 3-year scholarships All scholarships activate the term
they are awarded.
ICSP Phase Two
ICSP Phase Two is open to college freshmen in approved majors.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase Two by the commander
of the AFROTC detachment.
ICSP Phase Two scholarships are a mix of Type 1 and Type 2 scholarships.
Depending on academic major and funding availability, Phase 2 scholarships
can be awarded for any of the listed types.
Type 1 - pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books.
Type 2 - pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 per year
and $600 per year for books.
ICSP Eligibility Requirements*
To be eligible to apply for the ICSP you must:
• Be a United States citizen;
• Possess at least one standardized test (ACT, SAT or AFOQT) score
• Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
• Complete a physical examination and be certiﬁed as “Commission-Qualiﬁed” by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board.
Non-AFROTC students can apply if the examination has been scheduled.
If selected, you cannot activate a scholarship until the medical certiﬁcation
is complete.
• Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
• Meet the Air Force ROTC age, moral, and other scholarship eligibility
requirements.
*Eligibility requirements are subject to change.

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diploma, or be permitted to enroll in additional course work until satisfactory
settlement of the account has been made.

The Citadel is supported by the State of South Carolina. The costs of operation are underwritten through fees collected from the students, appropriations
made by the General Assembly of South Carolina, and contributions to The
Citadel. Nonresidents are required to pay a larger portion of the costs of their
education than is required of residents of South Carolina.
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. If referral to a collection agency is required for
overdrawn accounts, the amount referred will include the collection agency fee.
If an account is unpaid, the college will initiate internal and external collections proceedings.
These proceedings will include credit bureau reporting, referring accounts
to outside collections and State of South Carolina collection eﬀorts. Accounts
referred for collection will incur additional collection costs paid by the student.

Non-negotiable Checks: There will be a handling charge of $30 for a nonnegotiable check. The college will pursue collection procedures as provided by
the laws of the State of South Carolina. The Citadel will not accept personal
checks from individuals who have issued two non-negotiable checks or one
non-negotiable check which has not been redeemed.

Fees
Students attending the day program at The Citadel pay three primary fees:
college fees, auxiliary fees, and a OneCard Restricted deposit. Active duty
military personnel assigned to military units for educational purposes pay the
same college fees as cadets. The college reserves the right to adjust fees to
meet the current cost of operation should it become necessary. This applies
to all educational programs at The Citadel. Current fees are available on The
Citadel’s web page.
The student assumes responsibility for payment of all fees and overdrafts.
All fees and deposits are due and payable by semester, prior to the date of
reporting to school. Bills are normally due the ﬁrst Friday in August. Failure
to meet billing deadlines subjects the student to being dropped from enrollment at The Citadel. For incoming freshman cadets or returning upper class
cadets, failure to meet billing deadlines may result in the loss of space in the
Corps of Cadets and a late payment charge. Remittances by money order or
check should be made payable to The Citadel and mailed to the Treasurer, The
Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409. Remittances by
credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express) may be paid on
line via a secure connection at the citadel.edu website. There may be a 2.75%
convenience fee charged for the use of credit card payments, but no charge for
e-check payments.
Information relative to ﬁnancing educational fees on a monthly installment
basis may be secured by contacting the Treasurer’s Oﬃce at The Citadel or by
viewing the Treasurer’s Oﬃce link on The Citadel’s web page at citadel.edu.
The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships also has information concerning
ﬁnancing educational fees through loans other than the guaranteed student loan.
Financing arrangements require time for processing, so it is essential that application be made as early as possible prior to the beginning of the school year.
Overdrawn Accounts: A student whose account is overdrawn will not be issued or be allowed to send copies of his or her oﬃcial transcript, be issued a

ATM machine: The college contracts with a major bank to provide an ATM
machine in Mark Clark Hall. Students can access their personal bank accounts
through this machine. This is a convenient and secure method to handle cash
and eliminates the need for students to have large amounts of cash on hand.
Resident Tuition and Fees
Any undergraduate student or prospective student whose status concerning entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees is uncertain 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 and are to be completed and returned to that oﬃce
at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes for any semester or summer
term for which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of the in-state
tuition and fee rate. Until such time that eligibility for residency is conﬁrmed,
out-of-state fees will be due and payable. Refunds will be issued when a ruling
awards in-state status.
Eligibility for payment of in-state tuition and fees shall be determined under
the provisions of Sections 59-112-10 through 59-112-100, South Carolina Code
of Laws, 1976, as amended. A copy of this law may be obtained from The
Citadel Registrar’s Oﬃce.
Fee Descriptions
College fees support the general operations of the college. A portion of college
fees is earmarked to provide debt service for bonds issued to support construction
and renovation of education and general facilities and equipment of the college.
These are the only fees that are diﬀerent for in state and out of state students.
Auxiliary fees include athletic support, room, board, inﬁrmary care, and laundry
and dry cleaning. A portion of these fees is designed to pay debt service for
the auxiliary and athletic facilities.
OneCard Restricted deposit is used to pay for uniforms, uniform alterations,
accessories, books, academic supplies, and haircuts. The amount of the deposit is
determined annually based upon the average needs of cadets. Certain academic
programs and certain corps activities will require other expenditures that are
unique to that activity. If a cadet’s costs exceed the deposit amount, the cadet
will be required to pay in full or provide additional deposit money. Any unused
portion of the deposit will be carried over to the following semester. All unspent
funds will be refunded upon graduation or discharge.
Uniforms: All cadets are required to wear The Citadel uniform, which is issued by the College. New cadets are required to be outﬁtted in new uniforms

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and uniform accessories issued by the college. New cadets should not bring a
supply of civilian clothes other than those which are worn upon reporting to
the college, as they are not permitted to wear civilian clothes except during
authorized furloughs.
The cost of uniforms, although a paid fee, should be viewed as a clothing
expense which is incidental to attending any college. With proper care, uniforms
should last for several years. Requirements in subsequent years will depend on
the manner in which cadets have cared for their uniforms. The overall cost of
the uniforms should not exceed that which would be incurred in purchasing
clothes to attend a civilian college. Additional sets of uniforms may be purchased
as desired (for cash) in the Cadet Store.
The woolen uniforms issued to cadets are custom-made for The Citadel. Once
the uniforms have been ﬁtted, the entire cost will be charged to the cadet. Since
the uniforms are tailor-made to the measurements of each cadet after enrollment
at The Citadel, every cadet withdrawing from college will be charged a fee for
canceling the purchase of the uniforms.
In order to keep the appearance of the Corps of Cadets at the highest level,
an inspection will be made of the uniforms of members of the sophomore, junior,
and senior classes at the beginning of the school year. If the uniforms do not
meet the minimum standards of appearance, the individual will be required to
purchase replacements of unserviceable uniform items.

ment property, this deposit will be used. The unused portion is refundable after
graduation or withdrawal from The Citadel.
Diploma Fee: The diploma fee is adjusted each year to address the current
market price.
Transcript Fee: Information regarding transcripts is available on the Registrar’s Oﬃce web page: http://www.citadel.edu/root/registrar.
Laboratory/Orientation Fees: Laboratory/Orientation Fees are charged students
taking certain designated courses or orientation programs. Fees are billed as
part of the preregistered course load.
Technology Fee: A technology fee is charged each cadet. The fee partially
oﬀsets the cost of the various computer laboratories on campus and the costs
associated with having computers in barracks rooms.
Late Fee: A signiﬁcant late fee is charged to all students who are permitted
to enroll, even though they may not have satisﬁed all the ﬁnancial requirements,
i.e. those who have not ﬁnalized federal ﬁnancial aid. Students who sign up for
a payment plan and fail to meet the requirements of that plan will be charged
the same late fee at the time they fall behind.
Other Fees: In addition to the above, other fees that can be charged include:
parking fees, inﬁrmary charges, barracks damage, parking citations, yearbook,
lost library books, library book late fees, riﬂe repair, and other fees directed
by college oﬃcials.

Statement of Students’ Accounts
Students have three accounts at the Citadel, a student account, the OneCard
Restricted Account, and the Open Account. All are available for review online. It is incumbent upon the students to verify each charge or credit made
to their accounts.
The Restricted Account and the Open Account are both diﬀerent accounts
on the OneCard.
The Restricted Account is automatically loaded each fall and spring semester. It is used to purchase scholastic items only. This includes books, supplies,
haircuts, uniforms, tailoring, and accessories.
The Open Account on the One Card can be loaded with additional funds for
use at campus facilities. The Open Account is used mainly to purchase food,
drinks, and other items that cannot be purchase on the Restricted Account.
To deposit funds, you can send cash or check to the One Card Oﬃce located
in Bond Hall, room 244. You may also go online via Lesesne Gateway and
navigate to Campus Center to deposit funds electronically to the Open Account.
Any unexpended OneCard balance will be held until the student withdraws
or graduates from The Citadel.
Full athletic grant-in-aid and full academic scholarship recipients are not
authorized to receive a refund. Balances in accounts of full athletic grant-in-aid
recipients are refunded to the Athletic Department annually.

Refunds
The Citadel is committed to many expenses based upon the anticipated
enrollment of a student at the beginning of each semester. Registration at The
Citadel is considered to be a contract binding students and their parents or
guardians to charges for the entire semester.
However, students who withdraw during a semester may receive partial
refunds based on the length of attendance. Refunds will be computed from the
required reporting date until the withdrawal date as determined by the Registrar.
No refunds will be made for less than $1.00.
In the event that a cadet receives a Medical Discharge, any refund due the
cadet will follow the normal refund schedule policy as promulgated by the
Vice President for Finance and Business Aﬀairs. In the event that the Medical
Discharge is a direct consequence of an injury received during The Citadel
training program, the cadet may request an adjustment to this policy. The Campus Assessment Team (CAT) will make the ﬁnal decision on all such requests.
Authorized refunds are as follows:
The school is not subject to any State or Accrediting Agency refund policy.

Other Fees
Reservation Deposit: A $300.00 deposit will be maintained for each cadet.
When there is insuﬃcient money in the cadet’s account to cover the cost of
damage to buildings, rooms, equipment, or loss of ROTC manuals or govern-

The refund schedule can be found on the Treasurer’s Oﬃce web page: http://
www.citadel.edu/root/treasurer.
Deposits for Uniforms, Books, Supplies, and Accessories - OneCard Restricted
Account:
Any unused portion of the deposit to the student’s account for uniforms,
books, supplies, and accessories will be refunded within 30 days of graduation
or discharge.

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Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships
The Oﬃce of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships administers student loan applications,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
Forms and Deadlines
To apply for ﬁnancial aid at The Citadel and to best demonstrate eligibility for
need-based scholarships, all students should ﬁle a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 of each year. These
forms are available online at http://FAFSA.ed.gov. The Oﬃce of Financial Aid
and Scholarships may request additional information. Students are responsible for
checking their e-mail account, online Citadel ﬁnancial aid account, completing all
requested paperwork, and submitting ﬁnancial aid requirements in a timely manner.
Funds are limited, so late applications are considered for aid only if resources are
available.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
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 October each year. This form solicits information about the applicant’s
family’s current ﬁnancial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”
(EFC). Adjusted gross income data from tax forms is 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 the cost 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 dependent 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 automatically considered independent:

a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
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24 years old or older by December 31 of the award year,
Master’s or doctorate student,
Married,
Have children and provide more than half of their support,
Have legal dependents (other than a spouse),
Dependent or ward of the court or were in foster care or both parents
were deceased since turning age 13,
On active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training,
Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces,
Homeless or at risk of being homeless, or
Is/was an emancipated minor.
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:
a. A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or provisional
student,
b. A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident,
c. A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default on any federal student
loan program with any institution,
d. 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,
e. A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment on a Pell Grant,
Supplemental Grant, or state Student Incentive Grant at any institution,
f. 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
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 an electronic Student Aid Report (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 four
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Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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
$4,000 per academic year, with the average award being $1,000.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina residents, on
a ﬁrst-come basis, who demonstrate 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.
Visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site for eligibility
requirements.
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
These grants are awarded to qualiﬁed students selected by members of the
coaching staﬀ. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Director
of Athletics.
Work Programs
The Federal Work-Study Program
This federally funded program provides part-time employment to qualifying
students. Students are paid on an hourly basis, not less than the federal minimum
wage. Paychecks are issued twice a month directly to students for hours worked.
The Human Resources Oﬃce makes assignments after a student has qualiﬁed for
work-study.
The Institutional Work Program
This non-federally funded program makes a variety of student jobs available in
academic and administrative oﬃces on campus. A student does not need to demonstrate ﬁnancial need. Inquiries and applications are made in the Human Resources
oﬃce.
Loans
The Federal Direct Loan Program
The Federal Direct Loan Program provides students with long-term, low interest
subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The federal government pays the interest of the
subsidized loan while the student is enrolled in school, whereas the interest accrues
on the unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA contribution is taken into consideration
when determining eligibility for any subsidized student loans. The maximum loan
amount for a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans is $5,500 for a ﬁrst
year student; $6,500 for a second year student; and $7,500 for remaining years of
study. During their academic careers, undergraduate dependent students may borrow up to a maximum of $31,000 (only $23,000 can be subsidized). Independent
undergraduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $57,500 (only $23,000
can be subsidized). The interest rates are set each year. Please check current rates
online at citadel.edu/ﬁnaid. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or after enrollment drops below half-time status.

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The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
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 is
set each year. Please check current rates online at citadel.edu/ﬁnaid. Repayment
begins 60 days after the ﬁnal disbursement or can be deferred while the student is
enrolled at least half-time.
South Carolina Teacher Loan Program
This South Carolina Teacher Loan Program is intended to attract and maintain
the residency of talented teachers through the oﬀer of student loan cancellation.
Loan recipients who become certiﬁed to teach in critical need subject areas or who
choose to teach in a designated school district will have their loans cancelled up to
100% at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching. To qualify for this program,
students must be South Carolina residents who attend 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 fail to become certiﬁed or who do not teach in a critical need
area must repay the entire amount of the loan plus interest. Funds are limited; the
priority ﬁling deadline is April 30.
Scholars Programs
The Citadel Honors Program is the college’s premier program for intellectually
and academically gifted students who demonstrate a love of learning and wish to
participate in rich intellectual discourse over their four-year college career. Special
beneﬁts of the program include an honors curriculum of small classes, discussionstyle instruction, regularly-scheduled one-on-one tutorials with honors program
faculty, and comprehensive pre-professional counseling which includes research,
writing, discussion, and planning regarding post-graduate goals, whether that’s
ﬁnding a job, applying to graduate or professional school, or competing for a
national-level post-graduate scholarship or fellowship. A special notation will appear
on the transcript of Honors Program graduates, and a distinctive gold seal will be
attached to The Citadel diploma in recognition of this signiﬁcant accomplishment.
A $10,000 annual scholarship will be awarded to all participants in The Citadel
Honors Program. All applicants will be considered for one of The Citadel’s full
scholarships. An interview and separate application are required: citadel.edu/honors.
The Business Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for talented students
who are interested in business management, sales, supply-chain management and
logistics, entrepreneurship, operations, accounting, ﬁnance, and related ﬁelds.
Business Scholars will receive special beneﬁts to aid in their educational and career
development, such as unique networking opportunities, study abroad activities,
scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs. The Business
Mentor Association will provide a personal coach and counselor to assist in career
planning and visioning. Business Scholars will work as members of a specialized
cohort with opportunities for individually-tailored independent studies, experiential
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The Teaching Scholars Program is a selective program for academically talented
students of excellent moral character who wish to pursue a career in teaching.
Preference will be given to those who desire to teach in South Carolina public
schools, but those who wish to teach in other locations or settings or who will accept
a military commission upon graduation are also eligible. Teaching Scholars will
receive special beneﬁts to help in their educational and career development, such
as volunteer/service activities in P-12 schools and other youth-serving agencies,
study abroad opportunities, mentorship, networking opportunities, and assistance
in obtaining internships and jobs.
The Intelligence Scholars Program is an innovative program for gifted students
who have a strong interest in cybersecurity and national security aﬀairs. Students
selected as scholars will be recognized as members of an elite cohort whose skills
and motivation make them prime candidates for post-graduate careers and opportunities. In addition, scholars will receive special beneﬁts to help in their educational and career development, such as special enrichment activities and training,
mentorship from private or government professionals in the ﬁeld, faculty-guided
research, study abroad activities, scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain
internships and jobs.
The Leadership Scholars Program is an elite program for students who have
the disposition and interest to develop themselves as eﬀective and ethical leaders,
leveraging The Citadel’s national recognition for leadership development in all walks
of life. Leadership Scholars will complete a minor in Leadership and beneﬁt from
leadership development programs; educational and career development activities,
such as mentorship from leaders in business, government, and the military; study
abroad activities; networking with fellow scholars and community leaders; social
events; scholarships; and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs or
prepare for graduate school.
The STEM Scholars Program is an innovative cohort-based program for students
with special interest and aptitude in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. STEM Scholars will pursue a bachelor’s degree in either the School of
Engineering or School of Science and Mathematics. In addition, STEM Scholars
will receive special beneﬁts to enhance their educational and career development,
such as professional mentorship, STEM-related community service opportunities,
faculty-guided research, study abroad activities, scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs or prepare for graduate school.
To indicate your interest in becoming a part of a scholars program, visit citadel.
edu/scholars. If you are ready to apply to The Citadel, visit citadel.edu/apply and
indicate your interest in a scholars program within your application.
Awards
Most incoming freshman scholarship recipients will be notiﬁed of their standing
by April 30th. All scholarships must be applied for on an annual basis, except for
full academic scholarships and scholarships for which the deeds of trust specify
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External Scholarships
Numerous corporations, employers, professional organizations, foundations,
local civic organizations, churches, and high schools make scholarships available
to Citadel cadets. Outside scholarship assistance has been a rapidly growing source
of ﬁnancial aid at The Citadel. Students should consult high school counselors,
employers, civic leaders or public oﬃcials and use the local library to obtain
information on educational foundations which oﬀer scholarships. Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and HOPE Scholarships are available to residents of South Carolina.
Complete information concerning these state programs can be found on the website
for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships provide signiﬁcant ﬁnancial assistance to Citadel students. The Army, Navy, or Air Force each has its own criteria and time tables
for application and acceptance. SAT or ACT scores should be submitted to the
respective service usually by December during the senior year of high school.
Enrolled Citadel students can also apply for two- or three-year ROTC Army and
Navy scholarships that cover all tuition costs and academic fees, but do not pay
the room and board and book and supplies components of the bill. Air Force
ROTC scholarships pay according to the type of contract awarded. Every ROTC
scholarship student also receives a monthly stipend that could be used to oﬀset
the cost of books. Nearly 10% of the Corps of Cadets hold ROTC scholarships.
Students interested in ROTC scholarships should contact the head of the appropriate Citadel ROTC unit for additional information and application assistance.
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.
Veterans Beneﬁts: Veterans beneﬁts are administered under the umbrella of student
ﬁnancial aid at The Citadel. Veterans beneﬁts are intended to meet the needs of
students receiving beneﬁts under the following programs:
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Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
Ch. 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Ch. 35 - Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
Ch. 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve

Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with their local
VA Oﬃce, the regional oﬃce in Columbia (1-800-827-1000), or the VA Beneﬁts
Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should contact the VA Beneﬁts Coordinator 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
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to complete an on-line Request for VA Enrollment Certiﬁcation. Any changes in
a veteran’s course of study should be cleared with the VA Beneﬁts Coordinator 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.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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 any of the following standards:
Undergraduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/semester) must
earn 24 credit 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 the 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
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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 66% of the credit hours attempted in an academic
year.
GPA - A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point average.
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 Packet is available on the Oﬃce of Financial Aid &amp;
Scholarship’s webpage at citadel.edu.
The SAP Appeal must include:
1. A completed SAP Appeal Form and Academic Improvement Plan approved by the Student Success 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.
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“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.
Change of Major
Students who 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 who 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.
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Federal Pell Grant
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
Federal Work Study
Federal Direct Loan, subsidized and unsubsidized
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
South Carolina Teachers 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
The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105-244, 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 repayment of the
ﬁnancial aid award to the Oﬃce of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships (please see the
Expenses Section of this catalog). 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 funds, 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
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6

6 percent
12 percent
18 percent
25 percent
31 percent
37 percent

Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11-16

43 percent
50 percent
56 percent
60 percent
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:
• Unsubsidized Student Loans
• Subsidized Student Loans

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Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG 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 fall under the stated 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 noninstructional 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 PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
• Federal Perkins loans
• Federal Pell Grants
• Federal SEOG Grants
• Other Title IV programs
• Federal, state, private, or institutional student ﬁnancial
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Department
of
Intercollegiate Athletics
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The Citadel is to
develop, maintain, and continue to improve a well-rounded program of athletics
geared to the aims and objectives of The Citadel, the Southern Conference, and
the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In order to carry out this mission,
all athletics personnel must be familiar with the athletics policy as approved
by the Board of Visitors and the President of The Citadel:
The Citadel policy on intercollegiate athletics includes a balanced
program covering a broad spectrum of sports for men and women. The
College will support this program to enable its representatives to be
competitive in every respect. The Citadel will compete as a Division I
institution under current NCAA and Southern Conference regulations.
The athletics program will be conducted within the aims, standards and
objectives of The Citadel as a comprehensive military college providing a quality education. The Department of Athletics is committed to
gender and minority equity in all of its programs. In addition, for the
safety and welfare of student-athletes, The Citadel maintains full-time
certiﬁed trainers, a college surgeon, and special orthopedic doctors to
provide medical support services.
The Citadel is a member of the NCAA with Football Championship Subdivision classiﬁcation and Division I classiﬁcation in all other sports. In addition,
the college is a member of the Southern Conference, which is comprised of The
Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University,
UNC-Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Woﬀord College.
The Sports Program
The Citadel Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 16 varsity teams
including football, basketball, cross country, wrestling, indoor and outdoor
track, baseball, riﬂe, and tennis for men; and golf, soccer, volleyball, riﬂe, cross
country, and indoor and outdoor track for women. Each year, nearly 400 cadets
participate as players, managers, or student trainers.
The Citadel’s intercollegiate teams are led by qualiﬁed coaches who are
concerned with the overall development of the cadet-athlete. The graduation rate
of Citadel athletes always ranks among the best of the Southern Conference.
Facilities
Athletic facilities at The Citadel are among the ﬁnest in the Southern Conference. Home football games are played in historic Johnson Hagood Stadium,
a 21,000-seat facility built in 1948. The Bulldogs celebrated the re-opening of
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the West Side Tower opened its doors to The Citadel Family. The completed
project features luxury suites, club seats, a state-of-the-art press box and all
the expected amenities of a modern-day facility. The ﬁeld was named Sansom
Field in 2008, commemorating the loyalty and generosity of distinguished and
active alumnus, William B. Sansom, ‘64. In the fall of 2001, the Altman Athletic Center opened. Located in the south end zone, the Center houses home
and visitors’ locker rooms, oﬃcials’ rooms, and an entertainment area for The
Citadel Brigadier Foundation.
McAlister Field House, which houses the Athletic Department staﬀ and
several coaches’ oﬃces, was built in 1939 and renovated in 1989, and a new
ﬂoor was installed in 2016 due to the generosity of Jimmy and Mary Reed.
Seating 6,000 for Bulldog basketball games, McAlister Field House also serves
as home of the volleyball and wrestling teams as well as the site for graduations, concerts and a variety of other events. Additional locker rooms have
also been added to the Field House. In the summer of 2011, due in large part
to private donations, The Citadel basketball program completed an overhaul of
the basketball locker room.
Next to McAlister Field House is Vandiver Hall which opened in 1991 and
provides the Bulldog soccer, baseball, wrestling, golf, volleyball, cross-country
and track and ﬁeld teams with a modern and well-equipped facility. Dressing
and locker rooms, a golf driving range, a wrestling room, and a baseball batting
tunnel are a few of the features of Vandiver Hall.
Seignious Hall, which is located directly behind Vandiver Hall, houses the
football coaches’ oﬃces and the football locker room. Also located in this facility
are a spacious weight room, equipment room, and training room.
The Donald C. Bunch Courts at the Earle Tennis Center, which has often
served as the site of the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Championships, receive a signiﬁcant amount of play year-round. The women’s
soccer team utilizes WLI Field along the Ashley River while the track and ﬁeld
teams use a track surrounding the football team’s Maybank Triplets Practice
Facility at Willson Field.
In April 1997, The Citadel’s baseball team moved into the new, state-of-the-art
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, located on the banks of the Ashley River. The 6,000seat park, which has hosted the Southern Conference Baseball Championship
on several occasions, features the Bulldog locker room, luxury suites, an indoor
batting tunnel and a state-of-the-art video board. The Citadel utilizes nearby
College Park as a practice site during the year.
The indoor riﬂe range, Inouye Markmanship Center, opened in the fall of
2005. Located behind WLI Field along the Ashley River, this facility allows
for general ﬁrearms training for the entire Corps of Cadets, enhanced ROTC
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The Citadel Honors Program
The Citadel Honors Program provides exceptional learning experiences for
outstanding students whose past records indicate that they can take full advantage of the personal student-teacher relationship which the tutorial-based honors
curricula will provide. Honors courses will augment the current curriculum of
the college by oﬀering for those selected students an experimental and alternate
means of education grounded in the methods of intellectual inquiry.
The Honors Program is an autonomous program of the college, with an
Honors Director serving as the head of the program. The Director is responsible for recruiting and admitting Honors students, reviewing courses which
are proposed to meet Honors requirements and selecting those which will be
included in Program oﬀerings, critiquing Honors courses and the performance of
the faculty oﬀering them, establishing and enforcing entrance and exit requirements, serving as the Honors Advisor for all Honors students, establishing and
monitoring the operating budget for the Honors Program, and coordinating the
Honors Program requirements with those of the academic majors.
The Honors Council is comprised of members of the faculty who have
taught Honors courses the previous semester. The Honors Council will advise
and assist the Honors Director in the governance of the program.
The Honors Students’ Association is comprised of academically proﬁcient
participants or past participants in the Honors Program. Its purpose is to promote closer association among participants in the Honors Program, to provide
a student forum for discussion of the Honors Program and its operation, and
to assist the Honors Council.
Admission and Retention of Students
Students must apply separately for admission to the Honors Program, in addition to applying for admission to the college. The Honors Director will evaluate all applications and oﬀer acceptances based upon the student’s standardized
test scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and intellectual and academic
promise. Personal interviews, at least by telephone, are required as part of the
application process. Applications are available online at www.citadel.edu/honors.
The suggested deadline for applying is February 1.
Students with excellent grades during their ﬁrst semester at The Citadel may
apply for admission to the Honors Program. Interested freshmen should contact
the Honors Program director after ﬁrst semester midterm grades have been posted
to schedule a meeting. Also, deserving students may be admitted to individual
Honors courses on a space-available basis; in such cases, the Honors courses
will meet Core Curriculum or General Elective requirements as appropriate.
To remain in good standing, students in the Honors Program must maintain
at least a 3.00 in their Honors courses, a 3.00 overall, and exhibit conduct that
reﬂects positively upon the college and fellow Honors Program students. The
Honors Council will review the record of any Honors student whose academic or
conduct record does meet requirements and take appropriate action, which might
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Honors Program Curriculum
The Honors Program is designed to provide an exceptionally broad background
of cultural knowledge and learning skills which students can then apply to their
chosen areas of academic specialization. Most of the Honors Program curriculum
will come in courses designed to be taken in lieu of Core Curriculum requirements.
The other Honors courses will take the place of General Electives. The emphasis
in Honors courses will be not primarily acceleration, but enrichment. The courses
will go into extra depth, examining more closely the signiﬁcance and implications
of the material studied or presenting that material in a broader cultural context.
In general, it is expected that Honors courses will employ discussion in order to
establish habits of rigorous inquiry and intellectual independence.
The plan behind the curriculum is to create an environment of learning in
which the students’ intellectual habits can be formed. The patterns and processes
of intellectual and scholarly inquiry will be taught, not merely the results of
other people’s having conducted that inquiry. Each Honors course will have a
tutorial foundation; individual students will meet with their instructors frequently
(usually, once every week) to discuss and develop ongoing writing, research,
and laboratory projects.
Curricular Requirements
There are two levels of Honors Program completion. The top level, referred
to as the Gold Seal level, requires the completion of 9 Honors Program courses.
The alternate level, referred to as the Certiﬁcate level, requires the completion
of 6 Honors Program courses. The Certiﬁcate level is particularly designed
for those who are admitted to the Honors Program after their ﬁrst semester at
The Citadel.
The Honors Program Gold Seal requirements are also dependent on major,
in order to align with the Core Curriculum requirements. All Honors Program
students, regardless of major, will complete the Honors Freshman seminar and
linked Freshman Writing Intensive courses, Honors Strand English, Honors
Strand History, Honors Strand Social Science, the Honors section of Leadership in Organizations (LDRS 371), and at least one Honors Strand Elective.
Students whose majors require two semesters of Calculus (Biochemistry, Chemistry, Computer Science, Engineerings, Math, Physics) will also be required to
complete Honors Mathematics I and II (HONR 131 and 132). Students of all
other majors will also be required to complete two additional Honors Strand
courses. Furthermore, all Honors Program students, at both the Gold Seal and
Certiﬁcate level, will be required to complete the entire, six semester Personal
and Professional Development series.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete the Honors Program Gold Seal requirements will
be recognized as Honors Program graduates in their college commencement
ceremony. They will receive an Honors Program certiﬁcate plus an Honors Seal
on their Citadel diploma. A notation will be added to their oﬃcial college transcript to indicate they have completed the requirements of the Honors Program.
Students who complete the Honors Program Certiﬁcate requirements will be
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receive an Honors Program certiﬁcate, and a notation will be added to their
oﬃcial college transcript to indicate that they have fulﬁlled the requirements
of the Honors Program. Unlike Honors program Gold Seal students, they will
not receive an Honors Seal on their diplomas.
Freshman Honors Courses
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirements for freshmen by successfully completing these two courses.
Students who join the Honors Program after the 1st semester may satisfy the
college’s requirement by completing the college’s freshman seminar and linked
writing intensive courses.
Honors Freshman Seminar
Three Credit Hours
This seminar will focus by engagement with big questions, both contemporary
and enduring. Each seminar will have its own unique theme, addressing six main
learning outcomes: written communication, quantitative literacy, critical thinking,
inquiry and analysis, ethical reasoning, and intercultural knowledge. This course
will pair with the freshman writing intensive topic.
Honors Freshman Writing Intensive
Three Credit Hours
This course will pair with the freshman seminar topic, focusing on relevant
literature and techniques of prose composition as the students engage the topic
in writing.
Honors Math Courses
Honors Mathematics I and II:
Three Credit Hours
The Analytic Context
Prerequisite for HONR 131: B or higher in MATH 119; 3 or higher on the
AP Calculus exam; by placing in through The Citadel’s Mathematics Placement
Exam; by transfer credit for MATH 131 from another college; or by permission
of the Chair of the Department of Mathematical Sciences.
Prerequisite for HONR 132: C or higher in HONR 131; B or higher in MATH
131.
This sequence will teach the calculus within the context of its development
from the civilization which produced it and its impact on civilization since. Topics
covered will closely match those in MATH 131 and MATH 132.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the Core Curriculum
requirement in mathematics by successfully completing HONR 131/132 (“Honors Mathematics: The Analytic Context”) in lieu of all other 2-semester Math
sequences required by their major, including MATH 131/32, MATH 104/105,
MATH 104/106, MATH 104/STAT160, or MATH 106/107. Students who successfully complete the ﬁrst semester of Honors Mathematics and then cease to
participate in the Honors Program can fulﬁll the Core Curriculum requirement
in mathematics for their major, if required, by completing MATH 106, MATH
107, STAT160, or MATH 132.

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Honors Strand Courses: One or two Honors Strand Courses will be oﬀered
each semester that compliment general education strand themes. These courses
will satisfy Strand English, History, and Social Science requirements.

All of the degrees in The Citadel’s undergraduate day program have two basic
curricular components—the major curriculum and the General Education curriculum.
Students enrolled in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets have additional curricular
requirements including classes in Leadership, Physical Education, and ROTC.

HONR 300 Honors Seminar: Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
Often interdisciplinary, this seminar will investigate a ﬁeld of study not directly
addressed within the framework of the normal curriculum. It will be suitable for
students in all majors. Topics will vary.
HONR 400/401

Honors Directed Research
Three Credit Hours
Project I &amp; II
Students conduct research under the direction of faculty members. The research need not be original with the student but may be part of a project which
the faculty member is currently conducting or has conducted in the past. An
extra-departmental second reader or evaluator will be required for all projects.
Professional Development Series
HONR 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, &amp; 412
Honors Personal and Professional
Three Credit Hours
Development Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa, &amp; IIIb
(Pass/Fail)
Taught entirely in tutorial, this sequence directs students in a three-year program of research, writing, and discussion on the subject of their professional
goals, encouraging them to envision their leadership in their future profession
and guiding them in exploring through research and writing the ideals as well
as the practices of that profession. One credit hour (PASS/FAIL) will be granted
upon the completion of both 211a and 211b. An additional one credit hour (PASS/
FAIL) will be granted upon the completion of both 311a and 311b. A ﬁnal one
credit hour (PASS/FAIL) will be granted upon the completion of both 411a and
411b. This entire three-year series must be completed to fulﬁll the requirements
of the Honors Program.

The Major Curriculum
The curriculum of each major consists of carefully selected required courses.
These required classes are generally oﬀered in the home department of the major,
but a major may also have speciﬁc non-departmental class requirements. So, for
example, a student majoring in Physics takes not only required Physics classes but
several required Mathematics classes, as well.
The curriculum of each degree program may also contain elective classes. Electives fall into two basic categories, approved or general.
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by the individual degree program. Approved electives fulﬁll major requirements and may be either departmental or non-departmental.
General elective classes fulﬁll degree requirements, but they do not otherwise
count for major or General Education requirements. General elective hours
may be applied towards academic minors.

Major work is oﬀered in the following areas:
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Finance
Supply Chain Management
Physical Education
Social Studies Education
Civil Engineering
Construction Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Criminal Justice
English
History
Intelligence &amp; Security Studies
Modern Languages, Literatures, &amp; Cultures
in French, German, or Spanish
Modern Languages with Teaching Specialization
in French, German, or Spanish
Political Science
Psychology
Biology
Biology Education

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Chemistry
Biochemistry
Chemistry Education
Computer Science
Exercise Science
Sport Management
Mathematics
Nursing
Physics

For detailed courses of study for each major, please refer to the appropriate
department or school’s section of the catalog.
The General Education Curriculum
With the 2019-20 academic year, The Citadel has begun a new General Education program, replacing the Core Curriculum that had been in eﬀect for more than
ﬁfty years. The new strands-model General Education described here is required
for all students matriculating in the day program in the fall of 2019. The old Core
Curriculum, described in earlier catalogs, remains in eﬀect for students who matriculated prior to 2019.
The Citadel’s new General Education program has two related purposes:
1. Promoting our students’ intellectual development by aﬀording them coursework in the fundamental academic disciplines of mathematics, natural science,
literature, history, and social science; and
2. Developing our students’ skills and dispositions in six essential areas: quantitative literacy, written communication, critical thinking, inquiry and analysis,
intercultural knowledge and competence, and ethical reasoning and action.
Students begin the General Education program in their ﬁrst year and continue
to take General Education classes throughout their college careers. The Curriculum
has been designed to oﬀer both progressively challenging standards and a signiﬁcant
amount of choice.
The General Education program has been developed so that, upon successfully
completing the curriculum, graduates ought to be able
1. To use quantitative reasoning skills to make calculations, interpret data, communicate results, and evaluate an issue or solve a problem;
2. To communicate ideas in a logical sequence, demonstrating control of syntax
and mechanics and the ability to integrate credible and reliable sources;
3. To analyze complex issues that have varying positions and assumptions using
information from credible sources, and to state positions, create new positions,
and acknowledge other positions including implications and consequences;
4. To demonstrate skill in inquiry and analysis, including using a design process,
synthesizing information from relevant sources, drawing conclusions, and
recognizing implications and limitations;
5. To demonstrate insight into their own cultural rules and biases, to have accurate understandings of other cultural world views, and to display attitudes
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To recognize ethical issues when presented in a complex, multilayered (grey)
context, to analyze cross-relationships among the issues, and to evaluate
ethical perspectives and concepts, including his or her own.

The components of the General Education program are as follows:
First-Year Mathematics
Every ﬁrst-year student will enroll in at least one mathematics class. The speciﬁc
class will vary depending on the student’s degree program. The classes that fulﬁll
this requirement are the following:
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MATH 105
MATH 106
MATH 118
MATH 119
MATH 131
STAT 160

First-Year Science
Every ﬁrst-year student will enroll in at least one science class. This class will
be a four-credit unit, three credits for the lecture and one for the lab. The classes
will vary depending on the student’s degree program. The classes that fulﬁl this
requirement are the following:
For non-STEM majors:
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First-Year Academic Seminar
The Freshman Seminar is a six-credit unit composed of two three-credit classes
taken concurrently—FSEM 101 and the thematically-linked writing intensive FSWI
101. Beginning in the fall of 2019, every ﬁrst-year student will enroll in this sixcredit unit. The individual seminars, all of which focus on important questions or
problems, introduce students to the demands of academic work. Student assignments
in the seminars are tied to the six essential General Education outcomes (quantitative
literacy, written communication, critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, intercultural
knowledge, and ethical reasoning). Seminar students begin to do signature work,
“synthesizing, analyzing, and applying cumulative knowledge and skills through
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Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness
In keeping with The Citadel’s traditional commitment to developing the whole
person, RPED 260: Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness is a required General
Education class to be taken either in the ﬁrst or second year.
Professional Communication
All students hone their skills in written communication by enrolling in a class
that prepares them for the kinds of writing they will need to do in their careers.
The classes will vary depending on the student’s degree program. The classes that
fulﬁl this requirement are the following:
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COMM 260
INTL 301

Modern Languages
Except for those pursuing degrees in the School of Engineering, all students
are required to demonstrate some competence in a modern foreign language. Most
students will enroll in two three -credit classes of language instruction, according
to the following guidelines.
• Successful completion of two years of instruction in a foreign language is a
requirement for admission to The Citadel. Students who choose to study a
diﬀerent foreign language than the one they studied in high school must pass
both semesters of the elementary level of the new language (101 &amp; 102).
• Students who choose to study the same language that they studied in high
school will take a placement test. There are three possible results of this test:
1. Students who demonstrate proﬁciency in the language will be exempted from the two-class language requirement but will be required
to take two elective classes, instead. These two elective classes may
be higher-level language classes.
2. Students who place into the elementary level of the language will be
required to take 102 and 201.
3. Students who place into the intermediate level of the language will
be required to take 201 and 202.
Strands Classes
Beginning in the fall of 2020, students will choose to concentrate on one of the
following ﬁve themes:
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The students will then enroll in a series, or strand, of ﬁve General Education
classes, all organized according to the theme they have chosen. Each thematic strand
contains classes in English, History, Natural Science, and Social Science; there is
also an elective class in each strand.

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In following the same theme through ﬁve diﬀerent classes, students will be able
to attain a deep understanding of their strand’s topic. The work that they do for these
classes ought to reﬂect this deepening of understanding as they progress through
the strand. Moreover, the students’ progression through the strands classes ought to
promote their grasp of the essential General Education outcomes.
Strands classes will be oﬀered every semester. Individual degree plans diﬀer,
but, as a rule, students will begin taking these strands classes in the ﬁrst semester
of their second year and will complete them in senior year.
The Third-Year Leadership Seminar
The new Junior Leadership Seminar will be oﬀered as part of General Education
beginning in the fall of 2021. The student signature work assignments in the seminar will deal with leadership issues and will be assessed according to the students’
performance on the six essential General Education outcomes (quantitative literacy,
written communication, critical thinking, inquiry and analysis, intercultural knowledge, and ethical reasoning).
Senior Capstone Class
Before graduating, every student in the undergraduate day program must successfully complete a capstone class in which the six essential General Education
outcomes are assessed by means of a signature work project. The capstone class will
in many cases be part of the student’s major curriculum. But some degree programs
do not require a capstone class, and other degree programs have capstone classes
that do not assess the six General Education outcomes. In those cases, students will
take capstone classes taught through General Education. These General Education
capstone classes will be taught for the ﬁrst time in the fall of 2022.
Additional Curricular Requirements for the Corps of Cadets
Students in the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must successfully complete additional coursework in Leadership, Physical Education, and ROTC. These additional
courses are graduation requirements.
Required Physical Education
Every cadet must complete at least two 100-level RPED activity classes.
Leadership
Cadets must successfully complete the following courses during their cadet careers:
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Leadership 101: The First-Year Experience (1 Credit Hour) LDRS 101
provides academic and life skills to help students make a successful transition to college as well as to the unique environment of The Citadel. Students will develop their academic skills (reading, listening, note taking, test
taking, time management, research, etc.) and will be introduced to campus
facilities, resources, and support services. Some attention will also be given
to lifestyle and relationship issues. A student must have the approval of
the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs to withdraw from LDRS 101.

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Leadership 201: Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership (1 Credit
Hour) Required of all second-year cadets, LDRS 201 incorporates The
Citadel’s core values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute
principled leadership. The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman year to the sophomore year and enables them to
reﬂect upon their experiences with the Citadel’s fourth-class system as they
learn more about eﬀective, ethical leadership. A student must have permission
of the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs to withdraw from LDRS 201.

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Hour) LDRS 211 provides sophomores with an approved Service
Learning experience of approximately 10 hours (exact hours may vary
depending on the service site cadets choose). The Pass/Fail lab component is oﬀered in the fall, spring, or by professor consent in the summer. Both LDRS 201 and LDRS 211 must be completed for a student
to fulﬁll the sophomore leadership course requirements for graduation.

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Credit Hour) LDRS 311 is a one-day seminar focused on ethical decision-making. At the conclusion of the seminar, cadets will
write an essay recorded in each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio.

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LDRS 411 is a full-day professional development seminar during which cadets
reﬂect upon their personal values and the leadership lessons learned at The
Citadel. Cadets engage with business and community facilitators to discuss
how they will apply their learning toward being eﬀective principled leaders as
they transition to the next phase of their lives. Finally, cadets consider their
duty as Citadel graduates to leave positive legacies wherever they serve in
the future. Written reﬂections and a personal vision statement completed after
the seminar become part of each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. Completion
of the Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a graduation requirement.

ROTC
All cadets must satisfy an ROTC requirement for every semester during which
they are enrolled at The Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or
met graduation requirements.
All freshman and sophomore cadets (i.e., those classiﬁed 4A, 4B, 3A, 3B) must
successfully complete a Basic ROTC class in every semester in which they are
enrolled. The classes that fulﬁll this requirement are as follows:
• AERO 101, 102, 201, &amp; 202
• MLTY 101, 102, 201, &amp; 202
• NAVL 101, 102, 201 &amp; either 202 (Marine Corps) or 210/220 (Navy)
Cadets in their third and fourth years (i.e., those classiﬁed 2A, 2B, 1A, 1B) have
a choice of how to fulﬁll their ROTC requirements.

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Those who are pursuing a commission will enroll in one Advanced ROTC class
per semester. The classes that fulﬁll this requirement are as follows:
• AERO 301, 302, 401, &amp; 402
• MLTY 301. 302, 401, &amp; 402
• NAVL 303, 304, 402, &amp; 403/452 (Marine Corps) or 310, 311, 410/420, &amp;
403/452 (Navy)
Those junior and senior cadets who are not pursuing a commission will not enroll
in the Advanced ROTC classes; instead, they will enroll in one ROTC-fulﬁllment
course per semester. All non-commissioning cadets should take LDRS 371, Leadership
in Organizations, as one of these fulﬁllment classes. The remaining courses may be
chosen from a wide variety of classes in the Leadership Minor, leadership-oriented
courses in students’ major ﬁelds, and other high-impact practice courses such as
internships or undergraduate research courses.
Academic Minor
A minor is deﬁned as a course of study that enables a student to make an inquiry
into a single discipline or to investigate a particular topic across the boundaries of
two or more disciplines. In either case, the minor is not simply a speciﬁed number
of credit hours, but a well-deﬁned program.
A minor should complement the student’s major and not simply expand it with more
courses in the same ﬁeld. For this reason, students may not ordinarily pursue both a
major and minor in the same discipline. However, in the case where a discrete topical
minor is administered by the student’s major department, an exception may be in order.
A minor consists of an ordered series of courses totaling at least 15 credit hours,
at least 12 of which must be beyond core curriculum and courses speciﬁed for major
or other minor requirements and at least 6 of which must be at the 300/400 level.
At least 9 hours of the minor must be organized in a logical sequence of required
courses which provides general direction for the student’s study. At least 9 hours in
the minor must be completed at The Citadel or in a Citadel Study Abroad Program.
The student must earn a grade-point average of at least 2.000 on all coursework
completed in the minor. Requirements for the minor must be completed concurrently
with requirements for the student’s major. A student who meets all requirements for
an approved minor will have both the major and minor indicated on the transcript.
Requirements for each minor are presented in the appropriate academic school or
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LIST OF MINORS

Please refer to the department or school for a list of requirements.
Minor
Aerospace Studies
African American Studies
Applied Mathematical Sciences
Applied Physics
Applied Statistics
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Chinese
Civil &amp; Environmental Engineering
Computer Engineering
Computer Programming
Criminal Justice
Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies
Cybersecurity
East Asian Studies
Education
Electrical Engineering
Entrepreneurship
Fine Arts
French
German
Health
History: European
History: Military &amp; Diplomatic
History: Non-Western World
History: United States
History: World
Intelligence and Homeland Security
International Criminal Justice
International Relations
Leadership
Management Information Systems
Mechanical Engineering: Composites Track
Mechanical Engineering: Energy Track
Mechanical Engineering: Mechatronics Track
Mechanical Engineering: Manufacturing Track
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: Biology

Department/s or School
Physics
History
Mathematical Sciences
Physics
Mathematical Sciences
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Modern Languages
Civil &amp; Environmental Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Cyber and Computer Sciences
Criminal Justice
Cyber and Computer Sciences
Cyber and Computer Sciences
Modern Languages
Education
Electrical &amp; Computer Engineering
Business
English, Fine Arts
and Communications
Modern Languages
Modern Languages
Health and Human Performance
History
History
Political Science
History
History
Intelligence and Security Studies
Criminal Justice
History; Political Science; Modern
Languages
Leadership Studies
Cyber and Computer Sciences
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Biology and/or Chemistry

Molecular Biology and Biochemistry: Chemistry
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
Philosophy
Political Science: American Politics
Political Science: International &amp; Military Aﬀairs
Political Science: Law &amp; Legal Studies
Political Science: Non-Western Studies
Psychology
Southern Studies
Spanish
Sport Coaching
Sport Management
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Biology and/or Chemistry
Biology and/or Chemistry
English, Fine Arts,
and Communications
Political Science
Political Science
Criminal Justice; Political Science
Political Science
Psychology
History
Modern Languages
Health and Human Performance
Health and Human Performance
Biology

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Tommy and Victoria Baker
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TOMMY AND VICTORIA BAKER
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Col. Michael R. Weeks, Dean
Lt. Col. Iordanis Karagiannidis, Associate Dean
Department of Accounting and Finance
Col. Michael Barth, Head
Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Cmdr. Alton A. S. Lovvorn, Head
Department of Marketing, Supply Chain Management,
and Economics
Lt. Col. Robert J. Riggle, Head

Dean, Jolley Chair: Weeks
Associate Dean: Karagiannidis
Department Heads: Barth, Lovvorn, Riggle
Professors: Bolt, Ebeling, Green, Sobel, Trumbull
Associate Professors: Barth, Dean, Jones, Karagiannidis, Lim, Lovvorn, Money,
Passyn, Ponomarov, Riggle, Shepherd, Sigler, Smith, Woolsey, Wright
Assistant Professors: Bezjian, Park
The mission of the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is to educate and develop innovative leaders of principle to serve a global community.
Our teaching, professional, and personal activities are based on our commitment to these values: integrity, fairness, and concern for others in all of our
relationships; continuous pursuit and dissemination of knowledge to promote
enlightened changes in society; and continuous improvement in all we do.
The Baker School of Business oﬀers the following majors: accounting, business administration, ﬁnance, and supply chain management. In order to continue
as accounting, business administration, ﬁnance, or supply chain management
majors, students must achieve a grade of “C “or higher in each of the following core business courses:
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
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BADM

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Introduction to Business Analytics
Principles of Macroeconomics
Principles of Microeconomics
Applied Business Analytics
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
Marketing Principles
Operations Management
Business Finance
Management and Organizational Behavior
Strategic Management

All required 100- and 200-level BADM courses provide the foundation
for accounting, business administration, ﬁnance, and supply chain management majors and must be completed with a “C” or higher to meet the
prerequisites for all 300- and 400-level BADM courses.

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For students with speciﬁc career interests within the business administration
major, the Baker School of Business oﬀers additional specializations, known
as “Pathways”, that feature speciﬁc course work, supplemental educational opportunities, and career planning that allow Pathway students to build expertise
and develop marketable career skills in their chosen area. Under the guidance
of a faculty member whose expertise lies in that Pathway, the student and the
Pathway director plan a course of study designed to meet the student’s individualized career goals. The Baker School of Business currently oﬀers Pathways in
economics, principled management and entrepreneurship, and professional selling.
For more information, please consult the Baker School of Business website.
Minor in Business Administration
Objectives:
The minor in business administration is designed to allow a student the opportunity to learn the foundations of business, including leadership and management skills. The elective course is designed to allow the student to learn about a
functional area in business or to delve more deeply into one of the foundations.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in accounting, business law, economics, and ethics, and skills in the leadership
and management of organizations. Through the elective choice, the student will
achieve additional knowledge or skill in one of the following foundational or
functional areas: accounting, communications, computer applications, economics, ﬁnance, human resource management, information systems, international
business, law, leadership, marketing, real estate, or statistics.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in accounting, business
administration, ﬁnance, or supply chain management.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (9 credit hours):
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics*
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
2. Required Leadership Elective (3 credit hours). Choose one of the
following (the course not chosen can be taken as the Elective in item 3):
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
3. Elective (3 credit hours):
BADM 110 Introduction to Business Analytics
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting*
BADM 309 Marketing Principles*
BADM 318 Commercial Law*
BADM 320 International Business*
BADM 321 Business Finance*
BADM 326 Principles of Real Estate*

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BADM 334
BADM 338
BADM 371
BADM 409
BADM 417
COMM 216
STAT 160

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Personal Branding and Networking*
Management and Organizational Behavior*
Leadership in Organizations*
Human Resource Management*
Management Information Systems*
Communications in Business*
Statistical Methods

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
*Prerequisites must be met—see course descriptions for prerequisite requirements.
Note: For cases in which the major discipline already requires any of the
minor in business administration required courses (which cannot be used for a
dual purpose and counted towards the business administration minor), the student must contact the School of Business to determine appropriate substitutions.
For further information, please contact the Associate Dean in the Baker
School of Business.
Minor in Entrepreneurship
Objectives:
The minor in entrepreneurship is designed to allow students the opportunity
to learn the foundations in creating and sustaining a business, including business plan development and innovation skills. The elective course is designed to
allow students to learn about a functional area in entrepreneurship or to delve
more deeply into one of the foundations.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in entrepreneurship, innovation, and business by understanding how businesses
are conceived. Through the elective choice, the student will build additional
knowledge or skills in a foundational or functional areas such as: economics,
statistics, accounting, communications, marketing, computer applicaccounting,
communications, computer applications, economics, ﬁnance, human resource
management, international business, law, leadership, real estate, social service,
or statistics.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in accounting, business administration, ﬁnance, or supply chain management.

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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (9 credit hours):
BADM 218 Accounting for Entrepreneurs and Small Business
BADM 327 Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free Enterprise System*
BADM 425 Small Business Management/Entrepreneurship*
2. Directed course (3 credit hours). Choose one of the following (the course
not chosen can be taken as the elective in item 3):
BADM 428 Technology and Entrepreneurship*
BADM 437 Applying Innovation*
3. Elective (3 credit hours):
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
BADM 320 International Business*
BADM 334 Personal Branding and Networking*
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
BADM 409 Human Resource Management*
BADM 420 Management of Change*
BADM 438 Private Equity, Venture Capital, and Exits*
COMM 206 Persuasive Speaking*
COMM 216 Communications in Business*
CONE 302 Engineering/Construction Law, Ethics, Safety, and Contracts
CONE 311 Resource Estimating
CSCI 217 Web Resources and Design*
CSCI 370 Developing Mobile Apps*
STAT 461 Data Analysis*
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
*Prerequisites must be met - see course descriptions for prerequisite requirements.
Note: For cases in which the major discipline already requires any of the
minor in entrepreneurship required courses (which cannot be used for a dual
purpose and counted towards the entrepreneurship minor), the student must
contact the Baker School of Business to determine appropriate substitutions.
For further information, please contact the Associate Dean in the Baker
School of Business.

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BADM 110
Introduction to Business Analytics
Three Credit Hours
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 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): MATH 104 or MATH 105
A study of the origins of capitalism and the development of economic institutions; an introduction to economic principles, including an analysis of the
determination of national income and its ﬂuctuations, and an introduction to
money, banking, and government ﬁnance.
BADM 202
Principles of Microeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): MATH 104 or MATH 105
A study of value and price, including factors aﬀecting short- and long-run
adjustments of the individual ﬁrm with respect to prices, costs, and levels of
production; value and price determination; market adjustments in competition
and monopoly; distribution of income; and current economic problems.
BADM 206
Applied Business Analytics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): STAT 160 or equivalent
A continuation of STAT 160, including an introduction to t, Poisson, and
Chi-square distributions; tests of signiﬁcance; regression and correlation analysis; index numbers; and simple and multiple correlation, as well as a more
sophisticated exploration of sampling and probability theory. Students will be
introduced to computer-based tools for statistical analysis of data.
BADM 211

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
and Reporting
This course provides an introduction to the basic theory and practice of
ﬁnancial accounting and reporting in an ethical environment. The course focuses on the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques for the use,
interpretation, and analysis of the corporate ﬁnancial statements: the balance
sheet, the income statement, and the statement of retained earnings.

BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 211
This course focuses on the interpretation and use of accounting information
for external and internal decision-making. Topics include preparation and interpretation of the statement of cash ﬂows; ﬁnancial statement analysis; ethics;
and the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for the
development and use of reports for internal purposes such as cost analysis,
budgeting, and decision analysis.

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BADM 218 Accounting for Entrepreneurs and
Three Credit Hours
Small Business
This course is for non-business majors only. This course will help students
develop an understanding of the practical accounting and ﬁnance concepts that
enable an entrepreneur to be successful. This class provides the terminology,
techniques and tools necessary to make internal and external business decisions.
Understand and analyze ﬁnancial information and ﬁnancial statements for any
business. Study eﬀective cost management, budgeting and breakeven analysis.
Review sources of ﬁnancing a business and other working capital principles.
BADM 300
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 212
This course includes a rigorous study of the theory and practice of ﬁnancial
accounting. It focuses on the concepts underlying ﬁnancial accounting, the preparation of corporate ﬁnancial statements utilizing generally accepted accounting
principles, and accounting ethics. Emphasis is on cash, receivables, inventories,
non-current and other assets, current liabilities, and the time value of money.
BADM 301
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 300
This course is a continuation of BADM 300’s rigorous study of ﬁnancial accounting and the preparation of corporate ﬁnancial statements. Primary emphasis
is on non-current liabilities, equity, investments, and revenue accounting. Other
topics include the accounting for taxes, pensions, and leases, as well as current
accounting topics and ethics.
BADM 302
Managerial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 211
This course is a rigorous study of how organizations accumulate and communicate costs internally. It provides detailed accounting techniques necessary
for the development and use of reports for internal purposes and how this
information is used for decision-making, planning, and control for all types
of business organizations (service, retail, etc.) with a primary emphasis on
manufacturing organizations.
BADM 303
Intermediate Microeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 201, BADM 202
This course will cover consumer choice and demand; price and output determination of the ﬁrm, and resource allocation, under diﬀerent market structures;
welfare economics, externalities, public goods, and market failure; general
equilibrium; other topics.
BADM 304
Intermediate Macroeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 201, BADM 202
Study of the determination of aggregate output, prices, interest rates, and
employment in both the short run and long run with an emphasis on the impact
of monetary and ﬁscal policy.

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BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business Three Credit Hours
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
Prerequisite(s): BADM 202
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.
BADM 310
Production and Operations Management Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 202, BADM 212, STAT 160 or equivalent
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, queueing
theory, simulation, or others.
BADM 318
Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 305
This course provides an overview of contracts and business law relating to
the commercial and ﬁnancial transactions of persons and organizations regularly
engaged in business, both within the U.S. and globally. The course principally
focuses on key articles of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including provisions relating to sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions, in commercial
transactions. In relation to those topics, the course also addresses the roles of
arbitration and litigation, agency regulation, CPA Professional Responsibilities
and bankruptcy law. This course serves as a companion to BADM 305, which
examines law and ethics in a broader business and organizational context.
BADM 320
International Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
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
Prerequisite(s): BADM 211
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.
BADM 322
Intermediate Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 321
The course builds on the tools and concepts introduced in BADM 321.
Primary emphasis is on problems arising in the ﬁnancial management of operations of nonﬁnancial ﬁrms and the role of the ﬁnance executive in a business.
BADM 323
Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): STAT 160 or equivalent
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
Prerequisite(s): STAT 160 or equivalent
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
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
The 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.

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BADM 327

Principled Entrepreneurship and
Three Credit Hours
the Free Enterprise System
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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. It focuses on using the tools of economics to understand the
entrepreneurial process, including the role of proﬁts and losses, discovery, and
creative destruction. It 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
Prerequisite(s): STAT 160 or equivalent
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.
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. The 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).
BADM 331
Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s) or corequisite(s): BADM 321
This is a hands-on course in ﬁnancial modeling, primarily using Microsoft
Excel. The topics covered follow those in ﬁnancial management and investment
courses. The emphasis will be on the practical application of ﬁnancial theory.
BADM 332
Financial Markets and Institutions
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
This course provides an overview of the key ﬁnancial institutions (banks,
insurance companies, mutual funds, government entities, etc.), markets (stock,
bond and foreign exchange among others) and the wide array of ﬁnancial instruments that are available to businesses and individuals. Particular attention
will be paid to risk management and how the various markets and institutions
interact with each other. Activities that take place in ﬁnancial markets and
institutions have a direct eﬀect on personal wealth, the behavior of consumers
and businesses, and the well-being of the overall economy.

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BADM 333
Team Building
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
This course investigates the use of teams and teambuilding in businesses
and other organizations. Advantages and disadvantages of teams are explored,
along with the variables that make the use of teams eﬀective. Throughout
the course, a variety of exercises and activities will be utilized to explore the
concepts and tools that make for the eﬀective use of teams in a variety of
organizational situations.
BADM 334
Personal Branking and Networking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Sophomore standing
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 335
Business Development I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309, BADM 334
This course is a study of the stages of the business development process and
the role of sales in the current marketing environment. Emphasis on learning
adaptive selling techniques and developing eﬀective interpersonal communications skills. Sales careers are examined.
BADM 338

Management and Organizational
Three Credit Hours
Behavior
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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 roles 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
Prerequisite(s): LDRS 201, Junior standing
This is course is equivalent to LDRS 371. 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.

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BADM 402
Advanced Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 301
This course focuses on accounting and reporting issues in specialized organizations such as consolidated entities, governmental bodies, and not-for-proﬁt
organizations. Topics include the speciﬁc accounting rules and techniques that
apply within each of these areas.
BADM 403
The Cuban Economy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 201, BADM 202, instructor permission
Explore economic systems of capitalism, planned socialism, and market
socialism. Learn about planned socialism in Cuba and the economic history of
pre-socialist and socialist period in Cuba. Review the economic reforms under
the Fidel Castro and Raul Castro administrations.
BADM 404
Investments
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 321
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.
BADM 405
Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309
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.
BADM 407
Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 201
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.
BADM 408
Business Development II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309 and BADM 406
A continuation of the study of the professional selling process, and the role
of sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis will be placed on further
learning adaptive selling techniques and developing eﬀective interpersonal communication skills. National and regional sales competitions will be discussed
and possibly attended depending on the semester
BADM 409
Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 338
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.

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BADM 412
Business Ethics
Three Credit Hours
This management course provides an overview of principles and dynamics
integral to building and leading ethical organizations. The course examines
the positive contributions of ethical business enterprise, and oﬀers practical
tools for recognizing and meeting ethical challenges encountered by for-proﬁt
and not-for-proﬁt organizations. Applying a “triple bottom line” analysis, this
course shows how organizations can simultaneously pursue ﬁnancial transparency and accountability, encourage sustainable stewardship of human capital
and environmental resources, and promote responsibility for operational and
social impact on stakeholders and communities. Case studies illustrate the key
roles people play in developing ethical cultures and decision-making, engaging in principled leadership at all organizational levels, and ensuring eﬀective
oversight and governance.
BADM 413
International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and decision areas
facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis rests on the value of crosscultural understanding and the need for careful adaptation of marketing eﬀorts.
BADM 414
Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing models useful
to managers in understanding consumers in the domestic and global marketplaces.
BADM 416
Auditing and Assurance Services
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 300
The study of the basic concepts of auditing including ethics, risk analysis,
evaluation of controls, evidence-gathering, the eﬀects of Sarbanes-Oxley, and
reporting as applicable to ﬁnancial statement, compliance, and operational audits.
Professional auditing standards will be utilized throughout the course.
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 110
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 419
Federal Taxation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 212
This course provides a study of the basic principles of federal income tax
law applicable to individuals and sole proprietors. Emphasis is given to research,
compliance, and tax planning. Topics include an understanding of tax legislation
as well as discussions on inclusions, deductions, exclusions, credits, gift and
estate tax, and property transactions, with a limited emphasis on other tax entities.

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BADM 420
Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 338
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
Prerequisite(s): BADM 429
Logistics is that 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.
BADM 422
Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 201, BADM 212, BADM 309, BADM 321, BADM 338
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 decision-making skills by assuming the role of
top management in a simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
BADM 423
Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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 successful completion of this course, the
student will be prepared to create and manage their own personal ﬁnancial plan.
BADM 424
Inclusion and Diversity at Work
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 371 or LDRS 371
Students will learn about leadership and follower knowledge, attitudes, behaviors, organizational practices, cultures, and policies that support workplace
diversity and workplace inclusion at intrapersonal, interpersonal, group, organizational, and societal levels. Using seminar discussion, short lectures, guest
speakers, journaling, and a “learning lab” experiential approach, students will
explore diversity, inclusion, and equity in domestic and global contexts. They
will leave the course with knowledge that they can transfer into workgroup
eﬀectiveness. The course draws from case studies, texts, articles, and students’
experiences. Individual and group work are required.

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BADM 425

Small Business Management/
Three Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of success or
failure, small business management tools, and sources of ﬁnancing. Student teams
will prepare business plans for the start-up of a business. In some instances,
the teams will work with local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The
course is supported by a multi-media business planning system.
BADM 426
Risk Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 321
Risk Management is a study of the identiﬁcation, evaluation, ﬁnancing and
control of both ﬁnancial and non-ﬁnancial business risk as well as the techniques that are used to manage those risks. Integrated risk management of the
entire portfolio of risk in the business enterprise is emphasized throughout the
course. Risk Management techniques to include hedging, diversiﬁcation, and
insurance are examined.
BADM 427
Accounting Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 110, and BADM 212.
This course reviews the core concepts of accounting information systems that
support and enable business processes. The course reviews the accountant’s role
in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an accounting information system. New topics are introduced each semester to reﬂect technological
changes in the marketplace. Students will utilize specialized software to support
the accounting functions and be able to evaluate various software packages.

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BADM 430-435 Lecture in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional ability and
background with the opportunity to explore a variety of advanced, businessoriented, 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 437
Applying Innovation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
This course is for non-business majors only. This course involves the student
in ﬁnding innovative means of solving organizational problems by applying
unique solutions using our Innovation Lab and Daniel Library's Maker Space.
Students are required to participate in numerous oﬀ-campus events focused
on entrepreneurial endeavors such as Start-Up Weekend and 1 Million Cups.
Students will be required to work with a ﬁrm to assist in resolving a real-world
issue confronting the organization. Upon completing this course, the student
will be prepared to oﬀer unique solutions to businesses that face both routine
and unique challenges.
BADM 438
Private Equity, Venture Capital and Exits Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 218 or equivalent
This course examines the ﬁnancial aspects of creating, buying and selling
companies. Students create ﬁnancing packages (presentation and ﬁnancials) and
examine leveraged buyouts, venture capital, mergers and acquisitions, bootstrapping, bank ﬁnancing and exits.

BADM 428
Technology and Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing
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.

BADM 439
Student Managed Investment Fund
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
Participate in the management of the student investment fund using the same
techniques, methods and regulations as a professional mutual fund, pension fund
or other pooled investment vehicle. This class will follow the same procedures
as an asset management ﬁrm.

BADM 429
Supply Chain Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): STAT 160 or equivalent
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.

BADM 441
Marketing Analytics and Inquiry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309
This course focuses on applying key performance indicators tied to marketing
goals and tactical campaigns. Students conduct a review of online metrics, compare marketing analytics vendors, and develop ways to communicate performance.
Students will also learn the key concepts and methods of marketing research
to understand how to apply those tools to solve real-life business problems.

BADM 440
Undergraduate Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Instructor permission
This course is designed to assist the student in working on an independent
research project in their area of concentration. The student will work with the
professor to deﬁne a research project and schedule for completion.

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BADM 442
Negotiations and Conﬂict Resolution
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309
This course explores the theory and practice of dispute resolution using
interest-based mediation and negotiation techniques. Students gain a broad
understanding of mediation and negotiation strategies, learn skills that lead to
greater success in managing conﬂict, and develop conﬁdence in the mediation
process as an eﬀective means for resolving interpersonal, organizational, and
community disputes.
BADM 443
Create Your Own Adventure
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): BADM 309
This course is designed to give students the opportunity and support to develop and certify skill sets to better position themselves for the market place.
Marketing is a wide-ranging ﬁeld requiring diﬀerent skills for success. This
course is for students who are seeking speciﬁc careers and have identiﬁed
certiﬁcations necessary for employment.
BADM 450
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing, instructor permission
This course gives junior or 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 business. Students may not receive more
than six hours credit from internships.
BADM 490
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite(s): Junior standing with at least a 3.0 GPA, department permission
This course may be taken by juniors or 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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ACCOUNTING
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Business Computer Applications ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
Strand English ................................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Intermediate Financial Accounting I ..............
Managerial Accounting ..................................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
Production and Operations Management .......
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ...........
Auditing and Assurance Services.....................
Accounting Information Systems ....................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC...............................

ACCOUNTING
Second Semester

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
BADM

101
101
101
110

MATH

104
101

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
BADM
BADM
ENGS

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

201

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

311
371
300
302

0
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 305
BADM 310

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
BADM
BADM
SCSS
ELES

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS
BADM
BADM

201/
211
260
202
212
30x

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
2

RPED

129

411
416
427
30x
30x

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Science ..........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics ....................... BADM 201
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ................... BADM 211
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102

4
3
3
3
3
1

(4,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Applied Business Statistics ............................
BADM Elective .............................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Strand History ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

COMM
BADM
BADM
NTSS
HISS
RPED

30x
30x

3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intermediate Financial Accounting II ............
Marketing Principles ......................................
Commercial Law ............................................
Business Finance............................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM

301
309
318
321
338

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone ..........................
Advanced Financial Accounting ....................
Federal Taxation .............................................
Strategic Management ...................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

GEND
BADM
BADM
BADM

422
402
419
422

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

216
206

CPA Certiﬁcation
Many states and jurisdictions, including South Carolina, require 150 semester hours of
education, in both accounting and non-accounting courses, to qualify for CPA certiﬁcation.
The requirements for licensure vary from state to state. Please check with the State Board
of Accountancy of the state in which you wish to practice to determine the requirements
to sit for the CPA exam and to be licensed as a CPA.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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Baker School of Business
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Business Computer Applications ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
Strand English ................................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
Production and Operations Management .......
Strand History ................................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
BADM

101
101
101
110

MATH

104
101

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
BADM
BADM
ENGS
RPED

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211
260
202
212
30x
201

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Second Semester

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

311
371

0
3

(1,0)
(3,0)

BADM 305
BADM 310
HISS
30x

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS 411
Strand Social Science ..................................... SCSS
30x
BADM Elective ............................................. BADM
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

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FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Science ..........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics ....................... BADM 201
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ................... BADM 211
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Applied Business Statistics ............................
BADM Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

COMM 216
BADM 206
BADM
NTSS
RPED

30x

JUNIOR YEAR
Marketing Principles ......................................
Business Finance............................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
BADM Elective .............................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
ELES

309
321
338

SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone ..........................
Strategic Management ...................................
BADM Elective .............................................
BADM Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

GEND 422
BADM 422
BADM
BADM

30x

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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FINANCE
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Business Computer Applications ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Financial Markets and Institutions .................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
General Elective .............................................
Strand English ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
Production and Operations Management .......
Intermediate Finance ......................................
Strand History ................................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Major Elective ................................................
Major Elective ................................................
BADM Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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FINANCE
Second Semester

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
BADM

101
101
101
110

MATH

104
101

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
BADM
BADM

201/
211
260
332
212

ENGS
RPED

30x
201

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

LDRS
LDRS

311
371

0
3

(1,0)
(3,0)

BADM
BADM
BADM
HISS

305
310
322
30x

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS 411
SCSS
30x
BADM
BADM
BADM

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Science ..........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics ....................... BADM 201
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ................... BADM 211
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Applied Business Statistics ............................
Business Finance............................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

COMM
BADM
BADM
BADM
NTSS
RPED

216
206
321
202
30x

3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Financial Modeling ........................................
Marketing Principles ......................................
Investments ....................................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
Strand Elective ...............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
ELES

331
309
404
338
30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone ..........................
Strategic Management ...................................
Risk Management Elective ............................
Major Elective ................................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

GEND 422
BADM 422
BADM 426
BADM

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Business Computer Applications ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
Strand English ................................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
Operations Management ................................
Quality Management ......................................
Strand History ................................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Logistics Management ...................................
Major Elective ................................................
Major Elective ................................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
BADM

101
101
101
110

MATH

104
101

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
BADM
BADM
ENGS
RPED

201/
211
260
202
212
30x
201

SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT
Second Semester

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

LDRS
LDRS

311
371

0
3

(1,0)
(3,0)

BADM
BADM
BADM
HISS

305
310
323
30x

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS 411
BADM 421
BADM
BADM
SCSS
30x

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

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FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Science ..........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics ....................... BADM 201
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ................... BADM 211
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Applied Business Statistics ............................
BADM Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

3
3
3
3
3
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

COMM 216
BADM 206
BADM
NTSS
RPED

30x

JUNIOR YEAR
Marketing Principles ......................................
Business Finance............................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
Supply Chain Management ............................
Strand Elective ...............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
ELES

309
321
338
429
30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone ..........................
Purchasing and Materials Management .........
Strategic Management ...................................
Major Elective ................................................
Major Elective ................................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

GEND 422
BADM 324
BADM 422
BADM
BADM

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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Zucker Family School
of
Education

ZUCKER FAMILY SCHOOL
OF
EDUCATION
Col. Renée N. Jeﬀerson, Interim Dean

PROGRAMS LEADING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Interim Dean of Education &amp; Director of Teacher Education: Jeﬀerson
Professors: Cheshire, Hornor, Jeﬀerson, Murray, Williams
Associate Professors: Graham, Ilagan, Oberman
Assistant Professors: Albert, Dague, Jocius, Kane
Visiting Assistant Professor: Reilly
Instructors: Kim, Zhao
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 high quality programs in the preparation
of secondary teachers (grades 7-12) and K-12 programs in physical education
and modern languages (French, German and Spanish). While approximately ﬁfty
percent of the undergraduate student body is from the state of South Carolina,
students from across the United States are involved in education programs at
The Citadel. Reciprocal arrangements with other states and the accreditation/
approvals of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP),
and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) facilitate certiﬁcation in all ﬁfty states.
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.
(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.

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(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 Mission
The mission of the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is to
support the development and preparation of 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 mission is based on the School’s philosophy and conceptual model.
Conceptual Framework of
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit
Developing Principled Educational Leaders for P-20 Schools
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.
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 committed to high-quality,
evidence-based educator preparation that assures educators are ready to work
eﬀectively with all learners. Our vision is to transform our cadets, evening
undergraduate students, and graduate students into principled educational leaders
prepared to produce learning environments in which all students can be successful.
Our initial programs for teacher candidates focus on developing educators prepared
for highly diverse learners, including students with disabilities, those from
economically disadvantaged communities, and those who are culturally, ethnically,
and linguistically diverse. Our advanced programs are focused on preparing
professional leadership and service roles in P-20 settings.

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The Citadel’s Professional Education 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…
6. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reﬂect upon its
impact in the teaching and learning environment;
7. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences that address
the needs of all learners with respect for their individual and cultural
experiences;
8. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment in which
all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
9. apply their understanding of both context and research to plan, structure,
facilitate, and monitor eﬀective teaching and learning in the context of
continual assessment;
10. reexamine their practice by reﬂectively and critically asking questions
and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders…
11. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning environment;
12. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of ethics;
13. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful attitude and respect
toward all cultures;
14. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and communities;
15. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use language
appropriately.

Director of Teacher Education

The Director of Teacher Education is the college oﬃcial charged with the
responsibility for the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of all teacher education activities at The Citadel. The director assures that
all Citadel programs meet the standards and criteria set forth by:
1. The South Carolina General Assembly
2. The South Carolina Department of Education
3. The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)

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Teacher education at The Citadel is dedicated to the development of teachers
for the public schools of the state and nation. Teacher education programs prepare
students to teach in secondary schools (grades 7-12). In addition, a program
for K-12 certiﬁcation is available in physical education (see the Department
of Health and Human Performance section for additional information) and in
modern languages (see the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures for additional information).

Admission to the Major

Admission to an Education Major at The Citadel is a three-level process.
Students should read this section carefully so that this process is well understood.
Assignment to Pre-Education
Students who are interested in the teaching profession are ﬁrst assigned
to Pre-Education, Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track), or to biology,
chemistry, and modern language majors that include a concentration in teacher
education. For those interested in Physical Education (Teaching Track), please
refer to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
At the Pre-Education level, it is the student’s responsibility to achieve passing
scores—as determined by the South Carolina Department of Education—on
the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators tests. Students should take
the PRAXIS core exams during their sophomore year and are responsible for
ensuring that oﬃcial records of passing scores are on ﬁle at The Citadel. Also,
students—in consultation with their faculty advisors—are responsible for following the appropriate curriculum. In addition, students need to pay attention
to their cumulative grade point average (GPA) since a 2.750 cumulative GPA
is required for admission into teacher education senior level study.

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interest in teacher education. In addition, the student must have:
1. completed all professional education courses and content coursework;
2. on ﬁle at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education
clearance through the FBI and SLED;
3. a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
4. completed successfully all previous ﬁeld experiences;
5. on ﬁle at The Citadel oﬃcial records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s). It is strongly recommended that students take the Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) test as soon as they have completed EDUC
101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of the results of this
review and will send oﬃcial notice of admission or rejection to the student. In
the absence of signiﬁcant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for
the Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Teacher Education major must complete
all requirements for one of the teaching ﬁeld courses of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750. In addition, passing scores on the appropriate
PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams must be on
ﬁle at The Citadel.
Completion of the curricular requirements may result in licensure by the
South Carolina Department of Education. A grade of “B” or better in EDUC
499 is necessary to quality for teacher certiﬁcation recommendation.

The Professional Education Board

Admission to Education Major
To be admitted to the teacher education senior level study or to content
majors that include a concentration in teacher education, the student enrolled
in pre-education must have the support of his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest (e.g., dispositions) in teacher education and must also have:
1. oﬃcial passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS core exams on ﬁle
at The Citadel;
2. maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or higher on at
least 45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
3. passed EDUC 101 and EDUC 202.

To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled leaders for
professional education, The Citadel established (eﬀective fall of 2006) 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, and it 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 Sciences and Science and Mathematics.
The Professional Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.

Admission to the Internship in Teaching (EDUC 499 or PHED 499)
Students must make a formal application for admission no later than the
beginning of the fall semester of their junior year. The internship is not normally oﬀered to students in fall semesters. This application will be reviewed
by the Committee on Admissions and Retention and will include, among other
things, recommendations from professors in completed professional education
and content area courses, recommendations from general education faculty, and
an evaluation by the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and

Minor in Education
Objectives:
The minor in education is designed to help undergraduate students gain
knowledge of educational history, theories, laws, and policies; become familiar
with aspects of student development that may impact learning; think critically
about social justice issues in education; and learn diﬀerentiated instructional techniques and classroom management strategies for working with diverse learners.

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The minor may be appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested in
volunteering in public schools, teaching in private or nontraditional programs,
and/or working in other educational settings (e.g., children’s museums, youth
service programs, training and professional development).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
While students who pursue the minor will not be eligible for teacher licensure or certiﬁcation, they will receive a strong foundational background in the
ﬁeld of education and will have the opportunity to complete ﬁeld experiences
in local schools. Coursework may also assist students in meeting prerequisites
for graduate study in education.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
2. Required course in student development (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 307
Child Development
3. Required course in social justice (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 312
Learners with Exceptionalities
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Teaching Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students
4. Required course in pedagogy (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 301
Foundations in Literacy
EDUC 330
Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
EDUC 401
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Classroom Assessment
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.

Education Course Descriptions

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. A ﬁeld experience component of ten hours
is required.

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Introduction to Earth Science
Four Credit Hours
A study of the materials and major processes of the earth including minerals
and rocks, plate tectonics, hydrology, volcanoes, mountain building, oceanography
and weather and climate. The geologic history of the earth and the fossil record
will also be included. Emphasis will be on Earth Space content for teaching
in middle and secondary schools.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: one hour
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological principles that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general
goal is to introduce students to the ﬁeld of educational psychology and to teach
them how to apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research ﬁndings
from the discipline of psychology to the planning and implementation of effective instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is placed on
assisting the student in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored.
Moreover, through this course the college student who is preparing for employment in the ﬁeld of education is acquainted with many facets of the teacher’s
role as a decision maker in the teaching/learning process. Class discussions,
activities, and a ten-hour ﬁeld experience component focus on the connections
between theory and practice and provide students with opportunities to apply
psychological principles and solve practical problems.
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
component is designed to interrelate college classroom learning with public
school observations and activities.
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 are examined and these components are based on research of
the National Reading Panel. Approaches to reading are 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
are discussed to provide background information from a historical prospective
to assure that students will have a knowledge of foundations. A ﬁeld experience
component of ten hours is required.

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EDUC 306

Teaching Reading and Writing in the
Three Credit Hours
Middle and High School
Prerequisites: EDUC 101, EDUC 202, EDUC 301, EDUC 401, and Admission to Senior Level Study - GPA at least 2.750, passing PRAXIS Core Exams
or equivalent, and acceptable professional dispositions.
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. Ten
hours of ﬁeld experiences in a public school are required.
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. A ﬁeld experience component of ten hours is required.
EDUC 312
Learners with Exceptionalities
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to prepare prospective teachers to deﬁne and identify
characteristics of students with disabilities and students at risk for school failure.
Students will learn how to modify teaching methods and classroom management
strategies to address the academic, social and emotional, and cognitive diﬀerences of students with special needs. Learners with Exceptionalities 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 is required.
EDUC 330

Developing Leadership Skills through
Three Credit Hours
Peer Counseling
This course investigates the role, responsibilities, and personal commitments
of Peer Counselors (PC) within the Corps of Cadets, the Active Duty and
Veteran undergraduate student body at The Citadel. The course is designed for
undergraduate students earning a Minor in Leadership Studies, and provides
training and experiential activities to develop and reinforce the skills necessary to
provide supportive services to fellow students through a peer counseling process.
EDUC 401

Methods and Materials of Middle and
Three Credit Hours
High School Teaching
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 teaching-learning process will be emphasized.
A ﬁeld experience component of 20 hours is required. Upon completion of this
course, students should take the Praxis II content area test.

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EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Senior 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 7-12).
A ﬁeld experience component of 20 hours is required.
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in the ﬁeld
of education at the undergraduate level.
EDUC 420
Independent Study/Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
This course will oﬀer students an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge in the area of specialized interest related to the ﬁeld of education. Prior
to enrollment, each student must submit a plan of study to the department. A
formal research paper will be required. Credit in independent study/research is
limited to 3 semester hours in a degree program.
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
and contains a weekly seminar. All students provide their own transportation.
Formal application for admission to the Spring internship in teaching must be
made no later than the beginning of the fall semester of the junior year.

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
First Semester

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Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Survey of American History I ........................
OR Survey of American History II ...........
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Adolescent Development ...............................
Special Topics in Non-Western &amp; Latin Am..
General Psychology .......................................
Strand History ................................................
Introduction to Sociology ..............................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

EDUC
HIST
HIST

101
201
202

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
EDUC
HIST
PSYC
HISS
SOCI

201/
211
260
206
279
201
30x
201
201

1
3
3
3
3
3

(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman
math and science requirements.

FRESHMAN YEAR
**Freshman Science ......................................
Educational Psychology .................................
American National Government ....................
Introduction to the Discipline of History .......
Special Topics in European History Survey ..
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

EDUC
PSCI
HIST
HIST

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Communications in Business .........................
Foundations in Reading .................................
Political Science 300-level Elective...............
American History 300-level Elective.............
Cultural Anthropology ...................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

102

4
3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

30x
COMM 216
EDUC 301
PSCI
HIST
ANTH 202

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

202
102
203
259

NOTE: Students in Pre-Education are eligible to transfer into the Education Major upon
meeting the requirements for admission to Senior Level Study as follows:
1) Submitted oﬃcial passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS core exams to The
Citadel as well as the South Carolina Department of Education.
2) Maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.750 or higher;
3) Passed both EDUC 101 and EDUC 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who are not qualiﬁed to move into Education major senior level study will not be
permitted to enroll in EDUC 306, EDUC 402 or EDUC 499.

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SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
First Semester

SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
Second Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organization ............................
American Parties and Politics ........................
Strand Elective ...............................................
Learners with Exceptionalities .......................
Non-Western History 300-level Elective .......
History 300-level Elective .............................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
LDRS
PSCI
ELES
EDUC
HIST
HIST

311
371
301
30x
312

0
3
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
History 300-level Elective .............................
Capstone Seminar ..........................................
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School...
Special Methods in Teaching .........................
Principles of Macroeconomics .......................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
SCSS
HIST
HIST
EDUC
EDUC
BADM
RPED

411
30x

0
3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

306
402
201

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*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Selected from anthropology, geography, political science, economics, psychology, or history.
***Or PSCI 306 - Legislative Processes
Or PSCI 307 - Southern Politics
Or PSCI 401 - Political Issues and Public Policy

JUNIOR YEAR
Methods and Materials of Middle &amp;
High School Teaching ................................
Strand English ................................................
World Geography ...........................................
SHSS 300-level Elective ................................
European History 300-level Elective .............
Military/Diplomatic Hist. 300-level Elective
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC

EDUC
ENGS
GEOG

401
30x
209

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

499

12

HIST
HIST
RPED

SENIOR YEAR
*Internship in Teaching .................................. EDUC
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

NOTES: Education majors must make a formal application for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(EDUC 499) two semesters prior to their internship. To be eligible for the internship, students must have
1) completed all professional education and content coursework;
2) on ﬁle at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education clearance through the FBI
and SLED;
3) a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
5) completed successfully all previous ﬁeld experiences;
6) on ﬁle at The Citadel oﬃcial records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test score(s) and the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test score. It is strongly recommended that students take
the PLT as soon as they have completed EDUC 101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
For non-contract students, ROTC credit is included in the internship hours due to high impact practices.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 141 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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SCHOOL
OF
ENGINEERING
Col. Ronald W. Welch, Dean
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Col. William J. (Jeﬀ) Davis, Head
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Col. Robert Barsanti, Head
Department of Engineering Leadership
and Program Management
Lt. Col. Robert Rabb, Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lt. Col. Robert Rabb, Head

Department of
Civil &amp; Environmental Engineering,
and Construction Engineering
Program
Department Head and Program Director: Davis
Professors: Bower, Davis, Mays, Welch
Associate Professors: Ghanat, Michalaka, Watson ,Woo
Assistant Professors: Batouli, Brown, Burke, Giles, Ryan, Shetty, Wood
Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the
and Environmental Engineering (CEE) and Construction Engineering (CONE) program is to provide a nationally recognized
student-centered learning environment for the development of principled leaders in
the civil engineering and construction engineering communities through a broadbased, rigorous curriculum, emphasizing theoretical and practical engineering
concepts, strong professional valu
es, and a disciplined work ethic.
The Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction
Engineering Program recognizes that civil engineers and construction engineers
are people-serving professionals who manage resources as well as technology.
Civil engineers and construction engineers plan, design, construct, and maintain
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 through
eﬀective combination of the academic with military discipline. Consistent with
the high aims of the civil engineering and construction engineering professions,
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.

Goals and Objectives
Program Educational Objectives
The Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Engineering
program educational objectives are designated in the following three areas:
Design: Graduating students who are successful in engineering based on a

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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 and Construction
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.
Civil Engineers and Construction 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.

Civil Engineering Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering and construction engineering programs, a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills
and knowledge in the following areas:
1. Mathematics
2. Natural Science
3. Mechanics
4. Experiments
5. Problem Solving
6. Design in four Areas*
7. Contemporary Issues
8. Project Management
9. Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*
10. Communication
11a. Public Policy/Public Administration
11b. Business
12. Leadership
13. Multi-disciplinary Team Work
14. Lifelong Learning
15. Professional and Ethical Responsibility
*Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation

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Construction Engineering Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the construction engineering program, a
student should achieve an acceptable level of skills and knowledge in the
following outcomes:
1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7.

Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics
Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet speciﬁed needs
with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global,
cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
Communicate eﬀectively with a range of audiences.
Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of
engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal
contexts.
Function eﬀectively on a team whose members together provide leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,
plan tasks, and meet objectives.
Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret
data, and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Civil Engineering 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
Citadel’s Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://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) and the National Society of Black Engineers.
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and environmental engineering education and contains, in addition to laboratories, six multi-media classrooms
and one multi-media assembly room that contains additional audiovisual aids for
special lectures and society meetings. 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.

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Construction Engineering Program of Study
The construction engineering curriculum provides a broad-based education, a
strong background in mathematics and basic sciences, and a rigorous sequence
of civil and construction engineering courses needed to provide the breadth and
depth necessary for sustainable professional success within an ever-changing
technological society. An emphasis is placed on engineering and constructability
knowledge and skills that develop student’s practical problem-solving abilities
for application to real-world projects. Towards accomplishing this educational
goal, the curriculum provides a two-semester senior design course in which
students undertake signiﬁcant real-world focused construction engineering
projects. Additionally, our faculty promote and support the value of practical
experience, and as a result, students are highly encouraged and supported in
identifying opportunities and obtaining gainful employment in the construction
engineering profession, or a related ﬁeld, for at least one summer, preferably
between the junior and senior years.
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.
Special Application Lab — LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department Special Applications Lab. The seventeen 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 networked 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
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Materials Testing Laboratory: Major items of equipment include a 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. Equipment for the design, mixing, compaction by both hammer and gyratory means,
and testing of asphalt concrete paving mixtures by the Marshall and superpave
methods are 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 materials laboratory equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The soil laboratory is equipped with consolidmeters,
triaxial and direct shear machines, unconﬁned compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg limit equipment, Proctor and Modiﬁed AASHTO Proctor
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”) of 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, a 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, level rods, tapes,
total stations, data collectors, and Global Positioning System (GPS) survey
grade receivers.

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Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating student is required
to sit the Fundamentals of 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.)
or Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (B.S. in Con. E.) is awarded
to those who successfully complete the respective programs of studies outlined
in the course oﬀerings section of this catalog.
Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Objective:
Provide engineering students from other departments the opportunity to obtain
a minor in a single civil engineering technical area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a basic competency in civil engineering, apply basic engineering principles to
another ﬁeld, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving skills.
Through the elective ﬁeld of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
knowledge or skill in either structures or environmental.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 203
Dynamics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials, 3 credit hours
CIVL 307
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, 1 credit hour
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering Fields of Emphasis
a. Structures: (12 credit hours)
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis, 4 credit hours
CIVL 314
Engineering Economy, 2 credit hours
CIVL 404
Concrete Design, 3 credit hours
CIVL 406
Steel Design, 3 credit hours
OR
b. Environmental: (13 credit hours)
CIVL 320
Fluid Mechanics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 322
Intro to Environmental Engineering, 3 credit hours
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems, 3 credit hours
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Lab, 1 credit hours
Plan of Study: Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses
must be met as presented in the course descriptions.
Total Credit Hours Required: 22 for Structures or 23 for Environmental,
at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.

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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 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 202
Statics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
CIVL 203
Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.
CIVL 205
Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: CIVL 101 or CIVL 103 and CIVL 235
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, datums, coordinate geometry, construction ﬁeld control, legal aspects of land surveying, and public
land surveys.
Lecture: three hours.

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CIVL 208
Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 and CIVL 235, MATH 131 or HONR 131.
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 Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 210

Computer Application for Civil and
Three Credit Hours
Environmental Engineering
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering freshmen.
Instruction in computer applications to problems chosen from civil engineering ﬁelds. Development of computer-based methods for analyzing computer
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 I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 205
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 stations, 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 applications and computer-aided drafting are available.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 239
Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 205, CIVL 235; corequisites: CIVL 101 and CIVL 208
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of a topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)
mapping controls, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and vertical curves.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 302
Highway Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 305; corequisite: CIVL 327
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
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alignment, roadway cross-sections, storm water drainage, earthwork and mass
diagram calculations, and construction materials.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.
CIVL 305
Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 101, CIVL 103, CIVL 208, CIVL 239
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 harbors/ports.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites or corequisites: CIVL 210, CIVL 304.
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
non-ferrous 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.
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 132
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.
CIVL 310

Statics and Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
for Non-Civil Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and PHYS 221/271
Vector solutions of problems in statics; principles of 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.
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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 320
Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better
Prerequisites: Either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
Corequisites: CIVL 418
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.
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 320
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 and weirs; and
design of hydraulic structures.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 322

Introduction to Environmental
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisites: CIVL 320, CHEM 151, CHEM 161, BIOL 150, BIOL 151,
and either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
Corequisite: CIVL 419
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.
CIVL 327
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 307; corequisite CIVL 302.
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
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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.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 331

Probability and Statistics for
Three Credit Hour
Civil and Construction Engineering
Prerequisite: CIVL 210, minimum sophomore standing, or approval of Dept.
Head.
This course introduces engineering students to concepts and techniques
necessary to organize and analyze technical data. Descriptive statistical measures and probability theory are combined to provide the basis for statistical
decision-making techniques applicable to the practice of civil and construction
engineering. Topics include data collection and presentation, measures of central tendency; measures of variability; basic probability laws and distributions;
sampling theory, conﬁdence intervals, hypothesis testing, analysis of variance,
regression analysis, and process control.
CIVL 402
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 409
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.
CIVL 404
Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 309
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
are included. 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.
CIVL 406
Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 309
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.

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CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 322, CHEM 152/162, MATH 231, and MATH 234
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 quantity of wastewater, design of sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface
waters, and wastewater treatment systems.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 409
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 (with a grade of “C” or better), CIVL 322, MATH
231, and MATH 234
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.
CIVL 410
Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 409
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 analysis, subsurface investigations and special topics including such subjects as soil
stabilization methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 411
Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman and sophomore courses, or approval
of the department head.
Application of management skills, methods, and techniques used to eﬀectively perform engineering, design, and construction projects. Course topics
include project scheduling, contract documents, multidisciplinary teams, public
administration, communication, public policy, ethical responsibility, life long
learning skills, and engineering leadership. Emphasis is placed on professional
relationships between government agencies, owners, engineers, and contractors
to achieve project requirements and produce engineering deliverables.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 412

Engineering Practice and
One Credit Hour
Professional Licensure
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering or construction engineering
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction Engineering seniors. This class provides a review for the NCEES Fundamentals
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CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 320
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.
CIVL 419
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 322
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.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete a twosemester capstone design experience. The capstone sequence provides students
an opportunity to:
• function with intra-disciplinary teams
• identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering problems where
economic, environmental, and 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 432

Civil Engineering Design
Three Credit Hours
Capstone I
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Corequisites: CIVL 404, CIVL 408, CIVL 410, CIVL 411
Ethical canons of the engineering profession require civil engineering graduates to be well-rounded eﬀective leaders in planning, design, and construction of
public infrastructure and the built environment projects needed to establish safe,
healthy, equitable, and vibrant communities. Students apply civil engineering
principles to determine appropriate design solutions for a comprehensive engineering problem, using applicable analytical methods of professional practice,
to address intradisciplinary projects in civil engineering incorporating structural,
environmental, geotechnical, and/or transportation components.

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CIVL 433

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Civil Engineering Design
Three Credit Hours
Capstone II
Each Semester
Prerequisite: CIVL 432
Ethical canons of the engineering profession require civil engineering graduates to be well-rounded eﬀective leaders in planning, design, and construction of
public infrastructure and the built environment projects needed to establish safe,
healthy, equitable, and vibrant communities. Students apply civil engineering
principles to determine appropriate design solutions for a comprehensive engineering problem, using applicable analytical methods of professional practice,
to address intradisciplinary projects in civil engineering incorporating structural,
environmental, geotechnical, and/or transportation components.

CONE 311
Resource Estimating
Three Credit Hours
Systems approach to determining required quantities of construction materials; quantiﬁcation of various types of foundation systems, structural systems
and building envelope systems using excerpts of contract documents from a
variety of diﬀerent building projects.

CIVL 450

CONE 320

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students real-world
work 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.
CIVL 453
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
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 this course may change, a
student may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
Construction Engineering Course Descriptions
CONE 302

Engineering/Construction Law,
Four Credit Hours
Ethics, Safety, and Contracts
Introduction to basic contract and tort issues and their application in the
construction industry; delineation of the various types of contracts and remedies
available to parties involved in a construction project; additional related topics
including bidding, delays, mechanics liens, site conditions, warranties and the
Uniform Commercial Code as it relates to the construction industry. Examine
the application of OSHA 29CFR 1926 for the construction industry along with
applicable state and federal construction safety laws pertaining to construction,
altercations, or repair work at construction site.

CONE 312
Advanced Estimating
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CONE 311
Quantiﬁcation and pricing of direct ﬁeld costs and general condition costs
from construction documents; the preparation of complete lump sum bid package ready for project execution; utilization of entire set of required contract
documents.
Engineering Materials and
Three Credit Hours
Methods (&amp; Lab)
Prerequisite: CHEM 151
Corequisite: CIVL 304
Materials, methods and sequences of the construction process; emphasis on
design, speciﬁcation, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and timber.
An understanding of the uses of construction materials.
CONE 330

Quality Management and
Three Credit Hours
Labor Relations
Identify, explain and apply quality management techniques for construction
engineering services, construction projects, and related deliverables through use
of continuous improvement procedures, analytical tools and techniques focusing
on resource allocation, workforce requirements, performance schedule, quality control, and total quality systems. Best practice principles in labor relations
and management will be reviewed and evaluated including labor relations law,
construction contracts, incentives and penalties, construction agreements and
partnerships, collective bargaining, and unionized/nonunionized construction
workforce considerations.
CONE 340
Structural Analysis and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304
Application of statics and strength of materials for construction of steel buildings, reinforced concrete structures, reinforced masonry structures, and timber
structures with computer analysis and design of speciﬁc topics.
CONE 350

Commercial Construction and
Three Credit Hours
Engineering Equipment
Corequisite: CONE 311
Prepare students to enter the commercial construction sector through consideration of design, bidding/estimating, value engineering, contracts/negotiation,
subcontractor relations, cost controls, management during construction, close
out, post-construction requirements and the engineering equipment used during
horizontal and vertical construction.

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CONE 360
Soils and Foundations (&amp; Lab)
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304
Introduction to soil types found on construction projects; testing, properties
and classiﬁcation of soil; embankment control, dewatering, excavation, foundations, piers, and pilings.
CONE 410
Project Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CONE 311
An introduction to construction project scheduling covering concepts of
project selection and scheduling, utilizing the estimate to predict the schedule,
scheduling subcontracting, cost controls, project documentation, construction
bonds, insurance, payments and the elements of close out.
CONE 412

Engineering Practice and
Three Credit Hours
Professional Licensure for Construction Engineers
Prerequisite: Senior standing in construction engineering.
Required of all Construction Engineering seniors. This class provides a review for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Computer Based Exam.
CONE 415

Project Management and
Three Credit Hours
Engineering Administration
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Project planning, cost controls, and construction related ﬁnancial documents
including: schedule of values, labor and operations cost reports, income statements, balance sheets and construction budgets; emphasis on the development of
techniques required to ethically and eﬀectively monitor the ﬁnancial aspects of a
construction project and manage engineering projects.
CONE 440

Construction Methods and
Three Credit Hours
Temporary Structural Design
Prerequisite: CONE 340
ommon construction methods are introduced and building details are
explored considering material applications and detailing in structural and nonstructural building components and physical processes lying behind the design
of a building’s envelope and interior. A set of prints and speciﬁcations will
structure our discussion of the building process. Study of the materials, methods
and techniques associated with temporary structures utilized in various construction operations, such as concrete formwork, scaﬀolding, falsework/shoring,
coﬀerdams, underpinning, diaphragm/slurry walls, earth-retaining structures and
construction dewatering systems.
CONE 450

Facilities Operations and
Three Credit Hours
Maintenance (BIM)
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Each facility has distinct operations, maintenance and capital project delivery
needs. Leaders must leverage facility data created throughout the design and
construction process and lifecycle to provide safe, healthy, eﬀective and eﬃcient
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greater eﬃciencies such as: having accurate as-built information to reduce the
cost &amp; timeequired for renovations; increasing customer satisfaction; and optimizing the operation and maintenance of our building systems to reduce energy
usage. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is about ensuring teams have
the relevant knowledge and capabilities to achieve best practice and eﬀectively
manage information across all stages of your construction projects.
CONE 460
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221/PHYS 271
Mechanical and electrical systems with a major emphasis on the estimate and
installation, design and control of the electrical, heating, ventilation and cooling
system, site planning and acoustical treatments.
CONE 470

Production Processes and Rapid
Three Credit Hours
Product Development
Prerequisite: CONE 311
This course is an introduction to manufacturing processes and manufacturing systems including assembly, machining, injection molding, casting, thermoforming, and more. Emphasis on the physics and randomness and how they
inﬂuence quality, rate, cost, and ﬂexibility. Attention to the relationship between
the process and the system, and the process and part design. Project (in small
groups) requires fabrication (and some design) of a product using several diﬀerent processes.
CONE 481

Construction Engineering Design
Three Credit Hours
Capstone I
This course is the ﬁrst in the Construction Engineering Capstone series and
provides project deﬁnition, project planning, scheduling, and results in development of a feasible plan and presentation for a 35% complete major construction
project, for selected or assigned project.
CONE 482
Construction Engineering Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CONE 481
This course is the second in the Construction Engineering Design Capstone
series that requires 3D modeling, quantity estimating, scheduling, risk analysis,
preparation of project construction deliverables, and presentation of results for a
major infrastructure or private development construction project as assigned, or
approved, addressing design-build requirements. Use information from all previous courses to prepare construction engineering documents for a given project.
Respond to project solicitations, Request for Proposal (RFP) announcements, or
bid, and project addendums.

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FRESHMAN YEAR

CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
General Biology for Engineers ......................
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory....
Introduction to Civil Engineering ..................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Strand History ................................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Surveying ......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Materials Laboratory ......................................
Transportation Engineering............................
Fluid Mechanics .............................................
Engineering Management ..............................
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory ..........................
Engineering Economy ....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Probability and Statistics for Civil and
Construction Engineering .........................
Reinforced Concrete Design ..........................
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering .....
Geotechnical Laboratory ................................
Water and Wastewater Systems .....................
Engineering Practice and Professional
Licensure for Civil Engineers ...................
Civil Engineering Capstone I .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
MATH
BIOL
BIOL
CIVL

101
101
101
131
150
151
103
101

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3
3
4
3
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LDRS
ENGS
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MATH
CHEM
CHEM
CIVL
CIVL

201/
211
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231
151
161
205
235
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LDRS
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CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
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203
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307
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418
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*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

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FRESHMAN YEAR
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering ......................
Engineering Drawing .....................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

PHYS
PHYS
RPED
MATH

221
271
260
132

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1
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4

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(4,0)

CIVL
CIVL

210
101
102

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SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Statics .............................................................
Applied Engineering Mathematics I ..............
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory ....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

COMM
CIVL
MATH
CHEM
CHEM
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

260
202
234
152
162
208
239

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(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Structural Analysis .........................................
Introduction to Environmental Engineering ..
Environmental Engineering Laboratory ........
Highway Engineering ....................................
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory ..................
Hydrology and Hydraulics .............................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

371
309
322
419
302
327
321

3
4
3
1
3
1
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Strand Social Science .....................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
Steel Design ...................................................
Geotechnical Engineering II ..........................
Civil Engineering Capstone II .......................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

SCSS
ELES
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

30x
30x
406
410
433

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,1)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 138 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
1
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
3
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
3
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................. MATH 131
4
General Biology for Engineers ...................... BIOL
150
3
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory.... BIOL
151
1
Introduction to Civil Engineering .................. CIVL
103
1
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,2)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Strand History ................................................
+Approved Math or Science Elective ............
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Surveying .......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Engineering Contsruction Law, Ethics
Safety and Contract ...................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Engineering Economy ....................................
Probability and Statistics for Civil and
Construction Engineering .........................
Engr Materials &amp; Methods with Lab .............
Project Management and Engr Admin ...........
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Advanced Estimating .....................................
Quality Management and Labor Relations ....
Project Scheduling .........................................
Constr. Methods &amp; Temp Str. Design ............
Engineering Practice and Professional
Licensure for Construction Engineers ......
Construction Engineering Design Capstone I
Engineering Practice and Professional
Licensure for Construction Engineers ......
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physics with Calculus I .................................. PHYS 221
3
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ............... PHYS 271
1
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED 260
3
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ............... MATH 132
4
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineering ...................... CIVL
210
3
Engineering Drawing ..................................... CIVL
101
2
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102
1

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(4,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Statics .............................................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory ....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

COMM
CIVL
BADM
CHEM
CHEM
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

260
202
211
152
162
208
239

3
3
3
3
1
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Resource Estimating ......................................
Structural Analysis and Design ......................
Commercial Const./Engr. Equip ....................
Soils and Foundations .......................................

LDRS
SCSS
CONE
CONE
CONE

CONE

371
30x
311
340
350

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Strand Elective ...............................................
Facilities Op. and Maintenance (BIM) ..........
Mechanical and Electical Systems .................
Prod. Processes/Rapid Development .............
Construction Engineering Design Capstone II
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

ELES
CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE

30x
450
460
470
482

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,1)

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
HISS

201/
211
30x
30x

CHEM
CHEM
CIVL
CIVL

151
161
205
235
201

1
0
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
2

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CONE
CIVL
CIVL

302
304
314

4
3
2

(4,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

CIVL
CONE
CONE
RPED

331
320
415

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,1)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE

411
312
330
410
440

0
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

CONE
CONE

412
481

1
3

(0,2)
(3,0)

CIVL

412

1

(0,2)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

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+ Approved math or science course electives include: PHYS 243, ASTR 201, MATH 206, MATH 240, STAT
261, MATH 231, MATH 234, or as approved by Dept. Head

1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

360

3

(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,0)

(3,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 135 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Department
of
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department Head: Barsanti
Professors: Barsanti, Hayne, McKinney, Peeples, Potisuk
Associate Professor: Mazzaro
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 2+2 evening
mode. The day mode is open only to members of the South Carolina Corps of
Cadets, military veterans, and enlisted active duty students assigned to one of
The Citadel’s ROTC Departments. Cadets must take sixteen hours of ROTC
and four hours of Health and Physical Education in addition to two Required
Physical Education non-credit courses. The 2+2 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 laboratory rooms are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located on the third
ﬂoor of Grimsley Hall, a ﬁrst-tier engineering education facility that provides fullyequipped laboratories, classrooms and faculty oﬃces. 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 student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
was established in 1962 and is an active component of the electrical engineering program. A Citadel chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor
society, recognizes junior and senior students who meet the organization’s high
academic standards.
The bachelor of science 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 student-faculty relationships.

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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. In 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. An integral part
of the program is the design component that develops the student’s ability to
address practical engineering problems. This is accomplished by the inclusion of
engineering design problems and concepts throughout the curriculum and capped
by a mandatory two-semester senior design course in which 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.
Program Educational 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 engineeringrelated 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.
2.
3.
4.

5.

An ability to identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems
by applying principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
An ability to apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet speciﬁed needs with consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well
as global, cultural, social, environmental, and economic factors.
An ability to communicate eﬀectively with a range of audiences.
An ability to recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations and make informed judgements, which must consider the
impact of engineering solutions in global, economic, environmental, and
societal contexts.
An ability to function eﬀectively on a team whose members together provide
leadership, create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals,
plan tasks, and meet objectives.

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An ability to develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and
interpret data, and use engineering judgement to draw conclusions.
An ability to acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning strategies.

Electrical Engineering Curriculum
The electrical engineering educational experience begins in the freshman
engineering fundamentals course, ELEC 106. This freshman course develops
basic skills and good teamwork habits through team case studies requiring the
communication of creative ideas. The second semester freshman curriculum
includes 3 credit hours of computer applications for electrical engineers. The
study of electrical engineering topics in the sophomore year includes 6 credit
hours of electric circuit analysis, 3 credit hours of digital logic and circuits, 3
credit hours of digital systems, and 1 credit hour of electrical laboratory. Theory
is combined with application, demonstration, and experimental veriﬁcation. In
addition the ﬁrst two years include 16 credit hours of mathematics, 8 credit hours
of chemistry and/or biology, 8 credit hours of physics, and general education
core courses to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering education.
The junior year requires a total of 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 circuits and 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), which provides coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. There is a single junior
year elective course that must be technical in nature and outside the mainstream
of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer engineering by
requiring ﬁve out of an available seventeen 400-level electrical engineering elective courses taught and at least one approved Computer Science elective. The
elective courses are 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 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),
ELEC 430 (Independent Research in Electrical Engineering), ELEC 450 (Electrical
Engineering Internship), 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.

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Computer Engineering
CSCI 223
Data Structures (Prerequisites: CSCI 201, 202 and MATH 206)
CSCI 420
Software Engineering
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
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 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
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 424
Solid State Devices
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Electrical Engineering Design Experience
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process and the initial design experience
occurs in the freshman course, ELEC 106. 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 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 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 illustrate the use of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems,
electronics, electromagnetics, and digital systems.

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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 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 or propose a major
design project to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a faculty 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.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Objectives: The minor in electrical engineering is designed to allow the student
with quantitative and scientiﬁc aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level
of competence in one of two ﬁelds of electrical engineering.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
ELEC 201 &amp; 202
Electric Circuit Analysis I &amp; II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
2.
Elective Fields of Emphasis:
a. Digital Electronics: (10 credit hours)
ELEC 306
Electronics I
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
OR
b. Control Systems: (12 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for
Electrical Engineers
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems

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ELEC 312
Systems I
ELEC 407
Systems II
Plan of Study:
Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses are as
presented in the course descriptions below. (Exception: ELEC 106 is
waived as a course prerequisite for the student pursuing a minor in
electrical engineering.)
Total Credit Hours Required : 17 (Digital Electronics Track)
19 (Control Systems Track)
A total of 9 credit hours must be completed at The Citadel.
Minor in Computer Engineering

Objective:
The minor in Computer Engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientiﬁc aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
competence in computer engineering.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a strong foundational background in computer engineering, apply basic
engineering principles, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving
skills. Coursework can assist students in meeting prerequisites for graduate
study in computer engineering or related ﬁeld.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (9 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers*
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
2. Elective Fields of Emphasis (choose two): (6 credit hours)
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 428
Computer Architecture
* Another 3 credit hour programming course such as CSCI 201 may be
substituted with department head approval.
Prerequisites courses ELEC 106 and ELEC 313 are waived for computer
engineering minor students.
Total Credit Hours Required:15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.

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Electrical Engineering Course Descriptions

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
Corequisites: MATH 131, PHYS 221/271.
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.
Lecture: three hours
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 201 with a grade of C or better or the successful completion of both ELEC 208 and ELEC 204 with grades of C or better.
Prerequisites or corequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 222/272
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
Students must earn at least a “C” in ELEC 202 before enrolling in any
ELEC courses for which ELEC 202 is a prerequisite.
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites or corequisites: ELEC 202 or ELEC 208
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method. Laboratory exercises are designed
to supplement the material presented in ELEC 201 and ELEC 202.
Laboratory: two hours.
ELEC 206

Computer Applications for Electrical
Three Credit Hours
Engineers
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of electrical engineering
problems. High level programming of computers; data manipulation, plotting,
and equation solving using application programs such as MATLAB and C++.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 208
Principles of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 131; consent of department head is required
for electrical engineering majors.
This course in electrical engineering for non-electrical engineering majors
provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits, and
analog electronics. Theories and concepts presented in the course are illustrated
through lecturers, practical applications, and laboratory work.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours
ELEC 302
Electrical Machinery Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 316
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC 316.
Laboratory: two hours.

One Credit Hour

ELEC 306
Electronics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 313
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices; diodes; transistor biasing and stabilization;
theory and design of low-frequency ampliﬁers, utilizing bipolar and MOS devices.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 307
Nuclear Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 222/272
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.
Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
ELEC 308
Prerequisite: MATH 131
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.
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204, ELEC 206
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
The study of continuous and discrete systems utilizing Laplace and z-transform
theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Introduction to discrete mathematics topics such as Boolean algebra; digital data
coding, and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential circuits;
design, implementation and testing of digital circuits using ﬁeld programmable
gate arrays. Employs VHDL and other industry standard design tools.
Lecture: three hours.

ELEC 401
Electronics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 306 and ELEC 313
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits. Topics may
include power electronics, buck and boost converters, switching ampliﬁers,
diﬀerential ampliﬁers, power ampliﬁers, multistage ampliﬁers, oscillators, ﬁlter
circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Lecture: three hours.

ELEC 312
Systems I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system representation, stability,
root-locus and frequency response, and compensation.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 306
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in ELEC 306.
Laboratory: two hours.

ELEC 403
Electric Power Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 318
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.

ELEC 316
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 or consent of the department head; prerequisite or
corequisite: ELEC 302
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous machines.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 318
Electromagnetic Fields
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, PHYS 222/272
Corequisite: MATH 335
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic ﬁelds; experimental laws and their relation to
Maxwell’s equations and their applications; Laplace’s equation; boundary value
problems; time varying ﬁelds and plane waves.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 311
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industry-standard microcontrollers
in embedded systems. Employs software design tools, simulators, and hardware
trainers.
Lecture: three hours.

ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 313
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 measurement.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 407
Systems II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital control systems.
Topics include state-variable analysis, simulation techniques, controllability, statevariable feedback, observability, and state estimator design.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 412

Applied Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
for Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 231, ELEC 206.
Required of all 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.

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ELEC 413

Advanced Topics in
Three Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
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
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
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.
ELEC 416
Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309 and ELEC 311
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 306
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal ﬂow and
processing in communications systems; and analog and digital communication
systems.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 330 or CSCI 305
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.
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architectures 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
Prerequisites: ELEC 302, ELEC 306, ELEC 312, ELEC 313, ELEC 316,
ELEC 330, and ELEC 318, or consent of the department head.
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 contributions 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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ELEC 422
Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 421 taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.
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.
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 and ELEC 330
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of discrete time
systems including discrete time Fourier Transforms, FIR, and IIR Systems.
Design of FIR and IIR ﬁlters. Design of Chebyshev and Butterworth ﬁlters.
Introduction to DSP architecture.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 424
Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222/272, MATH 234, and ELEC 306
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.
ELEC 425
Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309 and ELEC 318
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 will be taught. The
course will also cover ways of enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used
to reinforce the material.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 426
Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 318
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves by means
of transmission lines, waveguides, optical ﬁbers, and antennas.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 427
Energy Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
ELEC 428
Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 330
Organization and design of computer system 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.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 430

Independent Research in
Three Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and department head approval.
This course may be taken by a student wishing to engage in research of mutual
interest to the student and to the faculty advisor who directs the study. The student
is required to; deﬁne a problem, conduct a review of relevant literature, develop
an original solution to the problem, perform analysis and design as necessary, and
perform experiments or simulations to evaluate the solution. The student is required
to consult the faculty advisor in-person at least once per week. The study will
culminate in a formal written report, formatted in the style of a pub! ished
conference-proceedings paper.
ELEC 450
Electrical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head Approval
The student, on an individual basis, pursues advanced understanding by working for an electrical engineering company. The scope of the activities is tailored
to the educational focus of the student in consultation with the student’s faculty
advisor and the 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. Consultation with the Department Faculty Advisor
is required at least once a week on individual work accomplished.

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .............................................
Freshman Seminar .................................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive.......................
Introduction to Electrical Engineering ...................
**Approved Science ..............................................
**Approved Science Laboratory ...........................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .........................
1st Year Basic ROTC .............................................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
ELEC

101
101
101
106

MATH

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership..... .
(211 may be taken either semester)......................
Technical Writing and Communication .................
Electric Circuit Analysis I ......................................
Introduction to Computer Science II......................
Physics with Calculus I ..........................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory .......................
Digital Logic and Circuit .......................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ............................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ....................
Electronics I ...........................................................
Signals and Systems...............................................
Electronics Laboratory ...........................................
Introduction to Discrete Structures ........................
Computer Architecture ...........................................
Leadership in Organizations ..................................
and/or 1st Year Advanced ROTC ......................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .................
Strand Social Science .............................................
Applied Probability and Statistics for
Engineers............................................................
Operating Systems .................................................
Software Engineering.............................................
Design I ..................................................................
and/or 2nd Year Advanced ROTC ...................

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COMPUTER ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ............ RPED
**Approved Science ..............................................
**Approved Science Laboratory ...........................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ....................... MATH
Engineering Economy ............................................ CIVL
Introduction to Computer Science I ....................... CSCI
1st Year Basic ROTC .............................................

131
101

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3
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3
3
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(3,0)
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LDRS
LDRS
COMM
ELEC
CSCI
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC

201/
211
260
201
202
221
271
311
201

1
0
3
3
3
3
1
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
MATH
ELEC
LDRS

311
306
309
313
206
428
371

0
3
3
1
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand History ........................................................ HISS
Systems I ................................................................ ELEC
Data Structures and Algorithms ............................. CSCI
Database Design..................................................... CSCI
Required Physical Education ................................. RPED
Project Management Career Skills......................... PMGT
and/or 1st Year Advanced ROTC (contract cadets)

LDRS
SCSS

411
30x

0
3

(1,0)
(3,0)

ELEC
CSCI
CSCI
ELEC

412
405
420
421

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Strand Elective ...................................................... ELES
+Technical Elective ................................................ ELEC
***Approved Department Elective........................ ELEC
***Approved Department Elective........................ ELEC
Senior Capstone/Design II ..................................... ELEC
and/or 2nd Year Advanced ROTC ....................

*Represents semester credit. Lecture, laboratory hours, in that order.
**BIOL 150/151 or CHEM 140/141
***APPROVED DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES: ELEC 307, ELEC 401, ELEC 403, ELEC
405, ELEC 407, ELEC 413, ELEC 414, ELEC 416, ELEC 418, ELEC 419, ELEC 423,
ELEC 424, ELEC 425, ELEC 426, ELEC 427, ELEC 428, ELEC 430,ELEC 450, and CSCI
420, or other technical course approved by the department head.

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand English ........................................................
Applied Mathematics I ...........................................
Physics with Calculus II.........................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ......................
Electric Circuit Analysis II.....................................
Electrical Laboratory .............................................
Digital Systems Engineering..................................
Required Physical Education .................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ............................................

ENGS
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
RPED

260

3
3
1
4
2
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
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222
272
202
204
330

3
4
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3
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(4,0)
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30x
312
223
320
401

3
3
3
3
0
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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(0,1)
(3,0)

30x
4XX
4XX
4XX
422

3
3
3
3
3

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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,4)

132
314
201
102

+Technical Electives: Optics (PHYS 308), Thermodynamics (PHYS 410), Statics and Mechanics of Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, (CIVL 310); Data Structures, (CSCI 223);
Statics (CIVL 202), Applied Numerical Methods I or II (MATH 343 or 344), Advanced Topics in Mathematics (MATH 490), Deterministic Methods of Operational Research, (MATH
381), Mathematical Models and Applications, (MATH 470), Computer Applications w/ Lab,
(MECH 325), or other technical course approved by the department head.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 132 credit hours (129 for contract cadets) plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs)
vary each semester by military department.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .............................................
Freshman Seminar .................................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive.......................
Introduction to Electrical Engineering ...................
**Approved Science ..............................................
**Approved Science Laboratory ...........................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .........................
1st Year Basic ROTC .............................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership..... .
(211 may be taken either semester)......................
Technical Writing and Communication .................
Electric Circuit Analysis I ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ......................
Physics with Calculus I ..........................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory .......................
Digital Logic and Circuit .......................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ............................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ....................
Electronics I ...........................................................
Signals and Systems...............................................
Electronics Laboratory ...........................................
Applied Mathematics II .........................................
+Technical Elective ................................................
Leadership in Organizations ..................................
and/or 1st Year Advanced ROTC ......................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .................
Strand Social Science .............................................
Applied Probability and Statistics for
Engineers............................................................
***Approved Department Elective........................
***Approved Department Elective........................
Design I ..................................................................
and/or 2nd Year Advanced ROTC ...................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
ELEC

101
101
101
106

MATH

189

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester

131
101

1
3
3
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LDRS
LDRS
COMM
ELEC
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC

201/
211
260
201
231
221
271
311
201

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ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
MATH

311
306
309
313
335

LDRS

371

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3
3
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SCSS

411
30x

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3

(1,0)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

412
4XX
4XX
421

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,4)

*Represents semester credit. Lecture, laboratory hours, in that order.
**BIOL 150/151 or CHEM 140/141
***APPROVED DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES: ELEC 307, ELEC 401, ELEC 403, ELEC
405, ELEC 407, ELEC 413, ELEC 414, ELEC 416, ELEC 418, ELEC 419, ELEC 423,
ELEC 424, ELEC 425, ELEC 426, ELEC 427, ELEC 428, ELEC 430,ELEC 450, and CSCI
420, or other technical course approved by the department head.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ............ RPED
**Approved Science ..............................................
**Approved Science Laboratory ...........................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ....................... MATH
Engineering Economy ............................................ CIVL
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers ... ELEC
1st Year Basic ROTC .............................................

260
132
314
206
102

3
3
1
4
2
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(4,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand English ........................................................
Applied Mathematics I ...........................................
Physics with Calculus II.........................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ......................
Electric Circuit Analysis II.....................................
Electrical Laboratory .............................................
Digital Systems Engineering..................................
Required Physical Education .................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ............................................

ENGS
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
RPED

30x
234
222
272
202
204
330

3
4
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand History ........................................................
Systems I ................................................................
Electromechanical Energy Conversion ..................
Electromagnetic Fields...........................................
Electrical Machinery Laboratory ...........................
Required Physical Education .................................
Project Management Career Skills.........................
and/or 1st Year Advanced ROTC

HISS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
RPED
PMGT

30x
312
316
318
302
401

3
3
3
3
1
0
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)
(3,0)

30x
4XX
4XX
4XX
422

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,4)

SENIOR YEAR
Strand Elective ...................................................... ELES
***Approved Department Elective........................ ELEC
***Approved Department Elective........................ ELEC
***Approved Department Elective........................ ELEC
Senior Capstone/Design II ..................................... ELEC
and/or 2nd Year Advanced ROTC ....................

+Technical Electives: Technical Electives: Optics (PHYS 308), Thermodynamics (PHYS 410),
Statics and Mechanics of Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, (CIVL 310); Data Structures,
(CSCI 223); Statics (CIVL 202), Applied Numerical Methods I or II (MATH 343 or 344),
Advanced Topics in Mathematics (MATH 490), Deterministic Methods of Operational Research, (MATH 381), Mathematical Models and Applications, (MATH 470), Computer Applications w/ Lab, (MECH 325), or other technical course approved by the department head.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 132 credit hours (129 for contract cadets) plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs)
vary each semester by military department.

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Department
of
Mechanical Engineering
Department Head: Rabb
Professors: Rabb
Associate Professors: Bubacz, Howison
Assistant Professor: Bass, Book, Geathers, Skenes, Washuta
Visiting Assistant Professor: Ragan
Instructor: Righter
Mechanical Engineering Program’s Mission Statement
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.
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.
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 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.

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Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and improvement
will lead us to sustained advancement in educational excellence.
Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical engineering major will
demonstrate an ability to:
1. Identify, formulate, and solve complex engineering problems by applying
principles of engineering, science, and mathematics.
2. Apply engineering design to produce solutions that meet speciﬁed needs with
consideration of public health, safety, and welfare, as well as global, cultural,
social, environmental, and economic factors.
3. Communicate eﬀectively with a range of audiences.
4. Recognize ethical and professional responsibilities in engineering situations
and make informed judgments, which must consider the impact of engineering
solutions in global, economic, environmental, and societal contexts.
5. Function eﬀectively on a team whose members together provide leadership,
create a collaborative and inclusive environment, establish goals, plan tasks,
and meet objectives.
6. Develop and conduct appropriate experimentation, analyze and interpret data,
and use engineering judgment to draw conclusions.
7. Acquire and apply new knowledge as needed, using appropriate learning
strategies.
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.
Fabrication Shop
The Fabrication Shop is a 1250 square foot facility with a four-axis CNC machine,
mill, welding equipment, and other metal working tools. Additionally, there are
bandsaws, miter saws, a table saw, sanding station, and various other woodworking
tools for student projects and design work.

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Project Shop
The Project Shop is a 750 square foot facility with workspace and storage space
for assembly of student projects. It provides a cleaner space for ﬁnal work.
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; 2 each 60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing machines; light microscope; impact tester; hardness 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.
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
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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 Mechanical elective, 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).
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives:
The minor in mechanical engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientiﬁc aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
competence in one of four ﬁelds of mechanical engineering.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop a
basic competency in mechanical engineering, apply basic engineering principles
to another ﬁeld, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem-solving skills.
Through the elective ﬁeld of emphasis, the student will achieve additional knowledge or skill in one of the functional areas: power and energy, mechatronics,
manufacturing, or composites.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (6 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics
CIVL 203
Dynamics
2. Elective Fields of Emphasis:
Energy: (12 credit hours)
MECH 310
Thermo-Fluids I w/lab
MECH 311
Thermo-Fluids II w/lab
MECH 365
Computational Methods in Engineering
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
OR
Mechatronics: (12 credit hours)
ELEC 208
Principles of Electrical Engineering
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/lab
MECH 350
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems I
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/lab
OR

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Manufacturing: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 345
Machine Design
MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering Systems Design

OR
Composites: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 404*
Advanced Materials
MECH 408*
Composite Design
MECH 409*
Composite Manufacturing w/lab
* Choice of 2 from MECH 404, MECH 408, and MECH 409
Total Credit Hours Required - 18 (Energy Track)
22 (Mechatronics Track)
22 (Manufacturing Track)
22 (Composites Track)
At least 9 credit hours must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions
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 problemsolving methods for 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: 2 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. Introduction
to teaming and creativity.
Laboratory: 4 hours.

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MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307 and CHEM 140 or CHEM 151.
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of
mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical properties is studied. Important material
failure modes that 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
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: 2 hours;
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 310
Thermal – Fluid Systems I w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 221, PHYS 271;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 231, CIVL 203.
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 momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles
are applied to incompressible ﬂows in pipes and turbomachinery, external ﬂows and
power generation systems. A control volume approach to analyze these systems is
also introduced. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 311
Thermal – Fluid Systems II w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics
in thermodynamics and ﬂuid mechanics. The course applies conservation principles
for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applied to power generation systems (Rankine, Otto, Diesel, and
Brayton cycles), refrigeration cycles, air conditioning processes, internal pipe ﬂows,
and aerodynamics. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. This
course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This
design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply engineering science
to the design of a comprehensive thermal-ﬂuid system.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 325
Computer Applications w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 102
This course uses applied problems in engineering and mathematics to introduce
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and numerical problem-solving techniques. Covered topics include creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate
design intent, conﬁgurations, equation-based modeling, ﬁnite element analysis,
curve ﬁtting and data analysis, numerical interpolation, integration, root ﬁnding,
and linear algebraic system solutions.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/Lab Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201 or ELEC 208
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical engineering including
transducer operation, signal conditioning, 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 experiment design.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307.
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions between design and
manufacturing from the designer’s point of view. The ﬁrst portion of the class is
devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.
Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and mechanical manufacturing
machines that are common in machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such
as a mill, lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines will be developed for
each process. The successful student will leave this class with an appreciation that
a designer must consider the method of manufacture during the design process to
ensure that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic principles
of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting and forming; cost analysis
of manufacturing operations.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 345
Machine Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision
making process and fundamental engineering science applied to machine components.
Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and their
role in the design of machines; introduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis, and
energy methods for deﬂection analysis and their application of them to the design
and analysis of machine elements; design of multi-component systems. Useful design

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techniques (such as modeling, CPM, optimization, probabilistic approaches, etc.)
and factors inﬂuencing design (such as human factors, products liability, ethics,
societal, economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed, and incorporated. Design
against static failure and fatigue failure of structural members and machine parts:
design and selection of components including fasteners, shafts, springs, gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course culminates in a team-oriented process, design,
and manufacture of a mechanical engineering product using the techniques, tools,
machines, and equipment that were developed and taught throughout the course.
Lecture: 3 hours.
Three Credit Hours
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Systems I
Prerequisites: CIVL 203, MECH 330, MATH 234.
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 and mechanical systems. Topics include system modeling using Laplace
transform and Root Locus methods. Mathematical models are developed for electrical, mechanical, 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.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 350

MECH 351

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Three Credit Hours
Systems II w/Lab
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
This course continues the integrated study of controls engineering. Topics include
stability, steady state error, transient response, vibrations, sinusoidal frequency
analysis, system modeling and design via frequency response methods, state space
methods, and introduction to digital control. Laboratory exercises are integrated
into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 365
Computational Methods in Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 102.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 234.
An introduction to numerical methods for engineers. Applications include:
ﬂuid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, automatic control systems, and kinematics. Topics include: sources of errors
in computing, mathematical bases of numerical methods, and implementation of
numerical techniques using MATLAB.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 404
Advanced Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers, ceramics and
composites with application to design. Emphasis on time-temperature dependence
of polymers, brittle behavior of advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach
to high strength and critical application design, and composite behavior.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 408
Composite Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces materials and mechanics of composites with emphasis on high performance polymer matrix composites. Topics include material selection, laminate
analysis/design, design implications from manufacturing and joining methodology,
and interpreting test results. A team design-build project is required.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 409
Composite Manufacturing w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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: 3 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234, MECH 311.
The three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) are
studied in detail, and applications are made to various engineering components
including plane walls, ﬁnned surfaces, and tube arrays. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the design and operation of heat exchangers.
Numerical methods are employed to study 2D conduction.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 416
Mass and Energy Balances
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 140 or 151.
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: 3 hours.

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MECH 417
Renewable Energy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310.
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 used to evaluate the system. Students will design
a system which utilizes a renewable energy source and economically evaluate the
system.
Lecture: 3 hours
MECH 418
Energy Conversion Systems w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
An overview and historical evolution of both classical and state-of-the-art energy conversion technology. Advanced analysis of energy conversion hardware,
air conditioning and refrigeration as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using
concepts of energy. Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered, including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics, magneto hydrodynamics, and fuel
cells. Applications of the thermodynamic, heat transfer, and ﬂuid ﬂow principles to
the modeling and design of thermal systems. These systems include pumps, fans,
and heat and mass exchangers. The current state of national and world energy is
presented and alternatives including renewable energy and a hydrogen economy
are explored with reference to economic, political, environmental and technological
factors.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 419
Internal Combustion Engines
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
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. Introduces the theory and issues related to the design of axial and radial
ﬂow turbines, compressors and pumps.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 420
Nuclear Reactor Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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, heat transfer, and alternative energy systems.
The fundamentals of transport theory and the solution to the transport equation using
Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNPX) transport code are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 425
Advanced Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection and radiation heat
transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change and numerical methods.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 426
Air Conditioning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning 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: 3 hours.
MECH 430
Robotics Engineering w/Lab
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 435

Finite Elements for Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisites: CIVL 203, 304, MECH 310.
Emphasizes solving various one-dimensional, transient, non-linear 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: 3 hours.
MECH 440

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Three Credit Hours
and their Application
Prerequisites: CIVL 203 and MECH 340 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their capabilities, analysis,
economics and manufacturing process selection. Computer programming is used for
iterative methods in both analysis and design. Students will perform analysis in the
ﬁelds of kinematics, mechanics, ﬂuid mechanics, and heat transfer. The economics
of process selection, batch size, and process ﬂow are discussed. Process control
methods are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.

MECH 445
Manufacturing Design w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345 and MECH 440.
Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the manufacture of products from
metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Use and management of computers in
engineering for drafting, design management, documentation, and manufacturing.
Covers drafting methods and standards, design data management, CNC operations,
implementation, kinematics, control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to
various types of industrial models. A related project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 450
Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
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, and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 452
Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201 or ELEC 208
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 455
Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 450 with a grade of “C” or higher.
A comprehensive course in the ﬁeld of mechatronics. Mechatronics is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer
science, and controls engineering meet to create new and exciting real-world systems.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, controls theory, and design
are integrated to solve actual physical design applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering System Design Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: MECH 345.
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering
principles leading to a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, clientbased 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: 3 hours.
MECH 470
Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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. Students conduct computer simulations throughout the course to observe
the physics of actual ﬂows.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 475
Aircraft Performance and Static Stability Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 470.
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop
the equations of motion for a rigid 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, turning rate, climb
rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of
motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady
state control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer requirements,
mission proﬁles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and presentation of performance
capabilities are considered.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 476
Propulsion Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance characteristics
of air and space vehicles to include the aerodynamics of steady one dimensional
isentropic compressible ﬂow. Shock waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, ram jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space propulsion systems
are discussed and compared.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 477
Vibration Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 203.
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: 3 hours.
MECH 478
Lightweight Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304/307.
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, asymmetrical bending, Castigliano’s theorem, statically
indeterminate structures, thin walled pressure vessels, introduction to elasticity.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 481
Senior Design I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345, MECH 460.
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 the clients.
Lecture: 2 hour
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 482
Senior Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 481.
This course is a continuation of MECH 481. The student teams continue their
design solutions to a general problem furnished by an external client. Continuous
and regular communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as with the
faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue reﬁning their solutions,
complete the detail design, make oral presentations of the ﬁnal design, and complete
and submit the Final Written Report.
Lecture: 1 hour
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 497

Special Topics in Mechanical
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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.

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MECH 498
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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 the faculty advisor and
the 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.
MECH 499

Advanced Independent Study in
Three Credit Hours
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.
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.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR

First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Frehman Linked Writing Intensive ................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
++Approved Science......................................
++Approved Science Laboratory ...................
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering .......
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Statics .............................................................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Computer Applications w/Lab ......................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
MATH
CHEM
CHEM
MECH

LDRS
LDRS
COMM
CIVL
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
MECH

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101
131
101
101
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222
272
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JUNIOR YEAR

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS 311
Engineering Materials w/Lab ......................... MECH 304
Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/Lab ..................... MECH 310
Measurements &amp; Instrumentation w/Lab....... MECH 330
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab .................... MECH 340
Modeling &amp; Analysis of Dynamic Systems I MECH 350
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
Leadership in Organizations .......................... LDRS 371
or 1st Year Advanced ROTC (contract cadets)
SENIOR YEAR

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Strand History ................................................ HISS
Heat Transfer.................................................. MECH
Mechatronics w/Lab....................................... MECH
*ME Option I ................................................. MECH
Senior Design I (Capstone) ............................ MECH
or 2nd Year Advanced ROTC (contract cadets)

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Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
General Biology for Engineers I ....................
General Biology for Engineers I Laboratory .
Engineering Computer Applications ..............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

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Strand English ................................................
Dynamics .......................................................
Applied Engineering Mathematics I ..............
Principles of Electrical Engineering w/Lab ...
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Materials Laboratory ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

ENGS
CIVL
MATH
ELEC
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

30x
203
234
208
304
307

3
3
4
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

MECH
MECH

311
345

3
3

(2,2)
(3,0)

MECH
MECH
MECH

351
365
460

3
3
3

(2,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

Project Management Career Skills................. PMGT
or 1st Year Advanced ROTC (contract cadets)

401

3

(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/Lab ....................
Machine Design .............................................
Modeling and Analysis and Dynamic
Systems II w/Lab .......................................
Computational Methods in Engineering ........
Mechanical Engineering System Design .......
** Technical Elective ........................................

SENIOR YEAR
Strand Social Science ..................................... SCSS
Strand Elective ............................................... ELES
***Mechanical Elective ................................. MECH
*ME Option II ................................................ MECH
Senior Design II (Capstone)........................... MECH
or 2nd Year Advanced ROTC (contact cadets)

30x
30x
482

**Select PMGT 401 or CIVL , ELEC, MECH 300- or 400-level courses.
***Select a MECH 400-level course.

3

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,4)

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Department of
Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
The Citadel Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management
oﬀers one undergraduate course:
PMGT 401
Project Management Career Skills
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Good academic standing, Juniors or Seniors
This course is designed to develop career enhancing professional skills through
introduction to the lifecycle of Technical Project Management. This course provides
the student with fundamental techniques and principles related to project management,
following the national standards for project management. Speciﬁc areas of focus
will be Project Integration, Planning, Scheduling, Quality, Risk, and Stakeholder
Management. The essential role of project leadership will be emphasized.

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SCHOOL
OF
HUMANITIES
AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Col. Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Dean
Department of Criminal Justice
Lt. Col. Sean Griﬃn, Head
Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications
Col. Scott Lucas, Head
Department of History
Col. Joelle Neulander, Head
Department of Intelligence and Security Studies
Lt. Col. Carl Jensen, Head
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Col. Guy David Toubiana, Head
Department of Political Science
Col. DuBose Kapeluck, Head
Department of Psychology
Col. Lloyd A. Taylor, Head

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Department of
Criminal Justice
Department Head: Griﬃn
Professors: Griﬃn, McNamara
Associate Professor: Zommer
Assistant Professors: Fenoﬀ, Fisher, Hefner, Hill, Navarro
The major aﬀords students an opportunity to obtain a broad liberal arts education that enriches their lives and provides preparation for graduate education
and for useful and satisfying careers.
The course of study for students majoring in criminal justice prescribes a set
of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. In addition, students
have the opportunity to select from two clusters of courses including advanced
criminal justice coursework and courses in the related disciplines of political
science and sociology that provide a broader liberal arts perspective. The major
is designed to oﬀer opportunities for criminal justice education at the college
level which will provide capable personnel to meet the professional needs of
the regional and national criminal justice community. The degree program oﬀers
a liberal arts approach which emphasizes social and natural sciences as well as
humanities and professional activities. Students who major in criminal justice
anticipate careers at the local, state, and national levels in such areas as law
enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, courts, probation and parole. The major
also oﬀers an excellent background for pre-law students through its courses in
criminal law, evidence, courts, and criminal justice procedures and processes.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department oﬀers three minors: Criminal
Justice, Intelligence and Homeland Security, and International Criminal Justice.
The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in
African-American Studies, Cybersecurity, International and Military Aﬀairs,
Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies. For a full description of
these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog:
Department of History - African-American Studies; Department of Intelligence
and Security Studies, Department of Mathematical Sciences, Department of
Political Science - International and Military Aﬀairs, Law and Legal Studies,
and Non-Western Studies.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice major consists of ﬁfteen courses (45 credit hours) within
the department. In addition, the major establishes certain distributional requirements outside the department, and it provides for six elective courses which
students may use as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in
the Courses of Study section of this catalog.
The criminal justice core curriculum consists of four courses (12 credit
hours) to broadly introduce the student to the ﬁeld. These core courses for the
major are as follows:

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Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
Beyond the core courses, each student majoring in criminal justice must
choose 11 additional courses (33 credit hours) to be distributed among two
clusters of courses, for a total of 45 credit hours. Courses have been clustered
as follows: Cluster A (8 courses, 24 credit hours) includes advanced criminal
justice coursework; Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours) includes criminal
justice-related/collateral courses. (General Electives, which may also be selected
from our criminal justice oﬀerings, may take the total higher at the student’s
discretion.) The courses oﬀered in each cluster are as follows:
Cluster A (Any 8 CRMJ 300- or 400-level advanced courses beyond the core
requirement, 24 credit hours):
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 334
Introduction to Crime Mapping
CRMJ 335
Law and Society
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency 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
Criminal Justice in Latin America
CRMJ 390
Victimology
CRMJ 391
Criminalistics
CRMJ 392
Cyber Crime
CRMJ 393
Homicide
CRMJ 401
Cyber, Ethics, &amp; Policy
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
CRMJ 470
Ethics
CRMJ 471
Psychology of Crime
CRMJ 472
Crime Prevention
CRMJ 473
Biology and Crime
CRMJ 498
Independent Study
CRMJ 499
Internship
INTL 210
Homeland Security

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INTL 310
INTL 311

Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
US Intelligence Successes and Failures

Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours): Choose three courses numbered 200 or
above in any combination of the following disciplines: Anthropology, History,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Additionally, CSCI 227
(Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity) and one Modern Language 301 course
(FREN 301, GERM 301, or SPAN 301) may be taken as Cluster B courses.
Minor in Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal
justice, including theories of criminality, procedures in the criminal justice
process, and the principal actors and institutions which interact with each other.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to basic concepts and terms in criminal justice
as well as to the theory and practice of the criminal justice process. In addition,
the minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and
systematic analysis in relation to contemporary criminal justice issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice
or for students majoring in Political Science whose subﬁeld is Pre-Law
and Legal Studies.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
2.

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Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 334
Introduction to Crime Mapping
CRMJ 335
Law and Society
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency 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
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ

389
390
391
392
393
401
465
470
471
472
473
498
499

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Criminal Justice in Latin America
Victimology
Criminalistics
Cyber Crime
Homicide
Cyber, Ethics, and Policy
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Ethics
Psychology of Crime
Crime Prevention
Biology and Crime
Independent Study
Internship

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 9 must be completed at
The Citadel.
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Intelligence
and Homeland Security. This includes terrorism, intelligence collections systems,
cyber security, local and national security, engineering, defense contracting, and
emergency management.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
This minor seeks to develop each student's capabilities for critical thinking
and systematic analysis and is designed to increase the student's knowledge of
eﬀective leadership for national security. It will enhance the knowledge and
skills of students majoring in other subjects but interested in applying their
discipline within the ﬁelds of homeland security and/or intelligence.
No students are excluded from pursuing this minor; however, students
may not use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and
a speciﬁc or area requirement in his or her major.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
INTL 201
Introduction to Intelligence Studies
INTL 210
Homeland Security
INTL 310
Intelligence Collections and Programs
2.
Electives (choose two)
BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
CHEM 309
Chemistry of War
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Homeland Security
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice
CSCI 227
Introduction to Cybersecurity
INTL 301
Advanced Analytics I

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INTL 302
INTL 311
INTL 312
INTL 401
INTL 402
INTL 464
INTL 465
PSCI 310
PSCI 332
PSCI 342
PSCI 433

Advanced Analytics II
US Intelligence Successess and Failures
America's Drone Campaign Since 9/11
Intelligence Support to Military Operations
The Military Instrument of Power
Intelligence Internship
Special Topics in Intelligence
Domestic Terrorism
National Security Policy
International Terrorism
US National Intelligence

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 9 must be completed at
The Citadel.
Minor in International Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to international
crime and criminal justice issues, including transnational crime, drug traﬃcking,
and global terrorism, and the organizations, laws, and justice practices dedicated
to the prevention and control of international criminal activity.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces the student to essential concepts in the study of crime
and criminal justice in a global context. This includes the critical analysis of the
theories, organizations, laws, procedures, and practices related to multi-national
crime and criminal justice responses. Additionally, the minor seeks to develop
the student’s ability to engage in critical thinking in relation to international
crime and allied issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
2.
Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 389
Criminal Justice in Latin America
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 9 must be completed at
The Citadel.

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Minor in Law and Legal Studies
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students in a systematic way to the
American systems of civil and criminal justice; to provide an introduction to law
and the legal system for students who are considering careers in law or criminal
justice; and to provide an opportunity for students to undertake advanced lawrelated courses, grounded in a basic understanding of law and the legal system.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to legal reasoning, to case analysis, and to legal
terms and citations as well as theoretical matters. Aside from an understanding
of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop each student’s
capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science
or criminal justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
CRMJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Electives (choose two)
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 202 Criminology
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
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).

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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 Cyber-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 electronic
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 investigative 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 Counter-Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how democracies and non-democracies have responded
to terrorism. Comparative policies addressed will include surveillance, detention
of terrorist suspects, counter-terrorism laws and judicial proceedings, government oversight and transparency, and transnational law enforcement, military
and intelligence cooperation. Nations analyzed for comparative purpose include
(but are not limited to): Israel, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany,
France, Russia, China, Indonesia and Canada. The objective of this course is
to be able to make counter-terrorism policy recommendations for the United
States based on the practice of other nations.
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.

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CRMJ 334
Introduction to Crime Mapping
Three Credit Hours
This course provides a broad introduction into the world of geographic information systems (GIS) and their applicability to the social sciences – particularly
criminal justice and intelligence studies.
CRMJ 335
Law &amp; Society
Three Credit Hours
This course is an introduction to the complex relationship between law and
society. Students will learn the social and cultural meanings attached to law, how
social relations constitute law (and vice versa), and how the law is interpreted
and experience by people in society. Speciﬁc topics include punishment, law
and inequality, legal consciousness, law’s legitimacy, and the legal profession.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, probation and parole, and juvenile corrections.

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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, the techniques used to control it, and the
policy implications inherent in responses to organized crime.
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 in the context of
American drug policy.
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, as well as normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners.
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.
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).
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.
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
emphasizing eﬀective case prosecution.

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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.
CRMJ 389
Criminal 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.
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.
CRMJ 392
Cyber 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.
CRMJ 393
Homicide
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach students about homicide through a scholarly
and sociological examination of the crime and those who commit such acts.
Topics will range from traditional homicides to multiple victim homicides,
including spree, mass, and serial killings. Special attention will be paid to the
statistical, legal, and psychological elements of homicide in the United States.
CRMJ 401
Cyber, Ethics, &amp; Policy
Three Credit Hours
This course explore the ethics, policies, and legal responses that aﬀect behavior
in cyberspace with an emphasis on nefarious behavior. Students will explore
these topics both from a computer scientist perspective, with an emphasis on
computers and networks, as well as a social science perspective, with an emphasis on human behavior in cyberspace.

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CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected topics in criminal justice.
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 environmental 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 473
Biology and Crime
Three Credit Hours
The nature versus nurture debate has aﬀected those who write about crime
and its causes since the mid-19th century. Crime is deﬁned as deviant behavior,
and social scientists have alternately sought to identify the causes of individual
criminality in biological or sociological factors. This course considers the relative contributions of biological and sociological factors to individual criminality
in light of the ﬁndings of twins studies, adoption studies and other scholarship
through the 21st century.
CRMJ 498
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
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.
CRMJ 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.
Internships with government and other agencies are oﬀered to combine
academic training with professional experience.

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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
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.
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership.
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Introduction to Criminal Justice.....................
Strand English ................................................
U.S. History Elective .....................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Police Systems and Practices .........................
Strand History ................................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

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HIST

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LDRS
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SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
Strand Elective ............................................... ELES
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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Second Semester
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*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman
math and science requirements.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
**Freshman Science ......................................
Modern Language ..........................................
American National Government .................... PSCI
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Criminology ...................................................
Communications in Business .........................
U.S. History Elective .....................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

CRMJ
COMM
HIST
SCSS
NTSS

JUNIOR YEAR
Corrections ..................................................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department
of
English, Fine Arts, and
Communications
Department Head: Lucas
Professors: Allen, Heuston, Horan, Hutchisson, Leonard, Livingston, Lucas,
Maxwell, Thompson
Associate Professors: Frame, Hendriks, Pilhuj
Assistant Professors: Eggleston
Senior Instructors: Adair, Silverman
Visiting Instructors: Clere, Free, Leonard, Sargent, Spring
Courses in English composition and literature are required for all students,
regardless of their major ﬁelds of study.
The English Major
The English major is designed for students seeking a broad education suitable
for careers in such areas as law, business, the ministry, or the armed forces. As
a pre-professional degree, English challenges students to think critically and to
improve their communication skills.
Course oﬀerings cover the range of literature written in English, from the
Middle Ages to our own times. The department also oﬀers classes in creative
writing, art, music, and philosophy. In preparing for careers after graduation,
every student majoring in English completes at least one advanced writing class
and at least one internship in professional communications.
The English major consists of twelve courses (36 credit hours). With a course
of studies featuring thirteen general electives, students majoring in English have
the ﬂexibility to complete a minor in a complementary ﬁeld.
The student majoring in English is required to take the following courses:
1. English 203 (Masterpieces of British Literature),
2. English 211 (Mythology) or 212 (The Bible as Literature)
3. English 215 (Masterpieces of American Literature)
English 303 or 304 (Shakespeare I or II)
English 402 or 403 (Senior Seminar I or II)
English 411 (Legal Writing) or Communications 413 (Advanced
Composition)
Communications 499 (Internship in Professional Communications)
Five additional upper-level English courses (numbered 301 and above).

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Minor in English
Objectives:
Through the study of seminal literature and the practice of both academic and
pre-professional writing, the minor in English hones the skills that people in every
discipline use daily when they read, write, converse, and assert their independent
ideas and opinions through these self-actualizing activities. Literature illustrates the
rich interrelatedness of cultural, historical, economic, political, scientiﬁc, philosophical, and religious concerns, while encouraging individual creativity and serving
as a model for cogent, graceful writing. The minor in English thus complements
academic work in almost every other ﬁeld, positioning the student for success in
either civilian or military life.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills to be Achieved:
The English minor trains students to read analytically, synthesize information
quickly, think critically, and write persuasively. These crucial transferable skills
equip students to navigate an ever-changing and frequently uncertain job market.
They also provide a foundation for graduate work in the humanities and for a
range of pre-professional advanced degrees in ﬁelds such as business, divinity,
education, law, library science, museum work, public policy, and social work.
The minor in English also exposes students to a range of important literary texts,
the canon of imaginative writing often called “the best that has been thought and
said in the world.”
Through the close analysis of literature, the minor also enables students to generate
original arguments and ideas, to appreciate the nuanced range of perspectives on cultural
and socioeconomic issues, to evaluate competing viewpoints, and to value diversity in an
increasingly global society.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
One of the following foundational courses (3 credit hours):
ENGL 201
ENGL 202
ENGL 203
ENGL 215
One of the following pre-professional writing courses:
COMM 207
COMM 2l6
COMM 260
COMM 413
ENGL 411
Or another approved pre-professional writing course.

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2. Electives
Any three classes chosen from the following range of courses (if not already
taken as a Required Course)
ENGL 301-375
ENGL 411-427
COMM 301-498
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Minor in Fine Arts
Objectives:
The minor in Fine Arts is intended to deepen an appreciation for and encourage a lifelong engagement in the ﬁne arts, including painting, sculpture,
photography, music, ﬁlm, drama, and creative writing. As participation in ﬁne
arts courses, both in practice and in theory, stimulates creative thinking and
develops problem solving skills that are applicable to other areas of study, this
minor is meant to round out The Citadel experience. Students are also encouraged to engage with the broader artistic community of Charleston through
participation in events, internships, exhibitions, and performances.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the foundation courses in art and music, the student will gain a broad
understanding of the cultural and historical signiﬁcance of the ﬁne arts as well
as applied knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums. Further courses develop
the student’s interest in more speciﬁc areas, such as musical performance, emphasis on a particular visual medium, or internships in local arts organizations.
This minor may not be approved for Education or English Majors unless required courses for their major do no overlap more than two classes
with the minor requirements.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Choose two introductory courses (6 credit hours)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
FNAR 207
Art History
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
FNAR 250
Special Topics
BAND 101/102/201/201
Band (sequence counts as 3 credits)
ENGL 208
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
2. Choose three additional elective courses, including at least two at or
above the 300 level. (9 credit hours)
Introductory courses as listed above
BAND 301/302/401/402 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)

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FNAR 304
Drawing
FNAR 305
Painting
FNAR 306
Photography
FNAR 307
Digital Forensic Photography
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
ENGL 303
Shakespeare I
ENGL 304
Shakespeare II
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
ENGL 351
20th Century American Drama
ENGL 368
20th Century Drama
ENGL 372
Film Studies
ENGL 375
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 401
Independent Study
ENGL 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
COMM 499
Internship (may be used for 3 credits)
*Courses related to the Fine Arts in other departments may be considered
and approved by the English, Fine Arts, and Communications Department Chair.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department Chair of English, Fine
Arts, and Communications.
Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy, consisting of four courses in Philosophy and a ﬁfth
course drawn from a designated group of related courses in various disciplines,
is designed to give students (1) an introduction to the history of philosophy and
major issues in philosophy (accomplished in PHIL 201), (2) a grounding in major
approaches to critical thinking (PHIL 202), (3) advanced study in selected areas
of philosophy (provided by at least two Philosophy courses), and (4) the collateral connection provided by at least one related course in another discipline.
Structure of the Minor:
To earn a minor in Philosophy, a student must complete ﬁfteen (15) credit
hours of course work, distributed as follows:
I. Required Basic Courses. Both courses must be completed; total of six hours
credit;
a. PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy
b. PHIL 202 Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic)
II. Philosophy Electives. Any two of the following four courses must be completed; total of six hours credit:
a. PHIL 290 Ethics
b. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion

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c. PHIL 409 Seminar in Philosophical Topics
d. PHIL 410 Man in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
III. Upper-division Electives. One of the following courses must be completed;
total of three hours credit:
a. BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business
b. ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
c. ENGL 426 Creative Writing: Fiction
d. ENGL 427 Creative Writing: Poetry
e. HIST 321 The Middle Ages
f. HIST 322 Renaissance and Reformation
g. HIST 329 The Ancient Greeks
h. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
i. HIST 362 Modern Middle East
j. LING 300 Introduction to Linguistics
k. MLNG 410 European Literary Movements, 12th Century to 1789
l. MLNG 411 European Literary Movements, 1789-Present
m. PSCI 304 American Political Thought
n. PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
o. PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
p. PSCI 392 Political Theory
q. PSYC 305 Social Psychology
r. PSYC 306 Theories of Personality
s. PSYC 403 Psychology of Learning
t. PSYC 405 History and Systems of Psychology
u. A special topics course or independent study (any department) approved
by the Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as
suitable for the Philosophy Minor.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications.
English Course Descriptions
ENGL 101 &amp; 102 Composition and Literature I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester
The development of the basic skills of writing, reading, and analysis through
the study of literary types. ENGL 101: Reading and evaluating essays; writing
paragraphs and essays, including a research paper. ENGL 102: Writing essays
on topics pertaining to selected works of literature, ﬁlm, and related imaginative genres.
International students whose native language is not English may be placed in
a special English as a Second Language (ESL) section of ENGL 101. Depending on the individual ESL student’s performance in English, he or she may be
required to take a second class, ENGL 111.

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ENGL 111

English Composition for International
Three Credit Hours
Students
This course, a continuation of the English as a Second Language ENGL 101,
provides additional practice in English grammar and vocabulary while developing the student’s skills in English composition and reading comprehension. May
be taken for General Elective credit only.
ENGL 201 &amp; ENGL 202 Major British Writers I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: FSWI 101
Study in depth of major writers in British literature from the medieval period
to the present. ENGL 201: Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and
Swift. ENGL 202: Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Hardy, Yeats, and
Eliot. Several themes assigned on the literature studied.
ENGL 203 Masterpieces of British Literature
Three Credit Hours
This course is a survey of English literature from the earliest times to the
present. Students will read representative works by some of the Britain's bestknown writers, including Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Wordsworth, Bronte,
Yeats, and Eliot.
ENGL 208 Humanities Special Topic
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A study of a particular aspect of literature, communications, or a related area.
ENGL 209 Introduction to Film
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
An introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of cinematic art.
ENGL 210 The Literature of War
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A study of selected literature about war, to include the historical background
of the literature and ways in which it reﬂects the attitudes of the authors and
of the societies which produced it. The approach of the course will be general
and is intended to appeal to a wide audience of students.
ENGL 211
Mythology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A study of mythology including Greco-Roman, Northern European, Native
American and Eastern myths. A discussion of the leading theories concerning
the origins, development, and signiﬁcance of myths together with the allusive
and allegorical use of myth in later literature and art.
ENGL 212
The Bible as Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A study of selected portions of the Old and New Testaments as literary
masterpieces and cultural monuments, with some attention to the major systems
of interpretation.

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ENGL 215
Masterpieces of American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A survey of representative works of American literature from its beginning
to the present, with some consideration of principal literary developments and
historical issues. Authors may include Franklin, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Twain, James, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Frost, Stevens, Hurston,
O’Connor, and Rich.
ENGL 216
Literary Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A study of literary criticism from ancient Greece to the present, emphasizing the relation of the critical tradition to contemporary critical approaches to
literature. Special attention to semiotic theory as it relates to the inﬂuence of
language and visual images on thinking, composing, and action.
ENGL 218
Masterpieces of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
Study of works of world literature to 1650, both western and non-western,
from major cultural centers such as ancient Greece, Rome, and India; Medieval
Europe; Tang China; and Heian Japan. Readings will include epics, plays, and
lyric poems.
ENGL 219
Masterpieces of World Literature II
Three Credit
Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A survey of world literature (in translation) from 1650 to the present, with
emphasis on both non-English European works and works written outside the
Western tradition. The periods and topics covered will include the Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries, European Romanticism and Realism of
the 19th century, and developments in the literatures of Africa, India, Japan,
China, and South America in the 20th century. Readings will include drama,
poetry, and prose ﬁction.
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
An introduction to a wide variety of creative writing forms, including the
writing of short stories, screenwriting, memoir, poetry, and drama.
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
A study of a particular aspect or genre of ﬁlm.

Three Credit Hours

ENGL 301
Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
An introduction to Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through readings
of The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and some of the shorter poems.

ENGL 303 &amp; ENGL 304

Shakespeare I &amp; II

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Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
Each course will present students with diﬀerent but representative selections
from the comedies, histories, and tragedies. Since the courses will not overlap,
students may take both.
ENGL 305
Milton
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and representative shorter
works, with special attention to their philosophical content.
ENGL 310 Literature of Medieval England
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the most important literature composed during the Old English
and Middle English periods, exclusive of Chaucer. Some works will be read
in the original languages, some in translation.
ENGL 320
Sixteenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the principal English writers of the period, with particular emphasis on the prominent aspects of the Renaissance spirit.
ENGL 321
Seventeenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of representative prose prior to the Restoration and of representative
poetry, including that of Ben Jonson and his “sons,” and of John Donne and
the metaphysical poets.
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of representative plays, exclusive of Shakespeare’s, from the medieval
beginnings of English drama to the closing of the theatres in 1642.
ENGL 323

Restoration and Early Eighteenth
Three Credit Hours
Century Literature
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the new spirit of English prose, poetry, and drama which came
with the Restoration. Some emphasis will be given to the philosophical, religious, political, and social backgrounds.
ENGL 324
The Age of Johnson
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the decline of Neoclassicism and the movement toward Romanticism in the poetry, ﬁction, drama, and nonﬁction prose of the age.

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ENGL 325
The Romantic Movement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the chief features which culminated in the Romanticism of the
nineteenth century, with special emphasis on the ﬁve major poets: Wordsworth,
Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats.
ENGL 326
Victorian Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the period from 1830 to 1900, showing the eﬀects of the Industrial
and Scientiﬁc Revolutions on traditional attitudes toward art and life through
the works of the major writers of the period, with emphasis upon the poetry
of Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Hopkins; and upon the prose of Carlyle,
Arnold, Mill, and Ruskin.
ENGL 327
Nineteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of selected works of major nineteenth century British novelists such
as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Thackeray, Dickens, Eliot, Trollope, and Hardy.
ENGL 332
Twentieth Century British Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A course in the reading and critical analysis of selected British novels by
writers like Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Waugh.
ENGL 336
Twentieth Century British Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of British poets from the 1890s until the present, with an emphasis on the work of Hopkins, Hardy, the poets of the First World War, Yeats,
Thomas, and Auden.
ENGL 338
African American Literature to 1940
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A survey of African American poetry, drama, ﬁction, and nonﬁction from
the beginnings of the literary tradition through 1940, with emphasis on such
genres and movements as the slave narrative, dialect literature, racial polemic,
and the Harlem Renaissance. Authors studied will include Wheatley, Douglass,
Harper, Du Bois, Chesnutt, Larsen, Hurston, and Hughes.
ENGL 339
African American Literature 1940-Present Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A survey of African American poetry, drama, ﬁction, and nonﬁction from
1940 to the present, with emphasis on signiﬁcant literary developments such
as the Protest Movement, the Black Arts Movement, Neorealism, and the New
Black Aesthetic. Authors studied may include Wright, Ellison, Hansberry, Angelou, Walker, Wilson, Morrison, and Shange.

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ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A survey of the literary achievement of Southern writers from 1710 to 1900.
ENGL 341
Early American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of American writings from the time of the ﬁrst settlement through
the colonial period, ending with early nationalism.
ENGL 342
American Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of American authors from the period of the establishment of a national literature. The course includes such writers as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville,
Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman.
ENGL 343
Literature of American Realism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of American literature following the Civil War and up to the twentieth century. The course includes local colorists and such writers as Dickinson,
Twain, James, and Crane.
ENGL 346
Twentieth Century American Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of major American ﬁction since 1900. Authors studied may include
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Stein, Mailer, Styron, Pynchon, and Morrison.
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the most important Southern authors of the twentieth century,
with emphasis on signiﬁcant regional topics such as the Fugitive and Agrarian Movements, the development of the Southern Tradition, and the Southern
Gothic School.
ENGL 350
Twentieth Century American Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A survey of American poetry since 1900. The course will cover such poets
as Robinson, Frost, Eliot, Stevens, Pound, Williams, Hughes, Moore, Bishop,
Ginsberg, Rich, and Dove.
ENGL 351
Twentieth Century American Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A survey of major dramatists and dramatic developments of the American
Theatre since 1900. The course may cover such playwrights as Belasco, O’Neill,
Miller, Williams, Albee, Hansberry, Shepard, Wilson, and Mamet.

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ENGL 360, ENGL 362,
A Survey of World
Three Credit Hours
&amp; ENGL 364
Literature I, II, &amp; III
Each Semester
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
Masterpieces of world literature in translation, including non-Western literature,
with special attention to the philosophical content and development of literary
forms. ENGL 360: From the Rig Veda to Dante. ENGL 362: From Boccaccio
through the nineteenth century. ENGL 364: Twentieth century.
ENGL 368
Twentieth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
Representative plays of the twentieth century, with emphasis on European
and non-Western works.
ENGL 370
Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of introducing
the major literary genres to the secondary-school student.
ENGL 371
Literary Paradigms of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of literary texts from various times and cultures that present models
of leadership, both good and bad, and raise issues about leadership characteristics and responsibilities.
ENGL 372
Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
An in-depth analysis of cinematic art, emphasizing feature ﬁlms. Films and
issues studied will include major works of American cinema and world cinema,
newer critically-acclaimed ﬁlms, the history of ﬁlm, the social signiﬁcance of
ﬁlm, and contemporary issues related to ﬁlm.
ENGL 375

Special Topic in Literature
Three Credit Hours
or Language
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of an individual author, topic, or problem in literature or language.

ENGL 401
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
Open to senior English majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
of one or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will
be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
ENGL 402 &amp; ENGL 403

Senior Seminar I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Open to senior English majors.
A seminar on an individual author, topic, or problem, as suggested by members
of the faculty or by groups of English majors and subject to the approval of

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the department head in consultation with the instructor. The principal requirement of the course will be a long research paper that will test the student’s
ability eﬀectively to research a topic and construct a complex argument based
on that research.
ENGL 411
Legal Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
Study and practice of eﬀective writing techniques and terminology pertinent
to the legal profession.
ENGL 412
Rhetoric of Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
Study and practice of principles of oral argument applicable to the legal
profession.
ENGL 414
Modern English Grammar
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
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 415
History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
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 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the craft of ﬁction and its most important elements. Students will
consider appropriate models and, in a workshop setting, develop their own skills.
Requirements include completion of a substantial piece of ﬁction.
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 203 and ENGL 215
A study of the craft of poetry, including the examination of appropriate
models and theories, and, in a workshop setting, directed practice in writing.
Requirements include completion of six to eight well-crafted poems.
Fine Arts Course Descriptions
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
A non-technical course to enhance the student’s understanding and enjoyment of
music by a twofold approach: ﬁrst, to gain fundamental knowledge of style, content, and form of the most outstanding works of the great composers; and second,
to study the evolution of musical art up to the present time; particular emphasis is
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FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental elements of art with the intent to gain
an understanding of the relevance and inﬂuence of visual art in culture. Course
includes a wide range of art-making experiences and ﬁeld trips to local art institutions.
FNAR 207
Survey of Art History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the history of Western art from pre-history to the modern day. The
techniques and content of a broad range of painting, sculpture, architecture, and
other artistic mediums will be examined within the context of the cultural environment in which they were created.
FNAR 209
Music Theory I
Three Credit Hours
Study of the components of musical composition; construction of major and
minor scales, identiﬁcation of harmonic and melodic intervals, construction of
primary triads and their inversions, transposition of band instruments, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 210
Music Theory II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FNAR 209
Continuation of Music Theory I. The structure and use of all diatonic chords
and their inversions, identiﬁcation of nonharmonic tones, introduction to modulations, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
Three Credit Hours
Oﬀerings may include art-related topics such as Modern Art, Art of the South,
European Art, and Architecture; as well as music-related topics including studies
of individual composers and the Baroque, Rococo, Classical, and Romantic Period.
FNAR 304
Drawing
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the traditional principles and techniques of drawing through
exploration of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition.
FNAR 305
Painting
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the painting process through the fundamentals of color, value,
shape, contrast, blending, and glazing using acrylic paint and a variety of brushes
and surfaces.
FNAR 306
Photography
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
An exploration of the fundamental techniques of digital photography through
critical examination of historical examples and hands-on experience in a variety
of photographic genres.
FNAR 307
Digital Forensic Photography
Three Credit Hours
The study and application of photographic methods to record material evidence
of a crime/accident scene during investigative actions for the purpose of evidence

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in court in both military and civilian settings. Includes instruction in digital camera
operation, crime scene sketching, photographic record keeping, and legal testimonial preparation.
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
Three Credit Hours
Advanced study of special topics in the ﬁne arts, such as Graphic Design,
Photoshop, and Wildlife Drawing.
Communication Course Descriptions
COMM 205
Informative Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
The general principles of speech composition and speech presentation; practice in expository speaking. Includes the use of computer technology to create
eﬀective visual aids.
COMM 206
Persuasive Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
The general principles of rhetoric; practice in speaking to secure a desired
reaction from an audience. Includes the use of computer technology to create
eﬀective visual aids.
COMM 207 Introduction to Journalism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
An introduction to print journalism with emphasis on writing news and
feature articles.
COMM 216
Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Business.
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.
COMM 260 Technical Writing and Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Engineering.
This course develops students’ abilities to research, evaluate, and produce
formal, documented projects that demonstrate awareness and mastery of technical and professional writing conventions.
COMM 413 Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FSWI 101
The study and practice of advanced writing techniques, including use of
computer technology for web publishing.

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COMM 499
Internship in Professional Communication Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of either ENGL 411 or COMM 413 with a grade
of “C” or better; for students not majoring in English, permission of the department head.
A practicum to apply previously acquired skills to professional experience.
Students work with a department faculty member and under the supervision of
professionals in business, communications, law, religion, health, or other ﬁeld.
Student interns must provide their own transportation and must adhere to all
college policies regarding internships.
Philosophy Course Descriptions
PHIL 201
Introduction to Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
An inquiry into the nature of philosophic thinking, especially with regard
to the problem of knowledge and the nature of reality. Study of the classical
origins of Western philosophy, as well as more recent developments.
PHIL 202
Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic) Three Credit Hours
A study of the principles and methods that distinguish valid from invalid
arguments. After a brief examination of what an argument is, the concepts of
validity and invalidity are introduced, and a systematic study of the principles
governing the application of these concepts to arguments is undertaken. An extensive treatment of traditional Aristotelian logic (the syllogism, rules of validity,
immediate inference, etc.) is supplemented by an introduction to principles of
modern symbolic logic.
PHIL 290
Ethics
Three Credit Hours
A study of the nature of morality and moral reasoning through critical analyses
of the writings of classical and contemporary thinkers on this subject. Problems
regarding the role of reason in human conduct will be examined in detail, with
emphasis upon the nature of the good life, happiness, moral obligation and duty,
right and wrong, and the nature of moral language.
PHIL 302
Philosophy of Religion
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of what religion is, the role it plays in human life, and how it
diﬀers from such other areas of life as ethics and science. The arguments for
and against the existence of God are examined, as is the appeal to religious
experience (e.g., mysticism). Criticism of religion (e.g., that of Freud and Marx)
is considered, as are the roles of faith and revelation and the questions of evil
and immortality.
PHIL 401
Independent Study in Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
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be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
PHIL 409
Seminar in Philosophical Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and consent of the instructor.
A study of selected topics from various ﬁelds of philosophy (e.g., philosophy
of history, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of law) with special
emphasis upon their contemporary relevance and interdisciplinary character.
Content in any given semester to be determined by student needs.
PHIL 410

Man in Crisis: The Problems of
Three Credit Hours
Good and Evil
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and (due to limited enrollment) consent
of the instructor.
A critical look at a variety of crises facing modern humanity and how they
impact upon society; their trends, right/wrong, good/evil. Consideration of crises
in relationship to theology, duty, freedom, honor, justice, law, and happiness.
Some lecture, considerable discussion, and classroom presentations.

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ENGLISH MAJOR
Fall Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)...........
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Masterpieces of British Literature .................
Strand Social Science .....................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Shakespeare I, or ............................................
Shakespeare II ..........................................
Strand History ................................................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education Activity ...........
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Elective ...............................................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Senior Seminar I, or .......................................
Senior Seminar II .....................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education Activity ...........
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
MATH

ENGLISH MAJOR
Spring Semester

101
101
101

101
LDRS
LDRS
RPED
ENGL
SCSS

201/
211
260
203
30x
201

LDRS 311
LDRS 371
ENGL 303
ENGL 304
HISS
30x
ENGL

LDRS
ELES
ENGL
ENGL
ENGL
ENGL

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411

402
403

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

0
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
0

(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

FRESHMAN YEAR
**Freshman Science ......................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Masterpieces of American Literature .............
Mythology, or .................................................
The Bible as Literature..............................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

102

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

COMM
ENGL
ENGL
ENGL
NTSS

216
215
211
212
30x

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

4
3

(3,2)
(3,0)

ENGS
ENGL
ENGL
ENGL

30x
411
413

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Professional Communication.... COMM 499
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand English ................................................
Legal Writing, or ...........................................
Advanced Composition .............................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department
of
History
Department Head: Neulander
Professors: Grenier, Knapp, Moore, Neulander, Preston, Sinisi
Associate Professors: Aguirre, Boughan, Mushal, Taylor, Wright
Assistant Professors: Giblin, Knight, Maddox
The Department of History endeavors to give students an acquaintance with,
and an appreciation for, our historical heritage and seeks to enable them to see the
relationship between causes and eﬀects in the historical development of their own
and other countries and of civilization at large. Furthermore, the study of history is
intended to assist the student's development of critical thinking, including the analysis
and evaluation of historical evidence and the ability to integrate and interpret such
data. History has proven to be a useful preparation for careers in the business, legal,
ministerial, military, and other public service professions, as well as a preparation
for continuing study in graduate history programs. The Department oﬀers the student
majoring in history ample freedom in the selection of upper-level courses within
the department and, with 33 hours of general electives, among courses oﬀered by
other departments.
From within the department, students majoring in history are required to take the
following courses: HIST 201 or 202 (Survey of American History); HIST 259 (ST:
Survey in European History); HIST 279 (Survey of Nonwestern or Latin American
History); HIST 203 (Introduction to the Discipline History); one course from Group
I (300-level European); one course from Group II (300-level American); one course
from Group III (300-level Non-Western or Latin American); and one course from
Group IV (Military). Students will also have to take one of the following: capstone
seminars: HIST 443, 444, 445, or 446 and an internship: HIST 498. In addition,
students are required to take two additional courses as history electives. Courses that
meet group or history elective requirements must be 300 level or above.
Group I. European. HIST 321 (The Middle Ages), HIST 322 (The Viking Age),
HIST 323 (Ireland in the Medieval World), HIST 324 (The French Revolution and
Napoleon), HIST 325 (Europe, 1815-1914), HIST 326 (Europe since 1914), HIST
327 (England to 1660), HIST 328 (Great Britain 1660-Present), HIST 329 (The
Ancient Greeks), HIST 330 (The Romans), HIST 333 (Scotland Since 1707), HIST
334 (Crime and Punishment Through the Ages), HIST 335 (Hitler and National Socialism), HIST 336 (Modern France, 1848-2000), HIST 338 (Britain and World War
I), HIST 339 (Special Topics in European History), HIST 340 (The Renaissance),
HIST 341 (The Reformation and Wars of Religion), HIST 342 (Spain, 1000-1700),
HIST 343 (War and Society in Early Modern Europe).
Group II. United States. HIST 300 (Colonial America), HIST 301 (Revolutionary
America), HIST 303 (The Early Republic), HIST 304 (The Civil War), HIST 305
(The Gilded Age, 1865-1900), HIST 307 (U.S. History, 1900-1945), HIST 308 (U.S.

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History, 1945-present), HIST 309 (South Carolina History), HIST 310 (AfricanAmerican History to 1865), HIST 311 (African-American History since 1865),
HIST 312 (The Modern Civil Rights Movement), HIST 313 (A Cultural History of
Modern America), HIST 314 (History of the U.S./Mexico Borderlands), HIST 315
(American Indian History - Pre-contact to the Present), HIST 316 (The Old South),
HIST 317 (The New South), HIST 318 (The American West), HIST 319 (American
Labor History), and HIST 320 (Special Topics in American History).
Group III. Non-Western World. HIST 357 (The History of Pre-Modern China), HIST
358 (The History of Modern China), HIST 359 (Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires),
HIST 360 (The History of Japan), HIST 361 (Early Islamic History), HIST 362
(Modern Middle East), HIST 364 (Arab-Israeli Conﬂict), HIST 365 (Special Topics
in Non-Western History), HIST 366 (Colonial Latin America), HIST 367 (Military
Coups &amp; Dictatorships in Latin America), and HIST 368 (History of Mexico).
Group IV. Military and Diplomatic. HIST 380 (World War I), HIST 382 (History
of Military Leadership), HIST 383 (Patterns of War to 1763), HIST 384 (U.S. Military
History), HIST 385 (Greek and Roman Warfare), HIST 386 (World War II in the
Paciﬁc), HIST 387 (History of the Vietnam War), HIST 388 (U.S. Foreign Relations
since 1898), HIST 389 (The Global Cold War, 1917-1991), HIST 391 (Special Topics
in Military History), and HIST 393 (World War II in Europe and Africa).
From outside the department, students majoring in history are required to take
up to nine hours of language instruction that may or may not build on high
school study:
• Students who wish to study the same language at The Citadel that
they studied in high school will take a placement test in that language.
There are three possible results of that test. If the student places into
the elementary level of the language, he/she will be required to take
102, 201, and 202. If the student places into the intermediate level of
the language, he/she will be required to take 201 &amp; 202. The third class
in the requirement may be an upper-level language class, or it may be
a general elective. Students who place beyond the intermediate level
will have satisﬁed the language requirement. They will simply take
nine hours of general elective classes; these classes may be upper-level
language classes.
• Students who wish to study a diﬀerent language than what they studied
in high school will be required to take 101, 102, and 201.
Minor in African American Studies
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
The Minor in African American Studies is designed to underscore the contributions
of people of African descent to, and their roles in, American history and to emphasize
the importance of diversity to the Corps of Cadets. Through broad interdisciplinary
study, the program aims to highlight an appreciation for the signiﬁcant ways race,
gender, and ethnicity have combined to shape our cultural heritage while promoting
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1. To improve student’s knowledge of the African-American experience.
2. To cultivate students’ ability to think critically, to express themselves eﬀectively,
and to respect cultural and gender diversity.
3. To encourage faculty to share their expertise with the community and to
maintain a community service component which promotes special classes,
symposia, forums; the result will be a contribution to the intellectual, cultural,
and ethical growth of The Citadel and the community.
Administration: The minor in African American Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor: The minor will consist of 5 courses (15 credit hours). One
of the courses is required of all minors. The other four must be taken in at least
two diﬀerent departments from a list of approved electives. Nine of the total ﬁfteen
hours must be completed through courses taken at The Citadel.
1. Required Course: All minors must satisfactorily complete the following course.
AFAM 205
Introduction to African American Studies
2. Elective Group A: All minors must also satisfactorily complete at least two
of the following Group A courses (a minimum total of six credit hours).
ENGL 349
African American Literature
HIST 310
African American History to 1865
HIST 311
African American History since 1865
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
OTHER:
Any Independent Study, Senior Research Project,
Internship, or special topics course whose primary
focus is the African-American experience and which
is approved by the Director of the Program.
3. Elective Group B: All minors may take, and count toward the minor, up to
two (a maximum total of six credit hours) of the following Group B courses.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
HIST 316
Old South
HIST 317
New South
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
PSCI 341
African Aﬀairs
PSCI 462
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
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4. Projected Course of Study: Students interested in earning the minor will be
instructed to ﬁle a declaration of intent with the director of the program by the
end of the ﬁrst semester of the junior year. This declaration will outline the
projected course of study and will be approved by the director. In addition to
approving this projected course of study, the director will assume responsibility
for publicizing the program and for monitoring each student’s progress toward
fulﬁlling the requirements of the minor; in this latter capacity, the director will
be responsible for verifying that the student has met the requirements of the
minor and for notifying the Records Oﬃce to that eﬀect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Minor in History
(Not open to history majors)

Objectives:
A minor in history, reﬂecting the structured and sequential oﬀerings within the
department, aﬀords students who do not choose to major in history the opportunity
to develop expertise within the discipline consistent with their interests and their
plans beyond graduation. The minor is designed to give the non-history major an
introduction to the basic skills of the historian and the depth of advanced study of
the discipline oﬀered within the department whether generally or speciﬁcally.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students completing the minor will have the beginning skills of the historian
and advanced work within the discipline consistent with their interests. They will
be experienced both in technique and knowledge and therefore be better prepared
for their professional options following graduation.
Structure of the Minor:
1. While the student may design the minor in history either on the basis of the
history major or to key it to one of the four groups of courses oﬀered by the department, a required course in all cases is HIST 203 (Introduction to the Discipline
of History).
2. The student must choose one of the groups below for the history minor.
Except for world history, all courses by group may be found in this catalog under
the major in history:
a. World History. A minimum of one course each from the following history
groups (Groups I-IV): Europe, United States, Non-Western World, and Military.
b. European History (Group I). A minimum of four courses from the European history group.
c. United States History (Group II). (1) HIST 201/202 (Survey of American
History). (2) At least two courses at the 300-level or above from the U.S. history group.
d. Non-Western World (Group III). A minimum of four courses from the
Non-Western World group.
e. Military and Diplomatic (Group IV). A minimum of four courses from the
Military and Diplomatic group.

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Total Credit Hours required: 15 hours beyond the College Core Requirements
in History (HIST 103-104), at least 9 hours of which must be taken at The Citadel.
Note: For transcript purposes, the history minor, depending on the elective sequence chosen above, will be designated as one of the following: World History,
European History, United States History, Non-Western World History, or Military
and Diplomatic History.
Minor in International Relations
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in International Relations is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to prepare students
to be more informed citizens and more eﬀective leaders of an increasingly transnational world.
II. Administration: The minor in International Relations is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: Students must meet the speciﬁed requirements in each of the categories outlined below. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s
major may also be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in International
Relations. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on
all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the minor in International Relations.
(A) History/Geography (6 hours). Any two of the following courses.
HIST 206 (417): History of the Non-Western World
HIST 326
Europe since 1914
HIST 332 (424): History of Modern Russia
HIST 358 (463): History of Modern China
HIST 360 (466): History of Japan
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
HIST 364
Arab-Israeli Conﬂict
HIST 388
U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
HIST 389
The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
GEOG 209:
World Geography
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
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(B) Modern Language (6 hours) Students must demonstrate proficiency
through the third year (302) level—i.e. six hours above the college’s core
requirement—in a language other than English. The Department of Modern
Languages oﬀers optional placement testing each fall for entering students
who desire bypass credit for elementary and intermediate courses. Mastery
of a second language greatly advances scholarship and professional competence in international aﬀairs. Students are, therefore, encouraged to take
additional language courses if possible.
(C) Political Science/Business Administration (6 hours).
One of the following courses:
BADM 201:
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 320:
International Business
PSCI 351:
International Political Economy
One of the following courses:
PSCI 231:
International Politics
PSCI 232:
Comparative Politics
PSCI 331:
International Law
PSCI 333:
International Organization
PSCI 335:
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 342:
International Terrorism
PSCI 343:
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 346:
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348:
Theories of War and Peace
PSCI 352:
Global Democracy
PSCI 353:
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431:
American Foreign Relations
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
IV. Study Abroad or Internship: As part of their prescribed work, students who
minor in International Relations are required to complete successfully at least one
of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Study Abroad: a formal study abroad program of at least four weeks in
duration. The Department of Modern Languages has scholarship monies
available for highly qualiﬁed applicants to its Summer Studies in France
and Spain/Latin America, and for study at the Goethe Institute in Germany.
Moreover, Citadel Summer Scholarships are available to students posting
a 3.5 GPA or better.
(B) Internship in International Relations: an academic internship in some
aspect of international relations with an appropriate agency, business, or
institution. Examples include: the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Congress, the Council on Foreign
Relations, the Atlantic Council, and the domestic or overseas oﬃces of
international corporations.
Students must submit their proposals to study abroad or to undertake internships
in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student will
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V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in International
Relations must ﬁle a declaration of intent with the Director of the Program by the
beginning of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of
study and be approved by the Director.

HIST 316 (406): The Old South
HIST 317 (407): The New South
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

Total Credit Hours Required: 18, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
Minor in Southern Studies
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in Southern Studies is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to promote a better
understanding of the American South and, thereby, to prepare students to be more
responsible citizens and more eﬀective leaders of that increasingly important region
of the United States.
II. Administration: The minor in Southern Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: To earn the minor in Southern Studies, students must complete
18 hours of course work from the menu provided below. Students must take at least
one course in each of the three designated departments. Students may count no more
than three courses in any one of the departments toward the requirements for the
minor. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s major may also
be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in Southern Studies. Students
must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on the courses taken
to satisfy the requirements for the minor in Southern Studies.
(A) English
ENGL 338:
African American Literature to 1940
ENGL 339:
African American Literature 1940 to the Present
ENGL 340:
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348:
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is
approved by the Director of the program.
(B) History
HIST 304:
The Civil War
HIST 309 (402): South Carolina History
HIST 312 (409): The Modern Civil Rights Movement

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(C)

Political Science
PSCI 307:
PSCI 311:
OTHER:

and Criminal Justice
Southern Politics
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

IV. Internship or Independent Research Project: As part of the 18 hours of course
work, students minoring in Southern Studies are required to complete successfully
at least one of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Internship in Southern Studies: an academic internship in some aspect
of southern studies with an appropriate agency or institution. Examples
include: the South Carolina Historical Society; the Historic Charleston
Foundation; the Charleston Museum; and the oﬃces of federal, state, and
local government.
(B) Independent Research Project: on a topic dealing with the American
South. The research project should lead to a paper of approximately thirty
(30) pages in length that is based on both primary and secondary sources
and directed by a professor with expertise in the subject under investigation. The paper must be read and approved by, and defended before, faculty
members from two diﬀerent departments with expertise in the area of study.
Students must submit their proposals to undertake internships or independent
study projects in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval.
No student will be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval
of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in Southern Studies
must ﬁle a declaration of intent with the Director of the program by the beginning
of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of study and
be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18 at least 12 of which must be completed at The Citadel

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History Course Descriptions
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
History Courses
AFAM 205 Introduction to African American Studies
Three Credit Hours
Required for a minor in African American studies.
This course introduces the major disciplines and topics that comprise African
American Studies. It also provides orientation to faculty, institutional, and community resources, and a foundation for subsequent coursework and research in the
ﬁeld. The interpretive frameworks include the slave community, black religion, the
Harlem Renaissance, black cultural pride, and contemporary issues of race and gender.
HIST 103 and HIST 104

History of Western
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A two-semester survey of the development of European civilization from ancient
times to the present. Among the major topics examined during the ﬁrst semester (to
1648) are Classical Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Christian Church,
Feudalism, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Age of European
Exploration. Major topics examined during the second semester (since 1648) include
Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution,
Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism, and Totalitarianism.
HIST 105 and HIST 106

History of World
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A survey of the development of human civilizations, with special attention to
cultural borrowing, demographic change, technological development, religion and
philosophy. Topics examined in the ﬁrst semester include the ﬁrst civilizations of the
Near East, the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the rise of bureaucratic
empires, the spread of world religions, feudalism, and the Silk Road. Topics examined
in the second semester include the Columbian Exchange, the African slave trade, the
scientiﬁc revolution, industrialization, imperialism, and nationalism.
HIST 201 and HIST 202

A Survey of
Three Credit Hours
American History
Each Semester
Required of all history majors.
Survey of American history from the period of discovery to the present; a brief
treatment of the colonial period, followed by a more detailed study of 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 placed on understanding the nature of American democracy
and the role of the United States in world aﬀairs from 1789 to the present.
HIST 203
Introduction to the Discipline of History
Three Credit Hours
Required of all history majors and history minors.
This course is an introduction to historical research and writing. Students will
study historiography and the mechanics of constructing historical arguments and
papers by working with both primary and secondary sources. The historical period
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HIST 205
Special Topics in History and Film
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at ﬁlm in historical context. Students will watch ﬁlms and
analyze their uses as primary and/or secondary sources for historical study. They
will learn about history of various periods through the use of ﬁlm.
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
Origins and development of selected non-Western cultures, examining their historical and cultural values and customs as well as their social and political institutions.
Emphasis is placed on the cultures of China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Indian
Subcontinent, the Arab and Islamic world, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas.
HIST 207 Perspectives on Contemporary Conﬂicts
Two Credit Hours
A brief survey geared to graduating contract cadets who are preparing for foreign
deployment in times of conﬂict. Its purpose is to supply a concise review of topics
related to the speciﬁc region that will help prepare them for their tour of duty. Topics to be covered include issues of perception, foreign policy, religion, the region’s
history, cultural issues, and counsel from returning military personnel. Each topic
will be taught and directed by faculty and military personnel who are experts in
the speciﬁc subject.
HIST 259
Speical Topics in European History Survey
Three Credit Hours
Courses with this special topics designation treat the history of the European
history at an introductory level. The courses will look chronologically at a
broad sweep of European history, helping students understand the continuity and
change of the continent over time. The course will also help prepare students
for 300 and 400 level courses in the department.
HIST 279

Speical Topics in Non-Western,
Three Credit Hours
Latin American History Survey
Courses with this Special Topics designation treat the history of the Non-Western
and Latin American countries at an introductory level. The courses will look chronologically at a broad sweep of World history, helping students understand the continuity
and change of continents over time. The course will also help prepare students for
300 and 400 level courses in the department.
United States History
HIST 300
Colonial America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the founding and development of the British mainland colonies in North
America through the 1760s. Topics include European motivations for exploration and
colonization; the making of the Atlantic World and comparative colonization; the
development of social, economic, political, labor, and religious institutions in British
America; and international rivalries and conﬂicts.

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HIST 301
Revolutionary America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins, events, and results of the American Revolution, 1760s to
1800. Topics will include the political, economic, religious, and ideological origins
of the Revolution; the military history of the Revolution; the participation of “outsiders”—women, Indians, African Americans—in the Revolution; the debate over the
Constitution; the American Revolution as part of the “Age of Revolution”; and the
challenges and crises of the new United States government during the 1780s and 1790s.
HIST 303
The Early Republic
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on politics, economics,
military aﬀairs, and religion. There will be detailed studies of men such as Jeﬀerson,
Hamilton, Jackson, Clay, Webster, and Calhoun. Signiﬁcant attention will also be
paid to the rise of sectionalism, the growth of American political party systems, the
War of 1812, and the Mexican-American War.
HIST 304

The Civil War
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the United
States, 1850-1865, emphasizing the forces that tended to bind or disrupt the Union
and including a detailed account of the war.
HIST 305
The Gilded Age, 1865-1900
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1865 to 1900. This course examines several large
movements and developments, including entrepreneurial capitalism, immigration,
constitutional aﬀairs, politics, and agrarian reform. Special attention will be paid to
Reconstruction, Western Expansion, and the Spanish-American War.
HIST 307
U.S. History, 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1900 to 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression,
and World War II.
HIST 308
U.S. History, Since 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History since 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Civil
Rights movement, the Great Society, the Reagan Revolution, and post-Cold War
America.
HIST 309 (402)
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 310
African American History to 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course is an historical examination of the African American experience from
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the institution of slavery and deﬁnitions of race, the antebellum South, Abolitionism,
and trace the meaning of Emancipation and how the Civil War aﬀected the future
of the black community.
HIST 311
African American History since 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the history of African Americans from 1865 to the present. It will begin with emancipation and reconstruction and highlight the social,
political, and economic transformation of the black community in the late nineteenth
century. Major themes of the course will include the Great Migration, World War
I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, black leadership, and contemporary
issues such as, Afrocentricity and the emergence and inﬂuence of Hip Hop culture
in American society.
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
This seminar introduces students to current research on the history of the modern
civil rights movement, 1941-1975. The aim of this course is to explore the evolution of the modern civil rights era from its beginning during World War II and the
integrationist perspective of the 1950s to the militant black power and separatist
viewpoint of the early 1970s. It will also discuss how the black power movement
grew out of the civil rights movement and how independent black politics, black
cultural pride, and armed resistance to terrorism operated in tandem with legal efforts and nonviolent protest in the struggle for African American social equality.
HIST 313
A Cultural History of Modern America
Three Credit Hours
This course uses examples of American culture to deepen student’s understanding of the past century’s major developments. These examples, including television
programs, songs, ﬁlms, and material culture, are placed in historical, cultural, and
critical contexts. We will focus on three questions regarding culture in American
history: does it serve as a transformative agent or merely reﬂect larger societal
changes; how have various cultural expressions helped shape a national democratic
culture and identity; and what have been the terms of inclusion and exclusion?
HIST 314 History of the U.S./Mexico Borderlands
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the history of the U.S./Mexico borderlands, from the
Pre-Columbian period to the present day. As a borderlands course, students will
be prompted to think beyond the framework of the nation-state, and analyze how
political, economic, and cultural boundaries are constructed and contested. Topics
include the Spanish colonial heritage, Manifest Destiny, the treatment of marginalized groups (indigenous peoples, women, peasants, etc.), immigration, globalization, and the drug trade.
HIST 315 American Indian History: Pre-Contact
Three Credit Hours
to the Present
This course is an introduction to American Indians’ histories, societies, religions,
and cultures from ancient America to twenty-ﬁrst century America. It highlights Native peoples’ perspectives and demonstrates their central roles in shaping American
history and culture. The course teaches an understanding of and appreciation for
American Indians’ dynamic and diverse cultures; surveys the major themes, topics,
problems, events, and persons in Indian-white relations; and examines the unique
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HIST 316 (406)
The Old South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
from the colonial period through the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the
plantation, slavery, states rights, fundamentalist religion, the ethic of honor, and the
origins and consequences of the Civil War. Among the questions addressed are what
caused a Southern regional mentality to develop and how diﬀerent was the South
from the rest of the nation.
HIST 317 (407)
The New South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
since the end of the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the Cult of the Lost
Cause, the New South Movement, racial segregation, progressivism, religion, music,
literature, the second reconstruction, and the emergence of the sunbelt South. Among
the major questions addressed are why, and how much, did the South change after
the Civil War and does a distinctive South still exist.
HIST 319 American Labor History
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the history of working people in the United States from the
Colonial era to our “post industrial” or “globalized” present. The course continually
returns to three broad areas of historical change: 1) modes of production and work
experiences; 2) the continual making and re-making of the American working class;
and 3) workers’ movements for social justice and the ideas that animated those movements. Students will deepen their understanding of the interplay of class, ethnicity,
race, gender, and region in U.S. history and will be encouraged to think critically
about their own work experiences.
HIST 320 (formerly 492) Special Topics in American History Three Credit Hours
Examples include African Americans in U.S. Military History, American Legal
History, American Business History, American History as portrayed in photography
and ﬁlm, 20th Century American History as seen through Literature, the Roaring
Twenties, the Depression and New Deal, and the U.S. from Korea to Vietnam.
European History
HIST 321
The Middle Ages
Three Credit Hours
The nature of society and events in Western Europe from the 7th and 8th centuries
A.D. until the decay of the medieval world in the fourteenth century. Topics include
the rise of the Franks and the Papacy, the establishment of feudalism, the wars
between the popes and the holy roman emperors, the Crusades, intellectual revival,
establishment of town democracy, and rise of nation-states at the end of the period.
HIST 322
The Viking Age: c. AD 800-1200
Three Credit Hours
The image of the ﬁerce Vikings, spreading fear and dread across Europe, has been
transmitted into the popular culture of today through literature, music and movies, but
is this the only legacy of the Vikings? This course will use both primary texts and
material culture to not only consider what gave the Vikings their military prowess,
but to examine also the economic, political and cultural impact they made in their
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considered will be their ship building, religious beliefs, literature, daily life, their
role in the growing urbanization of Europe, the creation of economic markets, legal
tradition, place-name elements, their military ability, and their roles as mercenaries
for Byzantium.
HIST 323

Ireland in the Medieval World:
Three Credit Hours
c. AD 400-1369
This course will examine the history of Ireland from c. AD 400-1369. Special
focus will be on the cultural, economic, political and religious developments of the
Irish people and an introduction to Ireland’s role in the development of the Christian West. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the rich material
culture left to Ireland from the time period and compare primary sources to reports
on archaeological remains. Some of the topics to be considered will be Irish kingship, early Irish law, kindred groups, monastic settlements, literary traditions, their
military ability, relationships between the Irish and Vikings, Brian Boru and the
arrival of the Anglo-Normans.
HIST 324

The Era of the French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
and Napoleon
A survey of the causes of the Revolution followed by an examination of the
principal events of the period with stress on the major personalities, the ideologies
and revolutionary mentality, the political and social aspirations of the lower social
orders, the unstable nature of the various revolutionary governments, and the rise
of Napoleon and his achievements.
HIST 325
Europe, 1815-1914
Three Credit Hours
The course of European history from Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo to the outbreak
of World War I. Emphasis is placed on political reaction and reform; the Industrial
Revolution and its economic, social and political eﬀects; the Darwinian revolution
and its impact on Western thought about man and his origins; the rise of nation-states
in Italy and Germany; overseas imperialism; and the factors that contributed to the
outbreak of the First World War.
HIST 326
Europe Since 1914
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the origins and impacts of two World Wars on the major European
states, their political, social, and economic development, and their relative positions
today.
HIST 327
England to 1660
Three Credit Hours
A survey of English history from prehistoric times through the English civil war
of the 17th century and its aftermath. Emphasis is placed on the development of
Parliament, the monarchy, the legal system, and local government. The evolution
of British society is traced from Celtic and Roman times through King Alfred, the
Anglo-Saxons, the Normans, the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, and the ﬁrst Stuart
monarchs. Special attention is paid to Celtic warfare, the Roman conquest, Anglo-Saxon
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HIST 328
Great Britain, 1660-Present
Three Credit Hours
A survey of British history from the Stuart Restoration to the present. The course
will examine the creation of Britain out of the nations of England, Scotland, Wales
and Ireland and will explore Britain’s experiences with industrialization, imperialism,
the world wars of the twentieth century, and the changes to the nation’s status as a
global power since 1945.
HIST 329 (421)
The Ancient Greeks
Three Credit Hours
A detailed examination of ancient Greek political history and the ancient Greek
contribution to politics, war, philosophy, literature, and art; the Archaic and the
Classical ages; and the Hellenistic period to the Roman conquest.
HIST 330 (422)
The Romans
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Roman history from Rome’s origins as a Latin village through
its conquest of Italy, defeat of Carthage and Greece, and the Roman empire to
dominance over the Mediterranean world; the empire’s gradual corruption, loss of
political freedoms, the transition to an absolutist, Christian monarchy. Emphasis is
placed on the personalities and values of the Romans and how these led to Rome’s
glories and failures.
HIST 333 (435)
Scotland Since 1707
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, social, cultural, and economic history of Scotland
since union with England. Topics include Jacobitism, the clan system, the Highland
clearances, the industrialization of the Lowlands, and Scottish nationalism. Special
emphasis is placed on attempts to retain Scottish distinctiveness while integrating
into the wider community of Great Britain.
HIST 334
Crime and Punishment Through the Ages
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the way past societies in the Western tradition have deﬁned and dealt
with crime, starting with the Code of Hammurabi and the Mosaic Law in the Ancient
Near East and ending with the invention of the modern prison system and police
forces in Europe and America in the early 19th century. The focus will be on how
each society’s values shaped its deﬁnition of what a crime was, the way investigations and trials were conducted and the way convicted criminals were punished in
each time and place.
HIST 335 (481) Hitler and National Socialism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Nazi movement from its late nineteenth century antecedents to
its culmination in 1945. Special emphasis will be given to the life of Hitler and to
areas of controversial interpretation. Among these are the alleged reactionary nature
of National Socialism, the “legal” rise of the party to power, the statesmanship of
Hitler, his sanity, and the Holocaust.
HIST 336
Modern France, 1848-2000
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at the history of France from the Revolution of 1848 and
the rise of the Second Empire, through the two world wars, to 2000. It will focus
on this era’s political, social, and cultural changes. Special attention will be paid to
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gender and culture, the generation gap caused by the postwar baby boom, and the
integration and resistance of French citizens to the merging European Union at the
end of the twentieth century.
HIST 338
Britain and World War I
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the British experience of World War I. In addition to an
overview of the military experience of the war, the course will examine the variety
of ways in which this war was a transformative experience. Topics will include: the
experience of the home front, changing roles of the government, new deﬁnitions of
citizenship, as well as eﬀects on the empire and on Britain’s relationship with Ireland.
HIST 339 (491) Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Crusades; the Scientiﬁc Revolution; the Age of Louis XIV;
the Golden Age of the Hapsburgs, 1740-1914; the French Foreign Legion; the Russian Revolution as Portrayed in Literature and Film; the Development of the English
Constitution; and Germany since 1945.
HIST 340
The Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
This course examines movements of artistic, intellectual, renewal that ﬁrst developed in Italy in the fourteenth and ﬁfteenth centuries, spread throughout western
Europe after 1500, and were together named “The Renaissance.” The course will
examine the Renaissance in its birthplace, the hustling, aggressive communes (citystates) of Trecento and Quattrocento Italy, giving special attention to the republic
of Florence. It will consider the Renaissance in its social, economic, and political
contexts, and expose its roots in medieval high culture and in the Commercial
Revolution of 1000-1350.
HIST 341
The Reformation and Wars of Religion
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the sixteenth-century European Christian reform movements that established the Protestant churches and reinvented the Roman Church.
It considers the Reformation not just as a religious transformation, but as a process
of profound and violent social, political, and cultural upheaval in Early Modern
Europe. Topics addressed will include the Reformation’s roots in medieval Christian
theology and Renaissance humanism, the role of religious reform in the construction
of modern states and notions of family and gender, reformed theology as a spur to
violent class conﬂict, the formation of radical Christian theocratic communities, and
the civil and international religious wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
HIST 342
Spain, 1000-1700
Three Credit Hours
A survey of seven centuries of the history of the Iberian peninsula, from the age
of the Reconquista to the building of the great transoceanic empires of early modern
Spain and Portugal. The course focuses on politics, culture, society, and religion in
the Christian kingdoms, especially Castile; the contributions of al-Andalus (medieval
Islamic Spain) to the cultures of the Christian kingdoms in particular, and to the
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HIST 343
War and Society in Early Modern Europe
Three Credit Hours
War was a chronic condition of western Europe from the fourteenth century
through the seventeenth. It was also a fundamental cultural institution and big business. This course examines war as a social, cultural, and economic construct in Early
Modern Europe. While the course will hardly ignore such topics as weapons, tactics,
and combat operations, these are not its primary concerns. Rather, it focuses upon
military culture and military institutions, and how they were determined by – and in
turn determined – broader religious, political, social, and economic trends. Special
attention will be paid to mercenary companies and their captains as both products
and drivers of early capitalism, particularly in Italy, and to the experience of chronic
war in the Low Countries in the latter half of the sixteenth century, as the formidable
Army of Flanders struggled to quell Dutch revolt against Spanish rule.
Non-Western History
HIST 356
The History of Africa, 1500-Present
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the history of Africa from the beginning of the Western slave
trade to the present day. Topics will include the rise and fall of slavery and the
slave trade in Africa, the rise of African economies, European conquest and imperialism, decolonization, and post-imperial politics and society. Special attention will be
paid to the diversity of experience on the African continent as well as the region’s
relationship to other areas of the world.
HIST 357 (462) The History of Premodern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China from its beginnings to the eve of its clash with the West in
the nineteenth century. The course examines the development of premodern China’s
political, social, and economic institutions, many of which lasted into the twentieth
century. Special emphasis will be given to premodern religion, popular culture, and
daily life.
HIST 358 (463) The History of Modern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China’s tumultuous entry into the modern world. The course examines China’s struggle to adjust its traditions to the reality of Western dominance and
the radical changes in Chinese society that this adjustment caused. Emphasis will be
given to the failure of the 1911 Revolution, the rise and victory of the Communist
Party, the Cultural Revolution, and the regime of Deng Xiaoping.
HIST 359 (464) Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires
Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the history of the caravan trade routes across Eurasia that
have become known as “The Silk Road.” The signiﬁcance of these trade routes lies
in the fact that they ensured the distribution and mixing of luxury goods, religions,
technologies, literatures, and peoples from one end of Eurasia to another. In fact,
many scholars argue that these trade routes created a uniﬁed economic world system,
which has made the cultures of Eurasia materially much stronger than those of any
other continent. Moreover, the wealth generated by the silk roads often inspired
the creation of nomadic empires that had an immense eﬀect on the great agrarian
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prowess, these nomadic empires often signiﬁcantly aﬀected the history of the outlying sedentary civilizations. Thus, this course’s focus will be the Central Eurasian
nomads and oasis-dwellers who played a central role in the functioning of the Silk
Road and their impact on their agricultural neighbors.
HIST 360 (466)
The History of Japan
Three Credit Hours
An examination of Japan’s history from its prehistoric origins to its postwar
economic miracle. Topics such as the “Horserider Theory,” Heian court life, samurai
rule, Japanese “feudalism,” Shintoism, Japanese Buddhism, the Meiji Reform, the
prewar militarization, and the postwar transformation into an economic superpower
will all receive special attention.
HIST 361
Early Islamic History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the early Islamic world roughly from 600 through 1800. There will
be geographical emphasis on the Middle East, but the class will also examine North
Africa, Spain, Central Asia, and India. The course examines, but is not limited to:
Muhammad and the foundations of Islam, Islamic conquests, early dynasties, rise
of independent kingdoms, Islamic Spain, Islamic North Africa, Crusades, Mongol
invasions, Moghuls, Safavids, and Ottomans.
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Middle East history with an emphasis upon those events that provide
historical background and context for current aﬀairs in the region. It covers from
around 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on the twentieth- and twenty-ﬁrst
centuries, beginning with the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and goes on to cover
the impact of WWI and WWII, Zionism, the rise of modern Middle East states, the
Israeli-Palestinian conﬂict, Arab nationalism, the rise of political Islam and Islamic
fundamentalism, a brief history of U.S. interest and activity in the region, the advent
and rise of terrorism in the Middle East, and both Gulf Wars.
HIST 364
The Arab-Israeli Conﬂict
Three Credit Hours
A study of the turbulent history between the Arab countries of the Middle East and
the state of Israel. The course will cover the rise of the World Zionist Organization,
the impact of WWI and WWII diplomacy on the topic, the creation of the state of
Israel, the impact of the state of Israel on the Palestinian people, the various wars
and conﬂicts that have emerged between the Arab states and Israel, as well as the
ﬁrst and second Intifada in the occupied territories, the U.S. role in the conﬂict, and
the impact of the Arab-Israeli conﬂict on terrorism. The course will cover a period
roughly from 1900 to the present.
HIST 365 (493) Special Topics in Non-Western
Three Credit Hours
History
Examples include ﬁnely focused studies on China, Japan, Columbus and his World,
Slavery in the Spanish Main, Portuguese Colonization of Brazil, the History of the
Ottoman Empire, the Islamic world, and twentieth-century Africa.

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HIST 366
Colonial Latin America
Three Credit Hours
This course examines Latin American history from Pre-Columbian societies to the nineteenth century independence movements. The primary focus is
on colonialism and its inﬂuence on the distinct economic, political, and social
dynamics that emerged from the often violent contact between Europeans, indigenous peoples, and Africans. Other topics include the Transatlantic slave trade,
daily life in the colonies, religion, gender, race and ethnicity, resistance and
rebellion, the Enlightenment, nationalism, and independence struggles.
HIST 367

Military Coups and Dictatorships
Three Credit Hours
in Latin America
This course examines Latin America’s military coups and dictatorships since
1810. Students will ﬁrst explore how Iberian militarism and colonialism inﬂuenced
the rise of military strongmen in the nineteenth century. Students will then analyze
primary sources to gain an understanding of the political, economic, and cultural
implications of authoritarianism. Other major topics include: left-wing/right-wing
political ideologies, popular reactions and/or resistance to dictatorships, and U.S./
Latin American relations.
HIST 368
The History of Mexico
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys Mexican history from the Pre-Columbian period to the present day.
Topics include Mexico’s diverse indigenous societies, Spanish colonialism, the treatment of
marginalized groups ( such as indigenous peoples, women, peasants, and ethnic
minorities), the struggle for democracy, femicide, U.S./Mexico relations, and the
twenty-ﬁrst century war on drugs.
HIST 371
Historical Studies in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Case studies in how diﬀerent eras and cultures have envisioned good leadership
and of how signiﬁcant people have embodied its qualities. Examples include: Ethics
and Leadership in the Classical World, Founders of the American Republic, Great
Military Commanders, and Civil Rights Leaders of the Modern World.
Military and Diplomatic History
HIST 372
Speical Topics in War and Society
Three Credit Hours
Courses with this Special Topics designation treat the relationship between a
society and the conduct of military activities, especially warfare. Courses may
come from any geographic region or time period. Courses may use multiple
methodological approaches to examine the ways societies prepare for war,
experience it, and deal with its consequences.
HIST 375
The French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Three Credit Hours
The French and Indian War was one of the most signiﬁcant and decisive conﬂicts
in American and World history. It was the American theater of operations in the
ﬁrst world war, known as the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). Fighting began in
America and spread to Europe, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, West Africa, India, and
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France, Austria, Russia, and Spain in a contest for imperial domination. In America,
Indian nations deﬁned much of the character of the war and profoundly inﬂuenced the
war’s origins and outcomes. The course examines the major characters, campaigns,
and combatants of the Seven Years’ War in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
HIST 380 (475)
World War I
Three Credit Hours
This is a course on the Great War, the reality of which does not quite meet the
stereotype. While there was the stalemate of the trenches, there was great movement
in the East and even in the West in the last year. During the war, armies virtually
rearmed with new weapons and retrained, adopting new tactics. Mass assaults gave
way to storm squads; cavalry gave way to armor and aircraft. The squandering of
lives led to mutinies. Economies saw unprecedented mobilization. It was total war,
at a cost of 5,500 lives every day for a 1,500 day war, and one can argue that the
outcome was far more cataclysmic than that of the Second World War.
HIST 382 History of Military Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the many historical models of military leadership from the
ancient world to the present, with emphasis on trends in strategy, tactics, management,
and civil-military relations. Successful military leadership has meant many diﬀerent
things at diﬀerent levels of command and in diﬀerent places and times, and yet there
are some qualities of leadership that have proved enduring.
HIST 383 (487) Patterns of War to 1763
Three Credit Hours
The patterns of war from ancient times to the eve of the American Revolution
with emphasis on change in the technological, organizational, and social-political
nature of war.
HIST 384 (488) U.S. Military History
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the antecedent and development of United States military
policy and the conduct of war from the colonial era to the present. This course
proceeds from the premise that the military history of the United States is best understood from a combination of “traditional” military history (an emphasis on battles
and commanders) and “new” military history (an emphasis on politics, diplomacy,
economics, technology, gender, society, and culture).
HIST 385 Greek and Roman Warfare
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the waging of war in the ancient Mediterranean, particularly among the Greeks and Romans. It explores cultural attitudes toward war, the institutions that supported the waging of war,
the actual progress of campaigns and battles, technological and tactical
innovation, and consider in what ways or to what extent the warfare of the Greeks
and Romans represents the heritage of modem war. The course also carries with it
several kinetic modes: making and painting shields, experimenting with Greek and
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HIST 386 World War II in the Paciﬁc
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the Paciﬁc theater of World War II. The class will examine the causes of the conﬂict and the course of its military campaigns. The course
will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class will ultimately place
the events and consequences of the war in the context of the military, diplomatic,
and political history of the twentieth century.

HIST 393 World War II in Europe and Africa
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the European and African theaters of World War II.
The class will examine the causes of the conﬂict and the course of its military campaigns. The course will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class
will ultimately place the events and consequences of the war in the context of the
military, diplomatic, and political history of the twentieth century.

HIST 387 (489) History of the Vietnam War
Three Credit Hours
The history of the American war in Vietnam, including the foundations of French
imperialism in Indochina; native resistance; the ﬁrst Indochina War; American policy,
intervention, and withdrawal; the impact on American domestic society; and the fall
of the Western-oriented government of South Vietnam.

HIST 395 History of Weapons and Firepower
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the development of weapons since the beginning of
western civilization. Attention will be devoted especially to the development of
military small arms within the broader histories of technology and military aﬀairs.
The class will also study the tactical and operational signiﬁcance of weapons development and employment. Special emphasis will placed on a hands on approach to
learning, which will include the use of live-ﬁre weapons ranges.

HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
Three Credit Hours
This course explores America’s major international relationships - diplomatic,
economic, military, and cultural - since 1898. While keeping in mind the interplay
between diplomacy and domestic developments, the course will focus on fundamental
questions such as: Are America’s international relationships primarily motivated by a
drive for security and prosperity? To what degree have Americans embraced a national
mission to spread liberal, democratic values abroad? To what extent have cultural
undercurrents inﬂuenced American diplomacy? Major topics will include America’s
rise to global power, the World Wars, the Cold War, ideology, the military-industrial
“complex,” U.S.-Latin America relations, the international arms trade, and relations
in the Middle East.
HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
Three Credit Hours
The Cold War was arguably the twentieth century’s most signiﬁcant long-term
conﬂict. This course takes an international perspective on its varied causes and
consequences in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. We will explore
diplomatic relations between several nations during this era and the many eﬀects the
Cold War had on these nations’ citizens, including the American military-industrial
“complex,” the Soviet gulag, and “client” regimes in the developing world. Major
topics will include U.S.-Soviet relations and nuclear diplomacy; wars in Korea,
Vietnam, and Latin America; crises in Berlin, Budapest, Prague, and Cuba; decolonization and the rise of the “Third World”; “the containment doctrine”; espionage
and McCarthyism; and the (surprising) end of the Cold War.
HIST 391 (494) Special Topics in Military History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Napoleonic Legacy in Warfare, the United States in World
War I, the Cold War, Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control, Theories of Strategy and
Policy, the French Foreign Legion and French Imperial Policy, the Panama Canal
and the Balance of Power, the German Army since 1740, and the History of Intelligence and National Security.
HIST 392 (495) Special Topics in History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Imperialism, Revolutions in the Western World, Science and
Technology in the Western World, the History of Medicine, and Psycho-Sociological
History.

Capstone Seminars
HIST 443 Capstone Seminar in American History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classiﬁcation of
2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in American
History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other members
of the seminar.
HIST 444 Capstone Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classiﬁcation
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in European History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 445 Capstone Seminar in Non-Western History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classiﬁcation
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in NonWestern History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 446 Capstone Seminar in Military History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classiﬁcation of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in
Military History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.

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Special Course Descriptions

These courses are intended to be oﬀered on an occasional basis, according to
student demand and staﬃng availability. In addition, those courses that suit a seminar
or tutorial format will permit students to be exposed to modes of instruction and
learning other than those emphasized in lecture-oriented classes.
HIST 490
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head and supervising professor.
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Research topic
determined through consultation between student and supervising professor. Especially recommended for those students considering graduate or professional studies.
HIST 496
Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, a seminar on some special topic or
historical problem as proposed by faculty or history majors. Topics include Castro’s
Cuba, the Founding and Development of the State of Israel, Stalin’s Russia, and the
Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
HIST 497
Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, the tutorial is designed to meet
the needs or interests of one or a few students. Readings, tutorial sessions, papers,
and/or tests will be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
HIST 498
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Internships with the South Carolina Historical Society and similar organizations
are oﬀered to combine academic training with the acquisition of skills in archival
work, historic preservation, and other types of applied history.
Geography Course Descriptions
GEOG 209
World Geography
Three Credit Hours
A course dealing primarily with the elements and principles of geography. Familiarity with important global features and locations is stressed. Topics include
maps, oceans, atmosphere and winds, climate (elements and patterns), landform,
soils and agriculture, mineral resources and industry.
GEOG 301

Introduction to Geographic
Four Credit Hours
Information Systems
Principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Examines
the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data
capture, storage, retrieval, visualization, modeling, and output using one or more
GIS products. Course includes a laboratory component.
GEOG 311
Economic Geography
Three Credit Hours
The geographic foundations and distributions of economic activities in diﬀerent
parts of the world.

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HISTORY MAJOR
Second Semester

HISTORY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Modern Language ..........................................
Survey of American History I ........................
or Survey of American History II .............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Strand History ................................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
Special Topics in Not-Western &amp; Latin Am ..
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Political Science Elective (300-level) ............
Group III History Elective .............................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Capstone Seminar ..........................................
Approved History Elective (300-level) ..........
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

HIST
HIST

201
202
101

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
HISS

201/
211
260
30x

HIST

279
201

LDRS
LDRS
PSCI
HIST
ELES

LDRS
SCSS
HIST
HIST
RPED

311
371
30x

411
30x

1
3
3
3
3

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

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1

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(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
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(3,0)
(3,0)
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(3,0)
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3
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(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
Group I (EUROPEAN): 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 333, 334, 335, 338, and 339.
Group II (UNITED STATES): 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316, 317,
318, and 320.
Group III (NON-WESTERN): 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 364, 365, 366, 367, and 368.
Group IV (MILITARY): 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 391, and 393.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to History................................... HIST
Special Topics in European History Survey .. HIST
Modern Language ..........................................
**Freshman Science ......................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Political Science Elective (300-level) ............
American History Elective (300-level) ..........
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Strand English ................................................
General Elective .............................................
Group I History Elective ................................
Group IV History Elective .............................
Approved Elective in SHSS (300-level) ........
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

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NTSS 30x
PSCI
HIST

3
3
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(3,0)
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HIST
HIST
RPED

SENIOR YEAR
History Internship ..........................................
Approved History Elective (300-level) .......... HIST
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Year Advanced ROTC....................................

203
259

102

**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman
math and science requirements.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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Department of
Intelligence and Security Studies
Department Head: Jensen
Professors: Goldman, Jensen
Assistant Professors: Fraser-Rahim, Graves
Citadel Fellow: Brady
Instructor: Hendrix
The department oﬀers an academic major in intelligence and security studies.
The major aﬀords students the opportunity to obtain a broad liberal arts education that enriches their lives and prepares them to enhance national security
through intelligence and homeland security leadership. The course of study
for students majoring in intelligence and security studies begins with a set of
core courses to introduce them to the discipline. Students within the major are
required to complete one of the concentration areas: Business Intelligence,
Chinese Area Studies, Counterterrorism, General Intelligence, and Military Intelligence.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department oﬀers one minor: Intelligence and Homeland Security. The Department also participates in the college’s
interdisciplinary minors in African-American Studies, International and Military
Aﬀairs, Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies. For a full description
of these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog:
Department of History – African-American Studies; Department of Political
Science – International and Military Aﬀairs, Law and Legal Studies, and NonWestern Studies.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Intelligence and Security Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) is
designed to meet the national security and intelligence needs of military, federal,
state, and local governmental agencies; private corporations engaged in the
intelligence and security ﬁelds; and others who are interested in gaining greater
knowledge about the ﬁeld. The BA consists of 15 courses (45 credit hours) offered by various academic units at The Citadel. In order to provide students with
a broad-based liberal arts education, the major is highly interdisciplinary.
This ISS major seeks to develop students’ capabilities for critical thinking
and systematic analysis and increase their knowledge of eﬀective leadership for
national security. Each student completes a required core curriculum consisting
of the following courses:
INTL 201 Introduction to Intelligence Studies (3 credits)
INTL 210 Homeland Security (3 credits)
INTL 301 Advanced Analytics 1 (3 credits)

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INTL 302 Advanced Analytics 2 (3 credits)
INTL 310 Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs (3 credits)
INTL 401 Intelligence Support to Military Operations (3 credits)
CSCI 227 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 credits)
In addition, students must complete one of the following concentration areas:
Business Intelligence
Chinese Area Studies
Counterterrorism
General Intelligence
Military Intelligence
Students majoring in ISS take up to twelve hours of foreign language instruction that may or may not build on high school study:
• Students who wish to study the same language at The Citadel that they
studied in high school will take a placement test in that language. There are
three possible results of that test. If the student places into the elementary
level of the language, he/she will be required to take 102, 201, and 202. If
the student places into the intermediate level of the language, he/she will
be required to take 201 &amp; 202. The other class or classes in the twelve-hour
requirement may be upper-level language electives or general electives.
Students who place beyond the intermediate level will have satisﬁed the
language requirement. They will simply take twelve hours of general elective classes; these classes may be upper-level language classes.
• Students who wish to study a diﬀerent language than what they studied in
high school will be required to take 101, 102, 201, and 202.
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Intelligence
and Homeland Security. This includes terrorism, intelligence collection systems,
cybersecurity, local and national security, engineering, defense contracting, and
emergency management. This minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis and is designed to increase
the student’s knowledge of eﬀective leadership for national security. It will
enhance the knowledge and skills of students majoring in other subjects but
interested in applying their discipline within the ﬁelds of homeland security
and/or intelligence.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and
homeland security terms and practices as well as theoretical matters. Aside from
an understanding of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop
each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis. This
minor is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of eﬀective leadership
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complex intelligence and homeland security issues.
This Intelligence and Homeland Security minor is open to all undergraduate students and require no prerequisite courses. In addition to
the three required courses, Intelligence majors are required to take two
non-Intelligence courses as electives.
Structure of the Minor:
1 Required Courses
INTL 201
INTL 210
INTL 310

Introduction to Intelligence Studies
Homeland Security
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs

2. Electives (choose two)
BIOL 207
CHEM 309
CRMJ 330
CRMJ 331
CRMJ 332
CRMJ 383
CSCI 227
INTL 301
INTL 302
INTL 311
INTL 312
INTL 401
INTL 402
INTL 464
INTL 465
PSCI 332
PSCI 342
PSCI 433

Bioterrorism
Chemistry of War
Emergency Management
Cyber Investigations
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
Comparative Criminal Justice
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Advanced Analytics I
Advanced Analytics II
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11
Intelligence Support to Military Operations
The Military Instrument of Power
Intelligence Internship
Special Topics in Intelligence
National Security Policy
International Terrorism
US National Intelligence

Total Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
Concentration Areas
Business Intelligence
Students learn the role that intelligence plays in the modern business world.
Emphasis is placed on providing “decision advantage” to business leaders who
must deal with an increasingly competitive entrepreneurial environment. To
complete the ISS major, students take ﬁve (5) courses from the following list
along with three (3) General Intelligence Electives:

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Business Intelligence Core Courses (Students take each course):
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting (3 credits)
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
BADM 417 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
Business Intelligence Electives (Students take two (2) of the following courses):
BADM 327 Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free Enterprise System (3
credits)
BADM 110 Computer Applications in Business (3 credits)
BADM 320 International Business (3 credits)
BADM 329 Project Management (3 credits)
Chinese Area Studies
Students gain an understanding of the language, culture, and history of China
in the context of U.S. national interests. To complete the ISS major/Chinese
Concentration, students complete the following courses:
Freshman and Sophomore Language Requirements:
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese I (3 credits)
CHIN 102 Introduction to Chinese II (3 credits)
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (3 credits)
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (3 credits)
Chinese Area Studies Core Courses (Students take each course):
PSCI 231 Introduction to International Politics (3 credits)
PSCI 337 East Asian Aﬀairs (3 credits)
Chinese Area Studies Electives (Students take six (6) of the following courses):
CHIN 301 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing I (3 credits)
CHIN 302 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing II (3 credits)
CHIN 303 Chinese Civilization (3 credits)
CHIN 307 Business Chinese (3 credits)
CHIN 450 Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics (3 credits)
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World (3 credits)
HIST 357 (462) The History of Pre-Modern China (3 credits)
HIST 358 (463) The History of Modern China (3 credits)
PSCI 338 Southeast Asian Aﬀairs (3 credits)
PSCI 345 South Asian Aﬀairs (3 credits)
Counterrorism
Students gain an understanding of the theory, history, threat, prevention,
and response to both international and domestic terrorism. To complete the ISS

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major, students take six (6) courses from the following list along with two (2)
General Intelligence Electives:
Counterterrorism Core Courses (Students take each course):
CRMJ 332 Comparative Counter-Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 342 International Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 231 International Politics (3 credits)
Counterterrorism Electives (Students take three (3) of the following courses):
BIOL 207 Bioterrorism (3 credits)
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations (3 credits)
CSCI 327 Computer Security (3 credits)
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity (3 credits)
HIST 356 The History of Africa, 1500-Present (3 credits)
HIST 361 Early Islamic History (3 credits)
HIST 362 Modern Middle East (3 credits)
HIST 364 The Arab-Israeli Conﬂict (3 credits)
PSCI 331 International Law (3 credits)
PSCI 332 National Security Policy (3 credits)
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Aﬀairs (3 credits)
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping (3 credits)
SOCI 301 Cults (3 credits)
General Intelligence
The General Intelligence Concentration provides the broadest and most interdisciplinary approach to the ISS major. As students choose from a wide variety
of electives, they are encouraged to work with their advisor to create a unique
program that best meets their individual needs. To complete the ISS major/General Intelligence Concentration, students take eight (8) courses from the following General Intelligence Electives list:
ANTH 202 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
BIOL 207 Bioterrorism (3 credits)
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations (3 credits) (3 credits)
CRMJ 332 Comparative Counter-Terrorism (3 credits)
CRMJ 333 Immigration and Security (3 credits)
CRMJ 381 Organized Crime (3 credits)
CRMJ 384 International Crime (3 credits)
CRMJ 392 Cyber Crime (3 credits)
CSCI 327 Computer Security (3 credits)
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity (3 credits)
GEOG 301 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)

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GEOG 311 Economic Geography (3 credits)
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World (3 credits)
HIST 326 Europe Since 1914 (3 credits)
HIST 356 The History of Africa, 1500-Present (3 credits)
HIST 362 Modern Middle East (3 credits)
HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
INTL 311 Intelligence Successes and Failures (3 credits)
INTL 312 America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11 (3 credits)
INTL 402 The Military Instrument of Power (3 credits)
INTL 464 Intelligence Internship (3 credits)
INTL 465 Special Topics in Intelligence (3 credits)
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 332 National Security Policy (3 credits)
PSCI 336 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (3 credits)
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Aﬀairs (3 credits)
PSCI 342 International Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping (3 credits)
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy (3 credits)
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations (3 credits)
PSCI 433 Topics in International Politics (3 credits)
Military Intelligence
Students gain a strong background in the history and function of intelligence
as practiced by the United States military. To complete the ISS major/Military
Intelligence Concentration, students take six (6) courses from the following list
along with two (2) General Intelligence Electives:
HIST 326 Europe Since 1914 (3 credits)
HIST 382 History of Military Leadership (3 credits)
HIST 384 US Military History (3 credits)
HIST 386 World War II in the Paciﬁc (3 credits)
HIST 387 History of the Vietnam War (3 credits)
HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898 (3 credits)
HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991 (3 credits)
HIST 393 WW II in Europe and Africa (3 credits)
HIST 391 ST: Greek and Roman Warfare (3 credits)
HIST 395 History of Weapons and Firepower (3 credits)
INTL 311 Intel Successes and Failures (3 credits)
INTL 312 America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11 (3 credits)

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INTL 402 The Military Instrument of Power (3 credits)
PSCI 231 Introduction to International Politics (3 credits)
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping (3 credits)
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War (3 credits)

Intelligence and Security Studies Courses
INTL 201
Introduction to Intelligence Studies
Three Credit Hours
This course is a broad overview of the intelligence gathering and analysis
as practiced by agencies of the United States government, to include its
purpose, history, and potential beneﬁts. The organizational makeup of the U.S.
Intelligence Community (IC); the laws guidelines and ethics pertaining to
intelligence collection; and employment/internship possibilities in the IC will
also be presented. Finally, students will be given an introduction to analytical
procedures and writing/brieﬁng for policymakers.
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 concern 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 301
Advanced Analytics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: INTL 201 or permission of Instructor
Students learn about the challenges inherent in analytics and methodologies
used to overcome biases and present ﬁndings in a meaningful way. The course
is designed to acquaint students with methods to maximize analytical rigor and
provide policymakers with the intelligence necessary for them to make decisions
under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity. Emphasis is placed on working
through case studies and developing writing and brieﬁng skills.
INTL 302
Advanced Analytics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: INTL 301 or permission of Instructor
Students continue to learn about the challenges inherent in analytics and
methodologies used to overcome biases and present ﬁndings in a meaningful
way. The course is designed to acquaint students with methods to maximize
analytical rigor and provide policymakers with the intelligence necessary
for them to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Emphasis is placed on working through case studies and developing writing and
brieﬁng skills.

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INTL 310
Intelligence Collection Systems
Three Credit Hours
This is a seminar course addressing intelligence collection systems and
pro¬grams. 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 operational, 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 in-depth study).
INTL 312
America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11 Three Credit Hours
Drones are used by both the civilian and military intelligence community
as a new weapon in the ﬁght against international terror. They serve as both
collection platforms (Signals and Geospatial Intelligence) and weapons delivery
systems. In this course, students will learn about the development and history of
drones, their operational and tactical employment, and how they have changed
the face of war. We will also explore the legal and ethical ramiﬁcations of their
use against military targets and terrorists.
INTL 401

Intelligence Support to
Three Credit Hours
Military Operations
Since the days of Sun Tzu, intelligence collection and analysis has provided
“decision advantage” to military commanders at both the tactical and strategic
levels. In today’s complex battle space, good intelligence often spells the
diﬀerence between victory and defeat. In this course, students will learn the
importance of intelligence for the warﬁghter, the myriad collection techniques
available today, and evolving doctrine as it relates to the collection and analysis
of intelligence (e.g., the use of drones).

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INTL 402
The Military Instrument of Power
Three Credit Hours
A nation employs four instruments of power in order to achieve its strategic ends—Diplomacy (Political), Information, Military, and Economic. Often
referred to as the DIME, these instruments provide a nation’s national leadership
with a variety of unique capabilities that, when properly synchronized with one
another, can support a national strategy. The purpose of this course is to improve
the student’s ﬂuency of the military instrument of power. We will investigate the
range of considerations for the employment of military power once the decision
has been made to do so. Thus, the goal of this class is to appreciate the theory,
capabilities, and limitations for the employment of the military instrument of
power and the role played by strategic and operational intelligence in the planning for and employment of military force.
INTL 464
Intelligence Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course gives Intelligence and Security Studies students’ real-world work
experience to complement the classroom education that they have previously
received. Interns will learn about the variety of issues facing today’s intelligence
community. Interns will receive three credits for every 120 hours they have successfully completed. This course may be repeated once for a total of six credits.
INTL 465
Special Topics in Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth topics in intelligence and
security studies.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
1
**Freshman Science ......................................
4
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ............... INTL
201
3
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED 260
3
General Elective .............................................
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
1

(2,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........
Intro to Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting ...
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand History ................................................
Management Information Systems ................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
General Elective.. ...........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
++Business Intelligence Elective 2 ................
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
CSCI
BADM
INTL

201/
211
30x
227
211
301
201

LDRS
LDRS
HISS
BADM

311
371
30x
417

RPED

LDRS 411
SCSS
30x
INTL
401
BADM
RPED

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Choose from BADM 110, 320, 327, or 329

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
3
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
3
**Freshman Math ..........................................
3
Homeland Security......................................... INTL
210
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Advanced Analytics II....................................
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ........
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

NTSS
INTL
INTL
BADM

279

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

30x
302
310
212

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective .............................................. ELES
30x
++Buisiness Intelligence Elective 1 ............... BADM
****General Elective .....................................
***Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .......
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
General Intelligence Elective 3 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

422

***This requirement will be fulﬁlled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
CHINESE AREA STUDIES CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
**Freshman Science ......................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Introduction to Chinese I ...............................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
Intermediate Chinese I ...................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand History ................................................
Introduction to International Politics .............
Chinese Area Studies Elective 1 ....................
Chinese Area Studies Elective 2 ....................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
Chinese Area Studies Elective 5 ....................
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS

101

RPED
INTL
CHIN

260
201
101
101

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
CSCI
INTL
CHIN

201/
211
30x
227
301
201
201

LDRS
LDRS
HISS
PSCI

311
371
30x
231

RPED

LDRS
SCSS
INTL

RPED

411
30x
401

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
CHINESE AREA STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Second Semester

1
4
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman
math and science requirements.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level

281

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Homeland Security.........................................
Introduction to Chinese II ..............................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Advanced Analytics II....................................
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs
Intermediate Chinese II ..................................
****General Elective .....................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

FSEM
FSWI

101
101

INTL
CHIN

210
102
102

NTSS
INTL
INTL
CHIN

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective .............................................. ELES
East Asian Aﬀairs ........................................... PSCI
Chinese Area Studies Elective 3 ....................
Chinese Area Studies Elective 4 ....................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
Chinese Area Studes Elective 6 .....................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

30x
302
310
202

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

30x
337

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

422

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
COUNTERTERRORISM CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS
**Freshman Science ......................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ............... INTL
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........
International Politics ......................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand History ................................................
Domestic Terrorism........................................
General Elective.. ...........................................
Counterterrorism Elective 1 ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Counterterrorism Elective 3 ...........................
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
CSCI
PSCI
INTL

101
260
201
101
201/
211
30x
227
231
301
201

LDRS
LDRS
HISS
PSCI

311
371
30x
310

RPED

LDRS
SCSS

411
30x

INTL

401

RPED

283

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
COUNTERTERRORISM CONCENTRATION
Second Semester

1
4
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Homeland Security......................................... INTL
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Advanced Analytics II....................................
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs
International Terrorism ..................................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

NTSS
INTL
INTL
PSCI

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective .............................................. ELES
****General Elective .....................................
***Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .......
Counterterrorism Elective 2 ...........................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

101
101

3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

30x
302
310
342

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

422

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

210
102

***This requirement will be fulﬁlled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
GENERAL CONCENTRATION
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS
**Freshman Science ......................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ............... INTL
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand History ................................................
General Intelligence Elective 3 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 4 ......................
General Elective.. ...........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
Strand Social Science .....................................
General Intelligence Elective 7 ......................
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
CSCI
INTL

101
260
201
101
201/
211
30x
227
301
201

LDRS
LDRS
HISS

311
371
30x

RPED

LDRS
SCSS

411
30x

INTL

401

RPED

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
GENERAL CONCENTRATION
Second Semester

1
4
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Homeland Security......................................... INTL
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs INTL
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective .............................................. ELES
General Intelligence Elective 5 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 6 ......................
****General Elective .....................................
***Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .......
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
General Intelligence Elective 8 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

101
101

3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

30x
302
310

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

422

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

210
102

***This requirement will be fulﬁlled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each
semester by military department.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS
**Freshman Science ......................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ............... INTL
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
Military Intelligence Elective 1 .....................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand History ................................................
Military Intelligence Elective 3 .....................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
General Elective.. ...........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Military Intelligence Elective 5 .....................
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
CSCI
INTL

101
260
201
101
201/
211
30x
227
301
201

LDRS
LDRS
HISS

311
371
30x

RPED

LDRS
SCSS

411
30x

INTL

401

RPED

287

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
Second Semester

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*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Homeland Security......................................... INTL
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs INTL
Military Intelligence Elective 2 .....................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective .............................................. ELES
Military Intelligence Elective 4 .....................
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
****General Elective .....................................
***Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .......
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
Military Intelligence Elective 6 .....................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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210
102

***This requirement will be fulﬁlled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of
Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Department Head: Toubiana
Professors: Andrade, Bahk, Skow, Toubiana, Urroz
Associate Professors: Emm, Fernández-Medina, Hellin-Garcia, Roca-Martinez
Segle, Smith, Strobbe
Assistant Professors: Tsai
Command of foreign languages, ever a component of traditional liberal-arts
schooling, has become a vital asset in today’s global society and economy. The
ability to communicate eﬀectively with the millions of non-English speakers in
the realms of commerce, government, science, and the arts serves crucial national
interests. Cultural sensitivity, heightened through language study, furthers our
relations with the world.
The language courses in the General Education curriculum cultivate four
basic skills—reading, writing, listening, and speaking—with emphasis on communicative proﬁciency. The language minor enhances competence in the basic
skills and allows for specialization in business practice, contemporary society, or
literature. The language major hones ﬂuency and imparts a detailed knowledge
of life and letters.
The major is most ﬂexible and has proven a sound preparation for coveted
duty assignments, choice career opportunities in both public and private sectors, and graduate study in philology, business, law, or medicine. Students who
excel are eligible for induction into the following national honor societies: Pi
Delta Phi (French), Delta Phi Alpha (German), and Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish).
Students may pursue a B.A. in Modern Languages with Teaching Specialization
in French, German or Spanish. The curriculum provides a broad background
in the speciﬁed language, culture and literature to prepare the student to teach
at the secondary school level. The student must make a formal application
for admission to the Zucker Family School of Education for the Internship in
Teaching as outlined in this catalog.
Plan of Undergraduate Major
Thirty credit hours of coursework are required in one language at the 300and 400-levels. For all majors these required courses include 301 and 302; for
Spanish, these also include SPAN 305.
Language students pursuing a double major will have the opportunity to
count 1 course (3 credit hours) from another department. This course should
be related to the history, the civilization or the culture of the target language
in which the student is majoring. The course must be approved by the Head
of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Therefore,
after completion of the core-curriculum language requirement, at least 27 credit
hours (9 courses) must be taken from the language major, and 3 credit hours

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(1 course) could be taken from outside the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.
Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
Objectives:
The minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish builds on skills developed
in the elementary/intermediate sequence, taking the student beyond practical
proﬁciency to more sophisticated modes of discourse and greater understanding of social norms.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
Employing the latest technology, instruction in advanced conversation and
composition expands and reﬁnes expression in social and professional contexts.
Course in the Department’s various summer study-abroad programs oﬀer total
immersion and highly individualized tutorials. Courses in civilization and culture, business language, and literature, in addition to promoting greater ﬂuencey,
provide an introduction to areas of specialization within the discipline.
Many language majors, recognizing the considerable advantages of versatility
in the marketplace, now declare a minor in another language.
Structure of the Minor (Chinese, French, German)
1. Required Courses
a. 301 and 302 (in the chosen language)
b. at least one 400-level course in the chosen language, taken at The
Citadel or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses (i.e., courses numbered 300 and above)
Structure of the Minor (Spanish)
1. Required Courses
a. SPAN 301 and 302
b. SPAN 305 or one 400-level course in Spanish, taken at The Citadel
or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses in Spanish (i.e., a course numbered 300 and
above)
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 hours in one language at the 300-level or
above, least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
The Minor in East Asian Studies
Objectives: The minor in East Asian Studies provides well-qualiﬁed upperclassmen the opportunity to develop a secondary ﬁeld of expertise in a discipline
of vital national interest.

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Administration: The minor in East Asian Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
Fifteen credit hours, of which six hours are in language:
either CHIN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II,
JAPN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II,
or
KORE 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II;
at least three hours in history, chosen from:
HIST 357, History of Premodern China,
HIST 358, History of Modern China,
HIST 359, Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires,
HIST 360, History of Japan;
HIST 365, Special Topics in Non-Western History
and at least three hours in political science, chosen from:
PSCI 337, East Asian Aﬀairs,
PSCI 338, Southeast Asian Aﬀairs,
PSCI 433, Topics in International Politics: Northeast Asian
Aﬀairs;
and a three-hour elective from either history or political science, chosen
from the courses listed above.
Prerequisite: Because Chinese is the only Asian language oﬀered through
202 at The Citadel, registrants for Japanese and Korean (Category IV languages
by the Defense Language Institute’s scale of hours required for mastery), must
have completed the core requirement in Chinese (Category IV language), French,
German, or Spanish (Category II languages).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved in the Language Courses:
The intensive-introduction sequences develop basic practical communication
through standard cognitive-code methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture cultivate
the four skills critical to foreign-language mastery: aural comprehension, oral
expression, reading comprehension, and composition. By the end of the course,
the diligent student will be able to converse intelligibly in general social situations, recognize and reproduce the phonetic alphabets and most-used characters
of the pictographic writing systems, comprehend the gist of simple texts with
the aid of a dictionary, and write brief summaries of those texts.

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Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.

This minor is jointly administered by the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures or the Department of Political Science.

Credit and Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Citadel currently oﬀers study-abroad programs in French and Spanish.
Credit may be granted for courses in French, German, and Spanish taken abroad
at other schools during the summer or the regular school year. The Albert E.
Gurganus Summer Stipend ($1,000), the Deutscher Brüderlicher Bund Scholarship
($1,500), and the John Alexander Summer Scholarship ($2,000) assist qualiﬁed German majors with summer-study projects in Europe. Monetary awards
sponsored by the American Society of the French Legion of Honor may be
available for qualiﬁed French majors and minors participating in The Citadel’s
Summer Study in France. Students who wish to study language abroad will be
expected to show evidence of competence in the language classes they have
completed. Such work must have prior approval from the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Special Courses
JAPN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
two syllabaries (Hirgana and Katakana) and ca. 200 Chinese characters (Kanji).
KORE 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
Hangul phonetic alphabet.
MLNG 410

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
12th Century to 1789
An extensive, in-depth survey of inﬂuential literary movements on the Continent, beginning with the High Middle Ages and early Italian Renaissance,
continuing through the late Renaissance, the Golden Age in Spain, the Classical Age, up to the end of the Age of Enlightenment. While the focus of the
course will be on major writers and representative works of each period (e.g.,
La Chanson de Roland, Bocaccio, Cervantes, Racine, Rousseau, Goethe), the
signiﬁcant intercultural borrowings and literary and artistic cross-fertilization
among the intelligentsia of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be studied
and put in their proper sociological contexts. No prerequisite.

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MLNG 420

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
1789-Present
This course begins at the dawn of the Romantic movement on the Continent and
continues through the important movements of Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism,
Surrealism, and Existentialism. Signiﬁcant works of writers such as Hugo, Flaubert,
Zola, Galdós, Rilke, Mann, Proust, D’Annunzio, Pirandello, Sartre, and Hesse,
among others, will be studied against the background of their times. No prerequisite.

MLNG 455

Theory and Practice of Foreign
Three Credit Hours
Language Teaching
Prerequisite: Language teaching track students need the approval of the Dean
of the Zucker Family School of Education
This course seeks to address the theory and practice of foreign language teaching.
It is designed specially to help students who are interested in the teaching profession
and becoming future language teachers. The aim is to develop understanding with the
contemporary research-based views of language teaching and learning. Students will
become familiar with professional organizations, language policies, foreign language
national standards, and ﬁrst and second language acquisition theories among others. Students will also learn how to incorporate diﬀerent modes of communication,
learning strategies and styles, and culture in the classroom. They will also reﬂect
on how to address diverse needs such as motivation, aptitude, diversity and learning
disabilities. Students will also design lesson plans and explore diﬀerent assessment
techniques to meet students’ needs and goals.
LING 300
Introduction to Linguistics
Three Credit Hours
Open to all students.
A survey of the history of languages and linguistics and a study of the components of human speech: phonetics, phonology, morphology; grammar, syntax,
semantics; semiology, writing, literature. No prerequisite.
Chinese Language Course Descriptions
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to modern Mandarin Chinese.
It begins with an introduction to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese (i.e.,
Pinyin) and then moves onto basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The course also aims to introduce students to a variety of aspects of
Chinese culture. By the end of the semester, students are expected to (a) have
a fairly good pronunciation, (b) recognize and write approximately 200 to 250
characters, and (c) carry out simple conversations. Lab work required.
CHIN 102 Introduction to Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or placement
This course aims to further develop students’ fundamental four language skills,
which will be emphasized and learned in communicative contexts. Students are
expected to actively participate in class by engaging in interactive activities, and
reading and writing practices. A variety of aspects of everyday Chinese culture
will be introduced through these activities. Lab work required.

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CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or placement
This course is designed to help students reach intermediate-level communicative skill in spoken and written Chinese. It also aims to establish a solid base
for more advanced language learning. By increasing students’ vocabulary and
knowledge of sentence patterns, the course focuses on speaking and writing
in coherent and well-formed paragraphs. By the end of the semester, students
are expected to (a) carry out ﬂuent conversations about daily activities and (b)
write compositions of 200 to 250 characters on subjects of their daily life and
personal experiences. Lab work required.
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or placement
This course provides intermediate-level training in spoken and written Chinese in cultural contexts, based on language skills developed in CHIN 201.
The focus of this course is mainly on complex grammatical patterns, discourse
characteristics, and discussions of various cultural topics.
CHIN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to transcribe in Pinyin and pronounce
all syllables of the phonetic system of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin in
Beijing dialect) and to recognize and write ca. 500 characters.
CHIN 201/202 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 (or equivalent)
Students continue to develop practical communication skills and use of basic
structures through speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Daily study and
practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom. The
vocabulary for reading and writing increases to 1,000 characters.
CHIN 301 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
The aim of this course is to continually improve the students’ reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on oral proﬁciency. It
also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of Chinese Language and Culture.
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities. Skills are reﬁned through speaking and writing activities. Use
of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 302 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written Chinese based upon selected
texts. The aim of this course is to continually improve the students’ reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on writing proﬁciency. It also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of the Chinese
Language and Culture. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.

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CHIN 303 Chinese Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A broad survey of Chinese civilization and society with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art through selected topics that link various periods in
China’s past with the present. By the end of this course, students will have a
better knowledge and comprehension of Chinese history and society and will
be able to deﬁne the conceptions through which the Chinese have identiﬁed
their cultural heritage. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese
CHIN 307 Business Chinese
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in the Chinese speaking world. The course
is designed to simulate real business environments. By the end of the semester,
students will have a basic knowledge of how to function in the business Chinese
world. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese
CHIN 450 Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement or some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. This course may
be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated. Class taught in Chinese
Language and literature courses numbered 300 and above in a given
language have, unless otherwise stated, 202 or 204 in that language as a
prerequisite.
French Language and Literature Course Descriptions
FREN 101
Elementary French Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Basic functional communication on daily activities and immediate environment in the present. Emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
simple French; pronunciation; and vocabulary expansion. Cross-cultural similarities and diﬀerences stressed. Course conducted primarily in French. Language
laboratory required.
FREN 102
Elementary French Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or placement
Continued development of basic communication skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in increasingly more complex situations, including
pronouns, descriptions, and actions in the past and future, and conjectures.
Cross-cultural similarities and diﬀerences also studied. Course conducted primarily in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 201
Intermediate French Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 or placement
Functional use of French in diﬀerent sociocultural contexts. Extensive oral
and written practice with vocabulary and structures vital to expressing increasingly complex ideas. Course conducted in French. Language laboratory required.

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FREN 202

French Reading, Conversation,
Three Credit Hours
and Composition
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or placement
Systematic development of reading and writing skills through cultural and
literary texts. Oral communication skills development through discussions of
readings and audiovisual material. Course conducted in French.
FREN 203

Intermediate French
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
An intensive, systematic study of grammar and development of speaking and
writing skills through readings, discussions, and compositions. May be taken in
lieu of FREN 201. Oﬀered only during summer program in Europe.
FREN 204
Intermediate French Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, movies, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. May be taken in lieu of FREN 202. Oﬀered only during
summer program in Europe.
FREN 301
Advanced French Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Development of skill and ease in speaking correct, idiomatic French at an
advanced level. Audio and video cassettes used for aural comprehension. Pronunciation exercises. Not open to students with native-level proﬁciency, but
required of all French majors and minors.
FREN 302
Advanced French Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written French based upon selected
texts. Study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary as necessary to achieve coherent, idiomatic compositions related to the readings. Required of all French
majors and minors.
FREN 303
French Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A broad survey of French culture (architecture, painting, sculpture, music,
cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to World War I.
FREN 304

Survey of Non-European Francophone
Three Credit Hours
Literature and Civilization
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A survey of Canadian, African and Caribbean Francophone literature and
civilization from early twentieth century to the present.

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FREN 307
Business French
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of instructor
Introduction to the language of economics, banking, commerce, correspondence, sales, import-export, transportation, and corporations in the Frenchspeaking world.
FREN 390

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Culture
Prerequisite: FREN 202 and permission of instructor
A survey of current trends in art, architecture, music, cuisine, ﬁlm, and literature, as well as in popular culture, in France. Visits to museums, concerts,
theater, etc. Weekly journal of cultural and cross-cultural experiences. Oﬀered
only during summer program in Europe.
FREN 391

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Usage
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A course designed to acquaint students with the French of today as a language in evolution; particular attention to current usage of slang, jargon, and
neologisms. Oﬀered only during summer program in Europe.
FREN 421

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Middle Ages and Renaissance
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of representative works composed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance in modern French translation.
FREN 422

French Classicism and
Three Credit Hours
Enlightenment
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the principal writers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
in France. Major ﬁgures: Molière, Corneille, Racine, Pascal, La Fontaine, La
Bruyère, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau.
FREN 423

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the works representative of Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and
Symbolism, with special emphasis on developments in the novel and lyric poetry.
FREN 424

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the major writers and literary movements—Surrealism, Modernism, Existentialism, Theatre of the Absurd, Nouveau Roman—from the early
1900s through the twentieth century.

FREN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Investigation and analysis of the works of one notable French author or of
some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. The signiﬁcance of the topic
studied to Francophone civilization and/or literature in general will be emphasized. This course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
FREN 490

Advanced Grammar, Syntax, and
Three Credit Hours
Translation
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor
Development of linguistic skills necessary for ﬂuent idiomatic writing in
French, from colloquial to more sophisticated styles, including translation from
English to French.
German Language and Literature Course Descriptions
GERM 101
Elementary German I
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture. Development
of skills critical to foreign-language mastery: listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work required.
GERM 102
Elementary German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 101 or placement
Progress in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiom. Increased emphasis
on student communication. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work
required.
GERM 201
Intermediate German I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or placement
Completion of basic grammar and syntax. Increased emphasis on reading,
idiomatic usage. Course conducted in German. Lab work required.
GERM 202
Intermediate German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 201 or placement
Expansion and ﬁne tuning of grammar. Literary texts serve as basis for
discussion and substantial composition. Course conducted in German. Upon
successful completion of the elementary and intermediate courses, students will
be functional in a German-speaking country, i.e., able to converse socially, read
newspapers and magazines, enjoy a movie, etc.
GERM 203 and
Intermediate German I Abroad
Three Credit Hours
GERM 204
Intermediate German II Abroad
Each Semester
Prerequisite: GERM 102 (or equivalent) and permission of section chief
Taken in lieu of GERM 201 and 202. Intensive study of grammar, development
of communicative skills while in residence in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.

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GERM 301
Advanced German Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with a grade of “C” or better or permission
of the department head
Not open to students with native-level proﬁciency, but required of all German majors and minors. Expansion and practice of communicative skills in
situational contexts from colloquial to formal. Extensive use of sound and video
recordings. Student interviews and presentations.

GERM 307
Business German: Practical Applications Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Serves as a business elective. Acquisition of practical knowledge of German industry and economics. Study and practice of related vocabulary, and the
fundamentals of business correspondence. Preparation for the Zertiﬁkat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.

GERM 302
Advanced German Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Required of all German majors and minors. Practice in formal writing: reviews, essays, correspondence. Study of styles of writing in exemplary texts.
Practical experience with translation.

GERM 308
Business German: Current Issues
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of current issues in the German business world through extensive readings using the internet and current business publications. Practice in business
correspondence and business situations. Preparation for the Zertiﬁkat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.

GERM 303
German Civilization and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of civilization and culture up to 1945, with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art. Films, slides, recordings.
GERM 304
Postwar German Society and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of society and culture since 1945, focusing on political division and
reuniﬁcation, economy, and art (particularly ﬁlm).
GERM 305

Events and Issues in German
Three Credit Hours
Media and Popular Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
An intensive study of events and issues as reﬂected in German media and
popular culture. Newspapers, magazines, web sites, ﬁlm, television, radio,
music provide students with German perspective on major events in twentieth
century world history. Topics will vary but may include WWI, National Socialism, the Holocaust, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Divided Germany, and the
Environment.
GERM 306

Encountering Cultural Texts:
Three Credit Hours
German for Discussion and Critique
Prerequisite: GERM 202 or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on advanced language skills for higher-order thinking
in German. Students will read, analyze, discuss and write about concrete and
abstract themes encountered in diverse genres, modes and styles of representation. The course provides experience with a broad array of German-language
literary and cultural texts that may included literature, opera, ﬁlm and non-ﬁction.
Recommended as preparation for 400-level German courses. Taught in German.

GERM 390

Special Topics in Language
Three Credit Hours
and Literature
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of language and literature while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on current usage in speech and print. Discussion and
composition based on activities and readings.
GERM 391
Special Topics in Landeskunde
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of society and culture while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on interaction with host community. Theater, concerts,
ﬁlms, excursions, and museum visits. Special projects tailored to student need
and interest.
GERM 421

German Literature
Three Credit Hours
up to the Reformation
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of signiﬁcant authors, works, genres, and movements from the earliest
monastic texts through Luther’s age, examined in their social and cultural context.
GERM 422

German Literature from the
Three Credit Hours
Baroque to Classicism
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of signiﬁcant authors, works, and genres from the period of the
baroque, the Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, and classicism.

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GERM 423

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of signiﬁcant authors, works, genres, and movements, with emphasis
on romanticism, Biedermeier, Junges Deutschland, poetic realism, and naturalism.
GERM 424

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of select authors, e.g., Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, Brecht, Grass, and
Plenzdorf.
GERM 426
Modern Austrian Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors since 1900, e.g. Bachmann, Bernhard, Musil,
Frischmuth, Jelinek.
GERM 427

Literature of German-Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Switzerland
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors, e.g. Gotthelf, Keller, Meyer, Frisch, Dürrenmatt,
Muschg, Bichsel.
GERM 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of a single author or select topic in Germanic philology or culture.
Students may register for this course more than once if the topic has changed.
GERM 490

Internship in German Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Internships or service opportunities with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, non-proﬁt organizations) or in German-speaking countries to
combine academic training with professional experience. This course may be
taken more than once.
Spanish Language and Literature Course Descriptions
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis on practical, oral communication. Basic elements of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Initial presentation of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.

Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

301

SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement
Further emphasis on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in
the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement
Stress on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening, reading,
and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Completion of the verb system.
Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in
Spanish.
SPAN 202

Spanish Conversation, Reading, and
Three Credit Hours
Composition
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or placement
Extensive oral and written communication based on readings and videos of
Hispanic literature and culture. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 203

Intermediate Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Intensive course in oral and written Spanish; to be taken in lieu of SPAN
201. Oﬀered only during Maymester or summer program in Spain or Spanish
America.
SPAN 204
Intermediate Hispanic Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, bullﬁghts, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. Taken in lieu of SPAN 202. Oﬀered only during Maymester
or summer program in Spain or Spanish America.

SPAN 301
Advanced Spanish Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities, with an emphasis on oral proﬁciency. These skills will be
further reﬁned through frequent writing activities. Course conducted in Spanish. Not open to students with native-level proﬁciency, but required of all other
Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 302
Advanced Spanish Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
An intense and complete overview of Spanish grammar including a review
of all tenses and a thorough analysis of the subjunctive. These elements will be
emphasized through frequent writing exercises, with the ultimate goal of producing grammatically correct Spanish. Course conducted in Spanish. Required
of all Spanish majors and minors.

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SPAN 303
Readings in Spanish Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A broad survey of the culture of Spain (architecture, painting, sculpture,
music, cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to the present. Use of
audiovisual materials.
SPAN 304

Readings in Spanish American
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A general survey of the culture of Spanish America from pre-Columbian times
to the present (architecture, painting, sculpture, music, cuisine, etc., as well as
social and political developments). Use of audiovisual materials.
SPAN 305

Introduction to the Study
Three Credit Hours
of Hispanic Literature
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
A preparatory course for students intending to pursue studies in Hispanic
literature. Selected readings will provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis
and understanding of the structure of literary works. The historical development
of genres and the technical vocabulary necessary for critical analysis will be
included. Required of all Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 306
Medical Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 202
Introduction to the study of speciﬁc medical Spanish vocabulary and terminology related to the ﬁeld of medicine and cultural issues related to communicative interactions with Spanish-speaking patients in a clinical setting.
This course is specially geared to develop students’ communication skills for
serving in the medical profession. The course explores real-life situations that
medical personnel might encounter such as patient-doctor interviews, health issues, general check-ups, physical examinations, medical emergencies, etc. The
course will also explore Hispanic cultural perspectives, practices and products
related to healthcare. It will help students to develop intercultural communicative competence to better interact with and assist the Hispanic community.
This course is especially recommended for students who will be working in
the ﬁeld of medicine.
SPAN 307
Business Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in Spain and Spanish America.
SPAN 308
Spanish Business Correspondence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
An extensive overview and practice of written commercial communications
in Spanish.

303

SPAN 309
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the study of the Spanish language and culture speciﬁcally
related to the law enforcement ﬁeld. This course explores real-life situations that
law enforcement personnel might encounter such as robberies, assault, crime
scenes, emergency situations, domestic violence, neighborhood security, etc.
Especially recommended for students who will be working in law enforcement.
SPAN 310
Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of literature in Spain from the early medieval period through
major movements and representative authors to contemporary Spanish letters.
SPAN 320
Survey of Spanish American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of major works of Spanish America from the pre-Columbian
period through major movements and representative authors to contemporary
literature.
SPAN 420
Medieval Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of the most prominent literary works in Spain from the early medieval period to the Renaissance.
SPAN 421
The Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of the theatre, poetry and narrative of Spain’s Golden Age.
SPAN 423

Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
Literature of Spain
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of major literary trends from Neoclassicism to the Generation of ‘98.
Corresponding Spanish history will be presented as part of textual interpretation.
SPAN 424
Contemporary Spanish Narrative
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Literary trends in Spain since 1900.

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 425
Contemporary Spanish American Fiction Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
In-depth study of the major works of Spanish American ﬁction by the most
important twentieth-century writers. Consideration will be given to Borges,
Cortázar, Rulfo, Fuentes, and García Márquez.
SPAN 426
Contemporary Spanish American Poetry Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of selected Spanish American poets from Modernism to the contemporary period. The course will consider authors such as Dario, Mistral, Vallejo,
Neruda, and Octavio Paz.

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SPAN 427
19th Century Spanish American Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
An in-depth reading of the major Spanish American authors from the period
of independence to Modernismo.
SPAN 428
Contemporary Spanish Poetry
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Trends in Spanish poetry since 1900.

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement—or combination thereof—from Spain or Spanish America. This
course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
SPAN 460

Internship in Hispanic Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: SPAN 302 and permission of department head and internship
director
Internships with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, nonproﬁt organizations, etc.) may be periodically oﬀered to combine academic
training with professional experience.
Directed Individual Study
Directed Individual Study courses enable students with special interests,
suitable preparation, and high academic standing to receive instruction and guidance in selected subjects which are not otherwise treated in the department’s
regularly scheduled courses of instruction. Directed Individual Study courses
may not be repeated and are open only to juniors and seniors with the assent
of the instructor and the permission of the department head.
CHIN 341 and
CHIN 342

Chinese Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CHIN 441 and
CHIN 442

Chinese Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 341 and
FREN 342

French Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 441 and
FREN 442

French Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 341 and
GERM 342

German Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

305

GERM 441 and
GERM 442

German Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 341 and
SPAN 342

Spanish Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 441 and
SPAN 442

Spanish Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)*
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
3
(3,0)
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
3
(3,0)
**Freshman Math ..........................................
3
(3,0)
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)
General Elective .............................................
3
(3,0)
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
1
(1,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Intermediate French Communication ............
Strand History ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
LDRS
FREN
HISS
NATS

201/
211
201
30x
30x
201

LDRS
LDRS
FREN
FREN
ELES

311
371
301
30x

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
French 307 or 490 .......................................... FREN
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

411

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

307

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II........... FREN
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
**Freshman Science ......................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ............................................... FREN
Strand Social Science ..................................... SCSS
Strand English ................................................ ENGS
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition...................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Signature Experience Capstone or
General Education Capstone .....................
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

102
260

3
3
4
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

202
30x
30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

302

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

102

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Elementary French Communication I ............
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership.
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Adolescent Development ...............................
Intermediate French Communication ............
Strand History ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Learners with Exceptionalities .......................
Strand Elective ...............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
Special Methods in Teaching .........................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

EDUC
FREN

101
101
101

LDRS
LDRS
EDUC
FREN
HISS
NTSS

201/
211
206
201
30x
30x
201

LDRS
LDRS
FREN
FREN
EDUC
ELES
RPED

LDRS
FREN
FREN
EDUC
EDUC
RPED

311
371
301
312
30x

411
306
402

1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

309

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
**Freshman Science ......................................
Elementary French Communication II........... FREN
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand English ................................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
Child Development ........................................
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition......................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

102

3
4
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

ENGS
SCSS
EDUC
EDUC

30x
30x
301
307

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

FREN

202

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC

302
401

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499

12

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

260
102
202

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Elementary German I .....................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Intermediate German I ...................................
Strand History ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Advanced German Conversation ...................
GERM 307/308 ..............................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

GERM

101
101

LDRS
LDRS
GERM
HISS
NATS

201/
211
201
30x
30x
201

LDRS
LDRS
GERM
GERM
ELES

311
371
301
30x

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

411

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

311

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II.................................... GERM
**Freshman Science ......................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II .................................. GERM
Strand English ................................................ ENGS
Strand Social Science ..................................... SCSS
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition .................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Signature Experience Capstone or
General Education Capstone .....................
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

102

3
4
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

202
30x
30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

302

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

260
102

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

�312

Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

The Citadel

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Elementary German I .....................................
Education in Modern Society.........................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

GERM
EDUC

101
101
101

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership.
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Adolescent Development ...............................
Intermediate German I ...................................
Strand History ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

LDRS
LDRS
EDUC
GERM
HISS
NTSS

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Business German Practical Applications .......
Learners with Exceptionalities .......................
Strand Elective ...............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
LDRS
GERM
GERM
EDUC
ELES
RPED

311
371
301
307
312
30x

LDRS
GERM
GERM
EDUC
EDUC

411

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
Special Methods in Teaching .........................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

201/
211
206
201
30x
30x
201

RPED

306
402

1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
**Freshman Science ......................................
Elementary German II.................................... GERM
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

102
202

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand English ................................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
Child Development ........................................
Intermediate German II ..................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

ENGS
SCSS
EDUC
EDUC
GERM

GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

260

3
4
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

30x
30x
301
307
202

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

302
401

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499

12

102

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)*
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
3
(3,0)
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
3
(3,0)
**Freshman Math ..........................................
3
(3,0)
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
General Elective .............................................
3
(3,0)
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
1
(1,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Strand History ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
LDRS
SPAN
HISS
NATS

201/
211
201
30x
30x
201

LDRS
LDRS
SPAN
SPAN
ELES

311
371
301
30x

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

411

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
**Freshman Science ......................................
4
(3,2)
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED 260
3
(3,0)
General Elective .............................................
3
(3,0)
General Elective .............................................
3
(3,0)
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102
1
(1,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ............................................... SPAN
Strand English ................................................ ENGS
Strand Social Science ..................................... SCSS
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition .................... SPAN
SPAN 307/308/309 ........................................ SPAN
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Signature Experience Capstone or
General Education Capstone .....................
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

202
30x
30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

302

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
**Freshman Math ..........................................
Elementary Spanish Communication I ..........
Education in Modern Society.........................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership.
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Adolescent Development ...............................
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Strand History ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Learners with Exceptionalities .......................
Strand Elective ...............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
Special Methods in Teaching .........................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

SPAN
EDUC

101
101
101

LDRS
LDRS
EDUC
SPAN
HISS
NTSS

201/
211
206
201
30x
30x
201

LDRS
LDRS
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC
ELES
RPED

LDRS
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC
EDUC
RPED

311
371
301
312
30x

411
306
402

1
3
3
3
3
3
3
1

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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(3,0)
(0,1)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED
**Freshman Science ......................................
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
Strand English ................................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
Child Development ........................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

260
102
202
102

3
4
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SPAN
ENGS
SCSS
EDUC
EDUC

202
30x
30x
301
307

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC

302
401

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499

12

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of
Political Science
Department Head: Kapeluck
John C. West Chair: Factor
Professors: Buchanan, Kapeluck, Mays
Associate Professors: Porter, Segrest, Tenney
Assistant Professors: Sun
Instructor: Collins
The Department oﬀers an academic major in political science. This major
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. The course of study for students majoring in political science begins
with a set of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. Students
then have the opportunity to select from a list of specialized electives in their
area of concentration and to increase their understanding of their ﬁeld by taking
courses in the related disciplines of anthropology, criminal justice, economics,
history, psychology, and sociology as well as General Electives from other
departments. As the central element of a general education, political science
provides preparation for graduate education and for useful and satisfying careers.
Political Science Major: The course of study for students majoring in political science prescribes a set of core courses to introduce the student to the
discipline. In addition, each major must select one of the following departmental
subﬁelds for specialization in the junior and senior years.
A. American Government and Politics.
B. International Politics and Military Aﬀairs.
C. Pre-Law and Legal Studies.
The discipline of political science seeks to describe and to explain political phenomena, including both foreign and domestic political institutions, the
political process, political behavior, and contemporary political and security
issues. Political science also studies the relationships of individuals with their
governments, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The major has
especially strong appeal for those who anticipate careers in law and government, particularly in the Foreign Service, Department of Homeland Security
and Department of State, intelligence agencies, the military services of the US
Army, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard, as well as a broad range
of ancillary civilian and government organizations.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department oﬀers four minors: NonWestern Studies, American Politics, International and Military Aﬀairs, and Law
and Legal Studies. The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in African-American Studies, International Criminal Justice,
International Relations, Southern Studies, Leadership Studies, and East-Asian

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Studies. For a full description of these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of Criminal Justice - International
Criminal Justice; Department of English - Leadership Studies; Department of
History - African-American Studies, International Relations, and Southern Studies;
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures - East Asian Studies.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Political Science
The political science major consists of seventeen courses (51 credit hours),
mostly within the department but including as well a mix of humanities and
social science courses (with the exact mix depending on the subﬁeld the student
selects). In addition, it provides for eight elective courses which students may
take as they choose.
Students pursuing a degree in Political Science will take up to nine hours of
language instruction that may or may not build on high school study:
• Students who wish to study the same language at The Citadel that
they studied in high school will take a placement test in that language.
There are three possible results of that test. If the student places into
the elementary level of the language, he/she will be required to take
102, 201, and 202. If the student places into the intermediate level of
the language, he/she will be required to take 201 &amp; 202. The third class
in the requirement may be an upper-level language class, or it may be
a general elective. Students who place beyond the intermediate level
will have satisﬁed the language requirement. They will simply take
nine hours of general elective classes; these classes may be upper-level
language classes.
• Students who wish to study a diﬀerent language than what they studied
in high school will be required to take 101, 102, and 201.
The complete course of study is presented in the Courses of Study section
of this catalog.
First, each student is required to complete a speciﬁed core of six courses:
PSCI 102 American National Government
PSCI 231 International Politics
PSCI 232 Comparative Politics
PSCI 304 American Political Thought or PSCI 391, Foundations of
Political Theory; PSCI 392, Modern Political Theory
or PSCI 492, Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
PSCI *
Capstone Seminar in Politcal Science
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties.
*course number to be determined/contact department

Second, no later than the beginning of the fall semester of the junior year,
each political science major must select one of the subﬁelds for course concentration during the junior and senior years. The three subﬁelds are Subﬁeld
A: American Government and Politics, Subﬁeld B: International Politics
and Military Aﬀairs, and Subﬁeld C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies. Majors
must complete selected courses within one subﬁeld of their choice. As detailed
below, three of these courses are speciﬁcally required; the remaining courses
are a combination of subﬁeld electives selected from a list for each subﬁeld,
American Politics electives (see the electives list for Subﬁeld A), political

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science electives, a non-PSCI humanities/social science upper level elective,
history electives, and macroeconomics (for Subﬁelds A and C only). Inasmuch
as subﬁeld requirements vary, students are encouraged to pay careful attention
to the distribution of courses in the subﬁeld selected.
All courses within a subﬁeld are open both to majors in other departments
and to political science majors who are concentrating in one of the other two
subﬁelds. Subﬁeld requirements and electives are presented below.
Subﬁeld A: American Government and Politics
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
American Parties &amp; Politics, PSCI 301
History Elective
Subﬁeld Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Pol. Issues &amp; Public Policy, PSCI 401
Subﬁeld Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

PSCI 396
PSCI 402
PSCI 403
PSCI 431
PSCI 461
PSCI 498
PSCI 499
FREN 301

Politics and the Media
Politics of Bureaucracy
Topics in American Government and Politics
American Foreign Relations
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Independent Study
Internship
or GERM 301 or SPAN 301 or CHIN 301

Subﬁeld B: International Politics and Military Aﬀairs

Second Semester
Urban Politics, PSCI 302 or
Legislative Process, PSCI 306
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Subﬁeld Elective
History Elective
American Politics Elective

Second Semester
Subﬁeld Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Am. Foreign Relations, PSCI 431
American Politics Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462

Required:
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 302 Urban Politics or PSCI 306: Legislative Process
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
Subﬁeld electives (those students selecting this subﬁeld must complete at least
three electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 303 State and Local Government
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency
PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science

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Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Internat. Political Economy, PSCI 351
ROTC
LDRS 311

Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Nat. Security Pol., PSCI 332
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Int. Politics Elective
Int. Politics Area Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
PSCI 332 National Security Policy
PSCI 351 Internat. Political Economy
PSCI 431 American Foreign Policy
Subﬁeld electives (those selecting this subﬁeld must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus three subﬁeld electives chosen from the following, one of which
must be an area course):
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 333 International Organization
PSCI 335 Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 336 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
PSCI 337 East Asian Aﬀairs

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PSCI 338 Southeast Asian Aﬀairs
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Aﬀairs
PSCI 340 Latin American Aﬀairs
PSCI 341 African Aﬀairs
PSCI 342 International Terrorism
PSCI 343 Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 344 European Aﬀairs
PSCI 345 South Asian Aﬀairs
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 352 Global Democracy
PSCI 353 International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 433 Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498 Independent Study
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 384 International Crime
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301 or CHIN 301
Subﬁeld C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Intro to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 201
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
American Politics Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411
Required:
CRMJ 201
PSCI 361
PSCI 461

Second Semester
Law &amp; Legal Process, PSCI 361
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 461
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Introduction to Criminal Justice
Law and Legal Process
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law

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Subﬁeld electives (those selecting this subﬁeld must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus two subﬁeld electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
PSCI 311
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 393
Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402
Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 498
Senior Research Project/Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
ENGL 411
Writing in the Professions
BADM 211 Accounting Principles and Practice
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301 or CHIN 301
Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of the
institutions and processes involved in the formulation of demands made on
the American political system and the responsiveness of the authorities in the
system to these demands.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the study of topics such as the formulation and expression of public
opinion, the eﬀectiveness with which political parties create and maintain broadbased governing coalitions, the structures and operations of basic governing
institutions, and the nature of the policy process, students should develop a solid
grasp of the linkages between public opinion, groups, parties, institutions, and
public policy. Since democratic theory assumes the existence of this linkage,
students completing the minor should have a solid understanding of the practice of American democracy. Since a number of courses in the minor require
the quantitative analysis of data, students will also deepen their knowledge of
the methods of the social sciences. The requirement that papers and reports be
submitted should enhance mastery of the English language.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
2.

Electives (choose two)
PSCI 304 American Political Thought

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PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 396 Politics and the Media
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations
PSCI 499 Internship
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel

Minor in International and Military Aﬀairs
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the ﬁeld of international and
military aﬀairs and provide them with a greater understanding of the international environment in which individuals, states, and organizations operate. The
minor will include an introduction to international and comparative politics as
well as at least one regional area of the international system. The program’s
ﬂexibility allows students to expand their introduction to this topic through the
completion of two electives in regional studies, macro-based political views
of the international system, international economics, national security, foreign
policy, or some combination of these categories.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor will require students to acquire and apply critical analytical
skills in order to achieve an understanding of the international system and
its complex array of components. The required courses in international and
comparative politics require students to consider the functions and components
of the international system as well as the ideological and political diﬀerences
between individuals, states, and organizations which comprise this system. A
regional course requirement presents students with a more detailed analysis
of how other states govern themselves and operate within the international
system. The electives allow students to apply their newly developed tools for
international and military aﬀairs analysis to other geographical regions, macrobased political issues such as international law or organization, or international
economics. Critical thinking and systematic analysis in the required courses
and electives will present students with these tools for further dissection of
the international system, allow a greater appreciation for the complex world
we live in, and prepare them for military, political, legal, or business careers
in an ever-increasingly interdependent world.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.

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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 231
International Politics
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
2. Electives (choose three, 1 of which must be a regional course)
BADM 320
International Business
PSCI 331
Introduction to International Law
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 333
International Organization
PSCI 334
Problems in International Law and Organization
PSCI 335
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
*PSCI 336
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
*PSCI 337
East Asian Aﬀairs
*PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Aﬀairs
*PSCI 339
Middle East Aﬀairs
*PSCI 340
Latin American Aﬀairs
*PSCI 341
African Aﬀairs
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
*PSCI 344
European Aﬀairs
*PSCI 345
South Asian Aﬀairs
PSCI 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
PSCI 353
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498
Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
CRMJ 384
International Crime
*Regional Course
Total Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students in a systematic way to the
American systems of civil and criminal justice; to provide an introduction to law
and the legal system for students who are considering careers in law or criminal
justice; and to provide an opportunity for students to undertake advanced lawrelated courses, grounded in a basic understanding of law and the legal system.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to legal reasoning, to case analysis, and to legal

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terms and citations as well as theoretical matters. Aside from an understanding
of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop each student’s
capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science
or criminal justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
CRMJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Electives (choose two)
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 202 Criminology
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel

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either

CHIN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II,
JAPN 101/102, Intensive Intro. to Japanese I and II, or
KORE 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II;
at least three hours in history, chosen from:
HIST 357, History of Premodern China,
HIST 358, History of Modern China,
HIST 359, Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires,
HIST 360, History of Japan;
HIST 365, Special Topics in Non-Western History
and at least three hours in political science, chosen from:
PSCI 337, East Asian Aﬀairs,
PSCI 338, Southeast Asian Aﬀairs,
PSCI 433, Topics in International Politics: Northeast Asian
Aﬀairs;
and a three-hour elective from either history or political science, chosen
from the courses listed above.
Prerequisite: Because Chinese is the only Asian language oﬀered through
202 at The Citadel, registrants for Japanese and Korean (Category IV languages
by the Defense Language Institute’s scale of hours required for mastery), must
have completed the core requirement in Chinese (Category IV language), French,
German, or Spanish (Category II languages).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved in the Language Courses:
The intensive-introduction sequences develop basic practical communication
through standard cognitive-code methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture cultivate
the four skills critical to foreign-language mastery: aural comprehension, oral
expression, reading comprehension, and composition. By the end of the course,
the diligent student will be able to converse intelligibly in general social situations, recognize and reproduce the phonetic alphabets and most-used characters
of the pictographic writing systems, comprehend the gist of simple texts with
the aid of a dictionary, and write brief summaries of those texts.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.

The Minor in East Asian Studies
Objectives:
The minor in East Asian Studies provides well-qualiﬁed upperclassmen the
opportunity to develop a secondary ﬁeld of expertise in a discipline of vital
national interest.
Administration: The minor in East Asian Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.

Minor in Non-Western Studies
Objectives:
The minor in non-Western studies is designed to allow students to develop
a multidisciplinary, directed course of study through which they will attain a
well-rounded understanding of a regional (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin
America) or functional (e.g., development, revolution) area.

Structure of the Minor:
Fifteen credit hours, of which six hours are in language:

Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
In addition to the above, students will have an opportunity to develop keener

This minor is jointly administered by the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures or the Department of Political Science.

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insight and appreciation for diversity. This program will not only allow minority
students to learn about their origins, but will (perhaps more importantly) engage
all students to widen their horizons. In addition, this specialization will prove
especially beneﬁcial for the student pursuing a graduate degree in such areas as
International Business, International Studies, Comparative Literature, History, etc.
It will also distinguish students entering military or other government service.
No students are excluded from pursuing this minor. A student may not,
however, use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and a
speciﬁc or area requirement in his or her major.
Administration: The minor in Non-Western Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
Foreign language through the 202 level (equivalent to 12 hours); Introduction to Non-Western Studies (PSCI 343) (3 hours)
2. Electives
Four of the following from at least two disciplines:
HIST 206
PSCI 335
GEOG 311
CRMJ 383
HIST 357
PSCI 337
ANTH 202
CRMJ 384
HIST 358
PSCI 338
SPAN 303
HIST 361
PSCI 339
SPAN 304
HIST 362
PSCI 340
SPAN 320
HIST 365
PSCI 341
FREN 303
HIST 387
PSCI 342
FREN 304
PSCI 345
GERM 303
PSCI 433
GERM 304
Other: relevant Independent Study in any discipline; approved Senior
Research Project or Internship; any relevant course taught by departments
as a special topic; any relevant literature and/or language course (Asian,
African, Latin American, or Middle East).
3. Projected Course of Study:
Students will be required to ﬁle a declaration of intent with the Director
of the program by the end of the ﬁrst semester of the junior year. This
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by the Director. In addition to approving this projected course of study,
the Director will assume responsibility for publicizing the program and
for monitoring each student’s progress toward fulﬁlling the requirements
of the minor; in this latter capacity, the Director will be responsible for
verifying that the student has met the requirements of the minor and for
notifying the Records Oﬃce to that eﬀect.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The
Citadel (plus 12 of language).

Political Science Course Descriptions
PSCI 102
American National Government
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen
A study of the American constitution background, the rights and liberties of
persons, public opinion, voting behavior, political parties, interest groups, and
the organization and roles of the presidency, the Congress, and the national
judiciary in policy formation and implementation.
PSCI 231 International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the international system, of the nation-state, the role of power
in international politics, and the goals and instruments of a nation’s foreign policy.
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the various political systems in terms of institutions, structure,
and function. Emphasis on the development of common criteria for the evaluation and comparison of these divergent systems.
PSCI 301
American Parties and Politics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the dynamics of American politics, with particular emphasis
upon the factors entering into the formulation of public opinion, the role of
interest groups, and the nature and operation of the party system.
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 303
State and Local Government
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of the states in the American constitutional system,

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the institutional organization of state governments, and the relationships both
between the states and the national government and among the various levels
of state government.
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
Three Credit Hours
A study of the basic political ideas which have developed in response to
American constitutional, social, and economic conditions.
PSCI 305
American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis placed on the examination of the
various roles and functions of the president and on an analysis of presidents
in action.
PSCI 306
Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body with attention to its role in policy formation and its relationships with other parts as
a political and governmental system.
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of politics in the South in both regional and national contexts. Attention given to the politics of individual states and to an analysis of regional
developments in such areas as race relations, political behavior, and party
competition.
PSCI 308
Public Opinion and Political Behavior
Three Credit Hours
A systematic analysis of political attitudes and behavior in relation to techniques of opinion survey design and analysis, voting behavior, and mechanisms
for inﬂuencing options.
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 examines the threat posed by “home-grown” Jihadist terrorism in the U.S.
with varying degrees of ideological, political, and material support from nondomestic al-Qaida aﬃliates and, additionally, the public policy issues related
to the capacity of national security agencies to deter political violence by local
nationals and home-grown Jihadists.
PSCI 311

The Civil Rights Movement and
Three Credit Hours
American Politics
Examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II to the present
with special attention to the period from 1954 through 1965. The course will
consider the impact of this critical period on American politics and political behavior during the decades since, down to the present. Key events, organizations,

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and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues such as aﬃrmative
action and racial typing will be discussed.
PSCI 331
International Law
Three Credit Hours
A survey of international law as developed through treaties, customs, usages,
and decisions of national and international tribunals.
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the components of United States security policy. Consideration given to factors, both internal and external, aﬀecting national security.
PSCI 333
International Organization
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development and functions of international organizations,
including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and other international
agencies seeking to promote harmony and cooperation among nations.
PSCI 335

Comparative Foreign and
Three Credit Hours
Defense Policies
A comparison and analysis of the foreign and defense policies of Russia,
China, Britain, France, and selected Third World states, including an introduction to the defense strategies of the state and the relationship between foreign
and defense policy in today’s world.
PSCI 336

Russia and the Commonwealth of
Three Credit Hours
Independent States
A selective survey of the structure and operations of the government of Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
PSCI 337
East Asian Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of China from 1911 to the present, with emphasis on the rise of
communism in China, on the structure and operation of the Chinese People’s
Republic, and on contemporary Chinese foreign policy. As appropriate, Japan,
the Koreas, and Taiwan will also be addressed.
PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of selected countries in the area with emphasis
on the problems of regionalization, transition, ideological orientations, and
the importance of the area to the national interests and foreign policy of the
United States.
PSCI 339
Middle Eastern Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Middle East with emphasis on the domestic and foreign
policies of the region’s states and the role of the area in the foreign policy of
the United States.
PSCI 340
Latin American Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of Latin America with emphasis on issues of political change, de-

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velopment, and regionalism and on the importance of the area to the foreign
policy of the United States.
PSCI 341
African Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the politics and modernization of Sub-Saharan Africa with
emphasis on the diverse political, social, and economic factors inﬂuencing
political development.
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 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Three Credit Hours
The core course for the non-Western studies minor, this course is a multidisciplinary introduction to the history and politics of the societies of Asia,
Africa, and Latin America. Attention is addressed to their experiences with
colonialism and confrontations with modernization as well as to their current
international relations.
PSCI 344
European Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
An examination of politics and economics in selected states in the uniﬁed
entity known as “Europe.” Organizations such as the European Union and the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and others) and their impact on the United
States will also be addressed.
PSCI 345
South Asian Aﬀairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region: 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 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues relating to the mandating, deployment, and
maintenance of multinational peacekeeping operations of the United Nations and
selected regional/subregional organizations such as NATO, the OAU, ECOWAS,
and Arab League. Includes an examination of the lessons learned from selected
case study operations.
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political and economic theories that explain the outbreak of
war as well as the restoration of peace in the international system. Includes an
application of theory in the context of the examination of selected case studies.
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the relationship between economic and political be-

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havior in the international sphere by ﬁrst examining the three major theoretical
perspectives of mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. Then it provides an
overview 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 the ﬁeld
of international political economy, such as the North-South gap, the role of
multinational corporations, and the eﬀects of globalization on employment,
migration, and the environment.
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the question of democratic governance from theoretical
and practical perspectives in order to understand what is meant by “measuring
democracy”; reasons behind the historical spread of democracy and the numerous challenges-domestic and international; and obstacles to its spread and
consolidation. The course incorporates a number of regional and country-speciﬁc
experiences/case studies related to the democratization process.
PSCI 353

International Economic and
Three Credit Hours
Development Institutions
Prerequisite: PSCI 351 or permission of the instructor.
This course is an examination of competing theoretical perspectives and
approaches to the study of international cooperation and international institutions, their form, membership, and governance structures. Students will gain a
working knowledge of the major international economic institutions-in particular
the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Trade
Organization as well as regional development banks-including how these institutions operate, their memberships, how they structure their decision making,
and the political constraints they face.
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 decision-making. (Note: The criminal justice system
is surveyed in CRMJ 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI 371
Leadership in Politics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the study and practice of political leadership to include
necessary concepts and tools for understanding the elements of causation,
constraint, and consequences in relation to leadership responses to challenges
both inside and outside political institutions. Students will be introduced to
interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and comparative studies in order to understand
the dynamic interplay of moral and rational calculations in relation to political
strategy and advantage in contemporary society.
PSCI 391
Foundations of Political Theory
Required of political science juniors.

Three Credit Hours

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Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the late medieval period;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.

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processes in the making of foreign policy and on important problems and developments in the postwar years.

PSCI 392
Modern Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the early modern period to the present day;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.

PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 231 (International Politics) or permission of course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of international politics and security aﬀairs; oﬀered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

PSCI 393

PSCI 461

Research Methods in
Three Credit Hours
Political Science
May be used as a subﬁeld elective.
An examination of methods in the scientiﬁc study of political phenomena with
emphasis given to the systematic study of politics and contemporary research
problems in political science, including research design, data collection, data
analysis, and computer applications.
PSCI 396
Politics and the Media
Three Credit Hours
An examination of theories of communication, of the relationships between
the various types of media and the political world, of the impacts of media on
political decision-making, and of political themes found in ﬁlms, television,
literature, and other media forms. Speciﬁc topics include the nature and impact
of television journalism, the context and political themes of selected ﬁlms and
novels, and the political roles performed by electronic and other forms of media.
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 402

Politics of Bureaucracy and
Three Credit Hours
Public Administration
An introduction to theories of public administration and bureaucracy and
consideration of the role of administration in the governmental process with
emphasis on the principles of administrative control, personnel, and ﬁscal management. The challenges, constraints, and opportunities posed by bureaucracies
are also reviewed.
PSCI 403

Topics in American Government
Three Credit Hours
and Politics
Prerequisite: PSCI 102 (American National Government) or permission of
course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of American government and politics; oﬀered periodically as the special interests of faculty and
students permit.
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
Three Credit Hours
A study of American foreign policy with emphasis on the institutions and

Issues in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
Constitutional Law
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.
PSCI 462

Constitutional Law: Civil Rights
Three Credit Hours
and Liberties
Required of political science seniors.
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.
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 361 (Law and Legal Process) or permission of course
instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of public law and
legal process; oﬀered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 492

Topics in Political Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
and Theory
Prerequisite: PSCI 392 (Modern Political Theory) or permission of the
course instructor. Cannot be used as a subﬁeld elective.
Selected special topics in the general area of political philosophy and theory;
oﬀered periodically as the interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 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 politics
may be investigated. Especially recommended for those considering graduate
or professional study.
PSCI 499
Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships.

Three Credit Hours

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Internships with government agencies and private sector entities are oﬀered
to combine academic training with professional experience.

Notes

PSCI *
Capstone Seminar in Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Restricted to political science majors with an academic status of 2B or higher.
Involves writing a major research paper on a topic in Political Science. The
papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other members of the
seminar.
* Course number to be determinded/contact the department

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Anthropology Course Descriptions
ANTH 201
General Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Man’s biological and cultural origins as studied by physical anthropologists,
archaeologists, and linguists.

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ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
A comparative study of culture; habitat, technology, and economy; kinship
and political organization; life cycles in primitive societies.

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ANTH 307
Introduction to Archaeology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.

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ANTH 433
Special Topics in Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of anthropology and related
group cultural processes; oﬀered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subﬁeld A—American Government and Politics
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
1
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED 260
3
General Elective .............................................
3
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Strand History ................................................
Modern Language ..........................................
International Politics ......................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Political Parties ..............................................
++Subﬁeld Elective.......................................
Principles of Macroeconomics .......................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Political Issues and Public Policy ..................
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
HISS

201/
211
30x
30x

PSCI

231
201

LDRS
LDRS
PSCI
PSCI
BADM

311
371
301
201

RPED

LDRS
PSCI
PSCI
PSCI
RPED

411
401
462

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subﬁelds: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Aﬀairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subﬁeld A—American Government and Politics
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
3
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
3
**Freshman Science ......................................
4
Modern Language ..........................................
3
General Elective .............................................
3
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Comparative Politics ......................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or.......................
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Urban Politics or ............................................
Legislative Process.....................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
History Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
**Political Science Senior Captstone ............
Political Science Elective ...............................
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
+SHSS Elective .............................................
History Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

COMM
SCSS
NTSS
PSCI

216
30x
30x
232

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PSCI

304, or 3
391, or
392, or
492
302 or 3
306
30x
3
3
3

(3,0)

(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PSCI
ELES
HIST

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI
HIST

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.
**Senior Capstone course number to be determined/contact the department.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of Political Science

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subﬁeld B—International Politics and Military Aﬀairs
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
American National Government ....................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Communications in Business .........................
Modern Language ..........................................
International Politics ......................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
International Political Economy ....................
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
American Politics Elective .............................
Strand History ................................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
American Foreign Relations ..........................
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
American Politics Elective .............................
+SHSS Elective..............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
PSCI
STAT

101
102
160

RPED

260
101

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
COMM

201/
211
30x
216

PSCI

231
201

LDRS
PSCI
PSCI
PSCI
HISS

311
351
30x

RPED

LDRS
SCSS
PSCI
PSCI
PSCI
RPED

411
30x
431
462

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subﬁeld B—International Politics and Military Aﬀairs
Second Semester

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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0
3
3
3
3
3
0

341

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
+Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subﬁelds: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Aﬀairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
**Freshman Science ......................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
American Political Thought or.......................
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or .........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
National Security Policy ................................
History Elective .............................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
***Political Science Senior Captstone ..........
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
History Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
PSCI

PSCI
HIST
ELES

101
101

102
232
30x

3
3
4
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

371
3
304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
332
3
3
30x
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI
HIST

(3,0)
(3,0)

***Senior Capstone course number to be determined/contact the department.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of Political Science

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subﬁeld C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED 260
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ................................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
International Politics ......................................
Principles of Macroeconomics .......................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
American Politics Elective .............................
Strand History ................................................
Criminal Justice .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
American Politics Elective .............................
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
ELES
PSCI
BADM

201/
211
30x
301
231
201
201

LDRS
LDRS
PSCI
HISS
CRMJ

311
371
30x
201

RPED

LDRS
PSCI
PSCI

RPED

411
462

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subﬁelds: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Aﬀairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subﬁeld C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
**Freshman Science ......................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102

3
3
4
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
361
3
30x
3
3
3

(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS 30x
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
Communications in Business ......................... COMM 216
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or.......................
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Law and Legal Process ..................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
History Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
**Political Science Senior Captstone ............
Constitutional Law: Powers of Government..
++Subﬁeld Elective........................................
+SHSS Elective..............................................
History Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

PSCI

PSCI
SCSS
HIST

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

343

461

HIST

**Senior Capstone course number to be determined/contact the department.
+Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department of Psychology

Department
of
Psychology
Department Head: Taylor
Professors: Hanchon, Lassiter, Lipovsky, Matthews, Nida, Politano, Saylor, Taylor
Associate Professors: Fernald, Sawyer
Assistant Professors: Macdonald, Parrish
The major in psychology is designed around a broad liberal education whereby
the humanities and the sciences are integrated through an emphasis on the study
of human behavior. Students in psychology develop an approach to learning based
on empirical, objective methodology and statistical data analysis. These skills
enhance critical thinking and permit theory construction and analysis. Students
who graduate from this program are expected to have the knowledge base and
the data analysis skills to support graduate study in any of the specialty areas
of psychology. They also should be well prepared for employment in positions
that require understanding and motivating others. Examples of such employment areas include positions in personnel work, social service and mental health
agencies, law enforcement, sales, and business.
The major in psychology aligns with the American Psychological Association
Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major 3.0 (2013). The structure
of the psychology major ﬁts with the ﬁve main areas of focus advocated by the
guidelines: 1) emphasis on the basic knowledge of concepts in the discipline
in psychology; 2) emphasis on scientiﬁc methods and critical thinking; 3) emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and diversity; 4) emphasis on eﬀective
communication skills; and 5) emphasis on professional development.
The major program in psychology, which leads to the Bachelor of Arts
degree, consists of a minimum of 37 hours of course work in psychology,
including PSYC 201, PSYC 202, PSYC 203, PSYC 303, PSYC 310, PSYC
405, and PSYC 410. Students also will choose two courses from both Cluster
A and Cluster B classes. Cluster A consists of PSYC 302, PSYC 311, PSYC
314, PSYC 318, PSYC 402, and PSYC 403. Cluster B consists of PSYC 304,
PSYC 305, PSYC 306, PSYC 312, PSYC 313, PSYC 315, PSYC 316, and
PSYC 317. The total number of classes across both clusters will be four. Students
will also select one additional elective class from either Cluster A or Cluster
B; alternatively, a special topics class (PSYC 463) may be used to satisfy this
particular elective requirement.
The department also oﬀers elective courses to majors in other academic
disciplines.
The Department of Psychology oﬀers graduate degree programs leading to
the Ed.S. degree in School Psychology and the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling.
The Department of Psychology also sponsors the Psychology Club, which
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their major. The club seeks to stimulate and maintain interest in scholarship and
service and to promote closer social and intellectual association among students.
Psi Chi, the national honor society in Psychology, has a Citadel chapter
open to undergraduate majors or minors with a 3.000 average who rank in the
top third of their class. Psi Chi activities promote scholarship and research that
prepare students for graduate school or other future endeavors in psychology.
Minor in Psychology
Objectives:
The Psychology Department recognizes that students from many diverse
ﬁelds and areas of interest (e.g., business administration, pre-law, pre-med,
education, law enforcement, and the military) may beneﬁt from more in-depth
knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The minor in psychology is designed to
allow students maximum ﬂexibility in choosing courses to complement their
current major.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Students minoring in psychology have the opportunity to enhance their
critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also develop the ability to review the scientiﬁc literature and communicate their ﬁndings through
multiple media (oral presentations, written papers, and paper presentations at
conferences). The curriculum for the minor has been arranged to maximize the
ﬂexibility needed to match the student’s individual career goals while at the
same time ensuring a knowledge of the broad areas of psychology.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in psychology.
Structure of
1. Required
PSYC
PSYC
PSYC
2.

the Minor:
Courses: (9 credit hours)
201 General Psychology
203 Research Design in Psychology
303 Experimental Psychology

Electives: (6 credit hours)
Choose two additional Psychology courses.

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
Psychology Course Descriptions
PSYC 201
General Psychology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the scientiﬁc study of behavior; emphasis upon experimental
investigation of such ﬁelds as development, cognition, perception, motivation,
learning, emotions, physiology, and personality.

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PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of the individual from prenatal to senescent
stages, emphasizing growth in intelligence, motor behavior, perception, cognition,
socialization, and emotion. Empirical ﬁndings and theoretical interpretations in
the study of human behavior will be explored.
PSYC 203

Consumer Statistics &amp; Research
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological
experimentation. Particular emphasis is placed upon hypothesis testing by means
of the t-test and randomized designs of the analysis of variance.
PSYC 302
Behavioral Neuroscience
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course explores the role of biological factors in human experience and
behavior. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the structure
and functions of the nervous system. Students will learn about the biological
underpinnings of various behaviors, including vision, emotions, sleep, biological rhythms, learning, memory, drug addiction, neurological and psychological
disorders. Students also will engage in laboratory experiences to further enhance
their learning about the brain and nervous system.

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PSYC 306
Theories of Personality
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A study of major contemporary theories of personality with special emphasis on the biological and psychological foundations and integrative aspects of
personality.
PSYC 310
Professional Development in Psychology Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A seminar course designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in
psychology. Topics include: an examination of the variety of jobs available in
psychology, how to apply to graduate school or for a job, writing a formal
research paper, and interviewing techniques.
PSYC 311
Comparative Cognition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course will oﬀer a critical review of the theoretical and experimental
literatures in the area of comparative cognition. Comparative cognition is the
scientiﬁc study of animal psychology and underlying cognitive processes as they
exist across species. This course will focus on the experimental approaches and
practical applications of studying the cognitive processes and behaviors of animals.

PSYC 303
Experimental Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203
This course introduces students to the methods of scientiﬁc inquiry used by
psychologists. Students will learn how to design studies and how to analyze
data using computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking
and clear communications.

PSYC 312
Psychology of Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
This course provides an exploration of the physiological, social, cultural, and
individual factors that inﬂuence human sexual behavior. Students will gain a
basic understanding of how psychologists study human sexuality and develop
theories that shape our thinking about sex.

PSYC 304
Abnormal Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A study of fundamental theory and research in the area of abnormal behavior. Emphasis is on symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and
behavior problems.

PSYC 313
Psychology of Gender
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
Investigation of the psychological and physiological determinants of gender
diﬀerences and similarities in behavior, covering topics such as cognitive functioning, social relationships, mental health, and the work place.

PSYC 305
Social Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A study of the individual in relation to his social environment with special
attention to group behavior, communication, conformity, leadership, aggression,
and interpersonal attraction.

PSYC 314
Nature and Nurture in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course examines human development (both typical and atypical) through
the lens of a developmental psychopathology perspective. More speciﬁcally, this
course focuses on how biological and environmental forces interact to shape
human development. Developmental processes will be examined through a review of current research. Students are provided with an overview of the ﬁeld
of developmental psychopathology, including issues related to etiology, typical
and atypical developmental processes, developmental pathways, neuroscience,
assessment, and prevention and intervention.

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PSYC 315
Military Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A seminar to provide foundational knowledge about psychology in the military,
including the history of psychology in the military, current and psychological
practices. There will be a particular emphasis on the use of principles of psychology to support readiness and resiliency in a military setting.
PSYC 316
Sport Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
This course will examine a wide range of psychological factors relating to
participation in sport and athletic performance, and to physical activity more
generally. Particular emphasis will be given to social psychological variables
aﬀecting participation and performance and their relationship to the psychological well-being of the individual athlete, to include attention to sports fans and
sports marketing.
PSYC 317
Multicultural Issues in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
This course examines the inﬂuences of cultural, ethnic, minority, gender,
socioeconomic, and other important group factors on psychological, educational
and social development. Particular attention will be focused on variations in
experiences and perceptions of individuals from divergent backgrounds as these
can aﬀect psychological and social functioning. Students will learn about a
variety of identity groups and will engage in experiences that will oﬀer opportunities for them to shift focus from their own perspectives to that of people
from diﬀerent backgrounds.
PSYC 318

Psychology of Drugs and Addictive
Three Credit Hours
Behavior
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course introduces students to the social and biological bases of drug
use and addiction. Drug use throughout history and its eﬀects on society are
discussed. The neural basis of drug action and the eﬀects of addiction on the
brain and behavior are also examined. Students will learn about several classes
of drugs, including hallucinogens, stimulants, depressants, psychoactive and
other restricted drugs. Treatment for addiction to drugs will also be discussed.
PSYC 371
Psychology of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines leadership theory and contemporary trends in leadership, organizational behavior, and the management of human resources as they
are related to the emergence and eﬀectiveness of leaders.

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PSYC 402
Cognitive Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course surveys the theoretical and empirical work in the area of cognitive
psychology. Topics include sensation and perception, pattern recognition, attention, memory, problem solving, language, decision-making, and comprehension.
Students will become familiar with models of cognition through discussion and
experiential exercises.
PSYC 403

Practical Applications of Learning
Three Credit Hours
and Behavior Change
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
A comprehensive and critical review of the experimental literature in the
area of learning and motivation, including the major learning theories and the
motivational determinants of behavior.
PSYC 404
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
Application of psychological principles to the world of work. Speciﬁc topics include concepts of work, job satisfaction, personnel selection, performance
appraisal, human engineering, leadership, and organizational behavior.
PSYC 405
History and Systems of Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors).
Historical survey of psychology, emphasizing contributions of major “schools”
of psychology, theories, their place in science, and current theoretical trends.
PSYC 407
Psychological Testing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A survey of the theory and principles of psychological testing, demonstration
and discussion of representative tests of intelligence, aptitude, achievement,
interests, and personality.
PSYC 410
Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Required of all senior psychology majors; open to others with the permission of the instructor.
A study of selected critical issues in contemporary psychology, encompassing the various aspects of the discipline. Special emphasis will be given to
integrating concepts, principles, and skills learned from earlier courses and
related disciplines.

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PSYC 418
Experiential Leadership in Psychology I Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies.

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Notes
_____________________________________________________

PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. If taking both, students
may select diﬀerent mentors or diﬀerent options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.

_____________________________________________________

PSYC 419
Experiential Leadership in Psychology II Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to Majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. If taking both, students
may select diﬀerent mentors or diﬀerent options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.

_____________________________________________________

PSYC 420
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Strongly
recommended for students planning graduate study. Approval for enrollment
based on capability of applicant and the acceptance of a written proposal.
PSYC 463
Special Topics in Psychology
One to Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and permission of department head
This course is designed to focus on a current problem, technique, or theory
in the ﬁeld of psychology.
Required courses provide a solid foundation, preparing students for graduate
education or entry level employment. The ﬁeld of psychology is much more
diverse than can be fully reﬂected in our required curriculum, yet limited resources make a full slate of elective courses in psychology impossible. Through
special topics courses, the department can oﬀer (on an occasional basis) exposure
to the frontiers of the ﬁeld while maintaining a focus on the mainstream of
psychology through required courses.

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Department of Psychology
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Statistical Methods .........................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Psychology .......................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)...........
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Research Design in Psychology .....................
Strand English ................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
Psychology Elective .......................................
Strand History ................................................
Required Physical Fitness ..............................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Contemporary Issues in Psychology ..............
General Elective or PSYC Elective++ ...........
Fine Arts Elective...........................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Fitness ..............................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
STAT

101
101
101
160

PSYC

201
101

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
PSYC
ENLS

201/
211
260
203
30x
201

LDRS
LDRS
PSYC
PSYC
PSYC
HISS
RPED

LDRS
SCSS
PSYC
FNAR
RPED

353

311
371

30x

411
30x
410

1
3
3
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

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3
3
3
3
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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.
***This requirement will be fulﬁlled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
++PSYC elective may be taken either in the fall or spring semester. Students will take a general elective
course in the semester in which it is not taken. PSYC elective can be: 1) Cluster A or B course that has
not been taken to meet the Cluster A and B requirements, or 2) any PSYC 463 Special Topics course.

FRESHMAN YEAR
**Freshman Science ......................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Developmental Psychology ........................... PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Experimental Psychology ............................. PSYC
Professional Development in Psychology ..... PSYC
Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

102

303
310
30x

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective ............................................... ELES
Cluster A Elective .......................................... PSYC
Cluster B Elective .......................................... PSYC
***Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .......
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
History and Systems of Psychology .............. PSYC
Psychology Elective ....................................... PSYC
General Elective or PSYC Elective++ ...........
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

405

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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

4
3
4
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
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202

4
3
3
3
3
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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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SWAIN FAMILY SCHOOL
OF
SCIENCE
AND
MATHEMATICS
Col. Darin Zimmerman, Dean
Department of Biology
Col. John Weinstein, Head
Department of Chemistry
Col. Holly Bevsek, Head
Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences
Col. Shankar Banik, Head
Department of Health and Human Performance
Lt. Col. Timothy Bott, Head
Department of Mathematical Sciences
Col. Mei-Qin Chen, Head
Swain Department of Nursing
Lt. Col. Amelia M. Joseph, Head
Department of Physics
Col. Joel C. Berlinghieri, Interim Head

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Department Head: Weinstein
Professors: Gramling, J. , Gustafson, Nolan, Weinstein, Zardus
Associate Professors: Donnell, , Johnson, Rocha, Zanin
Assistant Professor: Moran
Instructor: Gramling, A.
The Biology Department is structured to oﬀer courses which give students a
better understanding of themselves, their relationship with their environment, and
the diversity of life. Enrichment courses with minimum prerequisites are oﬀered
in summer and evening programs for interested individuals.
B.S. Biology Major
The B.S. in Biology degree is intended for those students who plan to enter
graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military service;
and technical positions in the broader ﬁeld of biology. The major is designed to
provide students with a broad background in modern biology that will prepare
them for employment or further study. All students majoring in biology are required to take the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131,
140, 141), Cell Biology (BIOL 210, 211), Evolution (BIOL 208), Genetics (BIOL
308), Ecology (BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar (BIOL 411). Students must take
four additional biology electives. One must be chosen from each of the following
course groupings:
Cell and Molecular Biology Courses:
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 340 Pathophysiology
BIOL 341 Pharmacology
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Ecology and Field Biology Courses:
BIOL 314 Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 407 Conservation Ecology
BIOL 408 Ornithology
BIOL 409 Marine Biology
BIOL 425 Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL 426 Freshwater Biology
Organismal Biology Courses:
BIOL 203 Introduction to Plant Biology
BIOL 301 Invertebrate Zoology
BIOL 302 Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
BIOL 309 Animal Behavior
BIOL 410 Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL 419 Economic Botany
BIOL 421 Toxicology

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Physiological Biology Courses:
BIOL 403 Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414 Environmental Physiology
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization
The Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization major
is designed to provide students with a broad background in modern biology that
will prepare them for certiﬁcation to teach Biology and General Science at the
secondary school level. All students choosing this major are required to take the
Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141), Cell Biology (BIOL 210, 211), Evolution (BIOL 208), Genetics (BIOL 308), Methods and
Applications of Science (BIOL 330), Ecology (BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar
(BIOL 411). Students must take four additional biology electives chosen from the
list below and all other indicated courses. Students in this program must make a
formal application for admission to the School of Education for the Internship
in Teaching as outlined on page 165.
Biology Electives: One course must be chosen from each of the three areas
below.
Animal Physiology Area
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Botany Area
BIOL 203
BIOL 314

Introduction to Plant Biology
Vascular Flora of South Carolina

Zoology Area
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 408
BIOL 410

Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Ornithology
Vertebrate Natural History

Allied Science and Mathematics Courses
CHEM 151/161
General Chemistry I
CHEM 152/162
General Chemistry II
EART 201
Earth Science
MATH 106/107
Applied Calculus I and II
PHYS 203/253
College Physics I
PHYS 204/254
College Physics II
STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Required Education Courses
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 306
Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School

EDUC 312
EDUC 401
EDUC 402
EDUC 499

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Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Special Methods in Teaching
Internship in Teaching (Spring Semester Senior Year)

Core Curriculum Courses
First Year
LDRS 101
Experience
Mathematics
Counted above
English
ENGL 101/102/201/elective
History
HIST 103/104 or 105/106
Science
Counted above
Social Science
ANTH 202, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
HESS
Two Activity Courses
HESS
RPED 250/251
ROTC Courses
AERO, MLTY, or NAVL sequence (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401
and 402)
Premedical-Predental Program
Students who are planning to enter medical school, dental school, veterinary
school, or professional school in allied health should consider the B.S. Biology
major. The ﬂexibility of the major course of study permits the preprofessional
students to tailor their plans of study to each area of specialty. The department
coordinates a voluntary program where students may gain practical experience
before graduation. The large number of electives available in the biology curriculum makes it possible for the student to develop the broad science-humanities
background necessary in the medical or dental profession.
Research Opportunities
The Biology Department strongly urges majors to engage in research under the
direction of a Citadel faculty member. The best way to learn science is to become
actively involved in doing science and the Biology Department faculty oﬀer majors
many opportunities to become involved in their research programs. Majors can
earn academic credit for research by enrolling in BIOL 320 (Intern Research) or
in the undergraduate research series (BIOL 321-324). These courses can be used
once as a biology elective and may be repeated one time as a general elective.

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Minor in Biology
Students seeking a minor in Biology will be required to complete either the
General Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112) or the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141). A minimum of 12
additional credit hours is required for the minor. One course must be selected
from each of the three areas listed below and at least two of these courses must
involve laboratory work.
Cell and Molecular Category Courses
BIOL 210 Cell Biology
BIOL 211 Cell Biology Laboratory
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 340 Pathophysiology
BIOL 341 Pharmacology
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Field Biology Category Courses
BIOL 209 Environmental Science
BIOL 314 Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 406 Ecology
BIOL 407 Conservation Ecology
BIOL 408 Ornithology
BIOL 409 Marine Biology
BIOL 410 Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL 425 Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL 426 Freshwater Biology
Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 208
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
BIOL 227
BIOL 228
BIOL 291
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 403
BIOL 414
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

Category Courses
Introduction to Plant Biology
Evolution
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
History of Biology
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Mammalian Physiology
Environmental Physiology
Economic Botany
Toxicology

I
II
I Laboratory
II Laboratory

Total Credit Hours Required: 12 credit hours beyond the general education requirement, 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel

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Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry oﬀer a joint minor in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneﬁcial to students interested
in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science ﬁelds as well as those
who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active
learning exercises, use of scientiﬁc literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based
laboratories, and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s
major. The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131
and 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460
BIOL 290
or
CHEM 300

Majoring in Biology
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory
Microbiology
Quantitative Analysis

Requirements for Students Majoring in Chemistry
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Total Credit Hours Required: 16 credit hours, 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
Minor in Sustainability and Environmental Studies
Objectives:
The minor in sustainability and environmental studies is an interdisciplinary
minor designed to help undergraduate students gain environmental science literacy;
develop an understanding of the environment and an appreciation of sustainability
from a variety of perspectives such as business and engineering; and create and/
or participate in a project related to local environmental and sustainability eﬀorts.
Students pursuing the minor will have the opportunity to take a variety of classes
addressing sustainability and environmental studies culminating in a capstone course.
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coursework in the minor through a semester long research project, service-learning
activity or internship.
Potential Students:
The minor may be appropriate for undergraduate students from all ﬁve
schools who are interested in the environment and sustainability. Possible areas
of interest could include sustainable agriculture, environmental degradation,
supply chain sustainability, environmental history or environmental economics.
Requirements:
To complete a minor in sustainability and environmental studies, students
must take a minimum of 15 credit hours from the approved list of courses listed
below.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Must take both of the following:
•
BIOL 209: Environmental Science (1st course)
•
Capstone Course: Including EDUC 409: Service Learning in
Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BIOL 320: Intern Research, or
similarly approved high-impact experiences.
OPTIONAL COURSES:
Must take THREE of the following:
BADM 323 – Quality Management
BADM 324 – Purchasing and Materials Management
BADM 329 - Project Management
BADM 409 – Human Resource Management
CIVL 322 – Introduction to Environmental Engineering
CIVL 408 – Water and Wastewater Systems
MECH 417 – Renewable Energy
ELEC 427 – Energy Systems Engineering
HIST 392 – Special Topics in History*** (Environmental History)
PSCI 433 – Special Topics in International Politics*** (Global Environment)
BIOL 292 – Leadership for Environmental Sustainability
BIOL 314 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 406 – Ecology
BIOL 407 – Conservation Ecology
BIOL 409 – Marine Biology
BIOL 414 – Environmental Physiology
BIOL 419 – Economic Botany
BIOL 412 –Special Topics in Biology***
BIOL 421 – Toxicology
BIOL 426 – Freshwater Biology
PHYS 243 – Meteorology
PHYS 301 – Biological Physics
PHYS 343 – Applied Climatology
EART 201 – Introduction to Earth Science
EDUC 409 – Special Topics in Education***
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**CIVL 322 and CIVL 408 can be appropriate for non-CE STEM majors. These
non-CE STEM majors must complete CHEM 151/161 as a pre-requisite for
CIVL 322 and CIVL 322 as a prerequisite for CIVL408. The CE department
must be notiﬁed prior to attempting registration to open the course to non-CE
STEM majors.
***Special Topics Courses will require approval from the Program Director on a
case-by-case basis.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Biology Course Descriptions
BIOL 101
General Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 111
An introductory course in biology designed for non-majors that emphasizes the
importance of biology and its impact on human society. Topics include the methods of science, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration,
molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 102
General Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 112
A continuation of the introductory course for non-majors that covers topics
including evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal form and function, and
principles of ecology. It is recommended that students complete BIOL 101 and
111 before taking BIOL 102 and 112.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 105
Foundations of Biology
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 115
An introductory course in biology designed for non-majors that emphasizes
the importance of biology and its impact on society. Topics include the method
of science and an overview of key principles related to cell structure and function, genetics, evolution, organisms, and ecology.
BIOL 111
General Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 101
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 101.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 112
General Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 102
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 102.
Laboratory: Two hours.

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BIOL 115
Foundations of Biology Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 105
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 105.
BIOL 130
Introduction to Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 131
An introductory course required of all biology majors and education majors
whose teaching ﬁeld is biology; recommended for students in other majors who
are interested in medicine or other health professions. Topics include the scientiﬁc
method and data analysis, cell and molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 131
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 130
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 130.
Laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 140
Introduction to Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and 131 or a grade of “B” or better in BIOL 101 and 111
Corequisite: BIOL 141
A continuation of the introductory course for biology majors. Topics include
evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal biology, and ecology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 141
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
Corequisite: BIOL 140
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 140.
Laboratory: three hours
BIOL 150
General Biology for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 151
An introductory course in biology designed for engineering students. Topics include the methods of science, chemistry and cells, evolution, ecology, and
microbiology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 151
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 150
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 150.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 203
Introduction to Plant Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or 140/141
A general survey of the vascular and nonvascular plants. Lecture and laboratory
experiences will include a study of the characteristics, life cycles, evolutionary
trends, ecological importance, and economic value of each plant group.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 205
Cell Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the morphological, biochemical and biophysical properties
of cells and their signiﬁcance in life processes.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 206
Human Genetics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will introduce students to a variety of genetic issues that they
will encounter during their lives including: 1) the genetic basis of disease; 2)
genetically modiﬁed organisms; 3) genetic screening and prenatal diagnosis; 4)
cancer; 5) the human genome; 6) genetically modiﬁed organisms; and 7) DNA
ﬁngerprinting. In addition to gaining a scientiﬁc understanding of these issues,
the ethical and societal impacts will be discussed.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will focus on speciﬁc organisms that could be used as bio-weapons,
discussing their normal existence, common methods of weaponization of such
organisms, their potential eﬀects on a human population, and strategies for protecting populations from bioterrorism attacks (vaccine development). A detailed
study of the biological characteristics of these organisms will be the main focus
study for this course.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 208
Evolution
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors
A basic course in the concepts of evolution and population dynamics. The history of evolutionary thought, the processes of organic evolution, and systematics
are included.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 209
Environmental Science
Three Credit Hours
Does not count toward biology major.
Human impact on our environment has never been so intensive or so farreaching. Fundamental conditions in global nutrient cycling, biological diversity,
atmospheric composition, and climate are changing at an unprecedented rate. This
course will use real world case studies to investigate the complex interactions
among ecology, geology, chemistry, ethics, policy, and economics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 210
Cell Biology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the morphological, biochemical and biophysical properties
of cells and their signiﬁcance in life processes. Lecture: three hours.
Lecture: three hours

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BIOL 211
Cell Biology Lab
One Credit Hour
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support the lecture content
of BIOL 210.
Laboratory: three hours

and their relationship to other scientiﬁc disciplines. Special attention will be paid
to the development and content of theories and to changes in the methods of
biological research.
Lecture: three hours.

BIOL 217
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111 or BIOL 130/131 and EXSC major or Permission
of Biology Department Head.
Does not count toward biology major.
An introduction to the integrated structure and function of human organ systems covering cells and tissue; integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems; and
sensory organs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: BIOL 227 is optional.

BIOL 292
Leadership for Environmental Sustainability Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to explore the role of sustainability in managing natural
resources and in guiding informed decision-making by principled leaders in the
ﬁelds of business, politics, science, and beyond. Sustainability is the use of guiding
principles to manage the exploitation of resources, the direction of investments,
the orientation of technological development, and institutional change so that
they are consistent with future as well as present needs. This course highlights
the roles of stewardship and sustainability in the decisions that principled leaders
must make. Students will develop an understanding of how to evaluate shortterm and long-term resource needs and how to communicate the environmental
decision-making process..
Lecture: three hours.

BIOL 218
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
A continuation of the study of integrated structure and function of the human
organ systems covering muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory, BIOL 228 is optional.
BIOL 227
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
217.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 228
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 218
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
218.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 290
Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205 or approval of instructor.
A general study of microorganisms and their importance to humans with special emphasis on their fundamental life processes. Includes a brief introduction
to epidemiology and immunology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 291
History of Biology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor.
This course covers major aspects of the development of biological sciences

BIOL 301
Invertebrate Zoology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A general study of the invertebrate animals, including taxonomy, morphology,
and ecology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 302
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A study of the functional anatomy of representative vertebrate animals. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the vertebrate body and adaptations in
form and function in response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 308
Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor; STAT 160 strongly
recommended.
Required of all biology majors.
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, changes
in chromosome structure and number, cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 309
Animal Behavior (Ethology)
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or PSYC 201
This course deals with the description, development, and adaptive nature of
behavior in free-living animals. The laboratory will emphasize the description and
quantiﬁcation of behavior patterns. It is highly recommended that students take
STAT 160 before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 314
The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: four hours.
BIOL 320
Intern Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Medical University of South Carolina, National Marine Fisheries
Services, and The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, etc. Students
must plan their schedule to allow two free afternoons per week, totaling eight hours
per week in the laboratory or ﬁeld, excluding travel. They are expected to maintain
a weekly laboratory notebook and write a research paper detailing their work.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 321 Undergraduate Research in Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or ﬁeld, excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook and
write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for Biology
elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 322
Undergraduate Research in Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor,
and completion of BIOL 321.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or ﬁeld,
excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook
and write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for
Biology elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 323
Undergraduate Research in Biology III
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor,
and completion of BIOL 322.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or ﬁeld,
excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook
and write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for
Biology elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.

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BIOL 324
Undergraduate Research in Biology IV
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor,
and completion of BIOL 323.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or ﬁeld,
excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook
and write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for
Biology elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 330
Methods and Applications in Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 152/162
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and ﬁeld
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientiﬁc method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on ﬁeld experiences as well as science fair preparation is included.
Also listed as CHEM 330.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 340
Pathophysiology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
This course will provide students with a broad overview of human diseases
and disorders. Common disease and disorder mechanisms will be discussed ﬁrst.
These general concepts will be further investigated later in the course through
the study of common pathologies of various organ systems. Case studies will be
employed throughout the course to provide students with real-world application
of concepts learned.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 341
Pharmacology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131, CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 and
CHEM 104 and CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 and CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 and
CHEM 162
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the applications of
pharmacology and the concept of pharmacotherapeutics. At the completion of
the course, students will have an understanding of the major pharmacotherapeutic
agents as they relate to the ing process and diseases/disorders.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 401
Developmental Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including: the process 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 induction 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; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 402
Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 208
A systematic study of the general physiology of mammalian organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 406
Ecology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and the eﬀects of
the environment on the structure and function of animal and plant populations.
Laboratory will emphasize methods and materials of ecological investigations. It
is highly recommended that students take Statistics before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: four hours.
BIOL 407
Conservation Ecology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
Conservation ecology is an integrated science based primarily on ecology,
with important contributions from genetics, evolution, biogeography, sociology,
economics, and political science. The course will address deﬁnitions, origins, and
patterns of biological diversity, explore why the maintenance of biodiversity in native and human dominated ecosystems is fundamentally important to the continued
well-being of humans and other species, and examine the context and causes of
extinction and strategies for preventing or ameliorating the loss of biodiversity.
Lecture: three hours
BIOL 408
Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 409
Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarities with species, taxonomic methods,
sampling procedures, experimental design, use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 410
Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
An introduction to the classiﬁcation, ecology, evolution and distribution of the

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vertebrates. Laboratory with emphasis on identiﬁcation and ﬁeld study techniques,
especially with respect to the vertebrates of South Carolina.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 411
Senior Seminar
Required of all biology majors. Open only to seniors.
A group study of current topics of biological interest.
Lecture: one hour.

One Credit Hour

BIOL 412
Special Topics in Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
A course designed for the study of specialized topics in modern biology.
Lecture: variable; laboratory: variable
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205
This course will cover the physiological adaptations of organisms to physical
and chemical parameters of the environment. It includes molecular mechanisms
which help organisms adapt to environmental factors.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 419
Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
An introductory 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 which make them economically important, and
their roles in prehistoric and modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 421
Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or 140 and CHEM 104 or 152, or BIOL 218
An overview of the basic science of poisons, including the disposition of
chemicals in the body, the role of metabolism in enhancing or reducing their toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity, and the eﬀects of toxicants on major organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 308, CHEM 208; CHEM 409 Strongly Suggested; BIOL
290 suggested.
Coordinated lecture/laboratory class covering classical molecular and cellular
biochemistry as well as modern molecular genetics. Study of the manner in
which genetic information is carried in DNA and how DNA directs the synthesis
of proteins in bacterial and eukaryotic cells and their associated viruses. Speciﬁc
topics to be covered include mechanisms governing gene expression, metabolic
control system, gene therapy, oncogenesis, molecular genetics of genetic diversity,
molecular basis of human diseases, and a review of known disease-causing genes
such as the cystic ﬁbrosis gene, Huntington’s chorea gene, and the Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy gene.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 425
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, spelunking 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 426
Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment. Instruction will cover
the biological diversity, ecological and physiological adaptations, 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.
BIOL 427
Immunology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A description of the immune system including the cells and organs involved
in immunity; antigen-antibody reactions; immunoglobulin structure, function;
organization and expression of immunoglobulin genes; the major histocompatibility complex; immune regulation and tolerance. These basic concepts will be
applied to understanding the role of the immune system in vaccinations; infectious
disease; organ transplantation; autoimmune disease; immunodeﬁciency diseases;
AIDS and cancer.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant journal articles
and related materials.

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Department of Biology
BIOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
RPED
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership.. LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
Evolution ........................................................ BIOL
Organic Chemistry I ....................................... CHEM
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .................... CHEM
Applied Calculus I ......................................... MATH
General Elective .............................................
Modern Language ..........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand English ................................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Genetics..........................................................
College Physics I............................................
College Physics I Laboratory .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Biology Senior Seminar .................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
NTSS
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

LDRS
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
ELES

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester
101
101
101
260
140
141
151
161
101

1
3
3
3
3
1
3
1
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(1,0)

201/
211
208
207
217
106
201

1
0
3
3
1
3
3
3
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

311
371
30x
30x
308
203
253

0
3
3
3
4
3
1

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)

411
411
30x

0
1
3(4)
3(4)
3
3
3

(1,0)
(1,0)
(var)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Cell and
Molecular Biology: BIOL 290, 340, 341, 401, 402, 424; 427; Ecology and Field Biology: BIOL 314,
407, 408, 409, 425, 426; Organismal Biology: BIOL 203, 301, 302, 309, 410, 419, 421; Physiological
Biology: BIOL 403 and 414.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory .............
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
Cell Biology Laboratory ................................
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Strand History ................................................
Techincal Writing and Communication .........
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Social Science .....................................
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
STAT

130
131
152
162
160
102

3
1
3
1
3
3
3
1

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
HISS
COMM

210
211
208
218
107
30x
260

3
1
3
1
3
3
3

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SCSS
BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

30x
406

3
4
3(4)
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3(4)
3
3
0

(3,0)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

204
254

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone .......................... GEND
Biology Elective**......................................... BIOL
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

422

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 131-137 credit hours plus successful completion of
all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and
labs) vary each semester by military department.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive/Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ........................................ LDRS
101
1
(2,0)*

Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
Physical Fittness, Resiliency, and Wellness ......
Introduction to Biology II .................................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ..............
General Chemistry I ..........................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Education in Modern Society............................
1st Year Basic ROTC ........................................

RPED
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
EDUC

SOPHOMORE YEAR

Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership. LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
Evolution ...........................................................
Organic Chemistry I ..........................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Applied Calculus I ............................................
Adolescent Development ..................................

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
EDUC

Biology Elective**............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC .......................................

BIOL

Modern Language ..........................................

JUNIOR YEAR

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
Leadership in Organizations .......................... LDRS

101
101

BIOL
BIOL
ELES
EDUC

Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
2nd Year Advanced ROTC................................

202
102

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,0)
(0,1)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology .................................................. BIOL
Organic Chemistry II ....................................... CHEM

205
208

4
3

(3,2)
(3,0)

(3,0)

Applied Calculus II ........................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
Techincal Writing and Communication .........
Strand History ................................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

MATH
EDUC
COMM
HISS

107
301
260
30x

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

406

4
3(4)
3
1

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)

208
207
217
106
206

3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

102

3(4)
2

(var)
(2,0)

311
371

0
3

30x

Biology Elective**............................................
Biology Elective**............................................
Strand Elective ..................................................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....

EDUC

3
1
3
1
3
3
3

1
0

ENGS

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Biology Senior Seminar ................................. BIOL

130
131
152
162
160

201/
211

Strand English ...................................................

SENIOR YEAR

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
STAT

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(1,0)

308
203
253

1st Year Advanced ROTC .................................

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory .............
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Year Basic ROTC...........................................

3
3
1
3
1
3
1

BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOLOGY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester

260
140
141
151
161
101
101

Genetics.............................................................
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................

Learners with Exceptionalities ....................... EDUC

3
3

375

312

30x

411
411
30x
306

402

3

4
3
1

3
3
3

0
1

3(4)
3(4)
3
3
3

0

(1,0)
(3,0)

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,0)
(1,0)
(var)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Animal Physiology Area: BIOL
403, BIOL 414; Botany Area: BIOL 203, BIOL 314; Zoology Area: BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 408, BIOL 410.

Organic Chemistry II Laboratory......................

CHEM

Strand Social Science ........................................

SCSS

Required Physical Education ............................

RPED

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School EDUC
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

218

204
254

30x

401

499

1

1

(1,0)

(0,2)

3

(3,0)

0

(0,1)

3

(3,0)

12

2nd Year Advanced ROTC................................
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 146-149 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department
of
Chemistry
Department Head: Bevsek
Professors: Mabrouk, McAfee, Zuraw
Associate Professors: Adair, Bevsek
Assistant Professors: Dorko, Le-Vasicek
Visiting Assistant Professor: Knight
The course of study for students majoring in chemistry is designed to prepare
them to enroll as graduate students in full standing at leading universities; to
provide the foundation for pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, and other
professions; to teach chemistry in public and private secondary schools; and to
ﬁll positions as chemists in industrial laboratories. The curricula embody training in the ﬁve fundamental subdivisions of the science: biochemistry, inorganic,
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
The department occupies Byrd Hall. Within its 52,000 square feet, this facility
houses a lecture theater, modern class rooms, laboratories, computer laboratory,
and conveniently located stock, preparation, and balance rooms.
B.S. in Chemistry
The B.S. in Chemistry degree is intended for those students who plan to
enter graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military
service; and positions in industry. A speciﬁc curriculum will be developed in
consultation with the student’s academic advisor to ﬁt each student’s speciﬁc
career goals. Requirements of the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 302
Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 305/315 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 306/316 Physical Chemistry II/Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
B.S. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:

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MATH 131
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 132
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 221/271 Physics with Calculus I/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus I
PHYS 222/272 Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II
Majors in the B.S. in Chemistry program must also take an approved elective
from the following selection: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404,
410; CSCI 205; MATH 303, 335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS
301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 403, 405, 409, 410.
In addition, majors in B.S. in Chemistry must take another approved elective
from the following selection: CHEM 402, 404, 410.
B.S. in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Accredited)
Students who wish to pursue research-related careers (chemical, medical, industrial) should consider taking the courses to complete the American Chemical
Society approved program. Students completing these additional requirements
are awarded a certiﬁcate by the American Chemical Society documenting their
status as professional chemists and are frequently given preferential treatment
as candidates for professional positions. In order to qualify for this distinction,
students must complete all the requirements of the B.S. in Chemistry program
and these additional courses:
MATH 234
CHEM 460

Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Biochemistry Laboratory

A chapter of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society is active
at The Citadel.
B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization
Students who have a particular interest in biochemistry or those who intend
to enter medical, dental, veterinary, or similar professional schools are encouraged to major in the B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization program.
Requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the B.S. in
Chemistry program with the following diﬀerences:
CHEM 315 is not required.
CHEM 410 and CHEM 460 are required.
Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from the following: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, or 427.
Students in this program may also be awarded an ACS accredited degree by
taking the following additional courses:
CHEM 315
MATH 234

Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Applied Engineering Mathematics I

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B.A. in Chemistry
The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry provides great ﬂexibility in choosing
electives which permit the design of a program to ﬁt the student’s individual
aspirations. This degree is intended for those students who wish to combine a
technical background with a liberal arts education, teach high school chemistry,
complete a double major, or graduate early.
Requirements for the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
One sequence from one of the following areas:
Analytical Chemistry: CHEM 300, CHEM 302
Physical Chemistry: CHEM 305/315, CHEM 306/316
Biochemistry: CHEM 409, CHEM 410, CHEM 460
Students must also take one course from each of the remaining three chemical
areas, e.g., if students take the full analytical chemistry sequence, then they
must take one course from the physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and
biochemistry sequences.
B.A. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 106
MATH 107
PHYS 203/253
PHYS 204/254

Applied Calculus I
Applied Calculus II
College Physics I/Laboratory for College Physics I
College Physics II/Laboratory for College Physics II

Premedical Program
Students who plan to enter medical school or allied professional schools such
as dental or veterinary school should consider either of the two B.S. in Chemistry programs. The non-ACS curriculum will provide a solid foundation for
medical, dental or veterinary school. Students who plan to enter medical school
upon completion of their baccalaureate degrees should acquaint themselves with
requirements of the medical schools of their choice and plan their programs
accordingly. An extremely worthwhile reference to the entrance requirements
for all medical schools in the United States and Canada is Medical School
Admission Requirements, published each year by the Association of American
Medical Colleges, One DuPont Circle N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.

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Minor in Chemistry
Objectives: The minor in chemistry will provide students with a stronger
background in chemistry than they would obtain from the requirements in the
core curriculum. It is designed to acquaint students with the more advanced
theories and techniques that are illustrated in the major subﬁelds of chemistry.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved: In general, the student completing
the minor will have a more in-depth foundation in chemical bonding, physical
properties and synthesis of compounds, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics,
chemical and instrumental analyses, properties of biomolecules, and the design of
polymers. More speciﬁcally, by the choice of advanced courses, the student may
gain greater insight with regards to one or more of these general areas to meet
speciﬁc career goals. Additionally, because the department places considerable
emphasis on oral and written presentations, the student will gain considerable
experience in interpreting and presenting chemical data in a professional manner.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Chemistry.
Structure of the minor:
1.
Required Courses: (8 Credit Hours)
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I*
CHEM 161
General Chemistry Laboratory I*
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II*
CHEM 162
General Chemistry Laboratory II*
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
*These four courses meet the requirements for the core curriculum, and their
hours are not counted toward the total for the Minor in Chemistry. Also note
that CHEM 103/113 and CHEM 104/114 do not meet the requirements for the
Minor in Chemistry. Biology majors may count CHEM 207/217 and CHEM
208/218 towards the minor.
2.

Electives: (7 Credit Hours)
A. One of the four sequential upper-level oﬀerings (300 or above)
CHEM 305/306
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II

CHEM 300/302 Quantitative Analysis/Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 401/402
Inorganic Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 409/410 Biochemistry I &amp; II
B. If the Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Biochemistry sequence
is chosen, at least one upper-level laboratory course (CHEM 315,
316, or 460) must also be completed.
The additional courses must be approved in advance by the Head of the Department of Chemistry.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.

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Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry oﬀer a joint minor in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneﬁcial to students interested
in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science ﬁelds as well as those
who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active
learning exercises, use of scientiﬁc literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based
laboratories, and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s
major. The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131
and 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460
BIOL 290
or
CHEM 300

Majoring in Biology
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory
Microbiology

Requirements for Students
BIOL 308
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460

Majoring in Chemistry
Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory

Quantitative Analysis

Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Total Credit Hours Required: 16 credit hours, 9 of which must be completed
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CHEM 103
Introduction to Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 113
For non-science majors only.
The ﬁrst semester of a course designed for students who are not science
and engineering majors. The course will cover the fundamentals of chemistry
including electronic structure of the atoms, bonding, basic chemical calculations, gases, and various types of reactions. Mathematical emphasis will be less
rigorous than in CHEM 151. Chemical processes of products used in everyday
life will be stressed.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 104
Introduction to Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 or CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 114
For non-science majors only.
The concluding semester of a course designed for students who are not
science and engineering majors. Among the topics to be covered will be the
relationship of chemistry to the environment, to the human body, to energy
production, and to product manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on making
students more informed consumers as they choose and use everyday products.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 105

Foundations in Chemistry:
Three Credit Hours
Health Perspectives
Bugs, pesticides, drugs (both legal and illegal), and of course food and drink
are consumed by humans on a regular basis. Chemistry is a large part of food
production, transportation, storage, and consumption. Drugs can be medicines or
toxins and the side eﬀects for one drug can be the wanted eﬀect for another. This
course will allow students to explore various aspects of how chemistry aﬀects
their health and wellness. This course fulﬁlls the ﬁrst year science requirement
in the General Education program when taken with the laboratory component.
CHEM 106

Foundations in Chemistry:
Three Credit Hours
Forensic Perspectives
This course will focus on introductory chemistry principles for non-science
majors using a forensic science theme. The fundamentals of chemistry like
physical and chemical properties, bonding, equilibrium, and thermodynamics
will be studied with applications in forensics integrated throughout the course.
Legal cases will be included to highlight the forensic applications. This course
fulﬁlls the ﬁrst year science requirement in the General Education program
when taken with the laboratory component.

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CHEM 113
Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 103
Required of all students selecting CHEM 103.
Student-conducted laboratory procedures and experiments designed to parallel as closely as possible and to enhance the material covered in CHEM 103.
Emphasis will be placed on basic laboratory techniques. Demonstrations will
be used to illustrate important chemical concepts.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 114
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113
Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 104
Required of all students selecting CHEM 104.
A continuation of CHEM 113. Experiments and demonstrations will parallel,
as closely as possible, and enhance the material covered in CHEM 104. Preparation and analysis of some interesting common products will be conducted.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 115

Foundations in Chemistry:
One Credit Hour
Health Perspectives Laboratory
Health Perspectives Laboratory provides students experiments to support
and enhance topics discussed in CHEM 105. Students will develop skills in
recording data, making observations, and utilizing the data and observations to
draw logical conclusions. This course fulﬁlls the ﬁrst year science requirement
in the General Education program when taken with the lecture component.
CHEM 116

Foundations in Chemistry:
One Credit Hour
Forensic Perspectives Laboratory
Forensic Perspectives Laboratory will focus on introductory chemistry principles for non-science major students using a forensic science theme. Fundamentals of chemistry like physical and chemical properties, bonding, stoichiometry,
and thermochemistry will be studied with applications in forensics. This course
fulﬁlls the ﬁrst year science requirement in the General Education program
when taken with the lecture component.
CHEM 140
General Chemistry for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 141
Required of freshmen majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering.
This course is designed to introduce the engineering student to some of the
fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics to be covered include: stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic
compounds, properties of gases, periodic trends, Lewis dot structures, molecular
geometries, intermolecular forces, phase diagrams, solids, and polymers.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 141

General Chemistry for Engineers
Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 140
Required of all students selecting CHEM 140.

One Credit Hour

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The ﬁrst hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 140. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 140.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 161
Required of all freshmen majoring in the sciences and engineering; the chemistry option for B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Problem-solving techniques and essential concepts, including structure and
properties, reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, and bonding. Calculators with logarithmic capability are required.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 162
Required of all students majoring in the sciences; the chemistry option for
B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Continuation of CHEM 151. Emphasis includes solutions, kinetics, equilibrium,
acids and bases, solubility, redox, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 153

General Chemistry I for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 163
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
Students will learn about stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, periodic trends, thermochemistry, properties of gases, Lewis dot structures, molecular geometries, and
molecular orbital theory. Introduction to research methods and problem solving
techniques will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 154

General Chemistry II for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 153 and CHEM 163 or permission of department head.
Corequisite: CHEM 164
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
A continuation of CHEM 153 in which students continue to explore theory
and application of chemical concepts including solubility and solutions, kinetics,
equilibrium, acid/base chemistries, oxidation/reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Introduction to research methods
and problem solving techniques will continue to be discussed and practiced.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 161
General Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 151
Required of all students selecting CHEM 151.
Introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to accompany
the topics covered in CHEM 151.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 162
General Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students selecting CHEM 152.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 163

General Chemistry I Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 153
The ﬁrst hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 153. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 153.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 164

General Chemistry II Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students majoring in chemistry.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to
qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Research skills are introduced and utilized in a project.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; Chemistry majors must
have a grade of C or higher.
Required of all sophomores majoring in chemistry.
A study of the aliphatic hydrocarbons, their preparations and reactions, with
emphasis on reaction mechanisms and transformations.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 218
A study of aromatic compounds and the various functional classes of
compounds. Emphasis will be placed on reactions, reaction mechanisms, and
transformations. Important biomolecules will be covered brieﬂy.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 207
A course which emphasizes the development of skill in the use of basic laboratory techniques through the completion of a series of experiments involving
various types of reactions such as substitution, elimination, and addition reactions
with an introduction to modern instrumentation such as the IR spectrometer,
gas chromatograph, and NMR spectrometer.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 208
A continuation of CHEM 217 with the emphasis on the synthesis, reactions,
and identiﬁcation of the various classes of organic compounds.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 and MATH 107 or the
equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors pursuing the B.S. in chemistry; elective to others.
This course has as a primary focus the chemical principles involved with
classical gravimetric and volumetric analysis; however, modern methods of
analysis including colorimetry and potentiometry are introduced.
Lecture and discussion: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 302
Instrumental Methods
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors pursuing the B.S. in chemistry; elective to others.
Modern instrumental methods of analysis are discussed, with emphasis on
the physical or chemical principles involved in the method, design or analytical
instruments, and treatment of analytical data. Laboratory work provides practice
in the three major areas of instrument analysis—chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: four hours.
CHEM 305 and
Physical Chemistry I and II
Three Credit Hours
CHEM 306
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or MATH 107; PHYS 204/254 or PHYS 222/272;
CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 or permission of department head.
Corequisite for CHEM 305: CHEM 315 (except biochemistry specialty majors)
Corequisite for CHEM 306: CHEM 316
CHEM 305 provides a detailed study of the postulates of quantum mechanics, simple quantum mechanical systems, approximation methods, many-electron
systems, bonding, and spectroscopy. CHEM 306 provides a detailed study of
statistical mechanics, the kinetic theory of gases, the laws of thermodynamics,
equilibrium, and kinetics and mechanics of reactions.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 208
Required of all chemistry majors; elective to others.
This course is an introduction to the literature of chemistry and the basics
of developing a research project. Students will be introduced to both computer
and print-based literature searches and will apply these skills as they research
their thesis topics under the direction of a faculty research advisor.
Lecture and discussion: two hours.

CHEM 330
Methods and Applications of Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and
ﬁeld exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of
science and the scientiﬁc method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and on ﬁeld experiences as well as science fair preparation are included.
This course satisﬁes the ROTC fulﬁllment requirement for juniors and seniors.
Lectures: two hours; laboratory: three hours

CHEM 309
Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective only.
Interesting current topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students
with a general chemistry background. The topics will be determined by student
interest and faculty availability.
Lecture: three hours.

CHEM 331
Academic Leadership in STEM
Three Credit Hours
Academic Leadership in STEM will focus on developing students to be effective peer mentors who will assist general chemistry students with concepts
and problem solving in a small group environment. This course will foster
the development of eﬀective leadership skills (e.g., communication and teambuilding) in the peer mentors. Additionally, through leading general chemistry
students in small group problem solving sessions, the peer mentors will deepen
their own understanding of chemistry concepts. This course satisﬁes the ROTC
fulﬁllment requirement.
Lecture: three hours

CHEM 315 and
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II Laboratory One Credit Hour
CHEM 316
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisites or prerequisites: CHEM 305 and CHEM 306
Required of all chemistry majors; CHEM 316 is required for biochemistry
specialty majors; elective to others.
The ﬁrst semester course will be devoted to attaining skills in the evaluation,
analysis, and presentation of experimental data. Topics covered will include
graphing techniques, error analysis, extraction of useful quantities from raw data,
and the use of spreadsheets. Experiments will be performed on topics covered in
CHEM 305. The second semester work will be a hands-on study of experimental
physical chemistry on topics covered in CHEM 306, emphasizing the acquisition of data that can be analyzed using the skills learned in the ﬁrst semester.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 319
Applied Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective for all majors.
Interesting topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students with a
general chemistry background. This course will utilize a laboratory component.
CHEM 320
Polymer Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 and CHEM 305 or approval of the instructor
A general overview of polymer chemistry which includes mechanisms of
polymerization, reactions of monomers, molecular weight distributions and limitations, polymer morphology and rheology, structure elucidation, applications,
and industrial processing.
Lecture: three hours.

CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or approval of instructor
Required of all chemistry majors.
An introduction to the systematic chemistry of the elements and the structures
and reactions of their compounds. Topics covered include atomic and bonding
theories, acid-base theories, symmetry and spectroscopy, and chemistry of the
main group elements.
Lectures: three hours.
CHEM 402
Inorganic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 401
The chemistry of the transition metals, including bonding theories, coordination compounds, organometallic chemistry, catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 403
Special Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or permission of the instructor.
An in-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry that requires a thorough
understanding of organic chemistry. Topics vary depending on student interest
and instructor availability.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 404
Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 and CHEM 305
Elective course.
A detailed study of a selected contemporary topic will be presented at a
level that requires comprehension of the subject matter covered in the physical
chemistry and quantitative analysis courses.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207, CHEM 208, CHEM 217, and CHEM 218
Elective course.
A coverage of the chemistry of amino acids, peptides and proteins; enzymes;
biochemical energetics; Kreb’s cycle; electron transport system and oxidative
phosphorylation; and amino acid metabolism.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 409 or permission of the instructor.
A continuation of the topics covered in Biochemistry I. Topics include lipids
with emphasis on fatty acid oxidation, synthesis and lipid biosynthesis, and
carbohydrates and their metabolism, and nucleic acid biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Chemistry majors; elective to others with permission of the
instructor.
This course provides an introduction to a research topic of the student’s
choosing and under the direction of a faculty advisor. After the topic has been
approved by the faculty advisor, the student will be allowed to initiate the
project. Using this topic, the student will be required to develop a research
proposal which will be presented in the form of a seminar to the Chemistry
Department Faculty and the chemistry majors. This course satisﬁes the ROTC
fulﬁllment requirement.
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 419
A continuation of CHEM 419 in which the research project is completed and
the data and results are compiled into a senior thesis. To ﬁnalize the project, the
student will present a seminar to the Chemistry Department Faculty and chemistry
majors and defend the thesis before a committee of faculty members from the
Chemistry Department. This course satisﬁes the ROTC fulﬁllment requirement.
CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; CHEM 208/218.
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant biochemistry
journal articles and related materials.
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CHEM 409 OR CHEM 410
Covers experimental techniques commonly used in biochemistry including
protein isolation and characterization, enzyme kinetics, isolation and manipulation of DNA, reactions and characterization of lipids and carbohydrates.
Laboratory: three hours.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester

B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .............................................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry Laboratory I for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
General Elective .............................................
Introduction to Chemical Research........................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Physical Chemistry I Lab ...............................
Strand History ................................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Biochemistry ..................................................
Senior Research .............................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

1
3
1

(2,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

131

RPED

260
101

4
3
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

LDRS
LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201/
211
207
217
221
271

CHEM
RPED

308

1
0
3
1
3
1
3
3
0
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

0
4
3
1
3
3

(1,0)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HISS

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

391

201
311
300
305
315
30x

411
401
409
419

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives—BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404, 410; CSCI 205; MATH 303,
335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Note: Some of the courses have prerequisites not listed in the minimum requirements for the BS
Chemistry program.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar .................................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive.......................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for .............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

FSEM
FSWI

101
101

154
164

3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

CHEM
CHEM
MATH

132
102

4
1

(4,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Strand Social Science .....................................
Strand English ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
SCSS
ENGS
RPED

208
218
222
272
30x
30x

3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
ELES

371
302
306
316
30x

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(2,4)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
**Approved Chemistry Elective .................... CHEM
Capstone/Senior Research Project ................. CHEM
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

420

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

**Approved Chemistry Electives—CHEM 402, 404, 410
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Biochemistry Specialty
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .............................................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

393

B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Biochemistry Specialty
Second Semester

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

1
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

131

RPED

260
101

4
3
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Introduction to Chemical Research........................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory .............
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

LDRS
LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
BIOL
BIOL
RPED

201/
211
207
217
221
271
308
130
131
201

1
0
3
1
3
1
3
3
1
0
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,1)
(2,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Biochemistry I................................................
Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................
Strand Social Science.............................................
Strand English ........................................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
SCSS
ENGS

311
300
409
460
30x
30x

0
4
3
1
3
3

(1,0)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Senior Research I ...........................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
ELES

411
305
401
419
30x

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

(3,0)
(3,0)

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar .................................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive.......................
Modern Language ..........................................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

FSEM
FSWI

101
101

154
164

3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

CHEM
CHEM
MATH

132
102

4
1

(4,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
Required Physical Education .........................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
BIOL
BIOL
RPED

208
218
222
272
140
141

3
1
3
1
3
1
0
3

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,1)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand History ................................................
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Biochemistry II ..............................................
**Approved Biology Elective........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
HISS
CHEM
CHEM
BIOL

371
30x
302
410

3
3
4
3
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,4)
(3,0)
(3,3)

420
306
316

3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Capstone/Senior Research II .......................... CHEM
Physical Chemistry II..................................... CHEM
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory .................. CHEM
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................
**Approved Biology electives: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124 credit hours plus successful completion
of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits,
lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester

B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .............................................
Freshman Seminar .................................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive.......................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...........
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ......................
Chemistry Majors
**Applied Calculus I .............................................
Modern Language ..................................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .............................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand English ........................................................
Organic Chemistry I ...............................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ............................
Introduction to Chemical Research........................
College Physics I....................................................
College Physics I Laboratory .................................
Required Physical Education .................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ............................................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
CHEM
CHEM

101
101
101
153
163

1
3
3
3
1

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

106

3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

1
0
3
3
1
3
3
1
0
2

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)
(2,0)

101

LDRS
LDRS
ENGS
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
RPED

395

201/
211
30x
207
217
308
203
253
201

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
***Required Advanced Course with lab................
Strand Elective ....................................................... ELES
General Elective .....................................................
General Elective .....................................................
General Elective .....................................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ......................................

311
0
4 (3,3)
30x
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
or 3 (3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
Inorganic Chemistry I ............................................ CHEM
Senior Research I ................................................... CHEM
****Approved Elective .........................................
General Elective .....................................................
General Elective .....................................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.....................................

411
0
401
3
419
3
4 (3,3)
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
or 3 (3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum."
***Required Advanced Courses: One course must be taken from each of the following areas: CHEM
300 or 302; CHEM 305/315 or 306/316. The second course of the sequence may be taken as an approved elective or general elective.
****Approved Electives: CHEM 300, 302, 305, 306, 402, or 410.

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors .
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............
Chemistry Majors
**Applied Calculus II ....................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

CHEM
CHEM

154
164

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

107

RPED

260

3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
Strand History ................................................
Strand Social Science.............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
HISS
SCSS
RPED

3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

102

208
218
204
254
30x
30x

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations .......................... LDRS
***Required Advanced Course with lab........
Strand Natural Science ................................... NTSS
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

371
3
(3,0)
4 (2,4) or 3 (3,0)
30x
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Capstone/Senior Research II .......................... CHEM
****Approved Elective .........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

420
3
4 (3,3)
3
3
3

(3,0)
or 3 (3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 122 credit hours plus successful completion
of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits,
lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.

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Department
of
Cyber and Computer Sciences
Department Head: Banik
Professors: Banik, Moore
Associate Professors: Joshi, Verdicchio
Visiting Assistant Professor: Nance
The mission of the Department of Cyber and Computer Sciences is to prepare
our students to meet the cyber and computing demands they will face in their
careers and as knowledgeable citizens and leaders. To achieve this goal, the
department oﬀers a B.S. degree in Computer Science along with four minors:
cybersecurity, cyber interdisciplinary studies, management information systems,
and computer programming. At the graduate level, jointly with the College of
Charleston, the department oﬀers the M.S. degree in Computer and Information
Sciences and graduate certﬁciate programs in cybersecurity, software engineering,
and information systems. The department supports the disciplines of cyber and
computer sciences and the growth and development of educational opportunities in the Lowcouuntry through our academic programs, research, and public
service. Since 2016, The Citadel has been designated as a National Center of
Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education by the National Security
Agency and Department of Homeland Security.
B.S. Computer Science Major
The B.S. program in computer science oﬀers the student a sound foundation in computer science complemented by a broad core of courses in the sciences and liberal arts, a background in mathematics with suﬃcient breadth and
depth to enable the student to deal with scientiﬁc applications as well as the
theoretical basis of computer science, and an exposure to computer hardware
(microprocessors) through courses oﬀered by the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering. Through electives, the student will have the opportunity
to gain background in areas such as business administration and political science where the information processing aspects of computer science are readily
applied. Upon completion of this course of study, students will be qualiﬁed for
careers as system analysts, system programmers, or applications programmers in
business or industry. In addition, graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced
degrees in computer science or related ﬁelds. This program is accredited by the
Computing Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://www.abet.org.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in computer science
includes 15 hours of electives; 17 hours of core mathematics and statistics:
MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, STAT 261; a mathematics elective; and
39 hours of required courses in computer science: CSCI 201, CSCI 202, CSCI
223, CSCI 305, CSCI 317, CSCI 320, CSCI 355, CSCI 405, CSCI 420, CSCI
495, ELEC 311, ELEC 330, and one of CSCI 421 or CSCI 499; and 6 hours

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of Approved Computer Science Electives selected from among the computer
science courses oﬀered at the 300 or 400 level. The complete course of study
is provided in the Courses of Study section of this catalog.
Minor in Computer Programming
Objectives:
A minor in computer programming will provide a student with the opportunity
to develop the skills necessary for designing and understanding large programs.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will receive experience with computer
programming in a high-level object-oriented language. A student will have the
opportunity to develop a sound foundation in techniques for designing, implementing, testing, and debugging computer software.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Computer Science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (14 credit hours)
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
CSCI 211
Introduction to Computer Science I Lab
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
CSCI 212
Introduction to Computer Science II Lab
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 206
Discrete Structures*
*Mathematics majors must substitute an additional CSCI elective.
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
Any CSCI course numbered 300 or higher.
Total Credit Hours Required: 17, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
Minor in Cybersecurity
Objectives:
This minor is designed to prepare students with the technical skills for entry
into cybersecurity positions in industry, government agencies, or the military.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound technical foundation
in the disciplines required for cybersecurity including computer organization/
architecture, computer networks, computer security, and cybersecurity. The content
of this minor is based on knowledge unit recommended by the National Security
Agency and Department of Homeland Security National Center of Academic
Excellence Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD-E) program.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
CSCI 327 Computer Security
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity

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2. Required course in computer organization/architecture (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 305 Computer Organization and Programming
ELEC 330 Digital Systems Engineering
3. Required course in computer networks (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 317 Computer Networks and Internets
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
4. Elective (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392 Cyber Crime
Students majoring in Computer Science will be required to take both
courses or one of these courses plus one additional computer science
course at the 300/400 level.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Minor in Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies
Objectives:
Due to sophisticated cyber attacks and increased use of cyberspace, it is
important to make every student a good cyber citizen who knows the concepts
and best practices of cybersecurity, cyber safety and cyber ethics. This comprehensive and interdisciplinary minor in cybersecurity is designed for all majors.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will gain knowledge in information
systems, principles and practices of cybersecurity, cyber safety and cyber ethics, basic defense mechanism in cyberspace, best practices for seizing and
securing digital evidence in cyber investigations, current state of cyber crimes,
cyber laws, and cyber policies.
Structure of the Minor
1. Required Courses (12 credit hours)
CSCI 210
Introduction to Information Systems
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392
Cyber Crime
2. One Elective (3 credit hours)
Choose one of the following:
CSCI 490
Special Topics
CRMJ 465
Special Topics
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
Minor in Management Information Systems
Objectives:

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A minor in management information systems provides an interdisciplinary
opportunity for students to learn how to use computer technology to manage
information as a competitive business or organizational asset.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in current distributed, database-driven information systems and techniques. The
minor emphasizes fundamental programming skills, database skills, business
management skills, and hands-on experience applying those skills to computerrelated projects that support business operations and management decisions.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (12 credit hours)
CSCI 210
Introduction to Information Systems
CSCI 207
Web Programming I
CSCI 307
Web Programming II
CSCI 320
Database Design
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
BADM 427
Accounting Information Systems
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
Computer Science Course Descriptions
CSCI 103
Survey of Computer Science
Two Credit Hours
The computer is examined as a machine, problem-solving tool, and information repository. An overview of the discipline of computer science is presented.
Students will receive hands-on experience with the computing facilities at The
Citadel, and they will learn how to research technical topics and present the
results in written form.
CSCI 110
Microcomputer Applications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to computer systems and computer applications. Students
learn to use software packages for word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentations with applications to management and social sciences.
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 211
Required for all computer science and mathematics majors.
No previous computer programming experience is needed for this course.
An introduction to problem solving and algorithm development using Java.
Topics include computer organization, operating systems, structured programming, and program modularization. Assignments involve designing, coding,
debugging, and documenting computer programs.

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CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
A continuation of the material covered in CSCI 201. This course emphasizes
object-oriented programming and a disciplined approach to program development. Topics include data abstraction, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism,
linked data structures, stacks, and queues.
CSCI 205
Introduction to Programming with Python
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course teaches hands-on computer programming skills to students who
are not computer science majors. This includes how to frame a problem as an
algorithm, how to translate an algorithm to executable code, how to be sure the
code does what you want. Programming assignments are drawn from a variety
of domains and develop practical scripting and demonstration over theory.

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CSCI 216

Introduction to Programming
Three Credit Hours
and Databases
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Computer-oriented information systems. Program construction in Visual Basic
with applications in the management and social sciences is presented in a microcomputer environment. Topics include data organization and collection, ﬁle
organization, sort and search techniques, database construction, and manipulating
data created in Microsoft Access using Visual Basic.
CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
This course provides an introduction to web page design and the Internet.
Topics include ﬁnding and evaluating resources, legal issues, web design, HTML,
CSS, and dynamic HTML pages.

CSCI 207
Web Programming I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
No previous computer programming experience is needed for this course.
An introduction to the World Wide Web (WWW), client server architecture,
how the internet works, and the foundational web programming technologies
– HTML, CSS and JavaScript.

CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and MATH 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Formal speciﬁcation and implementation of abstract data types and analysis
of algorithms. Topics include list and set representation methods, sorting, trees
and graphs. Data structures used include stacks, queues, binary trees, hash tables,
priority queues, and search trees.

CSCI 210
Introduction to Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces computers and information systems, including fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to computers in a business
environment. Topics will include introductions to databases, web interfaces,
networking, and operating systems, basic computer architecture, privacy and
security, and computational thinking and problem solving. Students will work
with spreadsheet, database, and other applications, and a simple programming
language. The course assists those seeking a career as a computing professional,
an understanding of the role of Information Systems in the business community,
or introductory computing skills.

CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are not computer science majors.
This course will provide an introduction to concepts related to cybersecurity.
Students will learn safe practices which can be deployed to secure computer
systems. Students will gain an understanding of diﬀerent tools which can be
used to defend attacks on computer systems. Special emphasis will be given to
systems and applications that non-CS majors will likely to encounter in daily
life. In addition to lecture classes, security lab exercises will be conducted to
perform hands-on experiments on safe security practices.

CSCI 211
Introduction to Computer Science I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 201
Required for all computer science and mathematics majors.
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
CSCI 201.
CSCI 212
Introduction to Computer Science II Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 202
Required for all computer science and mathematics majors.
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
CSCI 202.

CSCI 290
Computer Science Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A study of a particular aspect of computer science or a related area that is
of interest to both computer science majors and other majors and assumes no
prerequisites.
CSCI 305

Computer Organization and
Three Credit Hours
Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher; prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to computer architecture and assembly language programming.
Relationship of the conventional machine level of a modern computer system
with its other levels. Topics are chosen from addressing; machine instructions;
I/O; subroutines; parameters; recursion; stacks; interrupts; number systems and
arithmetic; and the physical, digital, and the microprogramming levels.

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CSCI 307
Web Programming II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 207
A continuation of the material covered in CSCI 207. This course takes a
deeper dive into JavaScript (JS), the most in-demand coding language, with
an emphasis on developing single-page web applications using JS frameworks
such as Angular and Ember.
CSCI 317
Computer Networks and Internets
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and CSCI 305, or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to data communications and computer networking. Topics include LAN technologies, 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 320
Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or CSCI 216
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the logical and physical structures of computer database
systems. Topics include data models, query languages, relational database design, and database constraints. Students will be required to complete a project
involving database design and implementation.
CSCI 327
Computer Security
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 201 and MATH 206, or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer security emphasizing the problems of security associated with computer networks. Topics
include cryptography, privacy, authentication, access control and authorization,
security policies, and legal and ethical issues. A signiﬁcant component of the
course is the investigation of attacks commonly used by computer criminals
and strategies that can be used to thwart the attacks.
CSCI 355
Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223; prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Programming language concepts and constructs with emphasis on the runtime behavior of programs. Topics include imperative, functional and logic
programming paradigms, language syntax and semantics, and global properties
of programming languages including scope, parameter passing, storage allocation, and the binding time of constituents.
CSCI 365
Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
This course provides a solid foundation for object-oriented programming
using the C++ programming language. It emphasizes the eﬀective use of the
advanced language features, presented in the context of modern software engineering themes of modularity, abstraction, information hiding, and reusability.

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Fundamental principles of object-oriented design and programming are stressed
while covering the language details.
CSCI 370
Developing Mobile Applications
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or ELEC 206
This hands-on, project-oriented course explores the principles and tools involved in the design and construction of applications for mobile devices. Although
a speciﬁc oﬀering of the course might focus on one platform (e.g., smartphones
running Google Android or Apples iOS), the basic concepts and experiences
extend to other mobile devices. Topics include an overview of mobile application
development, the platform application architecture, mobile application lifecycle,
managing application resources, designing user interfaces, data storage options,
integrating audio and video, location-based services, cross-platform development
using a mobile device emulator, and porting applications to actual devices. In
addition to several smaller programming assignments to provide experience and
reinforce concepts, students will work in teams on a substantial programming
project to design, develop, and deploy a mobile application.
CSCI 375
Enterprise Java
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A project-oriented course that introduces advanced Java technologies for
building distributed enterprise and web applications. Topics include threads,
networking, security, JDBC, servlets, and JavaServer Pages (JSP).
CSCI 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course oﬀers a junior computer science student the opportunity to
complete research in an area of current interest and importance in computer
science in collaboration with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in
this course. Although it is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a
departmental elective. It may be used to fulﬁll a general elective.
CSCI 405
Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the concepts of modern operating system design, the
architectural features of modern computer systems, and a study of the implementations of these components in actual operating systems. Topics include
data structures and algorithms to support process control, concurrency, and
scheduling; memory management, including virtual memory architectures; and
I/O and ﬁle management.

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CSCI 407
Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and MATH 240
An introduction to the fundamental principles of two- and three-dimensional
computer graphics. Topics include graphics systems, transformations, clipping,
animation, lighting, shading, color, and hidden surface removal. Graphics principles are applied and reinforced through the use of a modern graphics application
programming interface (API) to implement a series of programming projects.
CSCI 412
Compiler Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
This course explores the basic principles, algorithms, data structures, and
tools involved in the design and construction of compilers. Topics include
formal grammars, lexical analysis, parsing algorithms, semantic analysis, error
recovery, code generation, and optimization. Each student will be required to
complete a substantial programming project, the implementation of a compiler
for a small programming language.
CSCI 420
Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to current techniques used in medium- and large-scale software development. Topics include requirements analysis, functional speciﬁcation,
systems design, implementation, testing, maintenance, project management, and
professional ethics.
CSCI 421
Software Engineering Practicum
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 420
A team-based project class to apply software engineering practices in a
realistic environment. The purpose of the course is to give students an opportunity to construct real-world software in a group using standard software
engineering practices.
CSCI 427
Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 327
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 security, and disaster recovery. Special emphasis will be given
to designing, deploying, and managing complete secured cybersystems.
CSCI 455
Artiﬁcial Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A survey of artiﬁcial intelligence concepts, theory and practice. Topics
include AI languages, knowledge representation, search strategies, logical and
probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, natural language processing, expert
systems, computer vision and AI robotics. Students will implement intelligent
systems in software and/or hardware.

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405

CSCI 490
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in computer science. The oﬀering of this course will depend
upon the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval
of the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
CSCI 491
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least
2.500.
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 involved in developing, implementing, and managing computing
resources in a real-world setting. Interns will spend ten to twelve hours per week
in an area business working alongside an experienced computing professional
or as part of a development team.
CSCI 495
Senior Seminar in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors.
Required for the B.S. in Computer Science.
A variety of topics in computer science will be studied in areas ranging from
theoretical computer science to social, professional, and ethical issues. Students
will be required to make oral and written presentations.
CSCI 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least
2.500.
Required for the B.S. in Computer Science.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Enrollment based upon a written proposal accepted by
the instructor and approved by the department head.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
Second Semester

COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ........................................
Introduction to Computer Science I ..................
Introduction to Computer Science I Lab ..........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ....................
Modern Language .............................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ...
1st Year Basic ROTC ........................................

LDRS
CSCI
CSCI
MATH

101
201
211
131

RPED

260

1
3
1
4
3
3

(2,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester)............. LDRS

201
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

Computer Organization &amp; Programming..........
Introduction to Discrete Structures ...................
General Elective ................................................
**Science ..........................................................
Strand Social Science ........................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC .......................................

305
206

3
3
3
4
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
CSCI
MATH

201

JUNIOR YEAR

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

Programming Languages ..................................
Approved Computer Science Elective ..............
Strand Elective ..................................................
Strand History ...................................................
General Elective ................................................
Required Physical Education ............................
1st Year Advanced ROTC .................................

355

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............
Operating Systems ............................................
Software Engineering........................................
****Senior Seminar in Computer Science .......
Digital Logic and Circuits.................................
General Elective ................................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

CSCI
CSCI
ELES
HISS

30x
30x

RPED

LDRS
CSCI
CSCI
CSCI
ELEC

411
405
420
495
311

407

0
3
3
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Any of the following leacture/lab paris: CHEM 151/161 or 152/162, PHYS 221/271 or 222/272
**Any of the lecture/lab pairs listed above or one of hte following lecture/lab pairs: CHEM 140/141;
BIOL 101/111, 102/112, or 150/151; or any Strand Science course that includes a lab.
***Any MATH or STAT course numbered 200 or higher.
****GenEd Capstone

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar ............................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive..................
Introduction to Computer Science II.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ..................
Modern Language .............................................
1st Year Basic ROTC ........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Data Structures and Algorithms ........................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics..........
Technical Writing and Communication ............
Strand English ...................................................
Strand Natural Science ......................................
Required Physical Education ............................
2nd Year Basic ROTC .......................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Computer Networks and Internets ....................
Database Design................................................
***Math Elective ..............................................
General Elective ................................................
Leadership in Organizations .............................
or 1st Year Advanced ROTC........................
SENIOR YEAR
Software Engineering Practicum ......................
or Senior Research Project ...........................
Digital Systems Engineering.............................
Approved Computer Science Elective ..............
General Elective ................................................
General Elective ................................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC................................

FSEM
FSWI
CSCI
MATH

101
101
202
132
102

3
3
3
4
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

CSCI
STAT
COMM
ENGS
NTSS
RPED

223
261
260
30x
30x

3
3
3
3
4
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)

CSCI
CSCI
MATH

317
320

LDRS

371

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

CSCI
CSCI
ELEC
CSCI

421
499
330

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

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of
Health and Human Performance
Department Head: Bott
Professors: Garner
Associate Professor: Bornstein, Bott
Assistant Professors: Imam, Sacko, Sole, Triantafyllidis, Yee
Instructors: Bogle, Jackson, Hamil

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RPED 110
Individualized Physical Education
0 Credit Hours
A course providing an individualized approach to health-related aspects of
physical ﬁtness, including, but not limited to, cardiorespiratory and muscular
endurance, strength, ﬂexibility and body composition.
RPED 111
Beginning Racquetball
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to provide instruction in rules, skills and strategies of
playing racquetball.
RPED 113
First Aid and CPR (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
A certiﬁcation course of the American Red Cross for community ﬁrst aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants.

The purpose of the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP)
is to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading
to acquisition of skills, knowledge, and dispositions within the domains and
scientiﬁc understanding and application of human movement and healthful living.
Competence within each of these areas contributes to preparation of principled
leaders for positions of leadership within their respective ﬁelds.

RPED 114
Lifeguarding (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proﬁciency
Corequisite: RPED 117
A certiﬁcation course designed to teach skills and knowledge required to
properly assume responsibilities of a lifeguard. Completion of this course may
result in ARC lifeguarding certiﬁcation.

Required for Health &amp; Human Performance
The HHP program is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences which contribute to an improved quality of life for
the student. The program oﬀers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical
ﬁtness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational sports of immediate
and lasting value to each student.
All undergraduates must successfully complete RPED 260.

RPED 115
Water Safety Instruction (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proﬁciency
An instructor course which may result in ARC certiﬁcation for all levels of
swimming instruction.

RPED 260
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, &amp; Wellness Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide cadets with the knowledge, skills,
and attitudes to achieve and maintain physical and mental strength and endurance necessary to attain optimum functioning of their bodies and minds. The
curriculum includes personal health and wellness, drug and substance use and
abuse awareness, nutrition, stress management techniques, and sexual health
education.
Lecture: three hours.
All cadets must successfully complete two diﬀerent activity (100 level) RPED
courses. Cadets may elect any two activities from the following courses.
RPED 103
Beginning Swimming
0 Credit Hours
A beginning swimming course designed for adults who are classiﬁed as
non-swimmers or poor swimmers.
RPED 105

Intermediate Swimming and Emergency
0 Credit Hours
Water Safety
Prerequisite: Swimming proﬁciency
A course consisting of instruction in ﬁve basic swimming strokes, self-rescue,
basic lifesaving techniques and emergency water safety.

RPED 116
Lifeguard Instructor (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: RPED 114 or a current ARC lifeguard training certiﬁcate.
An instructor course which may result in ARC certiﬁcation for water safety
and lifeguarding instruction.
RPED 117
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
0 Credit Hours
Corequisite: RPED 114
A certiﬁcation course of the American Red Cross for lifeguards, ﬁre oﬃcers,
police oﬃcers, and others with a duty to provide care. Includes adult, child,
infant, two-person and bag valve mask CPR.
RPED 122
Archery
0 Credit Hours
A course which provides instruction in basic knowledge and skills of target
archery.
RPED 124
Beginning Golf
0 Credit Hours
A course which teaches grip, stance, and swing development, as well as
knowledge of rules and strategy of recreational and competitive golf.
RPED 126
Judo
0 Credit Hours
A comprehensive coverage of history, dojo etiquette, ukemi (break-fall),
nagewaza (throwing), and ne-waza (grappling) techniques.

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RPED 127
Skin and SCUBA Diving I
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proﬁciency
Basic techniques of using mask and snorkel are taught. Material is presented
to provide information related to underwater physics and physiology. This course
will prepare a student for conﬁned water SCUBA work. This is not a certiﬁcation course, but a prerequisite that may lead to eventual PADI certiﬁcation.
RPED 128
Skin and SCUBA Diving II
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 127 or completion of PADI’s ﬁve academic modules
and approval of instructor.
Conﬁned water practice using SCUBA equipment. Completion of this course
may result in a PADI Referral certiﬁcate for open water certiﬁcation dives.
RPED 129
Beginning Tennis
0 Credit Hours
A course which emphasizes grip, stance, footwork, and basic movement
patterns in executing serve and ground strokes and stresses knowledge of rules
and etiquette.
RPED 130
Weight Training
0 Credit Hours
A course which stresses proper lifting techniques as well as knowledge concerning the relationship between strength training and various sports programs.
RPED 134
Jogging
0 Credit Hours
A course which presents jogging as a means of developing and maintaining
a satisfactory level of cardiorespiratory ﬁtness.
RPED 135
Intermediate Tennis
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 129 or equivalent.
This course requires minimal skills (serve, forehand, and backhand ground
strokes) and presents more advanced skills such as lob, smash and net play in
addition to advanced strategy in singles and doubles play.
RPED 136
Sailing and Canoeing
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proﬁciency
A course which includes basic knowledge and skill concerning small sailing
craft and canoes.
RPED 137
Beginning Kayaking
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to teach basics of ﬂat water kayaking for lakes and oceans.
RPED 140
Sigma Delta Psi
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to prepare a student for thirteen sports/ﬁtness skill tests
required for membership in this national athletic fraternity.
RPED 142
Orienteering
0 Credit Hours
A presentation of skills for cross-country running with map and compass.

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0 Credit Hours
RPED 148
Beginning Yoga
A course presenting basic philosophy, positions and breathing techniques of
yoga. Emphasis is also placed on meditation and positive thinking as means to
reduce stress and increase concentration.
RPED 149
Taekwon-Do
0 Credit Hours
Taekwon-Do is a Mixed Martial Art designed in the 1950s for the Korean
Army. This is an introductory course teaching basic kicks and punches on a
heavy bag and pads, take downs, and no gi self defense standing up and on
the ground.
RPED 150
Kendo
0 Credit Hours
An introduction to Kendo, or Japanese fencing, requires rules, basic techniques, and customs and courtesies of Kendo be learned. The ﬁrst three Nihon
Kendo Kata will also be taught. Students are expected to learn proper care
and use of kendo equipment and clothing. Students successfully completing
the course will have begun learning the U.S. Kendo Federation requirements
for the rank of ﬁrst kyu.
RPED 151
Aerobic Activities
0 Credit Hours
This course will cover rhythmic and step aerobic techniques. Students will
study techniques used in both systems as well as health issues in weight reduction and physical ﬁtness development.
RPED 155
Special Topics
0 Credit Hours
These courses allow students to take activity courses not oﬀered on a regular basis. Examples include cardio ﬁtness, pilates, Jujitsu, boating and boating
safety and advanced kayaking.
Degree Options within Health and Human Performance
The purpose of the professional preparation program is to prepare undergraduate students for selected involvement within the broad ﬁelds of health and human performance while maintaining reasonable ﬂexibility for adaptation beyond
the specialty area. This is accomplished by oﬀering professional opportunities
within three degrees: B.S. in Physical Education - Teaching, B.S. in Exercise
Science, and B.S. in Sport Management.
B.S. in Exercise Science
The B.S. in Exercise Science is designed to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and
attitudes within scientiﬁc understanding and application of human movement
and performance. Competence within these areas contributes to preparing our
students for graduate education and leadership positions in health and allied
health professions, public and private health agencies and the wellness and
ﬁtness industry.
A student in the Exercise Science degree must complete the curriculum which

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includes four (4) of the following approved elective courses:
BIOL 102
BIOL 209
BIOL 290
BIOL 308
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
CHEM 151
CHEM 152
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CSCI 110
HLED 310
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410
HLED 410/411
PHED 408
PHED 411
EXSC 315
EXSC 317
EXSC 411
EXSC 412
EXSC 420
PHYS 203
PHYS 204
PHYS 221
PHYS 222
PSYC 201
PSYC 304
PSYC 306
PSYC 404
PSYC 201
SOCI 201
STAT 160
NURS 200
NURS 201
NURS 301

General Biology II
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Genetics
Introduction to Chemistry I
Introduction to Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Biochemisrty I
Biochemistry II
Microcomputer Applications
Introduction to Gerontology
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health
Special Topics
Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education
Techniques of Conditioning in Sport
Medical Terminology
Special Topics for Exercise Science
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Research Project
College Physics I
College Physics II
Physics with Calculus I
Physics with Calculus II
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Personality
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Statistical Methods
Introduction to Nursing
Health Assessment
Adult Health I

B. S. in Physical Education (Teaching)
The teaching track is designed to provide an exemplary educational environ-

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ment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and dispositions
within domains for human movement, growth and development of individuals;
and application of physical, biological and behavioral sciences to the teaching/
learning process. Competence within each of these areas contributes to development of our students in accordance with state and national standards, and
prepares them for leadership positions in schools. The curriculum for prospective
physical education teachers is designed to build progressively upon meaningful concepts and experiences acquired within other disciplines as well as those
unique to the profession. In addition, competencies identiﬁed with successful
teaching methodology are an integral part of the curricular content.
Assignment to Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track)
Students interested in teaching physical education at K-12 grade levels are
ﬁrst assigned as Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track). At this level of admission, the student’s responsibility is to successfully complete all three parts
of the PRAXIS Core examination and to ensure oﬃcial records of passing
PRAXIS Core scores are on ﬁle at The Citadel. Successful completion of this
test of basic skills in reading, writing, and mathematics is a requirement for
admission to Physical Education (Teaching Track) major, and this requirement
should be met by end of sophomore year. In addition, a student is responsible
to make certain, with counsel of his or her advisor, to follow the appropriate
curriculum. A student should also be aware of the importance of maintaining a
cumulative grade point ratio of at least 2.750 to allow admission to the Physical
Education (Teaching Track) major.
Admission to Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major
To be admitted to the Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major, a student
enrolled in Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track) must have the support of
his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest in teacher education and
must also have:
1. Oﬃcial records of passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS Core
exams on ﬁle at The Citadel, or a score of 1650 on the new SAT (1100
on the old SAT), or 24 on ACT;
2. Professional dispositions evaluation;
3. Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Ratio of 2.750 or higher on at least
45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
4. Successfully completed PHED 101, PHED 200, PHED 201, PHED 335 and
PHED 360 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who have not met all these requirements by end of their sophomore
year will not be permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the major
and will be encouraged to consider another major.
The Citadel School of Education Guidelines and Policies regarding transition
points and common assessments must be met.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (PHED 499)
Students must make formal application for admission no later than May 1st

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of the previous academic year for admission to the spring internship in teaching. This internship is not normally oﬀered to students in fall semesters. This
application will be reviewed by faculty of the Department of Health and Human Performance and will include, among other things, recommendations from
professors in completed professional education courses and an evaluation by
the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and interest in teacher
education. In addition, a student must have:
1. Completed (with a GPA of at least 2.750) all required coursework except
PHED 421 and 499;
2. Completed the following professional education courses with the cumulative GPA of at least 2.750: EDUC 202, 206, 301, 306, 307; PHED 101,
200, 201, 203, 235, 300, 303, 305, 314, 319, 321, 335, 350, 433, 460;
and HLED 407;
3. Successfully completed all previous ﬁeld experiences (100 hours);
4. On ﬁle at The Citadel oﬃcial records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s).
The Director of Teacher Education and HHP Department Head will be informed
of results of this review and will send oﬃcial notice of admission or rejection
to the student. In the absence of signiﬁcant extenuating circumstances, a student
not eligible for the Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Physical Education (Teaching Track)
major must complete all requirements of the course of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750 on each of the following: all cumulative coursework and all professional education courses. In addition, passing scores on the
appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams
must be on ﬁle at The Citadel.
Completion of curricular requirements may result in licensure by the South
Carolina Department of Education to teach physical education in grades K-12.
A grade of “C” or better in PHED 499 is necessary to qualify for teacher
certiﬁcation.
Additional licensure in health education may be pursued through 12 hours
of required courses (*) and 12 hours of electives selected from among the following oﬀerings. Successful completion of the health specialty of the Praxis
II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam is also required, and
oﬃcial results must be on ﬁle at The Citadel.
*Required Courses
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
HLED 400
HLED 407

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
First Aid/Emergency Care
Methods of Teaching School
Health Education

Approved Electives
HLED 302
Drug and Substance Abuse
HLED 401
Nutrition
HLED 403
Human Sexuality

Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
Credit Hours
3
3
3

HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410

Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health

415

3
3
3

Successful completion of RPED 260 (Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness) will be credited as one approved elective course.
B.S. Sport Management
The B.S. in Sport Management is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge
and attitudes within domains for management and administration of sport,
exercise and recreation. Competence within each of these areas contributes to
preparing our students for graduate education and leadership positions in sport
management and sport professions, including the recreational industry, college/university sports, sport programming, intramural-club-recreational sports
programs, and management positions within the wellness and ﬁtness industry.
A student in the Sport Management option must complete the professional
curriculum and select six (6) of the following courses as approved electives.
BADM 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BADM/
COMM 216
Communications in Business
BADM 305
Legal and Ethical Environments of Business
BADM 317
Computer Applications in Business
BADM 320
International Business
BADM 321
Business Finance
BADM 338
Management and Organizational Behavior
BADM 371
Leadership in Organizations
BADM 405
Marketing Management
BADM 409
Human Resource Management
BADM 414
Consumer Behavior
BADM 425
Small Business Management-Entrepreneurship
ENGR 401
Project Management Career Skills
PESM 301
The Governance of Sport
PESM 302
Sport Communications
PESM 305
Risk Management in Sport
PESM 402
Sport Sales
PHED 408
Introduction to Sport Psychology
PHED 411
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
PHED 420
Senior Research Project
Minor in Sport Coaching
Objectives:
The minor in sport coaching is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and
leadership qualities necessary to become an eﬀective coach at the youth and interscholastic levels. Focus will be on content knowledge, teaching and communication

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of skills and tactics, developing a sound coaching philosophy, safe and appropriate
practice in a physically active environment, and qualities for successful leadership.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor in sport coaching provides students in all majors the opportunity to
pursue their interest in coaching, sport, and working with youth in a physically active
environment. Students will gain knowledge of how skilled performance is learned and
how technology can be used to improve performance in a variety of sports. Students
will be able to demonstrate and explain a variety of sport skills and tactics, develop
practice plans, and apply principles and techniques of strength and conditioning.
Structure of the Minor:
Required Courses: (12 credit hours)
EXSC 200
Motor Learning and Motor Development
PHED 201
Introduction to PE and Coaching
PHED 350
Advanced Performance and Athlete Development Part 1
PHED 460
Advanced Performance and Athlete Development Part 2
Choose one elective from the list below:
HLED 401
Nutrition
EXSC 202
Care and Prevention of Athletes
EXSC 315
Strength and Condition Techniques
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
Minor in Sport Management
Objectives:
The minor in Sport Management is designed to allow a student to enhance
his/her marketability and to increase his/her knowledge and experiences in
speciﬁc areas of Sport Business. Selective courses will also provide a student in
the Sport Management Minor with an opportunity to delve more deeply into one of
the business areas of sport, the Management aspect.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Basic aspects of knowledge to enter a professional ﬁeld. In addition, students will be taught and provided knowledge and concepts in subﬁelds of sport
as well as exercise/ﬁtness. Finally, the practical component of the Minor will
provide a “hands on” approach and minimal training, a necessary component
of Sport Management highly valued by the industry.
Structure of the Minor:
The Minor in Sport Management consists of 5 courses. A student interested
in a Minor in Sport Management must take 4 of the following 5 Sport Management courses:
PESM 301 Sport Governance
PESM 304 Sport Marketing
PESM 401 Legal Aspects of Sport
PHED 404 Administration in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
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In addition, all students interested in a Minor in Sport Management must complete
the required course PHED 406, Directed Field Experience, which is a minimum
practical application of knowledge related to the ﬁeld.
NOTE: A student majoring in Health/Wellness interested in a Minor in Sport
Management must complete PHED 406, Directed Field Experience, twice; once for
the Health/Wellness requirement and once for the Minor in Sport Management.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Health and Human Performance Course Descriptions
EXSC 200
Motor Development and Motor Learning Three Credit Hours
Instruction will focus on the study of sequential changes and characteristics of
physical growth and development related to physical activity across the lifespan.
Consideration of factors associated with individual diﬀerences in attaining motor
proﬁciency during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood will be examined. A
ﬁeld experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 202
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 317
Corequisite: BIOL 318
Discussion, demonstration, and application of skills and procedures utilized
in athletic training.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 305
Measurement and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
A course including test selection and administration, analysis and interpretation of data for various cognitive, aﬀective and psychomotor tests commonly
associated with health, exercise, sport, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 314
Biomechanical Kinesiology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 217, BIOL 218, BIOL 227, and BIOL 228
The anatomical and mechanical analysis of functional posture and motor performance for the purpose of improving teaching and coaching eﬀectiveness.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 315
Techniques of Conditioning for Sports
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise physiology as they 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. This class is designed as a preparation for the Certiﬁed Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
Lecture: three hours

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EXSC 317
Medical Terminology
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course will be to introduce students to medical terminology as it relates to such areas as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, skin, endocrine,
and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 319
Physiology of Exercise I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 317 or BIOL 318
An in-depth study of eﬀects of exercise upon components of physical ﬁtness,
including strength, muscular endurance, ﬂexibility and cardiovascular-respiratory
endurance.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 320
Physiology of Exercise II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EXSC 319
This course will build upon the fundamentals of Physiology of Exercise I,
developed during previous Health and Human Performance coursework. The
purpose of this course is to provide a more in-depth examination of the major
content areas of the exercise physiology discipline including, but not limited
to, the following topics: cardiovascular adaptations to exercise training, skeletal muscle adaptations to training, exercise endocrinology, and environmental
exercise physiology.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 329
Physiology of Exercise I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: BIOL 317 or BIOL 318
Corequisite: EXSC 319
This course will provide the laboratory component associated with EXSC
319, Physiology of Exercise I.
Lab: two hours.
EXSC 403
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: EXSC 319, EXSC 320 and EXSC 329
Instruction will focus on the principles of exercise testing and assessment of
ﬁtness. Focus will also be placed on the development of an exercise prescription to enhance ﬁtness, improve health, and reduce risk factors in healthy and
diseased populations, across the lifespan.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in ﬁelds of health,
exercise, and sport science.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 412
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Three Credit Hours
A study of the fundamental concepts of basic exercise science, human
movement science, ﬁtness assessment, training (ﬂexibility, cardiorespiratory,

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core, balance, resistance, speed, agility, and quickness), nutrition, and behavior
modiﬁcation, as they apply to program development for improving ﬁtness and
health. Theories, current research, and ﬁeld-based techniques for assessing human
physiological and behavioral responses to exercise will be studied. This class
is designed as a preparation for the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s
Certiﬁed Personal Trainer exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.
EXSC 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, and sport science curriculum. An opportunity is
provided to apply what has been learned to a written project and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 101

Introduction to Health and
Three Credit Hours
Human Performance
A study of philosophies, aims, objectives and principles of health, exercise,
sport science, and physical education. Professional development and career opportunities are also emphasized.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 201

Introduction to Teaching Physical
Three Credit Hours
Education and Coaching
This course begins with an exploration of the theoretical underpinnings that
promote motor learning. The course develops student awareness of the many
variables that aﬀect the ability for students and athletes to improve performance
or technique. Speciﬁcally, the course seeks to develop practical skills in planning, task presentations, demonstrations, content development, observational
analysis, and feedback.
A 10-hour ﬁeld experience is required for this course.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 303

Adapted Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
And Sport
A course to prepare students for accommodating persons with disabilities in
situations involving access to facilities and equipment, physical ﬁtness assessment and programming, sports participation and competition, and as a team
member within various professional settings.
A 10-hour ﬁeld experience is required for this course.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 335

Advanced Performance and Athlete
Three Credit Hours
Development: Team Sports
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching variety of sports
including popular invasion games and team sports. The examination of theoretical
models sets the stage for the development of best practice in terms of athlete
development and successful coaching. Topics include coaching for character,
managing athletes, tactical coaching, observational analysis of performance, and
physical training basics.
Lecture: three hours
A 10 hour ﬁeld experience is required for this course.
PHED 350

Advanced Performance and Athlete
Three Credit Hours
Development: Individual and Dual Sports
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching variety of
sports including net/wall games and individual/dual sports. The examination of
theoretical models sets the stage for the development of best practice in terms
of athlete development and successful coaching. Topics include developing a
coaching philosophy, eﬀective communication strategies, motivation, and principles of teaching.
Lecture: three hours
A 10 hour ﬁeld experience is required for this course.
PHED 404

Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport Three Credit Hours
Science, and Physical Education
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 406
Directed Field Experience
Three Credit Hours
A controlled exposure to professional experiences in a selected area, e.g.
athletic coaching, athletic training, physical therapy, intramurals, recreation,
recreation therapy, sport business, and public health education.
A directed ﬁeld experience component of a minimum of 100 hours is required.
PHED 408
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretation of current research including maturation and development, learning theory, perception, personality, motivation and group dynamics
related directly to sport, exercise, physical education, and competitive athletics.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in ﬁelds of health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.

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PHED 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, sport science, and physical education curriculum.
An opportunity is provided to apply what has been learned to a written project
and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 433
Elementary School Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program; PHED 201
Study of the progressively graded program of activities for elementary
schools, grades K-5. Theoretical as well as practical material will be presented.
A ﬁeld experience component of a minimum of 15 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 460

Secondary Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Training Methods
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program and PHED
201.
The course emphasizes methods of teaching that are consistent with the
intent of the national and state standards. Students will be able to design and
implement a program geared towards the achievement of valued health outcomes
such as increased physical activity levels. Topics include health-related ﬁtness
assessment, personal program development, and instruction based on lifetime
activities.
A 15-hour ﬁeld experience is required for this course.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 499
Internship in Teaching
Twelve Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 100 hours ﬁeld experience (minimum).
Please refer to requirements for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(PHED 499).
A requirement for certiﬁcation, observation and teaching in approved schools
under approved supervising teachers and supervision by college instructor. Assignment only in major teaching ﬁeld. All students must provide their own
transportation.
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
twelve weeks is required. Formal application for admission to the spring teaching internship must be made no later than 1 May of the previous academic year.
HLED 302
Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused drugs and substances and
reasons for use and abuse.
Lecture: three hours

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HLED 310
Introduction to Gerontology
Four Credit Hours
This course addresses both the pragmatic and theoretical issues of aging.
Interdisciplinary methods of social, biological, and medical sciences are utilized
to examine and deﬁne the aging process. Family and societal relationships, ethnic
and multicultural, economic and political concerns of aging are also addressed.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: one hour
HLED 400
First Aid and Emergency Care
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 113
A comprehensive coverage of safety concepts and accident prevention as
well as presentation of speciﬁc topics including cursory examination, wounds,
traumatic shock, asphyxia, cardiac arrest, burns, toxins; and bone, joint and
muscle injuries.
For health, exercise, and sport science majors only or with department head
approval.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 401
Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A detailed 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 performances are also investigated.
Contemporary topics are presented, including degenerative diseases, food-borne
diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and health foods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 402
Sport Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HLED 401
The course examines the interaction of sport and exercise and nutrition.
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth examination of speciﬁc
areas of nutrition as they relate to exercise and sport and include such topics
as: bioenergetics, macro and micronutrients, water and temperature regulation,
body weight regulation and body composition, and food drugs and supplements.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 403
Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of all facets of human sexuality. A course designed
to prepare potential health educators in curriculum design for all grade levels,
teaching methods, teaching styles, and evaluation methods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 404
Public Health
Three Credit Hours
Analysis of public health trends, services, funding, and organization of local,
state and federal agencies.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 406
The School Health Program
Three Credit Hours
A study of the total school health program and roles of health and physical
education within the program.
Lecture: three hours

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HLED 407

Advocacy and Accountability
Three Credit Hours
in Public Health and Education
A review of curricula available for teaching health and physical education
in grades K-12. Focus is on constructing and implementing developmentally
appropriate movement and ﬁtness experiences for elementary/middle/secondary
school learners from various backgrounds. A review of curricular models available for teaching health and physical education including curriculum.
Lecture: three hours
A ﬁve hour ﬁeld experience is required for this course.
HLED 408
Health and Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquaint the potential health educator or public health
worker with the science of epidemiology and techniques used in the study of
disease and non-disease conditions.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 410
Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide factual and scientiﬁcally-based information
about medical goods and services as well as development of consumer skills
including decision-making, values clariﬁcation, assertiveness, bargaining, bidding, data collection, and data analysis.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
and Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in the ﬁelds of
health, exercise, and sport science.
Sport Management Courses
PESM 201
Introduction to Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
An orientation and foundational study of the ﬁeld of sport management
including types of careers, training and experiences necessary for success. An
introduction to characteristics of successful managers as well as principles of
management will be discussed.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 202
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of social and cultural aspects aﬀecting sport, including race,
gender, ethnicity, violence, politics, deviance, and economics.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 301
The Governance of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of organizational structure, managerial practices, decisionmaking processes, and policy formation for sport and exercise organizations at
local, regional, national, and international levels. Discussions will be conducted
on how national and international politics, political systems, and policies eﬀect
sport and exercise organizations.
Lecture: three credits

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PESM 302
Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to basic knowledge, skills, understanding, and implementation
of media and its relationships with sport and exercise industries. Emphasis will
be on building and managing eﬀective media and communications programs
through study and analysis of publications, statistics, news releases, publicity,
press releases, media packets, and public relations.
Lecture: three credits

PESM 405

PESM 303
Sport Facility Management
Three Credit Hours
Students will focus on advanced management principles, practices, and methods
important to successfully operating public and private sport facilities. Budgeting,
operations management, marketing, sponsorships, registrations, hospitality, and
volunteer management will also be emphasized.
Lecture: three credits

PESM 421
Senior Seminar in Sport Management
One Credit Hour
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing either subject matter from
all courses in sport management or implementation of an event based upon
knowledge from courses in the sport management. Opportunity is provided to
apply what has been learned to a “hands-on” project and a written and oral
report, requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.

PESM 304
Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PESM 201, PESM 202, and BADM
309 or permission of instructor.
An examination of theories, fundamentals, and practical applications of
marketing to sport and exercise industries. Comparisons will be made between
marketing in general business as opposed to sport and exercise industries.
Lecture: three credits

PESM 499
Internship in Sport Management
Nine Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Cadet classiﬁcation of at least “2B”, and successful completion
of PHED 406 and BADM 202, or permission of the instructor.
Involvement in an external working environment with a host sport organization for a period of at least 400 hours. This internship will provide students
opportunities to observe and receive practical ﬁeld experience in selected sport
management settings under direction of sport and exercise professionals.

PESM 305
Risk Management in Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to legal principles applicable
to a variety of sport settings. Topics of tort liability applicable to sport will
be explored in depth with special emphasis on eﬀective management of risk.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 401
Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law, legal system, and liability issues as apply to sport
and exercise industries. Examination will be made of legal issues and problems
confronting sport and exercise managers. Focus will be on liability, tort, agency,
antitrust-labor, contract, equal opportunity, and constitutional law.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 402
Sport Sales
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to basic and essential principles
and concepts of personal selling and sales management in the sports marketplace.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 404

Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science Organizations
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and/or sport management.
Lecture: three credits

Event Management: From Theory
Three Credit Hours
to Practice
An examination of the fundamental principles used in event management.
Students will be involved in a combination of ﬁeld work and seminars with
the target goal of staging a sporting event as implementation of comprehensive
knowledge in the Sport Management program.
Lecture: three credits

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HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Modern Language ..........................................
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education.................
Statistical Methods .........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**Approved Elective .....................................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory ..................................................
Measurement and Evaluation .........................
CHEM/PHYS I ..............................................
Strand Social Science .....................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
**Approved Elective .....................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
First Aid and Emergency Care .......................
Directed Field Experience..............................
**Approved Elective .....................................
Strand History ................................................
Strand English ................................................
Required Physical Fitness ..............................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
Second Semester

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI

101
101
101

1
3
3
3

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
STAT

101
160
101

3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

BIOL

217

BIOL
EXSC

227
305

SCSS

30x
201

LDRS

311

NTSS
EXSC
EXSC
EXSC

30x
314
319
329

LDRS
HLED
PHED

411
400
406

HISS
ENGS
RPED

30x
30x

427

1
0
3
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

1
3
4
3
2

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
3
1

0
3
3
3
3
3
0

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health
and Human Performance.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Modern Language ..........................................
Motor Development .......................................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory .............
Nutrition .........................................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Strand Elective ...............................................
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory ..................................................
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries ........
CHEM/PHYS II .............................................
Developmental Psychology ..........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Communications in Business .........................
Physiology of Exercise II ...............................
Exercise Testing &amp; Prescription .....................
**Approved Elective .....................................
First Aid and CPR ..........................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
within Sport and Physical Activity ............
Drug and Substance Abuse ............................
Sport Nutrition ...............................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

EXSC
BIOL
BIOL
HLED
RPED

200
130
131
401
260
102

3
3
3
1
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

ELES
BIOL

30x
218

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
EXSC

228
202

PSYC

202

1
3
4
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
COMM
EXSC
EXSC

371
216
320
403

RPED

113

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

PHED
HLED
HLED

203
302
402

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PESM

404

3

(3,0)

EXSC

421

1

(1,0)

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Sport Management
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS 101
Freshman Seminar ......................................... FSEM 101
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive............... FSWI
101
**Freshman Math .......................................... MATH
Modern Language ..........................................
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED 101
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand History ................................................
Strand English ................................................
Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Reporting .............................................
Introduction to Sport Management ................
***Approved Elective ...................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Marketing Principles ......................................
Governance of Sport ......................................
Required Physical Fitness ..............................
***Approved Elective ...................................
***Approved Elective ...................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
***Approved Elective ...................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
Event Management ........................................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Required Physical Fitness ..............................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

1
3
3
3
3

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
1

(3,0)
(1,0)

201/
211
30x
30x

1
0
3
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 211
PESM 201

3
3
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0
3
3
3
0
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS
HISS
ENGS

201
LDRS
LDRS
BADM
PESM
RPED

311
371
309
301

LDRS
SCSS

411
30x

0
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PESM
PESM
PHED
RPED

404
405
406

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman math
and science requirements.

HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Sport Management
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness .... RPED 260
**Freshman Science ......................................
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
Modern Language ..........................................
Microcomputer Applications ......................... CSCI
110
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
102
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Communications in Business .........................
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport .............
Strand Natural Science ...................................
***Approved Elective ...................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Strand Elective ...............................................
Management and Organizational
Behavior .....................................................
Sport Facility Management ............................
Sport Marketing .............................................
Risk Management in Sport.............................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
General Education Capstone ..........................
Legal Aspects of Sport ...................................
Internship in Sport Management ....................
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

429

3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

COMM
BADM
PESM
NTSS

216
202
202
30x

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

ELES

30x

3

(3,0)

BADM
PESM
PESM
PESM

338
303
304
305

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

GEND
PESM
PESM

422
401
499

3
3
9

(3,0)
(3,0)

PESM

421

1

(1,0)

***Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department
of Health and Human Performance.

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: ___ credit hours plus successful completion
of all RPED, ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits,
lectures, and labs) vary each semester by military department.

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PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
General Biology I...........................................
General Biology I Laboratory ........................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Introduction to Health and Human
Performance ...............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology
I Laboratory ...............................................
Advanced Performance and Athlete
Development: Individual and Dual Sports...
Adolescent Development ...............................
Communications in Business .........................
Strand Social Science .....................................
First Aid &amp; CPR (RPED Activity) .................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

431

PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

101
101
101
101
111
101

1
3
3
3
1
3

(2,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)*
(0,2)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

101

3
0
1

(3,0)
(0,1)
(1,0)

101

LDRS
LDRS
BIOL

201/
211
217

1
0
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

BIOL
PHED

227
350

1
3

(0,2)
(3,0)

206
216
30x
113
201

3
3
3
0
2

FRESHMAN YEAR
Statistical Methods .........................................
General Psychology .......................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Educational Psychology .................................
Motor Development and Learning .................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology
II Laboratory ..............................................
Child Development ........................................
Introduction To PE and Coaching ..................
Development: Team Sports............................
Strand Natural Science ..................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

STAT
PSYC
RPED
EDUC
EXSC

160
201
260
202
200
102

3
3
3
3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

BIOL

218

3

(3,0)

BIOL
EDUC
PHED
PHED
NTSS

228
307
201
335
30x

1
3
3
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(2,0)

EDUC
COMM
SCSS
RPED

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.

NOTE: Acceptance into the PETC is based on the following criteria:
1.Oﬃcial record of passing score on all three parts of the PRAXIS Core or record of an
SAT/ACT score that resulted in exemption from this requirement.
2.Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher on at least 45 hours of
course work at The Citadel.
3.Successfully completed EDUC 202/307; EXSC 200; PHED 101, 335/350 with a C or
better.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
Elementary School Physical Education ........
**Learners with Exceptionalities ...................
Strand Elective ...............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Advocacy and Accountability in Public .......
Health &amp; Education
Strand History ................................................
Measurement and Evaluation........................
Health and Physical Education
Middle and High School .........................
Strand English ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
EXSC
EXSC
EXSC
PHED
EDUC
ELES

433

PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester

311
314
319
329
433
312
30x

0
3
3
1
3
3
3

(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Adapted Physical Activity and Sports............
Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education
Methods of Teaching Team Sports .................
Foundations in Literacy..................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

LDRS
HLED

411
407

0
3

(1,0)
(3,0)

HIST
EXSC

30x
305

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

EDUC
ENGS
RPED

306
30x

3
3
0

LDRS
PHED
PHED

371
303
404

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
EDUC

460
301

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED
Internship in Teaching .................................... PHED
2nd Year Advanced ROTC

421
499

1
12

(1,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**PHED 203 may also be taken.

NOTE: Admission to student teaching is contingent upon the following:
1.All required course work completed with a GPA of at least a 2.75 (with the exception of PHED 499).
2.Completed the following professional education courses with a cumulative GPR of a 2.75 or higher:
EDUC 202, 206, 301, 306, 307, 312; EXSC 200, 305, 314, 319, 329; PHED 101, 201, 335, 350, 404,
407, 433, 460; HLED 407.
3.Passing scores on PRAXIS II (5095) on ﬁle at The Citadel prior to student teaching.
4.Passing scores on PLT must be on ﬁle in order to graduate.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: ___ credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Department
of
Mathematical Sciences
Department Head: Chen
Professors: Chen, Groetsch, Trautman, Zhang
Associate Professors: Florez, Mukherjee, Swart, Wittman
Assistant Professors: Li, Robinson
Our mission is to prepare all students to meet the mathematical and computing
demands they will face in their careers and as knowledgeable citizens. Through
academic programs, research, and public service the department supports the
disciplines within the mathematical sciences and the growth and development
of educational opportunities in the Lowcountry.
To achieve this goal, the department oﬀers the B.S. degree in mathematics
and minors in applied mathematics and applied statistics. In addition, the department oﬀers courses in support of other disciplines and courses in quantitative
reasoning and data analysis in support of the core educational curriculum.
B.S. Mathematics Major
The B.S. program in mathematics is designed to prepare our students to pursue
graduate work in pure or applied mathematics and to provide the background
which will enable them to use mathematics in the behavioral sciences as well
as in more technical areas.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in mathematics includes
18 semester hours of general electives. The required courses are 4 semester
hours of computer science (CSCI 201) and the following 40 semester hours of
core mathematics: MATH 121, MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, MATH
231, MATH 234, MATH 240, MATH 303, STAT 261, MATH 403, MATH
470, MATH 495. In addition, the student must select 12 hours of approved
Mathematics Electives from among the mathematics courses numbered at the
300 or 400 level.
Minor in Applied Mathematics
Objectives:
This minor is designed to allow a student not majoring in mathematics to
learn techniques of applied mathematics and to be exposed to a variety of
mathematical modeling techniques. Students are expected to have completed
one of the calculus sequences MATH 106/107, MATH 131/132, or HONR
131/132 to be eligible.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound foundation in techniques of linear algebra and diﬀerential equations, and will have utilized these
techniques in at least one area of application.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in mathematics.

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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
MATH 234 Applied Engineering in Mathematics I
MATH 240 Linear Algebra or MATH 206 Intro to Discrete Structure
MATH 470 Mathematical Models and Applications or approved
MATH 490
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose two from among: MATH 343, MATH 344, MATH 381, MATH
382, STAT 366, STAT 461 or approved MATH 490
Total Credit Hours Required — 16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
Minor in Applied Statistics
Objectives:
A minor in applied statistics will provide students the opportunity to
obtain a sound background in practical statistical skills necessary for employment in business, industry, and government, as well as data analysis skills in
doing research related to business, engineering, science (computer science,
physics, life science, and health science), and social science (criminal justice,
intelligence, political sciences, and psychology).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have had the opportunity to
develop a variety of statistical tools for analyzing data. The student will understand the fundamental idea behind statistical data analysis. The student
will make extensive use of statistical software packages and will have the
opportunity to apply techniques of statistical analysis in at least one area of
application.
Structure of the Minor:
1. One required introductory course: (3 credit hours)
(a) STAT 160
Statistics
(b) STAT 261
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
(c) ELEC 412
Applied Probability and Statistics
2. Two required courses: (6 credit hours)
(a) STAT 366
Applied Statistics
(b) STAT 461
Data Analysis
3. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose one of the following sequences:
PSCI 308 and PSCI 393
PSYC 201 and PSYC 203
PHED 303 and EXSC 305
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel

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The Mathematics Placement Exam
The Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) is given online and is designed to
evaluate a student’s readiness for MATH 131, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I.
A student’s score on the MPE determines whether or not the student will need
to complete MATH 119, Precalculus, before taking MATH 131. Students who
have college credit for MATH 131 or MATH 119 are exempted from the MPE.

MATH 118
College Algebra with Trigonometry
Four Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to prepare students for Precalculus (MATH 119).
This course focuses on basic properties of functions that are linear, quadratic,
higher degree polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric. Students
will have a good understanding of these properties verbally, numerically, graphically and algebraically, and know how to apply these properties in real-world
applications and Precalculus.

Mathematics Tutorials
Personal tutorial assistance for students having diﬃculties with freshman
and sophomore level mathematics course work is provided through the Student
Success Center in Thompson Hall. Assistance is provided during the normal
working day and during evening study periods. Additional materials - worksheets,
workbooks, texts, journals, etc. - that complement classroom work are available.

MATH 119
Precalculus
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 118 with a grade of "C" or higher, or a satisfactory score
on the Math Placement Exam, or approval of the department head
The goal of this course is to prepare students majoring in mathematics,
sciences, and engineering for the required calculus sequence. Topics include
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and
their graphs, with emphasis on conceptual understanding and algebraic skills
necessary for success in calculus. Students in the majors above will normally
start their mathematics track in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH
131). Students desiring to enhance their mathematics foundation before taking
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I can opt to take this course. Students scoring
below baseline on the departmental Mathematics Placement Exam must take this
course. A student who passes MATH 119 and subsequently changes to a major
that does not require MATH 131 may substitute MATH 119 for MATH 104.

Mathematics Course Descriptions
MATH 104
Elementary Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
This course will introduce students to mathematical models of real world
problems. Designed for non-technical majors, this course focuses on basic
mathematical functions, modeling using those functions, properties of their
graphs, and real-world applications. Functions will include linear, quadratic,
higher degree polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic. Students will
solve problems using algebra and a graphing calculator; they will use matrices
for solving systems of linear equations; and they will be required to interpret
results in writing.
MATH 105
Finite Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
This course is an introduction to ﬁnite mathematics with an emphasis on
applications and formulation of problems in mathematical language. Students
are taught a variety of topics, including mathematics of ﬁnance, counting methods, probability, and statistics. The course also includes lab assignments using
a computer software package.
MATH 106
Applied Calculus I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to diﬀerential and integral calculus of polynomials, exponential, and logarithmic functions with an emphasis on applications to business
and the life and social sciences. Students may not receive credit for both MATH
106 and MATH 131.
MATH 107
Applied Calculus II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 106 with a grade of “C” or higher or MATH 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher.
A continuation of the calculus introduced in MATH 106. Topics include
techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper integrals, partial
derivatives and applications, and a brief introduction to double integrals.

MATH 121

Introduction to the Practice
Three Credit Hours
of Mathematics
Prerequisites: None
This course is restricted to the ﬁrst year mathematics majors
This course is required of all mathematics majors during the ﬁrst year. It is
intended to provide them with basic skills needed for independent studies and
undergraduate research projects in mathematics. Among these skills are eﬀective
written and oral mathematical communication and basic facility with modern
mathematical software. Instruction in written communication will include the
craft of mathematical writing, the use of technology (e.g., LATEX) for creation
of mathematical text, and readings of level-appropriate mathematics articles
in undergraduate journals. Attendance at some departmental seminars will be
required and models for eﬀective presentations in professional venues will be
discussed. An introduction to computational (e.g., MATLAB) and indexing (e.g.,
MathSciNet) software that will be of use throughout the four-year curriculum
will be provided.

MATH 131
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 119 with a grade of “C” or higher, or a satisfactory
score on the placement exam, or approval of the department head.
Limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives and deﬁnite
integrals.
Students who complete MATH 131 and change to a major that does not
require MATH 132 must complete one additional MATH course. Students may
not receive credit for both MATH 106 and MATH 131.

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MATH 132
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 with a grade of “C” or higher or HONR 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher
Applications of the integral, transcendental functions, techniques of integration,
series and sequences of real numbers, Taylor series, power series, parametric
equations and polar coordinates.
MATH 206
Introduction to Discrete Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131, or HONR 131, or a grade of “C” or higher in
MATH 106 or MATH 119
Set algebra including relations and functions, propositional and predicate
logic, combinatorics, graphs, and applications of these to various areas of
computer science.
MATH 231
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or HONR 132
The analytical geometry of two and three dimensions, the diﬀerential and
integral calculus of functions of two or more variables, and vector diﬀerential
calculus.
MATH 234
Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132 or HONR 132
An integrated course in linear algebra and diﬀerential equations. Topics include
diﬀerential equations of the ﬁrst order and degree, linear diﬀerential equations
of higher order, systems of diﬀerential equations, the Laplace transform, vector
spaces, bases, linear transformations, systems of linear equations, algebra of
matrices, and determinants.
MATH 240
Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Systems of linear equations, algebra of matrices, inverses, determinants,
vector spaces with emphasis on Euclidean vector spaces, bases, subspaces,
transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms.
MATH 290
Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular aspect of mathematics or a related area that is of
interest to both mathematics majors and other majors, but is not in our list of
standard courses. This course assumes no prerequisites.
MATH 303 and
Modern Algebra I and II
Three Credit Hours
MATH 304
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 206 and MATH 240.
A two-semester sequence in the algebraic structures that lie at the foundations
of many areas of modern mathematics. Topics chosen from theory of groups,
rings, integral domains, and ﬁelds, coding theory, Galois theory, modules, and
Euclidean constructions.

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MATH 305
Modern Geometry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Special topics from axiomatic geometries. Topics include Euclidean geometry,
projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, and metric projective geometry.
MATH 335
Applied Engineering Mathematics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MATH 234
Advanced topics in diﬀerential equations and multi-dimensional calculus.
Topics include power series solutions of diﬀerential equations, line and surface
integrals, Fourier series, vector integral calculus, special functions, and an introduction to partial diﬀerential equations.
MATH 343
Applied Numerical Methods I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 240 or MATH 234, and knowledge of a programming
language
An introduction to numerical methods. Topics include ﬂoating-point computation, ﬁnding zeros of functions, direct methods for solving systems of linear
equations, interpolation, and numerical diﬀerentiation and integration.
MATH 344
Applied Numerical Methods II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234 and knowledge of a programming language
A further study of numerical methods. Topics include approximation, numerical solutions of ordinary diﬀerential equations, iterative methods for solving
systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, and error analysis.
MATH 381

Deterministic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: One semester of calculus
The theory and applications of deterministic models of operations research.
Topics include linear programming and the simplex algorithm, transportation
and assignment problems, graphs and network ﬂows, dynamic programming,
and sensitivity analysis.
MATH 382

Probabilistic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus
The theory and applications of probabilistic models of operations research.
Topics include queuing models, birth and death processes, ﬁnite-state markov
chains, inventory theory, forecasting, simulation, decision analysis, game theory,
and reliability.
MATH 390
Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular aspect of mathematics or a related area at junior level
that is of interest to both mathematics majors and other majors, but is not on
our list of standard mathematics courses. The oﬀering of this course will depend
upon the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval
of the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.

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MATH 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course oﬀers a mathematics junior an opportunity to complete research
in an area of current interest and importance in mathematics in collaboration
with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in this course. Although it
is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a departmental elective.
It may be used to fulﬁll a general elective. This course satisﬁes the ROTCfulﬁllment requirement.
MATH 403 and
Introduction to Analysis
Three Credit Hours
MATH 404
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 231
A two-semester sequence in real analysis. Topics include sets, functions,
properties of the ordered ﬁeld of real numbers, topology of the reals, sequences
and series, continuity, diﬀerentiation, integration, and sequences and series of
functions.
MATH 405
Mathematical Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and STAT 361
Axioms of probability, combinatorial probability, random variables, distribution
functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, estimation, maximum
likelihood methods, hypothesis testing, conﬁdence intervals, and non-parametric
methods.
MATH 411
Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
The Euclidean algorithm, prime and composite integers, elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s phi-functions, congruencies,
Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and primitive roots, and quadratic residues.
MATH 412
History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
A survey of the concepts and methods of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present. The course includes a research paper on some major
mathematician or body of mathematics.
MATH 414

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics- Three Credit Hours
The Teaching Cycle
Prerequisite: MATH 303
Students examine research-based models of teaching and learning in mathematics. Students also work in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
within the class to model the ongoing professional development they will be
expected to undertake throughout their careers. Topics include: constructing
quality assessments, promoting mathematical discourse, thoughtful integration
of technology, and issues of equity and access.

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MATH 415

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics- Three Credit Hours
Mathematical Proﬁciency and Motivation
Prerequisite: MATH 303
Topics include: unpacking the concept of mathematical proﬁciency in the
context of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry; research-based strategies for
promoting student motivation; and the role of classroom culture and student
identity in teaching and learning. Students will work in Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) within the class to model the ongoing professional development they will be expected to undertake throughout their careers. Students
will also gain experience productively observing current in-service teachers,
building skills and dispositions that are key to long-term professional growth
and development.
MATH 422
Complex Variables
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 231
Topics from complex function theory: complex diﬀerentiation and integration,
Cauchy theorem, complex series and uniform convergence, harmonic functions.
MATH 451
Graph Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 206
A formal introduction to the theory and applications of graphs. Topics include connectivity, trees, Eulerian graphs, Hamiltonian graphs, planarity, graph
colorings, matchings, and domination.
MATH 470

Mathematical Models and
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisite: MATH 234
An introduction to the theory and practice of building and analyzing mathematical models for real world situations encountered in the social, biological,
and environmental sciences.
MATH 480
Readings in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Directed reading on assigned topics in mathematics. The course includes
weekly conferences with the instructor and a formal paper. Since the content
of the course may change, a student may repeat the course for credit with the
consent of the department head.
MATH 490
Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Selected topics in mathematics. The oﬀering of this course will depend upon
the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval of the
department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.

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MATH 495
Senior Seminar in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior mathematics majors.
This is a “capstone” course that will cover various topics from the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Each student will have a substantial term
project and will write a paper and make an oral presentation to departmental
faculty about that topic. This course satisﬁes the ROTC-fulﬁllment requirement.
MATH 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head
Open only to senior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Approval for enrollment based on the acceptance of
a written proposal by the instructor and approval of the department head. This
course satisﬁes the ROTC-fulﬁllment requirement.
Statistics Course Descriptions
STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Three Credit Hours
An elementary treatment of probability and statistical concepts. Topics include
descriptive statistics, probability basics, population distribution, sampling distribution and hypothesis testing for population mean. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the fundamental concepts in statistics and interpretation of statistical results.
Excel/calculators are used for computation.
STAT 261
Introduction to Probability and Statistics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or MATH 106
An introduction to probability and statistical concepts. Topics include frequency
distributions, probability theory, probability distributions, central limit theorem,
sampling distribution, and hypothesis testing for parameters of population. A
statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 290
Topics in Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
A study of a particular aspect of statistics or a related area that is of
interest to computer science, mathematics and other majors, but is not in the
department list of standard courses.
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 160 or STAT 261
A course in applied statistics covering practical statistical methods. Topics include comparisons of population means, One-way ANOVA, simple
linear regression, categorical data analysis and certain nonparametric
procedures. A statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 390
Topics in Statistics
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular aspect of mathematics or a related area at junior level
that is of interest to both mathematics majors and other majors, but is not on our
list of standard mathematics courses. The oﬀering of this course will depend

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upon the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval
of the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
STAT 461
Data Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 261 or STAT 366 or BADM 206
An introduction of using statistical packages such as R to analyze data
from real world examples. Topics include exploratory analysis of data, the
analysis of variance, linear regression models, multiple comparisons and
resampling techniques such as bootstrap method.
STAT 490
Advanced Topics in Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Selected topics in statistics. The oﬀering of this course will depend upon
the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval of
the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.

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MATHEMATICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience ..................................... LDRS
**Freshman Science ......................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Introduction to the Practice of Mathematics .. MATH
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................. MATH
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
Strand English ................................................
Introduction to Discrete Structures ................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Mathematical Models and Applications.........
***Mathematics Elective ...............................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Strand Social Science .....................................
Capstone/Senior Seminar in Mathematics .....
***Mathematics Elective ...............................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
LDRS
RPED
ENGS
MATH
MATH

MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Second Semester
101
121
131
101

201/
211
260
30x
206
231
201

LDRS
LDRS
COMM
MATH
MATH

311
371
260
470

RPED

LDRS
SCSS
MATH
MATH

445

411
30x
495

1
4
3
3
4
1

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3
3
3
4
3
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3
3
3
3
3
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3
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(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See the "Undergraduate Curriculum" section for a list of courses that will satisfy freshman
math and science requirements.
***Any approved mathematics course numbered at the 300 or 400 level.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Modern Language ..........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Computer Science I ...............
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Probability and Statistics.......
Applied Mathematics I ...................................
Linear Algebra ...............................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
General Elective .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

FSEM
FSWI

101
101

3
3
3
4
4
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,2)
(1,0)

MATH
CSCI

132
201
102

STAT
MATH
MATH
NTSS

261
234
240
30x

3
4
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

30x
303

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Strand History ................................................ HISS
Modern Algebra I ........................................... MATH
***Mathematics Elective ............................... MATH
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Strand Elective ...............................................
Introduction to Analysis I............................... MATH
***Mathematics Elective ............................... MATH
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

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REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 125 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED, ROTC,
and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary each semester by
military department.

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Swain Department of Nursing

Swain Department
of
Nursing
Department Head: Joseph
Associate Professor: Ballestas, Joseph
Assistant Professors: Matutina, Pelletier
The Swain Department of Nursing is structured to prepare students for the
role of a novice nurse in clinical practice. The department focuses on the caring
and healing aspects of nursing and promotes the leadership role that nurses play
in the care of individuals, families and communities. Courses progress from the
care of healthy and/or chronically ill but stable individuals through the care of
multiple individuals, those with complex health care needs and the health needs
of populations. The critical role of quality and safety in healthcare is threaded
throughout the curriculum.
Research Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate with faculty in research and evidencebased practice projects. As a developing science, the opportunities for research
in nursing are numerous. Clinical practice partners are increasingly interested
in scientiﬁc evidence to support the practice of nursing and students have an
opportunity to support this need through evidence-based projects.
Nursing Course Descriptions
NURS 200
Introduction to Nursing
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to the nursing profession. This course provides an
overview of nursing science to the student. The history of nursing is explored
as well as theoretical frameworks that establish nursing as an independent
discipline. Students are exposed to trends in healthcare that transform the role
and responsibilities of the nurse in population health. The students will explore
nursing education, evidence- based practice and its use in the healthcare arena
as well as critical thinking and the nursing process.
Lecture: two hours
NURS 201
Health Assessment
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 200
Introduces students to the methods of the assessment of the healthy adult,
which includes obtaining the health history, physical examination skills, health
promotion strategies, and clinical assessment tools while incorporating communication skills. Professional behaviors are learned and practiced.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours

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NURS 202
Fundamentals of Nursing
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 200
This course introduces the student to the nursing process, concept of critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and fundamental skills necessary for the
provision of safe and eﬀective nursing care. Professional behaviors are learned
and practiced.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours
NURS 211
Health Assessment Laboratory
One Credit Hour
This is the laboratory experience associated with NURS 201, Health Assessment. It provides students with the opportunity to apply concepts learned in the
classroom setting. Each week, students use knowledge gained during class to
assess diﬀerent body systems. Student use inspection, auscultation, percussion,
and palpation techniques as well as the nursing process. At the conclusion of
the course, students must complete a head-to-toe nursing assessment.
NURS 212
Fundamentals of Nursing Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Basic nursing skills are introduced in the didactic setting and reinforced in
nursing simulation lab. Emphasis is placed on safe nursing practice, evidence
based practice, and patient centered care.
NURS 301
Adult Health I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 201/211; NURS 202/212; BIOL 340; BIOL 341
This course will focus on critical thinking and the nursing process that addresses the speciﬁc needs of the hospitalized adult with medical and/or surgical disorder. The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse will be
explored. The student will apply knowledge gained through the Fundamentals,
Pathophysiology, and Pharmacology course to the care of patients in the health
care setting that promotes maintenance, promotion, and restoration of physiological/psychosocial function. The student will use an interprofessional approach
to care incorporating principles of caring. This course uses knowledge gained
in pathophysiology and pharmacology to address the nursing care of patients.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 302
Adult Health II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301/311
This course is designed to expand the knowledge of the student in the care
of the hospitalized patient. Students apply critical thinking skills to the care
of complex patients including patient and family teaching and planning across
the continuum of care. The student uses knowledge gained in previous and
concurrent courses and continues to build a professional knowledge base using
evidence and analytical decision-making.
Lecture: three hours

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NURS 303
Health Policy
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to issues in health policy and management within the United States. Four speciﬁc areas are covered: economics and
ﬁnancing, need and demand, politics/ethics/law, and quality and safety.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 306
Healthcare Analytics
Two Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the student the basic knowledge needed to
identify a problem related to the delivery of healthcare care, craft metrics for
the objective assessment of the problem, collect and analyze the data and present information in a format that is usable for decision and policy makers. The
student
explores existing measures of quality and safety and has an opportunity to apply basic data analytic strategies to these measures. The student also has an
opportunity to identify a problem that is important to the practice setting and
design and implement a measurement plan to address the problem.
NURS 307
Comparative Health Systems
Three Credit Hours
Students will learn to recognize diﬀerences in health systems of the Americas
Region, European Region, Middle East and Africa Region, and the Asian and
Paciﬁc Regions of the world. The strengths and weaknesses of these various
national health systems will be identiﬁed, evaluated, and discussed. Students
will be able to better assess the U.S. health system by putting it into a broader
perspective after completing this class.
NURS 311
Adult Health I Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 201/211; NURS 202/212; BIOL 340; BIOL 341
Corequisite: NURS 301
This clinical course is designed to explore the role of the professional nurse
in the care of the hospitalized adults with speciﬁc medical/surgical conditions.
The students will apply critical thinking skills and utilize the nursing process
to provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and
restore physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual
and family teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will
use knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build
a professional knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: six hours
NURS 312
Adult Health II Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301/311
Corequisite: NURS 302
This clinical course is designed to expand the role of the professional nurse
in the care of the complex hospitalized adults with speciﬁc medical/surgical conditions. The students will utilize critical thinking skills and the nursing process
to provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and
restore physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual
and family teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will
use knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build
a professional knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: six hours

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NURS 401
Maternal-Child Health
Five Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301/311
This course is designed to assist the student in caring for women and families.
This course covers the application of the nursing process with this population
where there will be a focus on the childbearing phase of development. This
includes the assessment of health needs related to normal and abnormal prenatal,
intrapartum, and postpartum physiological changes and psychosocial needs. There
will be a focus on pediatric health and illness from infancy to adolescence. An
emphasis is placed on growth and development, health promotion, evidencebased practice, cultural variation and communication with children and families
in the hospital and community settings.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory/clinical: six hours
NURS 402
Community and Mental Health Nursing
Five Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301/311
This is an integrated course that allows the student to understand population
health as well as focus on behavioral issues. Students will focus on the dynamics
of the client with behavioral issues within the larger population and the special
needs associated with these clients. The student will employ a biopsychosocial
approach to care. The student will also work with interprofessional groups on
general population health and healthy communities and focus on assessing
needs and promoting health of vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities.
Family and community assessments will be performed utilizing public health
concepts and principles.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory/clinical: six hours
NURS 403
Evidence-Based Practice
Three Credit Hours
Students are exposed to the use of evidence in daily nursing practice. Research and performance improvement activities are learned. Students identify
a problem statement and search the literature for supporting evidence. Basic
data analysis skills are developed with the emphasis on the review and critique
of published research with consideration of the application of research ﬁnding
in the healthcare.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 404
Nursing Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Students are exposed to eﬀective leadership and management skills both within
the health care profession as well as the community at large. Although bioethics is emphasized in each individual course, organizational ethics are presented
to the student where the impact of legal, social, political and economic forces
impact the profession of nursing, the healthcare systems and society as a whole.
Lecture: three hours.

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NURS 405
Adult Health III
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302/312; 401/411 and 402/412
This is the capstone course for nursing which integrates concepts and skills
learned throughout the curriculum. Students focus on the care of complex individuals and populations, While the focus is on the care of the individual in the
hospital setting, highly coordinated care in the community will also be studied.
Ethical and moral aspects of care will be learned as well palliative and end of
life care principles and psychosocial aspects of individuals and families in crisis.
NURS 406
Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed for a detailed study of special topics in nursing and
health. Examples might include but not be limited to: internships, undergraduate
research, or special ﬁeld experience.
NURS 411
Maternal-Child Health Clinical
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301/311
This course will address nursing care issues from a physiological, pathophysiological, and psychosocial context. It will present content of two disciplines
comprehensively, promoting a sensitive, holistic outlook on nursing practice.
Nurses will be presented up-to-date information that will allow them to think
critically, creatively, and compassionately for these populations.
NURS 412
Community &amp; Mental Health Clinical
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301/311
This is the clinical component for the integrated course of mental health/
behavioral issues and community, population health and community health.
Students will have experiences in a variety of diﬀerent clinical settings designed
to support the learning outcomes of the course. In some instances students will
be involved in direct care of individual patients, others will be observational
experiences and others will be the management of populations or communities.
NURS 415
Community &amp; Mental Health Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302/312; 401/411 and 402/412
This course serves as the clinical component to NURS 405, the capstone
course for the nursing program. Students take information learned throughout
their curriculum and apply concepts and skills to the care of complex patients
and populations. While the focus is on the care of the individual in the hospital
setting, highly coordinated care in the community will also be studied. Students
will also learn about the care of complex population of patients. Ethical and moral
aspects of care will be learned as well palliative and end of life care principles
and psychosocial aspects of individuals and families in crisis.

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Swain Department of Nursing
NURSING MAJOR
Second Semester

NURSING MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory .............
Introduction to Chemistry I............................
Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory .........
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Strand Social Science .....................................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II .................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II Laboratory
Microbiology..................................................
Fundamentals of Nursing ...............................
Fundamentals of Nursing Laboratory ............
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Strand English ................................................
Strand Elective ...............................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Adult Health I ................................................
Adult Health I Clinical &amp; Laboratory ............
Statistical Methods .........................................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
***Maternal-Child Health OR ......................
Community &amp; Mental Health ..................
Community and Mental Health Clinical OR .
Community and Mental Health Clinical ...
Gerontology ...................................................
Scientiﬁc Inquiry............................................
Strand Natural Science ...................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FLWI
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
RPED

LDRS
LDRS
SCSS
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
NURS
NURS

101
101
101
130
131
103
113
260
101
201/
211
30x
218
228
290
202
212
201

LDRS
ENGS
ELES

311
30x
30x

NURS
NURS
STAT

301
311
160

LDRS
NURS
NURS
NURS
HLED
NURS
NTSS

453

411
401/
402
411/
412
301
403
30x

3
3
3
3
1
3
1
3
1
1
0
3
3
1
4
3
1
2
0
3
3
3
3
2
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(0,2)
(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,6)
(3,0)

0
5

(1,0)
(3,6)

3

(0,3)

4
3
3

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
***Students elect either NURS 401 or 402 in the fall semester and then elect the second
course in the spring semester.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I...................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I Laboratory
Introduction to Chemistry II ..........................
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory........
Introduction to Nursing..................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
General Psychology .......................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
NURS
MATH
PSYC

217
227
104
114
200
104
201
102

3
1
3
1
2
3
3
1

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Health Assessment .........................................
Health Assessment Laboratory ......................
Pathophysiology.............................................
Pharmacology ................................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

COMM
NURS
NURS
BIOL
BIOL

260
201
211
340
341

3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

371

PSYC
NURS
NURS
HLED
RPED

202
302
312
401

3
3
3
3
2
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,6)
(3,0)
(0,1)

NURS

401/
402
411/
412
405
415
30x

5

(3,6)

3

(0,3)

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Modern Language ..........................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
Adult Health II ...............................................
Adult Health II Clinical &amp; Laboratory...........
Nutrition .........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
***Maternal-Child Health OR ......................
Community &amp; Mental Health ..................
Community and Mental Health Clinical OR .
Community and Mental Health Clinical ..
Nursing Capstone ...........................................
Nursing Capstone Clinical .............................
Strand History ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

NURS
NURS
NURS
NURS
HISS
RPED

REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 127 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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Department of Physics

Department
of
Physics
Department Head: Berlinghieri
Professors: Berlinghieri, Yost, Zimmerman
Associate Professors: Briggs, Sollitt
Physics is the fundamental physical science, the foundation upon which all
other physical sciences are constructed. It is a vast and comprehensive discipline
which studies the entire realm of nature from the most minute particles, distances,
and times imaginable to the most massive stars, the outer limits of the universe,
and the eons of duration. It is particularly concerned with those aspects of nature
which can be formulated in terms of principles and laws reduced to their essence
and expressed in an elegant and concise mathematical form.
The Department of Physics at The Citadel provides a comprehensive curriculum
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics as well as undergraduate education in basic physics through calculus-based and non-calculus based introductory
sequences. In addition, some specialized graduate courses are available to support
those pursuing advanced degrees in education.
The department sponsors a section of the Society of Physics Students and the
physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma to provide fellowship for physics majors and
other students of similar interests and to make available extracurricular activities
which illustrate that physics in practice is a vital and active discipline.
I. Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. This degree is designed to oﬀer
students a thorough education in physics at the undergraduate level and to prepare
them to pursue graduate study in physics as appropriate to their career aspirations.
Professional physicists have traditionally experienced careers in education, industry
and government, but a sound knowledge of basic physics has become increasingly
important to other areas of endeavor as well. For example, a strong undergraduate
background in physics is considered essential to a career as a commissioned oﬃcer
in one of the high-technology branches of the Armed Forces. The curriculum for the
B.S. degree in physics is comprehensive and includes 56 semester hours of physics,
beginning with a one-semester introduction to physics course followed by a threesemester basic course in physics for engineers and physical scientists, a calculusbased sequence which emphasizes fundamental principles and problem solving, and
which also includes a weekly two-hour laboratory each semester. The sophomore,
junior and senior years include upper-division courses in analytical mechanics,
electricity and magnetism, mathematical physics, electronics, thermodynamics,
optics, modern physics, and quantum mechanics. Starting in their freshman year,
majors receive four years of undergraduate research experience. Research planning,
participation, and presentation give students an opportunity to apply physics to a
theoretical or experimental project or to the design and construction of apparatus.
The program for physics majors retains ﬂexibility in that a student who does
not intend a profession in physics may, at the discretion of the department head,
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numbered above 300 in other science ﬁelds.
II. Physics courses for majors in other ﬁelds. As a service to other departments,
and to meet the expectations of the college core curriculum, two separate basic
physics sequences are individually designed to meet the requirements of speciﬁc
groups of disciplines. All basic physics sequences have concomitant laboratories.
For non-science majors and biology majors, PHYS 203/253 and PHYS 204/254
(College Physics) constitute a survey sequence which emphasizes basic principles,
as well as some exciting developments of modern technology.
For the students majoring in physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, and those
preparing to be secondary school teachers in general science or physical science,
PHYS 221/271 and PHYS 222/272 (Physics with Calculus) cover the fundamental
principles of physics using more advanced mathematical tools. Additional, related
topics (in mathematics and data analysis) are covered in two accompanying courses,
PHYS 231 and PHYS 232 (Applications of Physics with Calculus).
PHYS 223/233/273 is a continuation of this sequence covering modern physics
and research tools. Descriptive courses in foundations of astronomy, ASTR 105,
106, 155, 156, and in elementary astronomy, ASTR 201 and ASTR 202; ﬂight,
PHYS 241; and meteorology, PHYS 243 are provided as electives.
A student may not use both PHYS 203/204 and PHYS 221/222 in meeting
degree requirements, nor can a student take the 203/204 sequence after completing PHYS 221/222. However, should a student whose major does not require
PHYS 221/222 complete PHYS 203/204 and then decide, for whatever reason, to
complete the calculus-based sequence, PHYS 221 and 222 may satisfy General
Elective requirements.
Minor in Aerospace Science
Objectives:
The minor in aerospace science is designed to allow a student an opportunity
to acquire an understanding of aerodynamics in the broad sense. The physics
of ﬂight, of propulsion, and of the atmosphere will be addressed through an
understanding of ﬂuid dynamics. This minor can be taken by students with the
approval of the department head.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Completing this minor will provide an understanding of the basic principles of
ﬂuid dynamics as it applies to the ﬂight of aircraft, their lift, thrust, stability, and
control, as well as the atmosphere in which that aircraft ﬂies. The principles of ﬂuid
dynamics will be also applied to hydrodynamics and the “ﬂight” of boats and ships
in and on the sea. External and internal ﬂuid ﬂow is covered such that propulsion
systems will be addressed.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (5 credit hours)
AESC 150
1
Principles of Aviation
PHYS 241
3
Physics of Flight
PHYS 293
1
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2. Elective Courses: (11 credit hours of which only 3 can be at the 200 level)
AESC 160
3
Introduction to Pilot Training
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology for Aviators
PHYS 291
2
Fluids Laboratory
PHYS 315
3
Classical Mechanics
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
PHYS 343
3
Applied Climatology
PHYS 441
3
Fluid Dynamics
ASTR 201
3
Sun and Planets
Or
ASTR 202
3
Stars and Galaxies
3. Projected Course of Study
Total Credit Hours Required --16, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel Note: Students majoring in Physics may apply only one required
physics course to both the Physics Major and the Aerospace Minor.
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.

Minor in Applied Physics
Objectives:
The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in
physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics
and to obtain an exposure to the principles of modern physics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the
techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, ﬂuid
ﬂow, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
PHYS 223/233/273
5
Modern Physics
PHYS 451
2
Advanced Laboratory Physics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours)
Choose three:
PHYS 241
3
The Physics of Flight
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 308/358
4
Optics
PHYS 315
3
Analytical Mechanics
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
PHYS 343
3
Applied Climatology
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 307/357
4
Electronic Instrumentation
PHYS 301
3
Biological Physics
PHYS 291
2
Fluids Laboratory

Department of Physics
PHYS 293
PHYS 319
PHYS 420

1
2
3

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Flight Simulation
Research Planning
Research Participation

3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required—16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel (plus two semesters of calculus and two semesters of Physics
with Calculus).
Physics Course Descriptions
PHYS 101
Introduction to Physics
Three Credit Hours
Required of most freshmen majoring in physics.
An elementary course consisting of lectures on physics topics in their historical context from Galileo to the present. Covers fundamental techniques which are
useful for learning this discipline and the conduction of research. Class notes and
library reading will be required.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 203 and PHYS 204

College Physics
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 203: PHYS 253
Prerequisites for PHYS 204: PHYS 203 and PHYS 253
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 204: PHYS 254
This course presents physics in a manner suitable for students who do not have
a strong background in mathematics. The course is designed primarily to help
the non-scientist act in an informed way in today’s technically oriented society.
Topics covered in the two-semester course include mechanics, thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 221 and PHYS 222

Physics with Calculus,
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisites for PHYS 221: MATH 131, MATH 107, or HONR 131 (May be
taken concurrently with MATH 131 with permission of the head of the Department of Physics).
Prerequisite for PHYS 222: PHYS 221
Calculus-based introductory physics sequence designed to address the needs of
students majoring in engineering and sciences. Kinematics, dynamics, electricity
and magnetism, ﬂuid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics and optics covered
with no assumption of prior knowledge of physics.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 223
Modern Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and PHYS 222.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others as an elective. A
continuation of the 221/222 physics sequence.
The course material covers a selection of topics from twentieth century physics. It progresses from Maxwell equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves,
and the wave theory of light to the elements of special relativity, early quantum
theory of radiation, then to the principles of quantum mechanics. It discusses the
fundamental experiments in modern physics and the principal discoveries in the
area of atomic, solid state, nuclear and elementary-particle physics.
Lecture: three hours
PHYS 231, PHYS 232

Applications of Physics
One Credit Hour
with Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 231: PHYS 221
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 232: PHYS 222
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses in
mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour.
PHYS 233
Applications of Modern Physics
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 223.
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of
students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses
in optics and quantum mechanics, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour
PHYS 241
The Physics of Flight
Three Credit Hours
The ﬂight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous application
of the principles of physics. This course is an introduction to the theory and application of aerodynamics, the study of air in motion. It provides an introduction to
the physical principles of ﬂight. The primary goals are to acquire an understanding
of the basic principles, elementary models, and applications of aerodynamics as
they apply to the study of heavier than air ﬂight. Students who have a knowledge
of algebra have the prerequisites for the level at which this course is taught. Students who want to understand how planes ﬂy or who have a desire to be a pilot
will ﬁnd this course useful.
Lecture: two hours.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 243
Meteorology for Aviators
Three Credit Hours
Meteorology is the science of weather and climate. The material covered will
include a study of the pressure, temperature, and density proﬁles of the atmosphere
and the development of temperature, pressure, and moisture variances from the
standard atmosphere. Winds, clouds, and temperature changes will be studied.
Rain, snow, fog, storms, the jet stream, optical eﬀects, and their application to
ﬂight will be addressed. There are no explicit prerequisites, but knowledge of
basic algebra is needed.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 253 and PHYS 254

Physics Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
College Physics I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 253: PHYS 203
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 254: PHYS 204
These laboratories are designed to correlate with the lecture material in PHYS
203 and PHYS 204, respectively. The experiments are designed to illustrate and
emphasize the physical phenomena discussed in the corresponding lecture courses.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills..
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 271, PHYS 272 Laboratory for Physics with
One Credit Hour
Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite for PHYS 271: PHYS 221
Corequisite for PHYS 272: PHYS 222.
The laboratories parallel and supplement the lecture material in PHYS 221 and
PHYS 222, respectively. The laboratories utilize modern measuring equipment
including computer interface experiments, oscilloscopes, spectroscopes, etc. PHYS
271 concentrates on the fundamental concepts of physics and their application to
the study of material properties. PHYS 272 concentrates on the procedures and
techniques used in the experimental laboratory. Emphasis is placed on proper
experimental technique, error analysis, and technical report writing. Experiments
represent all the areas of physics included in the lecture: measurement, statics,
linear and rotational dynamics, wave phenomena, sound, light, thermodynamics,
electricity, magnetism and geometric optics.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 273
Modern Physics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: PHYS 271 and PHYS 272.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others with the permission
of the instructor.
This lab concentrates on the role of the apparatus and technology in the experimental laboratory. Experiments include student versions of several fundamental
experiments of modern physics. Students are also introduced to research which is
conducted within the department.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 291
Fluids Laboratory
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of ﬂuids in motion. This laboratory course concentrates on the role of the wind tunnel and computational ﬂuid dynamics (CFD) in
the study of ﬂuid ﬂow around or through scaled models.
Laboratory: four hours.

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PHYS 293
Flight Simulation
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of ﬂuids in motion. The eﬀect of aerodynamic ﬂow
on the control and stability of an aircraft will be studied using the physics engines
(aerodynamics calculation model) which powers ﬂight simulation software packages
such as Flight Simulator or X-Plane. Eﬀects studied in PHYS 241, The Physics of
Flight, will be observed using ﬂight simulators.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 301
Biological Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 204 and PHYS 254; MATH 107 or MATH 132
The applications of physics to the processes occurring in living systems. Among
the topics to be discussed will be bioenergetics, radiation, biophysics, sensory biophysics, and bioelectricity. Attention also will be given to biomedical instrumentation.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 307
Electronic Instrumentation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisite: PHYS 357
Required of all physics juniors.
Brief review of DC and AC circuits. Introductions to theory and applications
of solid-state diodes, transistors and other semiconductors, ampliﬁers, waveform
generators, operational ampliﬁers, transducers, and digital electronics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 308
Optics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics juniors.
Principles of geometrical and physical optics presented with attention to engineering applications. Topics covered include geometrical imaging, ray analysis,
ﬁber optics, interferometry, thin ﬁlm optical ﬁlters, polarization, Fourier optics,
diﬀraction, and coherence theory. Matrix methods are applied to lens systems, thin
ﬁlms, and polarization.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 315 and PHYS 316

Analytical Mechanics

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, collision kinematics, central-force motion, oscillating systems, introduction to relativity.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 319
Research Planning
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
An outstanding recent development in physics is chosen by one or more students
and studied intensively. Also addressed is the role of ethics in scientiﬁc research.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.

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PHYS 320
Mathematical Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Emphasis on mathematical methods of theoretical physics. Topics may include
coordinate transformations, vector calculus techniques, special functions, deﬁnite
integrals, approximations, numerical methods of data reduction, eigenvalue problems,
boundary-value problems, representation theory, perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 341
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
This course provides an introduction to the aerodynamics of heavier than air
ﬂight. It will be presented at the level suitable for technical majors who have taken
at least the ﬁrst two semesters of calculus and the ﬁrst two semesters of calculus
based introductory physics. Although not a prerequisite, PHYS 241 is a useful
introduction to the concepts more deeply studied in this course. Introduction and
fundamental principles and understanding of inviscid and viscous incompressible
ﬂow, and inviscid compressible around airfoils, through engine nozzles and diffusers will be covered.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 343
Applied Climatology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 243
Applied Climatoloty is a survey of the weather systems that contribute in the
aggregate to world climates and their cumulative inﬂuence on Earth systems.
Included are presentations from an historical perspective on the development of
past climatic regimes, the transition to present-era climate, and the atmospheric
dynamics involved in the global change process. Emphasis is placed on developing a broad-based working knowledge of the impacts present day climate and
climate-trend changes have on human activities including aviation-related practices,
procedures, and operations.
Lecture: three hours
PHYS 357
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 307
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 307.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 358
Optics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 308
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 308.
Laboratory: two hours.

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PHYS 403 and
Electrodynamics I and II
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 404
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 222; MATH 231
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
The electrostatic ﬁeld and its eﬀect on matter, the properties of magnetic ﬁelds
and magnetic materials, electromagnetic eﬀects, vector potentials, displacement
currents, Maxwell’s equations, Lorentz force on particles, periodic currents.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 405 and
Quantum Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 406
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 223, PHYS 308, PHYS 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
An introductory course in quantum mechanics with emphasis on both physical
principles and mathematical techniques. Stress is placed on understanding how
quantum mechanics is used in explaining the behavior of physical systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 409
Intermediate Optics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisites: PHYS 308 and MATH 234
This course is a continuation of Optics PHYS 308. It develops the Fourier
analysis approach to physical optics. Topics covered include the optical transfer
function, the wave theory of aberrations, spatial ﬁltering, holography and applications, ﬁber optics, and nonlinear optics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 410
Thermodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics seniors.
Principles of thermodynamics presented with attention to engineering, chemical,
and biological applications. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, especially
as applied to closed hydrostatic systems and open steady-ﬂow systems. Concepts
of internal energy, heat ﬂow, enthalpy, and entropy. Perfect gas processes. Carnot
cycle for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators. Power output; mass ﬂow equations; quality factor for mixed systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 415
Special Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Topics may vary by semester according to student interest and availability of
instructor. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such topics as space
physics, special relativity, ﬂuid dynamics, and solid state physics.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 416
Advanced Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Similar to PHYS 415. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such
advanced topics as group theory in quantum mechanics, magnetic resonance, propulsion, and plasma physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 420
Research Participation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 319
Required of all physics seniors.
The project started in PHYS 319 (Research Planning) is completed to include
a written thesis and an oral presentation.
Lecture: one hour.
Laboratory: four hours.
PHYS 421
Research Presentation
Two Credit Hours
Using the research started in PHYS 319 and completed in PHYS 420, a dissertation will be written and a seminar will be presented before the faculty and
student body of the department. Writing a paper for scientiﬁc journals, writing a
dissertation for graduate school requirements, and presenting a paper at a scientiﬁc
meeting will be emphasized.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 441
Fluids Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 341
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of ﬂuids in motion, both gases and liquids. This
course develops the integral, diﬀerential, and computational approaches to calculating the eﬀects which ﬂuids have as they pass over or through an object.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 451
Advanced Laboratory Physics
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
Experiments selected from famous fundamental measurements.
Laboratory: four hours.
Astronomy Course Descriptions
ASTR 105

Foundations of Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
The Solar System
Corerequisites: ASTR 155
The scientiﬁc and historical development of Astronomy, concentrating on the
study of the Solar System. No prerequisites. Topics include our place in the
Universe, the history of Astronomy, the Earth-Sun-Moon system, Solar System
formation, and a scientiﬁc description of planets, asteroids and comets.

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ASTR 106

Foundations of Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Stars and Galaxies
Corerequisites: ASTR 156
The scientiﬁc and historical development of Astronomy, concentrating on
the study of stars and galaxies. No prerequisites. Topics include our place
in the Universe, the history of Astronomy, the Earth-Sun-Moon system, stellar
properties, classiﬁcation of galaxies, evolution of normal and large stars, neutron
stars and black holes, cosmology.

ASTR 155

Foundations of Astronomy Laboratory:
One Credit Hour
The Solar System
Corerequisites: ASTR 105
Experiments used by astronomers and astrophysicists to develop theories
about our Universe. No prerequisites. Topics include telescopes, spectroscopy,
Kepler's Laws, planetary cratering, magnetism and material properties.

ASTR 156

Foundations of Astronomy Laboratory:
One Credit Hour
Stars and Galaxies
Corerequisites: ASTR 106
Experiments used by astronomers and astrophysicists to develop theories
about our Universe. No prerequisites. Topics include telescopes, spectroscopy,
Kepler's Laws, stellar classiﬁcation, globular clusters and Hubble’s Law.

ASTR 201

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Sun and Planets
A descriptive introduction to the universe, our sun and its solar system, the Earth
and the other planets, asteroids, and comets. Practical observational astronomy.
Planetary discoveries made by space craft. Life in the universe.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 202

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Stars and Galaxies
The universe outside the solar system, the sun as a typical star, the Milky Way
and other galaxies, pulsars, quasars, and black holes are studied.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 240

Astrobiology: The Search for Life
Three Credit Hours
in the Universe
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
We will begin our study of the new science of astrobiology with general topics
such as current theories of the rise of habitability and life on Earth, distribution of
complex organic molecules in the universe and deﬁnition of habitability as regards
other planets and star systems. We will then move into specialized topics relating
to current research themes in astrobiology: potentially habitable zones in the Solar
System -- oceans of the Jovian satellites, potentially wet regions of Mars, Enceladus; other places of interest, such as Venus and Titan; current limits of life on
Earth -- Earth extremophiles, including Antarctic cryptoendoliths as a case study;
potentially habitable zones in other star systems; the search for extrasolar planets.
Lecture: three hours.

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ASTR 412
Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and MATH 132
The structures, atmospheres, dynamics, and evolutions of stars; the techniques
of stellar abundance analysis and spectral classiﬁcation; the reduction, eigenvalue
problems, boundary-value problems, representation theory, and perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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Department of Physics
PHYSICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
First Year Experience .....................................
Freshman Seminar .........................................
Freshman Linked Writing Intensive...............
Introduction to Physics ..................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Modern Language ..........................................
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Application of Physics with Calculus II ........
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II ........
**Approved Elective .....................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
Strand History ................................................
Analytical Mechanics I ..................................
Optics .............................................................
Optics Laboratory ..........................................
Mathematical Physics ....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
Quantum Mechanics I ....................................
Thermodynamics............................................
Research Participation ...................................
***General Chemistry I .................................
***General Chemistry I Laboratory ..............
Strand Elective ...............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

LDRS
FSEM
FSWI
PHYS
MATH

PHYSICS MAJOR
Second Semester
101
101
101
101
131
101

LDRS
LDRS
COMM
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

201/
211
260
222
232
272

MATH

231
201

LDRS
HISS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

311
30x
315
308
358
320

RPED

LDRS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
ELES

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411
405
410
420
151
161
30x

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4
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FRESHMAN YEAR
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Application of Physics with Calculus I..........
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus I .........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Modern Language ..........................................
Physical Fitness, Resiliency, and Wellness ....
1st Year Basic ROTC .....................................

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SOPHOMORE YEAR
Modern Physics..............................................
Applications of Modern Physics ....................
Modern Physics Laboratory ...........................
Electronic Instrumentation .............................
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory ..........
Applied Mathematics I ...................................
Strand English ................................................
2nd Year Basic ROTC ....................................

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JUNIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Strand Social Science .....................................
Analytical Mechanics II .................................
Research Planning..........................................
Advanced Physics Laboratory .......................
**Approved Elective .....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
1st Year Advanced ROTC ..............................

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3
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Electrodynamics I ..........................................
Capstone/Research Presentation ....................
**Approved Elective .....................................
***General Chemistry II................................
***General Chemistry II Laboratory .............
General Elective .............................................
2nd Year Advanced ROTC.............................

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and lab hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives: Determined by the student career goals through consultation with Student
Faculty Advisor and permission of the Physics Department Head.
***BIOL 130/131, 140/141 may be substituted for CHEM 151/161, 152/162 with the permission of
the Physics Department Head.

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH

221
231
271
132
260
102

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PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGS

223
233
273
307
357
234
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SCSS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

371
30x
316
319
451

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Note: CHEM 151/161 or BIOL 130/131 satisfy the Science Strand requirement.
REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 credit hours plus successful completion of all RPED,
ROTC, and LDRS graduation requirements. ROTC hours (credits, lectures, and labs) vary
each semester by military department.

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Department of Leadership Studies

Department
of
Leadership Studies
Department Head: Rivers James
Professor: Rivers James
Associate Professor: Smith
The mission of the Department of Leadership Studies is to enhance the ability
of students from any academic background to perform eﬀectively as principled
leaders in their chosen ﬁeld of work. The program utilizes core leadership courses
and interdisciplinary courses to engage students in broad learning about leadership in applied contexts. At various points, the interdisciplinary curriculum allows
students to tailor the focus of their study toward individual and career interests.
The Department oversees credit-bearing academic leadership courses (LDRSpreﬁx), including the Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership (LDRS 201)
and Leadership in Organizations (LDRS 371) required of all cadets. A minor in
Leadership Studies addresses learning, scholarship, and critical thinking about
leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result, gives students a
broad understanding of the nature of eﬀective, ethical leadership. This academic
minor complements the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life at The Citadel.
All upper level Leadership Studies courses and Leadership minor courses serve as
ROTC fulﬁlment classes for juniors and seniors in residence.
Minor in Leadership Studies
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of courses from the Department of Leadership Studies and a number of other academic departments. The minor highlights
and reinforces the centrality of leadership in the Citadel experience. The minor in
Leadership Studies is intended for students who wish to supplement their study with
a scholarly consideration of the subject of leadership, as applied to their major ﬁeld.
Leadership Scholars will undertake a minor in Leadership Studies.
Objectives:
The minor in Leadership Studies addresses learning concepts and critical thinking
about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result, gives students a
broad understanding of the nature of eﬀective, ethical leadership. This minor complements
the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life and the development of leadership skills
gained through required leadership courses at The Citadel. The minor focuses on building
an understanding of the nature and concepts of leadership through interdisciplinary study
employing historical, political, literary, psychological, and organizational approaches to the
subject. Whereas ROTC courses and participation in the structured, hierarchical regimen
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authority, and the ability to lead, the minor in Leadership Studies builds on those practical
experiences with a scholarly focus on the subject. Looking at the dynamics and theoretical
models of leadership, the various courses examine leadership questions and challenges,
not only with respect to eﬀectiveness, but also in their ethical aspects—such as diversity
and inclusion, power dynamics, and questions of duty versus individual responsibility.
Structure of the Minor:
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of ﬁve courses (15 credit hours total): Leadership in Organizations (LDRS/BADM 371); Experiential leadership course (LDRS 433(W),
433(1), and 433(2); Senior Leadership Seminar/Project (LDRS 401); as well as two approved academic electives from the schools/departments of Education; English; History;
Leadership Studies; Health and Human Performance; Political Science; and Psychology.
The list of approved minor courses is provided below. Please review the various Department sections to identify pre-requisites for any of the Leadership Studies minor courses.
Required Courses (6 hours)
LDRS/BADM 371
Leadership in Organizations (cross-listed)
LDRS 401
Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Academic Electives (Choose 2 for a total of 6 hours)
BADM 400
Human Resource Management
BADM 412
Business Ethics
BADM 424
Inclusion and Diversity at Work
BIOL 292
Leadership for Environmental Sustainability
EDUC 330
Developing Leadership Skills through Peer
Counseling
ENGL 371
Literary Paradigms of Leadership
HIST 371
Historical Studies in Leadership
HIST 382
History of Military Leadership
LDRS 320
Leadership Communications
LDRS 433(3)
Special Topics in Leadership – Seminar
NURS 404
Nursing Leadership
PESM 404
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations
PHIL 290
Ethics
PSCI 371
Leadership in Politics
PSCI 305
American Presidency
PSCI 306
Legislative Process
PSYC 371
Psychology of Leadership
PGMT 401
Project Management Career Skills
Experiential Course in Leadership (Choose 1 for a total of three hours):
LDRS 433(1) or (2)
Special Topics in Leadership – Leadership
in Community Engagement
LDRS 433(W)
Special Topics in Leadership – Leadership
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Experiential courses in Leadership may include study abroad, study away,
internships, service learning, or Faculty-directed research. Students must submit
proposals to undertake and apply Experiential Courses towards the leadership
minor degree to the Department of Leadership Studies for advanced approval.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Leadership Course Descriptions
LDRS 201
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, this course incorporates The Citadel core
values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute principled leadership.
The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman
year to the sophomore year and enables them to reﬂect upon their experiences
of the Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about eﬀective, ethical
leadership. Students will study ethics in context of their experience in the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets, their future careers, and community engagement. This
course is a graded, one-hour course that must be completed in order to graduate.
LDRS 211 - Sophomore Seminar Service Learning is the lab component of
this course. This pass/fail service learning lab may be taken during any semester
of the sophomore year. (Please see LDRS 211 listing below.)
A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs
to withdraw from LDRS 201. LDRS 201 is a prerequisite for LDRS 320 and
LDRS 371.
LDRS 320
Leadership Communications
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: LDRS 201
Leadership Communications will focus on an understanding of eﬀective leader
communications based on analysis of speeches and writings. This course requires
critical thinking to analyze and develop leader intent and messages. The course will
also examine multimedia tools available to leaders and will address opportunities
and challenges of using technology in achieving eﬀective leadership.
LDRS 371
Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: LDRS 201
This course considers various theories of leadership and their role in critical
organizational issues, including leader eﬀectiveness, ethics, power, inﬂuence, politics, teamwork, motivation, creativity, innovation, communication, conﬂict, strategy,
diversity, and leadership development. The course uses case studies and experiential
components to provide hands-on learning and practice opportunities in business,
political, and social justice contexts. This course is cross-listed with BADM 371.
This course is a graded, three-credit hour course. Successful completion of the
Leadership in Organizations is a graduation requirement for non-contracting students
in the Class of 2020, 2021, and 2022. The course is a graduation requirement for
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LDRS 401
Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: LDRS 371 (Enrollment is limited to Leadership Studies minor
students.)
Candidates for the Leadership Studies minor will work closely with the professor
on an independent study project dealing with a leadership issue or challenge and
with the application of principled leadership. The student will write a case study
or research project of approximately 20 pages discussing a speciﬁc leadership issue
or problem. Students will make a presentation on the problem or research question
presented, methods of research, as well as project strategy, solutions, and results.
Students will deliver the presentation in class and, at the discretion of the professor, in other forums, such as Citadel meetings, research symposia, or professional
conferences. Generally this course will be undertaken during the ﬁnal year of study.
LDRS 433
Special Topics in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: LDRS 201, LDRS 211
Selected topics or problems in the general area of leadership; oﬀered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.
Leadership Experience Courses
The Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics oﬀers leadership and professional
development experience for all cadets. These experiences are a key component of
an integrated curriculum designed to help students develop leadership competencies
through community service and engagement, exercise ethical decision-making, and
integrate principled leadership in their future professional occupations. While these
experience do not oﬀer course credit, successful completion of all Krause Center
experiences constitute an important graduation requirement.
Leadership Day — Freshman and Sophomore Service Learning
In support of strategic commitments to service learning and development of
principled leaders, The Citadel's annual Leadership Day engages all Citadel students in service projects, seminars, and trainings. All activities on Leadership Day
are designed to engage students in a meaningful educational and developmental
process outside the classroom.
Freshmen and sophomore students develop leadership competencies through
service in the community, interacting with diverse populations, and serving as a
trained leader for service teams.
LDRS 211 Sophomore Seminar Service
Graduation Requirement
Learning Lab
(No Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: LDRS 101
The Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab is designed to provide sophomores
with an opportunity to engage with the local community by providing eight hours
of community service during one semester. Generally, service hours completed on
Leadership Day may be applied to this requirement. This pass/fail lab course is
oﬀered in the fall semester, spring semester, or by professor consent in the summer.
Completion of LDRS 211 is a graduation requirement.

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LDRS 311 Junior Ethics Enrichment
Graduation Requirement
Experience Seminar
(No Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: LDRS 201, LDRS 211
The Junior Ethics Enrichment Seminar is a full-day experiential seminar designed to develop cadets’ ethical decision-making skills. Students will engage in
experiential, hands-on opportunities to hear, reﬂect, and understand ethical challenges they may encounter in their collegiate studies, professional endeavors, and
future public service. Generally, this course will be completed on Leadership Day
during the fall semester. (Students on Study Abroad will complete this requirement
upon return to campus.)
Completion of the Junior Ethics Enrichment Seminar is a graduation requirement.
LDRS 411 Senior Leadership Integration
Graduation Requirement
Seminar
(No Credit Hours)
Prerequisite: LDRS 311
The Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a full-day professional development
seminar during which cadets reﬂect upon their personal values and the leadership lessons learned at The Citadel. Cadets engage with business and community
facilita¬tors to discuss how they will apply their learning toward being eﬀective
principled leaders as they transition to the next phase of their lives. Finally, cadets
consider their duty as Citadel graduates to leave positive legacies wherever they
serve in the future. Generally, this course will be completed on Leadership Day
during the fall semester. (Students on Study Abroad will complete this requirement upon return to campus.)
Completion of the Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a graduation requirement.
For further information, please contact the Department of Leadership Studies,
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Department
of
Aerospace Studies
Department Head: Will
Professor: Will
Assistant Professors: Batts, Brabham, Lee, Loomis, Varner, Yerage
Citadel Air Force ROTC courses feature a wide variety of instruction and
training opportunities. During the freshman and sophomore years, the curriculum provides students with an understanding of air power’s past, present, and
future roles in world aﬀairs, as well as its relation to national defense. These
courses cover the doctrine, mission, and organization of the United States Air
Force and examine the development of air and space power from its inception
to its uses today in contingency operations.
During the junior and senior years, the Air Force ROTC program instruction focuses on leadershi p and ethics principles, global studies, and prepares
cadets for active duty entry. Included are communicative skills, professional
responsibility, the military justice system, functions and practices of leadership
and management principles, and problem solving.
Air Force Course Descriptions
AERO 101

Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force
One Credit Hour
(Fall Semester—Fourth Class Year)
Heritage and Values of the US Air Force and its follow-on is course providing
the student with an introductory survey of the United States Air Force (USAF)
and the Air Force Reserve Oﬃcer Training Corps (AFROTC). In the ﬁrst semester, the course begins with an introduction to AFROTC’s mission, the Air Force
Core Values, the profession of arms, customs and courtesies as well as dress and
appearance standards expected of all Air Force oﬃcers. It continues with discussion on Air Force speaking and writing overviews and career ﬁeld brieﬁngs. The
course concludes with an overview of service beneﬁts and an introduction to team
building and leadership. Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine
Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and
exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Communication
skills are further developed through oral and written presentations. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AF ROTC contract/pursuing cadets and compliments
this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)

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AERO 102

Heritage and Values of the US Air Force
One Credit Hour
(Spring Semester—Fourth Class Year)
Heritage and Values of the US Air Force is a survey course covering an introduction to the evolution of airpower and the basic characteristics of war. The
course oﬀers the student an opportunity to learn about the principles of war and
tenets of airpower as well as the general construct of the Department of the Air
Force. Students are introduced to Air Force Major Commands, Air Force guidelines
on social media as well as knowing the distinct functions and various levels of
doctrine as they relate to Air Force operations. Case studies and video scenarios
are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means
of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.
Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets
and compliments this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AESC 150
Principles of Aviation
One Credit Hour
This course provides a general introduction to history of ﬂight, theory of
ﬂight, and foundational information for aspiring pilots. This course surveys the
history of aviation, basic aerodynamics, aircraft performance, Federal Aviation
Regulations, aviation weather factors and cross country navigation procedures.
The course will also provide introductory information regarding radio navigation,
radio communications procedures, human factors and aviation safety.
This course does not fulﬁll ROTC requirements.
This course satisﬁes credit requirements for Aerospace Science Minor (offered by the Department of Physics).
AESC 160
Introduction to Pilot Training
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to Pilot Training provides an in-depth review and study of history
of ﬂight, theory of ﬂight, aerodynamics, aircraft systems, instruments, performance
and procedures, weather, and navigational planning. This course meets the preparation requirements for the FAA Private Pilot computerized knowledge examination,
a pre-requisite for an FAA Private Pilot License. It also includes foundational
ground instruction for ﬂight training through the Citadel Flying Club.
This course does not fulﬁll ROTC requirements.
This course satisﬁes credit requirements for Aerospace Science Minor (offered by the Department of Physics).
AERO 201

Team and Leadership Fundamentals
One Credit Hour
(Fall Semester—Third Class Year)
Team and Leadership Fundamentals is a survey course focused on laying the
foundation for strong teams and sound leadership. The topics include skills that
will allow cadets to improve their own leadership on a personal level, as well as
within a team, starting with classes on the comprehension of how personality types
can inﬂuence mission accomplishment. Classes on eﬀective listening, followership,
problem solving, motivation, standards and accountability as well as full-range
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Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine Air Force leadership and
management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Communication skills are further developed
through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for
AF ROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course by providing
cadets not only followership and initial leadership opportunities, but also initial
preparation for Field Training.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 202

Team and Leadership Fundamentals
One Credit Hour
(Spring Semester—Third Class Year)
Team and Leadership Fundamentals is a survey course focused on building
teams, managing conﬂict, human relations and comprehensive Airman Fitness as
it relates to stress management. The purpose is to instill a leader’s mindset and
to motivate students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC oﬃcer candidate. Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine Air Force leadership
and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical
application of the concepts being studied. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory
for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course by providing
cadets not only followership and initial leadership opportunities, but also initial
preparation for Field Training.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
Field Training approximately 30 days (typically summer after sophomore year)
AERO 301

Leading People and Eﬀective
Three Credit Hours
Communication
(Fall Semester—Second Class Year)
Leading People and Eﬀective Communication, a course for contracted cadets
only, is a study of leadership and management fundamentals. Cadets will study
decision making, change management, as well as learn Air Force writing techniques.
The class will explore informative brieﬁng requirements in addition to learning
about the eﬀective supervision of Airmen. Classes will receive perspectives from
Noncommissioned Oﬃcers, and discuss topics such as equal opportunity, leading and thriving with diversity, cross-cultural competence, and cultural visual
expeditionary skills training. Airmanship, Air Force heritage and cyber security
will round out ﬁrst semester coverage. Case studies video scenarios are used to
examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A
mandatory Leadership Laboratory compliments this course by providing advanced
leadership experience in oﬃcer type activities, giving students the opportunity
to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. Fall Semester
requirements also include individual communications assignments. Students are
required to research leadership topics and provide oral and written presentations
in the Air Force formats.

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AERO 302
Leading People and Eﬀective
Three Credit Hours
Communication
(Spring Semester—Second Class Year)
Leading People and Eﬀective Communication, a course for contracted cadets
only, is a continued in-depth study of leadership and management. Students will
begin to hone their negotiation skills as well as learn the enlisted force structure
to include feedback and mentoring processes, evaluation concepts, and professionalism. Leadership eﬀectiveness, creating a vision, organizational climate and
public aﬀairs are also covered. Classes will be introduced to the Air Operations
Center as well as Air Force Command and Control concepts. Air Force heritage
and airpower theory is explored. Case studies are used to examine Air Force
leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising
practical application of the concepts being studied. Spring Semester requirements
also include individual communications assignments. Students are required to
research leadership topics and provide oral and written presentations in Air Force
formats. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 401

National Security Aﬀairs and Preparation Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty I
(Fall Semester—First Class Year)
This course covers the development of U.S. national security and military
policies. The course begins with a discussion of the constitutional relationship
between the Executive and Legislative Branches of government and the military.
Other topics include Air Force doctrine; joint operations; terrorism and force
protection; regional studies; and the Aerospace Expeditionary Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
AERO 402

National Security Aﬀairs and Preparation
Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty II
(Spring Semester—First Class Year)
This course expands on the concepts introduced in AERO 401, with a continued
emphasis on regional studies and the impact that international aﬀairs may have
on the U.S. National Security Policy. In addition, special topics are presented to
prepare contract cadets for transition to active duty in the Air Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)

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Air Force Leadership Laboratory
Zero Credit Hours
(Fall &amp; Spring Semesters—All Class Years)
This lab is designed to give insight into the Air Force and give leadership
opportunities to cadets through a variety of experiences. Cadets are expected to
perform a multitude of tasks in both the followership and leadership roles. Some
topics include Air Force customs and courtesies, military commands, LEAD Training prep, preparation for active duty, and Air Force opportunities. Additionally,
cadets gain leadership experiences in planning, organizing, and executing cadettraining activities; preparing and presenting brieﬁngs and other oral and written
communications. This lab is graded on a PASS or FAIL basis and must be taken
each semester by cadets on AF contract or those desiring to be on an AF contract.
Lecture: two hours

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Department of Military Science

Department
of
Military Science
Department Head: Cyrulik
Professor: Cyrulik
Assistant Professors: Ditterso, Dubyoski, Hill, Jones, Marval, McCarty, Nieves,
Taylor
Instructors: Brown, Chapman, Eastwood, Holdawan, Murphy
The Army ROTC program of instruction at The Citadel is geared toward
teaching “hands-on skills” that are required of a new Second Lieutenant in the
active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Instruction at all levels
centers around leadership. The program includes instruction in basic combat
techniques, physical training, weapons, general military subjects, tactics, and
communication skills. Selected cadets have the opportunities to attend military
schools and unique training opportunities. In addition to the schooling opportunities, cadets will have the opportunity to serve as “Third Lieutenants”
with an active Army unit for two to four weeks in the Cadet Troop Leadership
Training (CTLT) Program. The Citadel also has one of the largest Simultaneous Membership Programs (SMP) in the nation. This program is a volunteer
oﬃcer training program which allows Army National Guard and Army Reserve
enlisted members to also participate in the Advanced ROTC course leading to
a commission in one of the reserve components.
Military Science is a four-year program of instruction, divided into a twoyear Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. The ﬁrst year (Military
Science I) addresses the role of the individual soldier through instruction and
practical training in the areas of physical training, marksmanship, ﬁrst aid, map
reading, U.S. weapons, and leadership. The second year (Military Science II)
builds upon the ﬁrst, through the development of more advanced individual
skills such as land navigation, basic individual combat techniques, and small
unit tactics and leadership.
Students transferring into Army ROTC from another service and seeking
a commission, or students at cross-town universities with a ROTC crossenrollment agreement, that have not taken Army ROTC Basic course classes
(MLTY 101 to 202) will attend the Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky
prior to enrollment in the Army ROTC Advance Course. Basic Camp is a
four week basic instruction program designed to accommodate alternate entry
into the Army ROTC Advance Course through hands-on training and
granting of Basic Course credit upon successful completion.
The Army ROTC Advance Course is restricted to students contracted to
commission in the Army and to students pursuing a contract to commission.
Exceptions are granted on a case by case basis by the Professor of Military
Science. Students not seeking a commission will take ROTC fulﬁllment
courses oﬀered by the college.
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designed to train cadets to attend Advanced Camp, which takes place between
their junior and senior years. The curriculum focuses on instruction and practical training exercises in advanced land navigation and map reading, individual
military skills, principles and techniques of squad and platoon operations, the
principles of organizational leadership, communications, ﬁre support, U.S. Army
weapons systems, and rigorous physical training. At the conclusion of their junior year, contracted cadets will attend Advanced Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
Advanced Camp is based upon performance-oriented training and continuous
leadership potential evaluation. Each cadet’s Advanced Camp evaluation is
a principal determinate in branch selection and in being chosen for Active or
Reserve Forces Duty.
The ﬁnal year of the Advanced Course (Military Science IV) consists of
instruction in solving contemporary leadership problems, principles of military
justice, techniques of military writing, evolution of current tactics, precommissioning seminars, and military professionalism and ethics. The beginning of the
senior year is the ﬁnal opportunity for Citadel cadets to apply for a contract
and seek an Army commission.
Cadets seeking commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States
Army are required to successfully complete a designated military history course,
Advanced Camp, and ROTC Advanced Courses training. Cadets are highly
encouraged to take courses in mathematical reasoning (Algebra, Trigonometry,
Calculus, and Statistics), computer science, natural science (Biology, Geology,
Chemistry or Physics), human behavior, management, and national security
aﬀairs to better prepare themselves for their futures as Army oﬃcers. Cadets
enrolling in Military Science are provided a consolidated list of all academic
courses oﬀered by The Citadel that satisfy the professional military education
requirement.
Army Course Descriptions
MLTY 101
Leadership and Personal Development
One Credit Hour
MLTY 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that
are critical for eﬀective leadership and communication. You will learn how the
personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting,
time management, stress management, and comprehensive ﬁtness relate to leadership, oﬃcership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs,
and Basic Camp. Scholarship cadets will register for MLTY 151, Army lab in
conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets classiﬁed as 4th class cadets
are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 102
Foundations in Leadership
One Credit Hour
MLTY 102 introduces you to the Army tactical concepts such as map reading,
land navigation and general operations. It also focuses on the Army Leadership
Model and explores these dimensions in detail. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 102, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program
consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs, and
Basic Camp. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing cadets will register
for MLTY 152, Army lab in conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets
classiﬁed as 4th class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.

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MLTY 151/152/251/252/351/352/451/452
Army Contract Lab
Zero Credit Hours
This is the laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing an
Army contract. This laboratory includes two Training Exercises a semester; during
which cadets will learn leadership, small unit tactics, team building skills, and
essential tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs
in these labs is received and disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading
Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to reﬁne necessary skills of a
Second Lieutenant. All courses are Pass/Fail.
MLTY 201
Leadership and Decision Making
Two Credit Hours
MLTY 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Aspects of
personal motivation and team building are practiced in planning, executing, and
assessing team exercises. The focus continues to build on developing knowledge
of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of
land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context
for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos. Scholarship, contracted,
and seriously pursuing contract cadets will register for MLTY 251, the Army
Contract Lab, in conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets classiﬁed as
3rd class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 202
Army Doctrine and Team Development
Two Credit Hours
MLTY 202 examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of doctrine, ethics and
leader development. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in
the context of military operations. MLTY 202 prepares cadets for MLTY 301.
Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles
and practice communication and team building skills. Ethical and Culture Case
studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and decision
making in real-world scenarios. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing
cadets will register for MLTY 252, the Army Contract Lab, in conjunction with
their Army course. Only cadets classiﬁed as 3rd class cadets are authorized to
enroll in this course.
MLTY 301
Adaptive Team Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MLTY 101, MLTY 102, MLTY 201, and MLTY 202 or completion of Basic Camp or US Army Basic Training with an approved waiver from
the PMS.
The Advanced Course is designed to build oﬀ basic programs (MLTY 101,
102, 201, and 202) being progressive and sequential. The course is driven by
the professional competence in Army doctrine and leadership principles taught
through the Adult Learning Model. This includes introduction to squad/section
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the assigned mission within the commander’s intent. Cadets enrolling in MLTY
301 are required to enroll in MLTY 351; the Army Contract Lab and cadets
will attend Physical Training. Only cadets classiﬁed as 2nd class cadets are
authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 302
Leadership Under Fire
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MLTY 301
The Advanced Course will balance adaptability and professional competence
building on the lessons introduced in MLTY 301. Various platoon operations
are stressed in order to familiarize the cadet with materials that they can expect
to execute during CST. Adaptability concepts introduced include analysis of
complex problems, creating solutions that exhibit agile and adaptive thinking,
analysis of the situational environment and formulation of solutions to tactical
and organizational problems. Cadets enrolling in MLTY 302 are required to
enroll in MLTY 352; the Army Contract Lab and cadets will attend Physical
Training. Only cadets classiﬁed as 2nd class cadets are authorized to enroll in
this course.
MLTY 401
Command and the Army Profession
Three Credit
Hours
Prerequisite: MLTY 302, completion of Advance Camp or with PMS approval.
MLTY 401 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations
of current military operations. You will examine diﬀerences in customs and
courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the
face of international terrorism. You also explore aspects of interacting with
non-government organizations, civilians on the battleﬁeld; the decision making
processes and host nation support the complex ethical demands of serving as
a commissioned oﬃcer in the United States Army. Scholarship and contracted
cadets will register for MLTY 451, Army Contract Lab.
MLTY 402

Mission Command and the
Three Credit Hours
Company Grade Oﬃcer
Prerequisite: MLTY 401, completion of Advance Camp or with PMS approval.
MLTY 402 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations during Uniﬁed Land Operations, examines the Art of Command, how to properly
communicate with your NCOs and Soldiers, and Developing Others (counseling). Additionally, cadets will develop an understanding of how ethical
decisions impact personnel and the unit mission. The course places signiﬁcant
emphasis on preparing you for BOLC B and your ﬁrst unit of assignment. It
uses mission command case studies and scenarios to prepare you to face the
complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned oﬃcer in the United
States Army. Scholarship and contracted cadets will register for MLTY 452,
Army Contract Lab.

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Department of Naval Science

Department
of
Naval Science
Department Head: Dunne
Professor: Dunne
Associate Professor: Marks
Assistant Navy Professors: Bartek, Bottler, Jones, Mowrey, Scappe, Walgrave
Assistant Marine Corps Professors: Moreno, Parker
Instructor: Hart
The Department of Naval Science course of instruction is designed to provide
students with the basic professional knowledge and leadership skills needed
to become Navy and Marine Corps oﬃcers. In the initial three semesters, all
students receive an introduction to the essential aspects of the Navy and Marine
Corps warﬁghting team, the history of seapower and maritime aﬀairs, and naval
leadership and management.
Students receive their subsequent instruction in either Navy or Marine Corps
service speciﬁc courses. Navy option students study naval engineering, combat
systems, navigation, and naval operations and seamanship. Marine option students
study Marine Corps organization and weapon systems, the historical development
of warfare, and amphibious operations. Both options conclude with practical
leadership training designed as ﬁnal preparation for assuming the responsibilities
of a junior oﬃcer in the Navy or Marine Corps.
An added value of being a member of The Citadel NROTC Unit is the
opportunity to participate in a variety of quality oﬀ-campus Field Training
Exercises (FTXs). These opportunities are enhanced by the close proximity, and
eager support, of several local DoD organizations and installations. For Navy
option midshipmen, FTXs include shipboard training, aviation operations, and
joint operations with local Coast Guard assets. For Marine option midshipmen,
FTXs consist of ﬁeld orientation and tactical exercises conducted aboard nearby
military installations.
More information about the Department of Naval Science may be found at
www.citadel.edu/nrotc.
Sequence of Naval Science Courses
Fourth Class Year
All Naval ROTC Cadets
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Aﬀairs
NAVL 450
Navy Training Lab
NAVL 451
Marine Training Lab
Third Class Year
Candidates for U.S. Navy commissions
NAVL 201
Naval Leadership and Management
NAVL 210/220 Navigation/Navigation Laboratory
NAVL 450
Navy Training Lab

Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
201
202
451

Second Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 310
NAVL 311
NAVL 450

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Naval Leadership and Management
Marine Corps Concepts and Weapon Systems
Marine Training Lab
Navy commissions
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Navy Training Lab

Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
303
304
451

Marine Corps commissions
Evolution of Warfare I
Evolution of Warfare II
Marine Training Lab

First Class Year
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
410/420
403
450
452

Navy commissions
Naval Operations and Seamanship/Laboratory
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Navy Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 402
NAVL 403
NAVL 451
NAVL 452

Marine Corps commissions
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Marine Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Naval Science Course Descriptions
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
One Credit Hour
General introduction to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Emphasizes
organizational structure, warfare components, and assigned roles/missions of
USN/USMC. Covers all aspects of naval service from its relative position within
DoD to the speciﬁc warfare communities/career paths. Also includes basic
elements of leadership and Navy Core Values. Designed to give the student
initial exposure to many elements of naval culture. Also provides conceptual
framework/working vocabulary for the student to use on summer cruise. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)

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NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Aﬀairs
One Credit Hour
A study of the U.S. Navy and the inﬂuence of seapower upon history. Incorporates both a historical and political science process to explore the major
events, attitudes, personalities, and circumstances that have imbued the U.S.
Navy with its proud history and rich tradition. Deals with issues of national
imperatives in peacetime, as well as war; varying maritime philosophies that
were interpreted into naval strategies/doctrines; budgetary concerns which shaped
force realities; and the pursuit of American diplomatic objectives. Concludes
with a discussion of the Navy’s strategic and structural changes at the end of
the Cold War and its new focus, mission, and strategy in the post-9/11 world.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 201
Naval Leadership and Management
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to many of the fundamental concepts of leading
Sailors and Marines, which will be expanded upon during the continuum of
leadership development throughout NROTC. Develops the elements of leadership vital to the eﬀectiveness of Navy/Marine Corps oﬃcers by reviewing the
theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the
naval service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills,
management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored
through the use of experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory
discussions. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 202

Marine Corps Concepts and
Two Credit Hours
Weapon Systems
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of the Marine
Corps in relation to its structure and organization, as well as the common weapon
systems of the service and how they relate to its warﬁghting doctrine. This
course is meant to help prepare the Marine option student for further courses
in Evolution of Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, and Leadership and Ethics. This
course also includes history and traditions of the Marine Corps relevant to the
future Marine Corps oﬃcer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 210
Navigation
Three Credit Hours
In-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures, and application of plotting,
piloting, and electronic navigation, as well as an introduction to maneuvering
boards. Students learn piloting techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and
electronic aids, and the theory of operation of both magnetic and gyrocompass.
Students develop practical skills in plotting and electronic navigation. Other
topics include tides, currents, eﬀects of wind/weather, voyage planning, and an
application and introduction to the international/inland rules of navigation. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 220 (Navigation Laboratory).
NAVL 220
Navigation Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 210. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 210.
(Navy faculty)

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485

NAVL 303
Evolution of Warfare I
Two Credit Hours
This course provides the student with a general knowledge of the concepts
and art of warfare along with its evolution from the beginning of recorded history to the present. Included are the considerations of the inﬂuence that political,
economic, sociological, and technological factors, along with diﬀerent forms
of leadership, have had on warfare, and also the theoretical principles behind
modern strategy and tactics. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 304
Evolution of Warfare II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 303
This course enables the student to acquire a working knowledge of the more
practical aspects of warfare and the U.S. Marine Corps. The general principles
of warfare addressed in NAVL 303 are considered as they relate to the small
unit level. Tactical aspects of oﬀensive combat are examined in detail. The
student is given the opportunity to master skills required of the small unit
leader—tactics and land navigation. Physical training is included to prepare
students for summer training at Oﬃcer Candidates School, Quantico, Virginia.
(Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 310
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Two Credit Hours
Detailed study of ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, propulsion,
electrical theory and distribution, hydraulic theory and ship control, and damage control. Included are basic concepts of theory/design of steam, gas turbine,
diesel, and nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in the
engineering arena are also covered. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 311
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Two Credit Hours
Outlines the theory and employment of weapons systems. Student explores
the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery,
guidance, and explosives. Fire control systems and major weapons types are
discussed, including capabilities and limitations. The physical aspects of radar
and underwater sound are described. Facets of command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence are explored as a means of weapons system
integration. The tactical and strategic signiﬁcance of command and control
warfare and information warfare is discussed. This course if supplemented with
review/analysis of case studies involving the moral and ethical responsibilities
of leaders in the employment of weapons. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 402
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare is a detailed look at broad aspects of
warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Speciﬁc focus
is on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare ﬁghting
institution. This class examines the historical inﬂuences of amphibious warfare
and the development of USMC maneuver warfare doctrine on current tactical,
operational, and strategic engagements. Case studies regarding the implications
of maneuver warfare practices in current and future operations will be conducted
throughout the course of study. (Marine Corps faculty)

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NAVL 403
Leadership and Ethics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 402 (Marine option) or NAVL 410 (Navy option)
Completes the ﬁnal preparations of Ensigns and Second Lieutenants. The course
integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical
philosophy with a variety of topics, such as military leadership, core values, and
professional ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to
the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior oﬃcers, command relationships,
and the conduct of warfare. The course provides midshipmen with a foundation
of moral traditions, combined with a discussion of actual current and historical
events in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, to prepare them for the role
and responsibilities of leadership in the naval service of the 21st century. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 452 (Senior Naval
Laboratory.
NAVL 410
Naval Operations and Seamanship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
A continued study of relative motion, formation tactics, and ship employment.
Also included are introductions to naval operations analysis, ship behavior and
characteristics in maneuvering, applied aspects of ship handling, aﬂoat communications, naval command and control, naval warfare areas, and joint warfare. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 420 (Naval Operations
and Seamanship Laboratory).
NAVL 420

Naval Operations and Seamanship
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 410. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 410.
(Navy faculty)

NAVL 450
Navy Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Navy College Program midshipmen, and Seaman
to Admiral-21 students. This lab is broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, navy speciﬁc training, and leadership development.
Lab occasionally supplements Naval Science courses, as well. At the end of
the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be prepared for commissioning in order to
take on the roll of a junior oﬃcer in the Navy. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 451
Marine Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Marine option College Program midshipmen,
and Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program students. This lab is
broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, Marine
speciﬁc training, and leadership development. This lab will also supplement
Naval Science courses. At the end of the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be
prepared for commissioning and life as a Marine Oﬃcer. (Marine Corps faculty)

Department of Naval Science

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NAVL 452
Senior Naval Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content
of NAVL 403. Guest speakers will expand on the lessons discussed in class.
Additional training will cover ﬁscal responsibility, moral and ethical decision
making, and the role of a junior/company grade oﬃcer. (Navy and Marine
Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 403 (Naval Leadership
and Ethics).

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Organization
Board of Visitors
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel
Colonel

Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ’89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel Charles Cansler, SCM
Vice President for Finance and Business

Fred L. Price, Jr., ’75, Chair
Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC, Retired, ’60, Vice Chair
Allison Dean Love, CGC, ’93
Dylan W. Goﬀ, ’02
Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ’74
L. E. “Gene” Pinson, ’72
Stanley L. Myers, Sr., ’98
John C. Dominick, USAF, Retired, ’71
James E. Nicholson, Jr., ’85
F. Gregory Delleney, Jr., ’74
Robert E. Lyon, Jr., ’71

Captain Jeﬀrey Lamberson, SCM, ’85
Vice President for Facilities and Engineering
Colonel John L. Dorrian, USAF, Retired, ’90
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Mr. Michael J. Capaccio
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Oﬃcer of The Citadel Foundation
Members of the Senior Staﬀ

Ex Oﬃcio Members
The Honorable Henry D. McMaster, Governor of the State of South Carolina
Major General R. Van McCarty, ’82, Adjutant General of South Carolina
The Honorable Molly M. Spearman, State Superintendent of Education

General Glenn M. Walters, USMC, Retired, ’79
President

Emeritus Members
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ’51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ’68
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, CPA, ’82

Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ’82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration

Non-Voting Representatives
Mr. Stephen L. Davis, ’85, Chairman, The Citadel Foundation
Colonel Leo A. Mercado, USMC, Retired, ’79, President, The Citadel Alumni
Association
Colonel John A. Olshefski, USA, Retired, ’80, President, The Citadel Brigadier
Foundation
Members of the Executive Staﬀ
General Glenn M. Walters, USMC, Retired, ’79
President
Brigadier General Sally C. Selden, SCM
Provost and Dean of the College
Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ’82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration

Brigadier General Sally C. Selden, SCM
Provost and Dean of the College

Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ’89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel Charles L. Cansler, SCM
Vice President for Finance and Business
Captain Jeﬀrey D. Lamberson, SCM, ’85
Vice President for Facilities and Engineering
Colonel John L. Dorrian, USAF, Retired, ’90
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Mr. Michael J. Capaccio
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Oﬃcer of The Citadel Foundation

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Colonel David G. Allen, SCM
Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs

Colonel (Dr.) Carey M. Capell, USAF, M.C., Retired, ’71
Surgeon and Inﬁrmary Administrator

Colonel Kevin Bower, SCM
Associate Provost for Academic Operations

Colonel Thomas S. Clark III, USMC Retired, ’85
Executive Director of the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics

Lieutenant Colonel Kelly A. Brennan, SCM
Associate Provost of Enrollment Management

Lieutenant Colonel Diana Cheshire, SCM
Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education

Colonel Michael Weeks, SCM
Dean of Business
Colonel Renee N. Jeﬀerson, SCM
Intermin Dean of Education
Colonel Ronald W. Welch, USA, Retired
Dean of Engineering
Colonel Winfred B. Moore, Jr., SCM
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Colonel Darin Zimmerman, SCM
Dean of Science and Mathematics
Mr. Mark C. Brandenburg, ’90
General Counsel
Commander William A. Lind, USN, Retired, ’91
Executive Assistant to the President
Lieutenant Colonel Jack Porter, SCM
Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty Senate Chair
Administrative and Activity Directors

TBD

Interim Director of Daniel Library

Lieutenant Colonel James de Luca, USMCR
Director of Procurement Services
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Dougherty, USA, Retired
Assistant Commandant for Cadet Leadership Programs
Lieutenant Colonel Hank M. Fuller, SCM
Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships
Colonel Chris Fudge, SCM
Assistant Provost for Academic Aﬀairs &amp; Director, Citadel Success Institute
Lieutenant Colonel Dena Petty Garner, SCM
Director of Undergraduate Research and Assistant Provost for Research
and Policy
Mrs. Lori Hedstrom
Special Assistant to the President for Board Matters
Major Kyle Herron, SCM
Chief Information Oﬃcer

Major Jennifer Albert, SCM
Director of the STEM Center

Ms. Mary Ellen Huddleston
Director of Intramural, Club, and Recreational Athletics

Lieutenant Colonel Pamela S. Barton, USA, Retired
Assistant Commandant for Operations and Training

Lieutenant Colonel Thomas P. McAlister ’98, USAR
Associate Vice President of Alumni Aﬀairs/
Executive Director of The Citadel Alumni Association

Major Lisa Blake, SCM
Registrar
Major Michael S. Keeney, SCM
Director of Budget
Lieutenant Colonel Suzanne Bufano, SCM
Director of Student Counseling Center

Colonel Faith Rivers James, SCM
Assistant Provost for Leadership
Lieutenant Colonel F. Ward Logan, SCM
Deputy Chief Financial Oﬃcer

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Mr. Kevin M. Modglin
Director, Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center

Michael Turner
Director of Public Safety

Chaplain (CDR) Joe R. Molina, USN, Retired
Director of Religious Activities and Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets

To Be Announced
Director of Services for Students with Disabilities

Colonel Paul J. O’Leary, Jr., USMC, Retired
Chief of Staﬀ, Commandant’s Oﬃce

Lindsey M. Nettles
Treasurer

Ms. Lisa L. Pace
Director of Institutional Research
Colonel Robert Pickering, SCM, , ’94
Director of Student Success Center and Multicultural and International
Student Services
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Powell, Jr., USMCR, Retired, ’77
Director of Admissions

Auxiliary Enterprises
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Reid, SCM
Assistant Vice President, Auxiliary Enterprises
Auxiliary Activity Managers/Directors
Mr. Andy Beckwith
Citadel Bookstore, General Manager

Lieutenant Colonel Deirdre Ragan, SCM
Director of Honors Program

TBD

Dr. Karin W. Roof
Director of Accreditation and Assessment

TBD

Colonel Conway F. Saylor, SCM
Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Sberna, USAF, Retired, ’76
Assistant Commandant for Discipline
Lieutenant Colonel Leah S. Schonfeld, SCM
Assistant Vice President, Chief Human Resources Oﬃcer
Lieutenant Colonel Zane U. Segle, SCM
Director of Study Abroad, International and Domestic Programs
Ms. Dewis Shallcross
Director of Executive Events
Mrs. Janet A. Shealy
Director of Cadet Advocacy, Response, and Education
Lieutenant Colonel Jeri-Elayne Goosby Smith, SCM
Assistant Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Ms. Paget M. Tisdale
Director of Career Center

Director, Event Management
Director, Laundry and Dry Cleaning

Mr. Ricardo Gutierrez
Director, Tailor Shop
Mrs. Linda Mattingly
Director, Cadet Store
Mr. Omar Muhammad
General Manager, Dining Services

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Faculty
Glenn M. Walters, General, USMC
B.S.E.E., The Citadel
President
Sally C. Selden, Brigadier General, SCM
B.A., M.A.P.A., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of Georgia; Senior
Professional in Human Resources
Provost and Dean of the College
Blakely Adair, Major
B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Texas Tech
University
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Jennifer L. Adair, Captain
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Senior Instructor of English
Nancy A. Aguirre, Captain
B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., University of Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Texas of El Paso
Associate Professor of History

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Juan Whangbai Bahk, Colonel
B.A., The Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.A., Ph.D., The University
of New Mexico
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Helen Ballestas, Major
B.S., M.S., Molloy College; Ph.D., Capella University
Associate Professor of Nursing
Jennifer Balmer, Dr.
B.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Shankar M. Banik, Lieutenant Colonel
B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Professor and Head, Cyber and Computer Sciences
Robert Barsanti, Colonel
B.S., Polytechnic Institute of New York; M.S., Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate
School
William States Lee Professor of Electrical Engineering and Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michael Martin Barth, Colonel
B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Accounting and Finance

Jennifer Albert, Major
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the STEM Center
of Excellence

Patrick Bass, Major
B.S.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S.E., University of Colorado;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

David Gordon Allen, Colonel
B.A., Assumption College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of English; Associate Provost for Academic Aﬀairs

Mostafa Batouli, Captain
B.S., University of Tehran; M.S., Islamic Azad University; M.P.A., Florida
International University; Ph.D., Florida International University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

John Altick, Dr.
M.A., Ph.D., University of California Irvine
Visiting Instructor of Political Science and Leadership Studies

Steﬀon Batts, Captain, USAF
B.S., US Air Force Academy, M.S. University of Incarnate Word
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Elba Magally Andrade, Colonel
Licenciatura Ciencias Sociales e Históricas, Universidad de Chile; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Professor of Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures

Christopher R. Bellon, Captain
Ph.D., East Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor, Department of Health and Human Performance

Maria Aselage
B.A., University of Georgia; M.B.A., The Citadel
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business

Joel Carl Berlinghieri, Colonel
B.S., Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Professor and Interim Head, Department of Physics
College Marshal

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497

Holly Mary Bevsek, Colonel
B.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry

Patrick Ray Briggs, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Physics

James B. Bezjian, Captain
MLitt., University of St. Andrews, Scotland; MBA, Azusa Paciﬁc University;
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Assistant Professor of Business

Kweku Tekyi Brown, Captain
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana; M.S.,
University of Connecticut; Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Phillip Gregory Bogle, Dr.
B.S., East Carolina University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Indiana
University
Instructor of Health and Human Performance

Monika Bubacz, Major
B.S., M.S., Poznan University of Technology; Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Cynthia Elaine Bolt, Colonel
B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M. Tax., University of South
Carolina
Professor of Business
Emily Kate Book, Captain
B.S.M.E., Purdue University; M.S.M.E., University of Wisconsin; MBA, Clarke
College; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Benjamin Bornstein, Major
B.S., Hobart College; Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Health and Human Performance
Timothy Scott Bott, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Health and Human
Performance
Kurt Boughan, Major
B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Associate Professor of History
Kevin C. Bower, Colonel
B.S., Ohio University; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron; P.E. (South
Carolina)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Associate Provost for Academic Operations
Martin Brabham, Colonel, USAF
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Central Michigan University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Michael D. Brady, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret)
B.A., The Citadel; M.S., National Intelligence University
Citadel Fellow of Intelligence and Security Studies

Scott Eugene Buchanan, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., University of Georgia; M.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of
Oklahoma
Professor of Political Science
Rebekah D. Burke, Captain
B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Arizona
State University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Rodolfo N. Campano Jr., Captain, USAF
B.A., San Diego State University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Patrice Capers
B.S., Spelman College; M.S.C.R., PhD. Morehouse School of Medicine
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Mei-Qin Chen, Colonel
B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor and Head, Department of Mathematical Sciences
Diana Louise Cheshire, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Indiana University; M.A., University of California - San Diego; Ph.D.,
Indiana University
Professor of Education
Director, Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and
Distance Education
William Bradford Collins, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., University of London; A.B.D., Claremont
Graduate University
Instructor of Political Science

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499

Elizabeth N. Connor, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., MLS, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.Ed., The Citadel
Professor of Library Science and Leadership Studies

Amy Emm, Major
B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

John M. Cyrulik, Colonel, USA
B.S., State University of New York-Brockport; M.M.A.S., The U.S. Army
Command and General Staﬀ College-Ft. Leavenworth
Professor and Head, Department of Military Science

Mallory Factor, Mister
B.A., Wesleyan University; Joint Business and Law Program, Columbia
University
Governor John C. West Professor of International Politics and American
Government

Christopher Dague, Captain
B.A., University of Akron; M.Ed., Campbell University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Education
William Jeﬀrey Davis, Colonel
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Georgia
Institute of Technology; P.E. (Alabama, Georgia)
D. Graham Professor of Civil Engineering and Head,
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Benjamin P. Dean, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; LLM, The Judge
Advocate General’s School; Ph.D., Regent University
Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Business
David Michael Donnell, Major
B.S., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Biology
Michael John Dorko, Major
B.S., M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Chuck Dunne, Colonel, USMC
B.S., The Citadel; M.M.S., Amphibious Warﬁghting School, Marine Corps
Command and Staﬀ College; M.S., Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Professor and Head, Department of Naval Science
Richard M. Ebeling, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University at Sacramento; M.A., Rutgers University;
Ph.D., Middlesex University, London, England
BB&amp;T Distinguished Professor in Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership
Alyson Eggleston, Captain
B.A., M.A., Youngstown State University; Ph.D., Purdue University
Assistant Professor in English

Roy Fenoﬀ, Captain
B.S., B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D.,
Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Lori Neal Fernald, Major
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., University of Delaware; D.Ed.,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Psychology
Sara Fernández-Medina, Major
Licenciatura, Universidad de Alcalá; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Daren G. Fisher, Captain
B.S., University of New South Wales Sydney; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Maryland
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Rigoberto Flórez, Major
B.A., Universidad de Antioquia; M.S., Universidad Nacional de Colombia;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Elenor Frances Frame, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Davidson College; M.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of English
Muhammad Fraser-Rahim, Captain
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A., Ph.D., Howard University
Assistant Professor, Department of Intelligence and Security Studies
Dena Petty Garner, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Oregon
State University
Professor of Health and Human Performance, Director of Undergraduate
Research, Assistant Provost for Research and Policy

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Jason Geathers, Captain
B.S., Morehouse College; B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Simon Thomas Ghanat, Major
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Jan Goldman, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., B.S., University of Texas at Austin; M.P.S., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University; M.A.L.S., Georgetown University; M.Ed, Ed.D.,
George Washington University
Professor of Intelligence and Securities Studies
Daniel Fitzgerald Giblin, Captain
B.S.B.A., Creighton University; M.A., European University at St. Petersburg; M.A., University of Massachusetts-Boston; Ph.D., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Assistant Professor of History
Ryan K. Giles, Captain
B.S., Rice University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Tammy J. Graham, Major
B.S., Athens State College; M.S.Ed., Alabama A&amp;M University; Ed.D.,
Cambridge College
Associate Professor and Assistant Dean of Assessment for the Zucker
Family School of Education

Faculty

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Ronald Floyd Green, Colonel
B.S., Clemson University; M.P.A., M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Clemson University
Professor of Business
David Greenburg, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., The Citadel; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School; Ph.D., Northcentral
University
Associate Professor and Director of Engineering Leadership and
Program Management
Katherine Haldane Grenier, Colonel
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Virginia
Professor, Department of History
George Grieve, Dr.
B.S., University of South Carolina Aiken; M.S., Ph.D., University of South
Carolina, Columbia
Visiting Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Sean Griﬃn, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Professor and Head of Criminal Justice
Charles W. Groetsch, Colonel
B.S., M.S., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Distinguished Professor of Mathematical Sciences

Andrea E. Gramling, First Lieutenant
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Instructor of Biology

Danny J. Gustafson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Blackburn College, M.S., Illinois State University, Ph.D., Southern
Illinois University
Professor of Biology

Joel M. Gramling, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
North Carolina
Professor of Biology

Timothy A. Hanchon, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Albion College; M.A., Ph.D., Ball State University
Professor of Psychology

Melissa Graves, Captain
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; J.D., M.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies
James Michael Grayson, Major
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Crystal A. Hank, Dr.
M.S., Ph.D., Radford University
Professor of Practice of Psychology
Daniel Hawkins, Captain
B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.L.S., University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Library Science

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503

Ronald J. Hayne, Colonel, USA, Retired
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D.,
University of Virginia
Professor of Electrical Engineering

Jason Howison, Major
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

M. Kristen Hefner, Captain
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

James Marvin Hutchisson, Colonel
B.A., Radford University; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Professor of English

Maria José Hellin-Garcia, Major
B.A., University of Valencia; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Guy Edward Ilagan, Major
B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Clemson University
Associate Professor of Education

Licia Morrow Hendriks, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Associate Professor of English

Sarah Imam, Captain
M.B.B.S. I, Kings College London, School of Medicine and Dentistry, United
Kingdom; M.D., Spartan Health Sciences University, St. Lucia
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance

Michael Patrick Hendrix, Dr.
B.A., Coastal Carolina University; M.A., Winthrop University; M.A., The
Citadel; Ph.D., University of Stellenbosch
Instructor of Intelligence and Securities Studies

Faith Rivers James, Colonel
A.B., Dartmouth College; J.D., Harvard Law School; John F. Kennedy
School of Government Executive Education – Master Leadership Teacher
Professor and Head, Department of Leadership Studies
Assistant Provost for Leadership

Sean J. Heuston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California Polytechnic State University; M.A., Stanford University;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Professor of English
Griﬃn Hill, Captain
B.A., The Citadel
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Leslie Hill, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Thomas D. Horan, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Harvard University; J.D., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of North Carolina
Professor of English
Tara Hornor, Colonel
B.S.W., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Campbell University; MSRHM, Troy
University; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Education

Renée Nesbitt Jeﬀerson, Colonel
B.S., M.L.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., California State University,
Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor and Interim Dean, School of Education
Carl J. Jensen III, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D.,
University of Maryland
Professor and Head, Department of Intelligence and Security Studies
Robin Jocius, Captain
B.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Education
Kristy Young Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Gardner Webb University; Ph.D., Medical University of South
Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
Wesley M. Jones, Jr., Colonel
A.A., Brewton Parker College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Georgia Southern University;
Ph.D./FIN, Florida Atlantic University
Associate Professor of Finance

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Faculty

505

Whit Jones, Lieutenant Colonel, USA
B.A., The Citadel
Assistant Professor of Military Science

John D. Knight, Dr.
B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., Duke University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Amelia Marie Joseph, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; MBA, The Citadel; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Head, Swain Department of Nursing

Kerry Scott Lassiter, Colonel
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma;
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Professor of Psychology

Deepti Joshi, Major
B.A., University of Delhi; M.S., Northwest Missouri State University; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Associate Professor of Computer Science

Thad Le-Vasiecek, Captain
B.S, M.S., Ph.D., University of Arkansas
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Britnie D. Kane, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M. Ed., Ph.D., Peabody College of
Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
Branwell DuBose Kapeluck, Colonel
B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., North Carolina State University at Raleigh;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A&amp;M College
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science
Iordanis Karagiannidis, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of Macedonia (Greece); MBA, Rutgers University; Ph.D./
Fin, Michigan State University
Associate Professor of Business and Associate Dean for Curriculum,
Finance, and Outreach

Kaylan K. Lee, Captain
B.A., Oklahoma State University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
James Stanley Leonard, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Brown University
Professor of English
John Lewis
B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., Boston University;
Visiting Assistant Professor
Bo Li, Captain
B.S., Shanxi Agricultural University; M.S., China Agricultural University;
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University at Lubbock
Assistant Professor of Statistics

Alvin W. Katz
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Alvah H. Chapman Chair in Business

Kwangsoo Kevin Lim, Major
B.E., M.E, Seoul National University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Purdue University
Associate Professor of Business

Soo Joung Kim, Dr.
B.A., Chung-Ang University; M.A.Ed., Korea University, State University of
New York at Buﬀalo; PhD., University of Maine
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education

Julie Ann Lipovsky, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida
Professor of Psychology

Keith Nathaniel Knapp, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Professor of History

Michael Livingston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Professor of English

Felice Knight, Captain
B.A., Furman University; B.A., Rhodes University; M.A., College of
Charleston; Ph.D., The Ohio State University
Assistant Professor of History

Alton A. S. Lovvorn, Commander, USN, Retired
B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
Associate Professor of Business; Head, Management and Entrepreneurship Department

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Faculty

507

Scott C. Lucas, Colonel
B.A., University of California; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor and Head, English, Fine Arts, and Communications

Mark H. McKinney, Colonel
B.S., M.E., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Suzanne Theresa Mabrouk, Colonel
A.B., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Professor of Chemistry

Robert Hartmann McNamara, Colonel
B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State
University; Ph.D., Yale University
Professor of Criminal Justice

Alexandra Macdonald, Captain
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Melanie Colleen Maddox, Captain
B.A., University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews,
Scotland
Assistant Professor of History
Timothy Darin Matthews, Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Professor of Psychology
Robin Matutina, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Lauren Rule Maxwell, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Professor of English
Terry Maynard Mays, Colonel
B.A., Auburn University; M.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Professor of Political Science
Timothy Wayne Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The University of Memphis; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Gregory J. Mazzaro, Major
B.S., Boston University; M.S.E.E., State University of New York, Binghamton;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Lyle Vernon McAfee, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph.D., Oregon State University
Professor of Chemistry

Dimitra Michalaka, Major
B.S., National Technical University of Athens, Greece; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
William H. Money, Major
B.A., University of Richmond; M.B.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Northwestern University
Associate Professor of Business
John Isham Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor of Cyber Computer Sciences
Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of History
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Clinton Moran, Captain
B.A., Willamette University; M.S., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories;
Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Assistant Professor of Biology
Antara Mukherjee, Major
B.S., M.S., Calcutta University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Richard Kent Murray, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ed.S.,
The Citadel; Ed.D., South Carolina State University
Professor of Education
Amanda R. Mushal, Major
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Associate Professor of History

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M.S., Georgia Southern University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Cyber and Computer Sciences

Faculty

509

Katherine Pilhuj, Major
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami
Associate Professor of English

Jordana N. Navarro, Captain
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Keith Plemmons, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program Management

Joelle Neulander, Colonel
B.A., Tufts University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor and Head, Department of History

Jeﬀrey Plumblee, Captain
B.S.C.E., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management

Steve A. Nida, Colonel
B.A., King College; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., The Ohio State
University
Professor of Psychology

Paul Michael Politano, Colonel
B.A., Duke University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Professor of Psychology

Paul M. Nolan, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S. Pennsylvania State University; M.S., University of California at Davis;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Professor of Biology

Sergey Y. Ponomarov, Major
M.B.A., University of Louisiana, Monroe; M.S., Ph.D., The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
Associate Professor of Business

Aaron H. Oberman, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D.,
University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Education

Jack J. Porter, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Colgate University; M.I.A., Columbia University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California at Berkeley
Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty Senate Chair

Soomin Park, Captain
B.A., M.A., Seoul National University; Ph.D., State University of New York
at Buﬀalo
Assistant Professor of Business

Siripong Potisuk, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Audrey E. Parrish, Captain
B.S., Winthrop University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Kirsten Anne Passyn, Major
B.S, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Associate Professor of Business
Johnston William Peeples, Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina; P.E.
(South Carolina)
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
James Pelletier, Lieutenant Commander, USN, Retired
B.S.N., Johns Hopkins University; M.H.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,
Medical University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Nursing

David Lee Preston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., Ph.D., College of William and Mary
Professor of History and Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies
Robert Rabb, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Texas at
Austin; P.E. (Missouri)
Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering and
Head, Engineering Leadership and Program Management
Deirdre D. Ragan, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Rice University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara
Director of The Citadel Honors Program and Visiting Assistant Professor
of Mechanical Engineering

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Thomas E. Reilly
B.S., George Washington University; MAT, The Citadel; M.A., George
Washington University; Ed.D., University of Southern California
Director of Internships and Field Experiences and Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
Robert J. Riggle, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.B.A., Henderson State University; Ph.D., University of South Florida
Associate Professor of Business; Head, Marketing, Supply Chain Management, and Economics Department
James A. Righter, Captain
Ph.D., Clemson University
Instructor of Mechanical Engineering

Faculty

511

Nandan H. Shetty, Captain
B.E., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., Columbia University
Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering
Arpit Sharma
B.S., North Maharashtra University; M.B.A., Northwest Missouri State
University
Adjunct Instructor of Business
Zane U. Segle, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., University of Colorado
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and
Director, Study Abroad, International and Domestic Programs

Richard Robinson, Captain
B.A., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Scott Philip Segrest, Captain
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Dallas; Ph.D., Louisiana State
University
Associate Professor of Political Science

Silvia M. Roca-Martinez, Major
B.A., University of Seville, Spain; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D.,
Indiana University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

C. David Shepherd, Major
B.S., David Lipscomb College; M.B.A., University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Business

Claudia Lucia Rocha, Major
B.S., Universidad de Los Andes; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology

Tracey Honeycutt Sigler, Major
B.B.A., M.B.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Associate Professor of Business

John C. Ryan, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Tech University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ryan S. Sacko, Captain
B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S., Ph.D.,University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Genelle K. Sawyer, Major
B.A., University of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Associate Professor of Psychology
Conway F. Saylor, Colonel
B.A., Colorado College; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Professor of Psychology and Leadership Studies; Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement

Tiﬀany Reed Silverman, Captain
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Williams College
Senior Instructor and Director of Fine Arts
Kyle Scott Sinisi, Colonel
B.A., Virginia Military Institute; M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Professor of History
Kevin Skenes, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Katya Skow, Colonel
A.B., Middlebury College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Shawn Swartwood
B.S., University of South Carolina; M.B.A., The Citadel; Project Management Professional
Adjunct Instructor of Business

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Alison Smith, Major
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Jeri-Elayne Goosby Smith, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Spelman College; M.B.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership Studies
Assistant Provost for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion
Russell S. Sobel, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Francis Marion College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of Business
Christopher Sole, Captain
B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., East Stroudsburg University; Ph.D., East
Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Luke S. Sollitt, Major
B.A., B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Physics

513
Thomas C. Thompson, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of English
Guy David Toubiana, Colonel
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona
Professor and Head, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and
Cultures
David Anthony Trautman, Colonel
B.A., Drake University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Professor of Mathematics
Stavros Triantafyllidis, Captain
B.S. University of the Aegean, M.S. University of Miami, Ph.D. University
of Florida
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
William N. Trumbull, Colonel
B.B.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Professor of Business

Caroline F. Strobbe, Major
B.A., University of Lille; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Yun-Chu (Tiﬀany) Tsai, Captain
B.A., National Dong Hwa University; M.A., State University of New York,
Stony Brook; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine.
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Shao-cheng (Michael) Sun, Captain
M.A., National Cheng-chi University; M.A., National Defense University;
Ph.D., National Cheng-chi University; Ph.D., Tamkang University
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Tessa Updike, Captain
B.A., Northeastern University; M.L.I.S., Simmons College
Assistant Professor of Library Science

Breeanne A. Swart, Major
B.S., Meredith College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University
Associate Professor of Mathematics

Eloy Urroz, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California, Los Angeles
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Kieran Taylor, Major
B.A., Marquette University; B.S., Indiana University Northwest-Gary;
M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Associate Professor of History

Michael P. Verdicchio, Major
B.S.E., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Associate Professor of Computer Science

Lloyd A. Taylor, Colonel
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor and Head, Department of Psychology
Sarah Tenney, Major
B.A., Marietta College; M.A., The University of Kent at Canterbury;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Associate Professor of Political Science

Elise DuBois Wallace, Major
B.A., Roanoke College; MLIS, University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Library Science
Nathan Washuta, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Mary Katherine Watson, Major
B.S., M.S., Clemson University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; EIT (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michael R. Weeks, Colonel
B.S.E.E., M.B.A., Auburn University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oxford
Dean of the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business; Robert A.
Jolley Chair
Lee Westberry, Captain
B.A., Columbia College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., Nova
Southeastern University
Assistant Professor of Education
John E. Weinstein, Colonel
B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor and Head of Biology
Ronald W. Welch, Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois;
P.E. (Virginia)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dean of Engineering and Louis S. LeTellier Chair
D. Sykes Wilford
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Tulane
University
Visiting Professor of Business and W. Francis Hipp Chair
Christopher J. Will, Colonel, USAF
B.A. Claremont McKenna College; J.D. Southern Methodist University
Professor and Department Head of Aerospace Studies
George Taylor Williams, Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of
Cincinnati
Professor of Education
Todd C. Wittman, Major
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Michael Hoi Sing Woo, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of Dundee, United Kingdom; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty

515

Timothy A. Wood, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Warren William Woolsey, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., George Mason University
Associate Professor of Business
Christopher J. Wright, Major
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of California at Santa
Barbara
Associate Professor of History
Susan L. Wright, Major
B.S., M.B.A., Clarkson University; Ph.D., Carleton University
Associate Professor of Business
Kimbo Edward Yee, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Edward L. Yerage, Captain, USAF
B.A., Park University; M.S., Walden University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Scott A. Yost, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Carnegie-Mellon; Ph.D., Princeton University
Professor of Physics
Mary Katherine Zanin, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
John D. Zardus, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Northeastern University
Professor of Biology
Li Zhang, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Wuhan Jiaotong Keji University; M.S., University of Louisiana at
Lafayette; M.S.C., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Mathematics
Fei Zhao, Captain
B.S., Hua Zhong Normal University; LL.M., China University of Petroleum;
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Director of Educational Assessment and Instructor of Education

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Darin T. Zimmerman, Colonel
B.S., University of California Irvine; Ph.D., Texas A&amp;M University
Professor of Physics; Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics;
Traubert Chair
Matthew T. Zommer, Major
B.A., Westﬁeld State College; M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice;
Ph.D., City University of New York
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Lisa A. Zuraw, Colonel
A.B., Saint Anselm College; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Chemistry

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Emeriti Faculty
Emeriti Faculty

Robert Spencer Adden, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Larry Holbrook Addington, Professor of History
J. Michael Alford, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Saul Joseph Adelman, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
Thomas Joseph Anessi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Robert Edward Baldwin, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Michael Baker Barrett, Ph.D., Professor of History
Mark A. Bebensee, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Jane Carol Bishop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
James Randal Blanton, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
D. Oliver Bowman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Thomas Clark Bowman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Milton Lee Boykin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Kenneth Paul Brannan, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John Robert Braun, D.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Kathy LaBoard Brown, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education
Elizabeth Wall Carter, MLS, Associate Professor of Library Science
Harrison S. Carter, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles E. Cleaver, Professor of Mathematics
William James Clees, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Stephen Daniel Comer, Professor of Mathematicals
Leslie Harrison Crabtree, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics
Jerry Wayne Craig, J.D., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Edward Braxton Davis, III, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Harry Davakos, Ph.D., Professor of Health and Human Performance
William Allen Denig, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Thomas Raymond Dion, M.S., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Louis Dominic Dornetto, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lawrence John Dunlop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Kanat Durgun, Associate Professor of Mathematics
Charles Eugene Durkee, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Linda Kitchen Elksnin, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Melvin Haskell Ezell, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Dennis John Fallon, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Frank Lynn Feigl, P.E.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Alfred J. Finch, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Gardel M. Feurtado, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Dennis Martin Forsythe, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Sheila D. Foster., Ph.D., Professor of Business
Margaret Ann Francel, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Frank Dieter Frohlich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Peter Greim, Professor of Mathematics
John Southy Grinalds, M.A., Professor of Ethics and Leadership
Albert Earle Gurganus, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Stephenie Hewett, Associate Professor of Education
Russell Otto Hilleke, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
Spencer P. Hurd, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
David Donovan Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
William George Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Bernard Joseph McLain Kelley, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Thomas Irby Kindel, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration

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Jimmy Magoulas, Professor of Education
Thomas William Mahan, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology
Peter A. Mailloux, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
James Parker May, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Isaac Spigner Metts, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Janette W. Moody, PhD., Professor of Business
Dorothy P. Moore, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Jamie Wallace Moore, Ph.D., Professor of History
Laurence Wayne Moreland, M.A., Professor of Political Science
John A Murden, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
William Gary Nichols, Ph.D., Professor of History
Dan Terrell Ouzts, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Suzanne Ozment, Ph.D., Professor of English
Jean-Marie Paul Pages, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics
Richard T. Pokryfka, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Roger Clifton Poole, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Richard Dwight Porcher, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Tony Neil Redd, Ph.D., Professor of English
James Aldrich Wyman Rembert, Ph.D., Professor of English
William Peterson Rhett, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Education
Jack Wright Rhodes, PhD., Professor of English
John W. Rosa, Professor of Leadership Studies
Paul M. Rosenblum, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gerald Luther Runey, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Carey Rushing, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
William C. Sharbrough III, PhD., Professor of Business
David Sanford Shields, Ph.D., Professor of English
Stephen Jay Silver, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Susan Annette Simmons, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles O. Skipper, Ph.D, Professor, Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
John P. Smyth, Ph.D., Professor of Health &amp; Physical Education
Donald Lee Sparks, Ph.D., Professor of Business
Christopher Bennett Spivey, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Grant B. Staley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Robert Preston Steed, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Arnold B. Strauch, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Douglas Eugene Styles, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health and Physical
Education
Josephine Hough Templeton, Ed.D., Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Ronald K. Templeton, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr., Professor of History
Wallace Earl Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Leadership
Frederick Lance Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gordon Alan Wallace, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
David Henry White, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Robert Ashlin White, Ph.D., Professor of English
Joseph Ridley Wilkinson, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
William Robert Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
Augustus Thomas Wilson, M.S., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Gary Lee Wilson, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Muhammad Ishaq Zahid, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics

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Page
Academic Advisor .............................................................................................. 51
Academic Awards ............................................................................................... 26
Academic Calendar .............................................................................................. 6
Academic Classiﬁcations ................................................................................... 39
Academic Criteria For Continuance .................................................................. 40
Academic Forgiveness/Fresh Start Policy ......................................................... 43
Academic Grievance, Student ............................................................................ 47
Academic Discharge ........................................................................................... 41
Academic Policies .............................................................................................. 24
Academic Probation ........................................................................................... 41
Acceptance and Withdrawals ............................................................................. 16
Account Statement ............................................................................................. 82
Accreditation ....................................................................................................... 12
Administrative and Activity Directors ............................................................ 490
Admission Procedure ......................................................................................... 17
Admission Requirements
High School Record ....................................................................................... 16
Entrance Examinations .............................................................................16, 20
Personal ........................................................................................................... 17
High School Courses...................................................................................... 18
Advanced Placement .......................................................................................... 22
Advisory Services............................................................................................... 51
Aerospace Studies, Department of .................................................................. 473
Air Force ROTC Program ................................................................................. 77
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Program ......................................... 53
Anthropology, Courses in ................................................................................ 336
Archives .............................................................................................................. 54
Army ROTC Program ........................................................................................ 71
Astronomy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 463
Athletic Facilities ............................................................................................... 95
Audit Status ........................................................................................................ 27
Automobiles ........................................................................................................ 66
Auxiliary Enterprises ........................................................................................ 493
Band .................................................................................................................... 59
Beach House ....................................................................................................... 63
Biology, Department of .................................................................................... 355
Board of Visitors .............................................................................................. 488
Boating Center .................................................................................................... 63
Business, Tommy and Victoria Baker School of ........................................... 110
Cadet Activities, Department of ........................................................................ 60
Campus Worship................................................................................................. 57
Career Center ...................................................................................................... 52

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Catalog of Record .............................................................................................. 24
Change of Grade ................................................................................................ 27
Chemistry, Department of ................................................................................ 376
Choirs .................................................................................................................. 59
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of ................................... 151
Class Attendance Policy..................................................................................... 29
Class Privileges .................................................................................................. 39
Classiﬁcation of Cadets...................................................................................... 39
Clothing/Luggage ............................................................................................... 65
Club Sports Program .......................................................................................... 61
Clubs, Groups and Organizations ...................................................................... 61
College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) ................................................... 22
Combining Courses ............................................................................................ 34
Commandant of Cadets ...................................................................................... 64
Commencement Honors ..................................................................................... 33
Commencement, Requirements to Participate .................................................. 33
Company Academic Advisor ............................................................................. 51
Computing Resources......................................................................................... 55
Conduct Discharge ............................................................................................. 43
Conﬁdentiality of Student Records (FERPA) ................................................... 49
Construction Engineering ................................................................................. 151
Counseling Center .............................................................................................. 52
Course Load Requirements ................................................................................ 34
Course Overload ................................................................................................. 34
Course Substitutions ........................................................................................... 34
Credit Earned through Testing........................................................................... 22
Criminal Justice, Department of ...................................................................... 210
Cyber and Computer Sciences, Department of ............................................. 396
Daniel Library .................................................................................................... 53
Day Student Status ............................................................................................. 44
Dean’s List .......................................................................................................... 26
Degree Completion, Academic and Cadet Requirements for .......................... 30
Degrees ............................................................................................................... 30
Demerits .............................................................................................................. 65
Deposit (OneCard Restricted)-Books, Supplies, Uniforms, and Accessories . 81
Discharge
Academic and Second Academic.............................................................41, 43
Conduct ........................................................................................................... 43
Discipline ............................................................................................................ 64
Double Major ..................................................................................................... 35
Drug Testing, Mandatory ................................................................................... 20
Education, Zucker Family School of .............................................................. 136
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of ................................... 172
Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................. 518
Employment ........................................................................................................ 62

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Engineering, School of..................................................................................... 150
Engineering Leadership and Program Management, Department of..............208
English; Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications ............... 224
English Fluency Policy ...................................................................................... 48
Entrance Examinations (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) ................................................... 20
Executive Staﬀ.................................................................................................. 488
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 81
Faculty............................................................................................................... 494
Fees/Charges ..................................................................................................80-82
Fellowships ........................................................................................................ 56
Final Exams ........................................................................................................ 30
Financial Aid and Scholarships ......................................................................... 84
Fine Arts, Courses in ....................................................................................... 235
Fine Arts Series .................................................................................................. 59
Fitness Test ......................................................................................................... 70
Fourth Class System .......................................................................................... 68
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students ...................................................... 70
French, Courses in ........................................................................................... 294
General Education Curriculum ........................................................................ 102
General Information ........................................................................................... 12
Geography, Courses in ..................................................................................... 264
German, Courses in.......................................................................................... 297
Gold Stars ........................................................................................................... 26
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Computation ........................................................ 25
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Requirements for Continuance ........................... 40
Grade Replacement ............................................................................................ 27
Grades ................................................................................................................. 24
Grades, Change of .............................................................................................. 27
Grades, Incomplete ............................................................................................. 24
Grades, Pass-Fail ................................................................................................ 24
Graduate Courses ............................................................................................... 39
Grants .................................................................................................................. 85
Greater Issues Series .......................................................................................... 59
Grievances........................................................................................................... 47
Health Services ................................................................................................... 61
Health and Human Performance, Department of ........................................... 408
History, Department of..................................................................................... 242
History of The Citadel ......................................................................................... 7
Honor System ..................................................................................................... 60
Honors Program ................................................................................................. 97
Hour Requirements for Continuance ................................................................. 41
Humanities and Social Sciences, School of ................................................... 209
Inﬁrmary ............................................................................................................. 61
Insurance, Group Hospital ................................................................................. 62
Intellectual Property, Ownership ....................................................................... 48
Intelligence and Security Studies, Department of .......................................... 268
Intercollegiate Athletics, Department of............................................................ 95

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523

International Baccalaureate Program ................................................................. 22
International Student Services ........................................................................... 57
Internships ........................................................................................................... 35
Intramural, Club and Recreational Athletics (ICRA) ..................................... 61
Leadership .......................................................................................................2, 65
Leadership Studies, Department of ................................................................. 468
Leaves: Emergency, Medical, and Special........................................................ 67
Library................................................................................................................. 53
Loans ................................................................................................................... 86
Luggage............................................................................................................... 65
Major, Change of ............................................................................................... 35
Marine Corps ROTC Program .......................................................................... 73
Mark Clark Hall ................................................................................................. 63
Mathematical Sciences, Department of ........................................................... 434
Maymester........................................................................................................... 29
Mechanical Engineering, Department of......................................................... 190
Medical Care ...................................................................................................... 61
Military Environment, Purpose of The Citadel’s ............................................. 15
Military Policies ................................................................................................. 64
Military Science, Department of ..................................................................... 478
Ministry, Campus ............................................................................................... 57
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values ......................................... 12
Modern Languages, Department of ................................................................. 288
Multicultural Student Services........................................................................... 57
Museum............................................................................................................... 55
Musical Organizations ........................................................................................ 59
Naval Science, Department of ......................................................................... 482
Navy/Marine ROTC Program ............................................................................ 73
Nursing, Swain Department of ........................................................................ 446
Overdrawn Accounts .......................................................................................... 80
Overload, Course ................................................................................................ 34
Pass-Fail .............................................................................................................. 26
Philosophy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 238
Physical Eﬀectiveness Program ......................................................................... 70
Physical Examinations ....................................................................................... 17
Physics, Department of .................................................................................... 454
Political Science, Department .......................................................................... 318
Prelaw and Premedical Advising Service ......................................................... 52
Premedical-Predental Programs ...............................................................357, 378
Probation, Academic .......................................................................................... 41
Psychology, Department of .............................................................................. 344
Publications ......................................................................................................... 59
Public Safety....................................................................................................... 62
Readmission ........................................................................................................ 42
Refunds .........................................................................................................83, 93
Religious Activities ............................................................................................ 57
Religious Support................................................................................................52

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Repeating Courses ........................................................................................27, 92
Required Physical Education Program ............................................. 32, 105, 408
Reserves and National Guard ............................................................................ 66
Resident Tuition and Fees ................................................................................. 88
Ring Requirements ............................................................................................. 40
ROTC, Graduation Requirements ...................................................................... 31
ROTC, Non-cadet Enrollment ........................................................................... 34
ROTC Programs ................................................................................................. 71
ROTC Programs, Change of ............................................................................. 31
ROTC Scholarships ............................................................................. 74, 78, 89
Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................... 90
Scholarships ........................................................................................................ 89
Science and Mathematics, Swain Family School of ...................................... 354
Second Academic Discharge.............................................................................. 43
Second Baccalaureate Degree ............................................................................ 35
Senior Staﬀ ....................................................................................................... 489
Sociology, Courses in....................................................................................... 221
Spanish, Courses in .......................................................................................... 300
Sports Program ................................................................................................... 95
Statement of Students’ Accounts ....................................................................... 82
Statistics, Courses in ........................................................................................ 442
Student Success Center........................................................................................57
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities ........................................ 51
Students with Disabilities, Services for ......................................................27, 57
Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs .............................56, 291
Substance Abuse Prevention Program ............................................................... 53
Summer School .................................................................................................. 29
Tactical Oﬃcer ................................................................................................... 51
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)............................................ 20
Testing Out Program .......................................................................................... 23
Transfer Credits .................................................................................................. 28
Transfer Student Admission ............................................................................... 21
Undergraduate Curriculum
Leadership .................................................................................................... 105
General Educatio Curriculum.......................................................................102
Major Curriculum..........................................................................................101
Minors............................................................................................................108
Uniforms ............................................................................................................. 81
Veteran Programs
Veteran Cadet Program. ................................................................................46
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program ...........................................................20, 46
Veteran Students Policy .................................................................................... 45
Veterans Services .............................................................................................. 89
Withdrawals from Courses................................................................................. 24
Work Programs ................................................................................................... 86

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                    <text>THE CITADEL
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON, S.C.

FOUNDED 1842

CATALOG ISSUE
2018-2019

�Leadership
Since 1842, The Citadel has molded individuals into leaders. As we enter a new millennium, The Citadel reaffirms its
belief that the whole person is one who is worthy of the trust of
others. The following qualities of leadership will be the guiding
principles for The Citadel as we develop a new generation of
leaders to serve their families, their communities, their professions, and their country.
A Leader. . .
believes in an optimistic vision for the future.
motivates others to achieve.
demonstrates loyalty.
respects the rights of others.
sets a good example.
pursues excellence in all endeavors.
treats others with concern and civility.
demonstrates the courage to act responsibly.
possesses uncompromising integrity.
is devoted to duty and honor.
These principles will guide our behavior and serve as our moral
compass in all that we say and do.
General Glenn M. Walters, USMC
President

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Brigadier General Mark A. Bebensee
Interim Provost and Dean of the College

Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 6
History of The Citadel........................................................................................... 7
General Information ............................................................................................ 13
Requirements for Admission............................................................................... 17
Academic Policies............................................................................................... 25
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities........................................... 52
Military Policies .................................................................................................. 66
ROTC Programs.................................................................................................. 74
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 84
Financial Aid and Scholarships........................................................................... 89
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics ............................................................ 102
The Citadel Honors Program ............................................................................ 104
The Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................ 109
Courses of Study ............................................................................................... 161
Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business ............................................... 242
Zucker Family School of Education ................................................................. 256
School of Engineering....................................................................................... 266
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .............................. 267
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ............................... 286
Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................................... 298
School of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................... 311
Department of Criminal Justice ................................................................ 312
Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications ......................... 322
Department of History .............................................................................. 335
Department of Intelligence and Security Studies......................................353
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ................... 361
Department of Political Science................................................................ 378
Department of Psychology........................................................................ 392
Swain Family School of Science and Mathematics .......................................... 397
Department of Biology ............................................................................. 398
Department of Chemistry.......................................................................... 412
Department of Health and Human Performance ....................................... 425
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ................................ 443
Swain Department of Nursing .................................................................. 459
Department of Physics .............................................................................. 464
Department of Leadership Studies .................................................................... 475
Department of Aerospace Studies ..................................................................... 477
Department of Military Science ........................................................................ 482
Department of Naval Science ........................................................................... 487
Organization
Board of Visitors ....................................................................................... 493
Executive Staff .......................................................................................... 494
Senior Staff................................................................................................ 494
Administrative and Activity Directors ...................................................... 496
Auxiliary Enterprises ................................................................................ 498
Faculty....................................................................................................... 499
Emeriti Faculty.......................................................................................... 523
Index ................................................................................................................. 526

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The Citadel Academic Calendar 2018-2019
2018

2019

Aug. 11

Class of 2022 Reports

Jan. 6

Winter Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Aug. 19

Corps of Cadets Upperclass
Students Report

Jan. 9

Classes Begin for the Corps of
Cadets/Day Students

Aug. 21

Freshman Convocation

Jan. 15

Last Day to Drop/Add

Aug. 22

Classes Begin for the Corps
of Cadets/Day Students

Jan. 21

Martin Luther King Jr. Day (No
Classes)

Aug. 28

Last Day to Drop/Add

Mar. 8

Sept. 3

Labor Day (Classes Held)

Spring Break Begins after Last
Class

Oct. 12-14

Parents’ Weekend

Mar. 17

Spring Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Oct. 17

Leadership Development Day
No Classes

Mar. 18

All Classes Resume

Oct. 31

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Mar. 26

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Nov. 6

Election Day (No Classes Held)

Mar. 27-29 Leadership Symposium

Nov. 9-10

Homecoming Weekend

Mar. 30

Corps Day/Recognition Day

Nov. 16

Thanksgiving Break Begins
after Last Class

Apr. 24

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students

Nov. 25

Thanksgiving Break Ends

Apr. 30

Exams End for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students

Nov. 26

All Classes Resume

May 4

Commencement

Dec. 7

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students

May 6

Maymester and Summer I
Evening Classes Begin

Dec. 13

Exams End for Corps of Cadets/
Day Students
Winter Break Begins

May 24

Maymester Ends

May 27

Memorial Day (No Classes)

May 28

Summer I Day Classes Begin

Jun. 18

Summer I Evening Classes End

Jun. 24

Summer II Evening Classes Begin

Jun. 25

Summer I Day Classes End

Jul. 4

Independence Day (No Classes)

Jul. 5

Summer II Day Classes Begin

Aug. 1

Summer II Day Classes End

Aug. 6

Summer II Evening Classes End

A Brief History
of The Citadel
Early Years
The Citadel has a long history of preparing its graduates to serve their
country, both in civil and military pursuits. The idea of “citizen-soldiers,”
trained to take up arms for their country in time of conflict but prepared to serve
with integrity and discipline in all walks of life, has been central to its mission
from its early years.
In December of 1822, following the discovery of a slave revolt planned
by Denmark Vesey, the South Carolina state legislature passed “An Act to
Establish a Competent Force as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the
City of Charleston and Vicinity.” The original Citadel, intended to serve
as an arsenal and guardhouse, was constructed near the site of Charleston’s
Revolutionary War fortifications. Located just north of Calhoun Street, it stood
in a neighborhood of free blacks, working-class whites, and slaves, where it
provided a visible reminder of city authority. It was initially intended to house a
municipal guard, but was instead guarded first by United States troops and then,
during and after the Nullification Crisis in the early 1830s, by local troops.
In 1833, the legislature voted to consolidate arms and munitions at two
locations, the Citadel in Charleston and the Arsenal in Columbia. In 1842, they
voted to replace the local guard with students. Half of the students would pay
tuition; the other half would be “beneficiary cadets,” young men selected from
among the poorer residents of each county, whose tuition would be paid by the
state. Importantly, all cadets took the same classes and performed the same
duties, while uniforms erased social distinctions and rank was based on merit
alone. The inclusion of cadets from all counties helped unify the state politically,
while the spaces available to beneficiary cadets made The Citadel one of the
only places in the state where the sons of poorer citizens could gain a college
education.
In their curriculum and military training the schools were modeled on the
United States Military Academy at West Point, Norwich (University), and the
Virginia Military Institute.
The first classes were taught in 1843. Two years later the Citadel and
Arsenal were combined, so that fourth-class cadets (freshmen) attended classes
at the Arsenal, then transferred to the Citadel for their remaining three years.
From the beginning, The Citadel was known for its high academic standards.
Cadets were required to take courses in history, literature, logic, French, moral

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philosophy, and elocution, a liberal arts education that would prepare them
to serve as leaders in public life. Many entered careers in law, medicine, and
education. Others were called to religious service, including Bishop Ellison
Capers, class of 1857, and William Porcher DuBose, class of 1855, one of the
most influential theologians in the Episcopal tradition. Cadets also studied the
practical sciences, including chemistry, physics, civil and military engineering,
mathematics, astronomy, geology, and surveying. Among the school’s early
alumni, E. L. Heriot, Class of 1847, conducted the first railroad survey west and
south of the Rio Grande River, while T. J. Arnold, Class of 1852, designed the
harbor and wharves of San Francisco and Oakland, California.
Students also studied infantry and artillery tactics, and helped train the state’s
Palmetto Regiment for service in the Mexican-American War.
The Civil War and Reconstruction
When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, federal
troops were moved from Fort Moultrie to Fort Sumter. To protect the entrance
to Charleston Harbor, the Governor of South Carolina ordered a fortification to
be constructed on Morris Island. On January 9, 1861, Citadel cadets who were
stationed on Morris Island fired on a U.S. steamer, the Star of the West, which
had been sent to re-supply Fort Sumter.
On January 28, 1861, the Corps of Cadets were incorporated into the military
organization of the state as The Battalion of State Cadets. The cadets took part in
eight engagements in defense of Charleston and South Carolina. In recognition
of their service, the Office of the South Carolina Adjutant General authorized
The Citadel to carry the following battle and campaign streamers:
Star of the West, January 9, 1861
Wappoo Cut, November 1861
James Island, June 1862
Charleston and Vicinity, July to October 1863
James Island, June 1864
Tulifinny, December 1864
James Island, December 1864 to February 1865
Williamston, May 1865
The college remained in operation throughout much of the war, and cadets
were eligible for commissions in the state’s military upon graduation. Of the
224 graduates living at the time of the Civil War, 209 entered the Confederate
service. Four graduates achieved the rank of Brigadier General: Johnson
Hagood, Ellison Capers, Evander Law and Micah Jenkins. Citadel graduates
were involved in the major battles of the war, including Fort Sumter, First

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Manassas, Shiloh, Vicksburg, Antietam, Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, Atlanta,
and Petersburg.
The Arsenal Academy burned during the fall of Columbia in 1865 and never
reopened. The Citadel was occupied by federal troops when Union forces entered
Charleston in early 1865. After the end of Reconstruction Citadel alumni, who
had organized the Association of Graduates in 1852, pressured the legislature to
reopen the school. Although many legislators questioned the need for a statesupported military college in the absence of munitions to guard, the support
of alumni and the Washington Light Infantry, as well as the school’s renewed
commitment to educating beneficiary cadets, ultimately saved the institution. It
reopened in 1882.
Military Service
Citadel alumni have served in all major military actions in which the United
States has been involved since the late nineteenth century. Seventeen graduates
served with volunteer regiments and five alumni served with the Regular Army
in the Spanish-American War in 1898. The National Defense Act of 1916 began
the formation of Reserve Officers Training Corps in U.S. colleges and offered the
opportunity for recent graduates to enter the Regular Army. 315 Citadel graduates
served in World War I; of the class of 1917, all 33 entered military service.
During World War II, The Citadel had the distinction of having the highest
percentage of its students enter the military service of any college, with the
exception of the service academies. Of 2,976 living graduates in 1946, 2,927
had served their country. Before the end of the war, 279 Citadel men had given
their lives. Citadel graduates participated in all major campaigns of World War
II, from Pearl Harbor through the major engagements in the European, North
African, and Pacific Theaters, and at sea. A number of Citadel graduates fought in
the Philippines and endured the Bataan Death March. The Citadel also provided
wartime training to over 10,000 men under a contract with the War Department.
In the Korean War, roughly 1500 alumni were on active duty, and 31 graduates
were killed in action. Sixty-five Citadel men gave their lives in Vietnam, and
several graduates were prisoners of war in North Vietnam. Graduates also
displayed their valor in the liberation of Grenada and peacekeeping operations
in Beirut, Lebanon, and in the Balkans. During the Persian Gulf War 22 cadets
served with Reserve and National Guard units; alumni served in both the Active
and Reserve components of the Armed Forces. Citadel alumni, veteran students,
and current cadets assigned to activated Reserve and National Guard units have
served in both Afghanistan and Iraq. At the time of this printing 18 Citadel
graduates have given their lives for their country in the ongoing War on Terror.

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Citadel Expansion
The Corps of Cadets has grown from 43 students enrolled at the Arsenal and
Citadel in 1843 to 2,174 in 2017. With 39 percent of the Corps now coming
from out of state, and a student body that represents 27 different countries, the
college draws students from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences.
The Citadel has attracted international students since the 1920s, when
Chinese students entered as cadets, sponsored by the Boxer Indemnity Fund.
Most went on to serve in the Chinese Army, several achieving the rank of
Brigadier General. The Chinese cadets were followed by groups of students
from Thailand in the 1960s, Iran in the 1970s, and Jordan in the 1970s and
1980s. Connections forged during international students’ college years could
grow into lifelong bridges: Charles G. Huie later returned to the U.S. to conduct
research as an engineer with the U.S. Army; Andrew Chinn became a business
owner in the U.S.
The first African-American cadet, Charles D. Foster, entered the Citadel
in 1966, three years after South Carolina began integrating its public colleges
and universities. He graduated in 1970, followed by Joseph Shine in 1971; six
African-American students graduated in 1973. African-American students were
often targeted with racial slurs and threats of racial violence. At the same time,
the unique culture of the Corps of Cadets, and particularly the shared experience
of the fourth-class system, helped promote integration across racial lines. Today,
black and African-American students make up 8.9% of the Corps of Cadets, and
22.9% of the Corps are minorities.
Women began attending The Citadel in 1949 as part of the summer school
program, and were admitted to evening classes in 1966. In 1995, Shannon
Faulkner, through court orders, became the first woman to matriculate into the
Corps of Cadets. She resigned a few days later, but the next year, following a
United States Supreme Court ruling on a similar case involving the Virginia
Military Institute, the Citadel Board of Visitors voted to revoke the male-only
admissions policy of the Corps of Cadets.
In August of 1996, four females matriculated with the class of 2000. Two
of these resigned amid allegations of hazing and harassment. The lawsuits and
negative publicity associated with this incident marked a difficult time for the
reputation and image of The Citadel and its alumni. Nancy Mace received her
degree three years later, becoming the first female graduate of the Corps of
Cadets. She was followed by Petra Lovetinska, who became the first female
cadet to receive a commission in the U.S. Armed Forces. Today, women make
up 7.6% of the Corps of Cadets. Women and minorities are an integral part
of the Corps, many occupying key positions in the cadet chain-of-command,
varsity athletics, and campus organizations. They also form an important part
of The Citadel’s strong alumni network and have served on the Citadel Board of
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Veteran students, too, have become important contributors to the Citadel’s
academic life. Veterans were first admitted as civilian students under the GI Bill
at the end of World War II; the current veterans program was established in 2007
and 68 veterans are currently enrolled as day students.
In 1968, the Citadel began granting graduate degrees through an evening
program. The program grew until 1994, when the Citadel Board of Visitors
approved the foundation of the College of Graduate and Professional Studies
(now known as the Citadel Graduate College, or CGC). A coeducational
institution from its conception, the CGC is now a mainstay of the Citadel’s
academic environment, offering 26 graduate degree programs and 24 graduate
certificate programs.
The Citadel’s growth has led to the need for an ever-larger physical campus.
By the end of World War I, the school had outgrown its location on Marion
Square and the City of Charleston donated land, previously the site of the South
Carolina Interstate and West Indian Exposition, for a new campus. The current
campus opened in 1922 with Padgett-Thomas Barracks, an infirmary, two
wings of Bond Hall, and other auxiliary buildings. State- and federally funded
building projects during the Depression included Summerall Chapel and the
distinctive Works Progress Administration faculty houses. The college continues
to expand as it serves a growing student body.
Leading the Community and the World
In addition to a long history of military service, the school’s citizen-soldier
ideal prepares graduates for service and leadership in civil capacities. Alumni
have gone on to pursue distinguished careers in areas including law, politics,
medicine, engineering, education, business, and law enforcement. Ernest F.
Hollings, Class of 1942, served as South Carolina Governor and United States
Senator. Joseph P. Riley, Jr., Class of 1964, served ten consecutive terms as
mayor of Charleston, overseeing a number of ambitious development projects.
Alvah H. Chapman, Class of 1942, headed the influential Knight Ridder
newspaper chain, while author Pat Conroy graduated in the Class of 1967. The
Citadel and its graduates have also been active in world affairs. In addition to
serving as Governor of South Carolina, John C. West, Class of 1942, served as
U.S. Ambassador to Saudi Arabia, while Langhorne A. Motley, Class of 1960,
served as U.S. Ambassador to Brazil and as Assistant Secretary of State for Latin
American Affairs.
Today’s Citadel builds on this distinguished legacy, preparing students to
lead with integrity in an increasingly interconnected world. Through a growing
study abroad program, students develop language skills and gain experience
working with a range of cultures and countries. The current honor system, reinstituted in 1955, enshrines the integrity of students and alumni as a cornerstone
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and women put into practice the core values and principles of the institution.
SUPERINTENDENTS /PRESIDENTS OF THE CITADEL
Captain William F. Graham, USA, 1843-1844
Major Richard W. Colcock, USA, 1844-1852
Major Francis W. Capers, CSA, 1852-1859
Major Peter F. Stevens, CSA, 1859-1861
Major James B. White, CSA, 1861-1865
Colonel John P. Thomas, CSA, Class of 1851, 1882-1885
Brigadier General George D. Johnson, CSA, 1885-1890
Colonel Asbury Coward, CSA, Class of 1854, 1890-1908
Colonel Oliver J. Bond, SCM, Class of 1886, 1908-1931
General Charles P. Summerall, USA, Ret. 1931-1953
General Mark W. Clark, USA, Ret. 1954-1965
General Hugh P. Harris, USA, Ret. 1965-1970
Major General James W. Duckett, SCM, Class of 1932, 1970-1974
Lieutenant General George M. Seignious II, USA, Ret., Class of 1942, 1974-1979
Vice Admiral James B. Stockdale, USN, Ret. 1979-1980
Major General James A. Grimsley, Jr., USA, Ret., Class of 1942, 1980-1989
Lieutenant General Claudius E. Watts III, USAF, Ret., Class of 1958, 1989-1996
Major General John S. Grinalds, USMC, Ret., 1997-2005
Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Ret., Class of 1973, 2006-2018
General Glenn M. Walters, USMC, Ret., Class of 1979, 2018-Present

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General Information
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.
Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET; web address is http://
www.abet.org.
The undergraduate program in Business and the program leading to the Master
of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602-5730. Telephone: 813-769-6500; Fax: 813-769-6559. The web
address is www.aacsb.edu.
Programs for the preparation of secondary teachers at the bachelor’s level, for
the preparation of secondary and special education teachers at the master’s level,
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 Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone:
202-223-0077. The web address is www.caepnet.org. The Dean of the School of
Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The B.S. Chemistry Program is accredited by the American Chemical Society,
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 800-227-5558.
The web address is www.acs.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
MD 21202. Telephone: 410-347-7700; web address is www.abet.org.
The Citadel’s School Psychology Program has been granted full approval by the
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 4340 East West Highway,
Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: 301-657-0270; FAX: 301-657-0275.
The web address is www.nasponline.org. The Clinical Counseling program is
accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council,
595. New Loudon Rd., #265, Latham, NY 12110. Telephone: 518-785-1980. The
web address is http://mpcacaccreditation.org/.

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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.

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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 more than 2,300 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, Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and
Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 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 1,100. The primary service
area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers eight
baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in
Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education), 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 eight certification 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.

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Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,400 students, about two-thirds of whom come from South Carolina.
In its education programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacherscholar 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.
Four-Year Principled Leader Development Model
4th class
3rd class
2nd class
1st class

Prepare
Engage
Serve
Lead

The Purpose of The Citadel’s Military Environment
The Citadel seeks to provide the best qualities of a military and disciplined
environment to support the growth and development of character, fitness, and moral
and ethical principles, thereby preparing its students to meet the requirements of
citizens and especially of leaders. From the first year, with the Fourth-Class System, through the senior year, the military environment requires additional duties
and responsibilities not normally found on a college campus.
The military environment at The Citadel also attempts to draw out and cultivate
such values as truth, honor, integrity, and courage. Qualities of proper behavior
and etiquette are stressed, and excellence in military bearing and appearance is
taught. Whether in military or civilian life, the testimony of the value of this
institution in service to the nation, state, and local communities is prominent.
Official Communications
Each Citadel student is assigned a Citadel e-mail address. Official communications are often sent electronically, and these communications will be sent to the
cadet’s Citadel e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each student to check
his/her Citadel e-mail regularly to ensure receipt of all official communications.

Requirements
for
Admission
The Citadel gives consideration to all applicants who meet the personal,
physical, and educational requirements for admission to the Corps of Cadets.
The Citadel seeks to enroll well-rounded, mature students whose motivation and
educational achievements indicate that they are prepared to do college level work
with a reasonable probability of success. Therefore, each admission portfolio is
reviewed individually and must include at least the following:
a. High School Record (courses, grades, class standing). The high school
record provides insight into an applicant’s motivation, study habits, and scope
of interest. Particular attention is given to grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages.
b. College Entrance Examination Board Test Scores. Consideration is given
to an applicant’s test scores on the College Board’s SAT or the American College Testing Program’s Assessment Exam (ACT). Although these test scores
represent only one factor in the determination of an applicant’s acceptability,
they tend to indicate the applicant’s educational development with respect to
contemporaries; therefore, the applicant’s scores provide a reasonable evaluation
of actual preparedness and potential to do college level work.
c.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college,
amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. Where any one of these factors is in question, the College
may obtain additional information by means of interviews with the applicant
and/or the applicant’s parents or other persons who know the candidate. If it is
deemed necessary, The Citadel may request that the applicant present a written
report on goals in life, reasons for choosing The Citadel, or reasons for choosing a particular major field of study.
d.
The Citadel reserves the right to cancel any academic acceptance or
reservation if the recipient is found to be physically disqualified or if a subsequent academic or conduct record is found unsatisfactory. Entrance requirements
must be fully met before the date of matriculation. No one will be admitted on
probation.
Initial Acceptance and Withdrawals
New cadets are admitted to the Corps of Cadets only in the first semester
of the school year but may commence their academic work in the preceding
summer. However, courses taken before formal matriculation will not be counted
toward the 24 credit hours required to be completed in the first academic year
as a continuation requirement. Mid-year transfers from the federal service
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If a cadet finds it necessary to withdraw from The Citadel during the college
year or does not wish to return to The Citadel in August following any college
year, a written request for an honorable discharge must be sent to the Registrar.
Admission Procedure
Formal application for admission must be made by the applicant. The application for admission may be found online at www.citadel.edu/admissions/
apply. The Citadel admits new students into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
only in the fall semester of each year.
A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must accompany each application.
Applications for admission may be submitted after the candidate’s junior year in
high school. All students are encouraged to apply no later than the fall semester
of the prospective cadet’s senior year in high school. In addition, the applicant
should make early arrangements to take the SAT or ACT test and have these
test scores sent to The Citadel. Prospective cadets are responsible for having the
official high school transcript sent directly to The Citadel’s Office of Admissions.
The Citadel will advise the applicant of subsequent procedural actions as
they are necessary.
A deposit of $300 is required of all new cadets accepted for enrollment. This
reservation fee is not refundable to those students who cancel their reservations
after May 1.
Each applicant must undergo a thorough medical examination. Final admission is contingent upon the results of this test. Only The Citadel’s forms, which
are provided on-line by the Office of Admissions, may be used to report these
results. The medical examination form shows the immunizations required by
The Citadel.
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 matriculation,
each matriculant will be required to submit a photocopy of their birth certificate
or valid U.S. passport. (A copy of the birth certificate must be provided as part
of the preregistration information necessary for enrollment in the ROTC classes.)
Personal Requirements
Applicants to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must meet the U.S. Army
standard for height and weight (Army Reg 40-501) and must be physically
qualified as determined by the Citadel Surgeon. An initial applicant who fails
to meet the Citadel height/weight standard can gain admission by passing the
Citadel body-fat standard (included on the Admissions website under Physical
Fitness) using the U.S. Army technique for measuring body fat. The height/
weight standard for admissions is NOT the same as that required of a cadet.
After matriculation, all freshmen fall under the Corps Physical Effectiveness
Program and its standards as outlined in The White Book.
Should an accident, injury, or serious illness in any way change the
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campus, the Citadel Surgeon must be informed immediately. Any physical
impairment could result in cancellation or postponement of admission. In addition, an applicant must meet the following personal requirements:
a. Applicants must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the day
of matriculation at The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy are made only
under extremely extenuating circumstances and with the permission of
the Provost.
b. Applicants may not be married. (If a cadet marries, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
c. Applicants may not have childcare responsibilities for any minor child
related to him/her by blood or marriage. (If a cadet assumes childcare
responsibilities for any minor child related to him/her by blood or marriage, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
d. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
e. Applicants are expected to be prepared physically for the rigors of cadet
life. The Citadel Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) will be administered for
record early in the fall semester. Individuals who do not meet standards
will be required to participate in remedial physical training.
High School Course Requirements
All applicants for admission to The Citadel must be graduates of accredited
high schools or must have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination. By this, the basic requirements for admission
to the College comply with standards prescribed by the South Carolina Commission for Higher Education (CHE).
The following secondary school subjects are required:
Area
Units
English
4
At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least
one must be in English literature, and at
least one must be in American literature.
Completion of College Preparatory English
I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion.
Mathematics
4
These include Algebra I (for which Applied
Mathematics I and II may count together
as a substitute, if a student successfully
completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and
Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among
Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a
capstone mathematics course and should be
taken during the senior year. Applicants
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Foreign Language

2

Social Science

3

Fine Arts

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Elective

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science, chemistry, physics, or engineering
and who have not completed at least onehalf unit of trigonometry will be required
to complete MATH 119 with a grade of C
or higher prior to enrolling in calculus.
Two units must be taken in two different
fields of the physical or life sciences and
selected from among biology, chemistry,
or physics. The third unit may be from
the same field as one of the first two units
(biology, chemistry, or physics) or from
any laboratory science for which biology
and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses
in earth science, general physical science,
or introductory or general environmental
science for which biology and/or chemistry
is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that
students take physical science (taught as a
laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the
three required units of laboratory science
outlined in this section. It is also strongly
recommended that students desiring to
pursue careers in science, mathematics,
engineering or technology take one course
in all three fields.
Two units of the same foreign language.
(American Sign Language will not fulfill
this requirement.)
One unit of U.S. History is required. Half
units each of economics and government
are strongly recommended.
One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or
Performance in one of the fine arts.
One unit must be taken as an elective. A
college preparatory course in Computer
Science (i.e., one involving significant
programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for
this elective. Other acceptable electives
include college preparatory courses in
English; fine arts; foreign languages;
social science; humanities; laboratory
science(excluding earth science, general
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ence, or other introductory science courses
for which biology and/or chemistry is not
a prerequisite); or mathematics above the
level of Algebra II.
One unit of physical education or ROTC
must be taken.

Prior to entering The Citadel, each applicant should take steps to address
any weaknesses in preparation in English or mathematics. The Citadel offers
courses in these areas each summer.
The Citadel’s Policy on Testing for Illegal Drugs
The Citadel has a clear and unwavering policy of zero tolerance for drugs.
Whether on campus or off, the possession, solicitation, distribution, sale, or
use of hallucinogenic, narcotic, or other controlled drugs or substances, or any
drug paraphernalia, (except in accordance with a legal prescription for such
substance, drug, or paraphernalia for the student possessing or using it), will
result in expulsion. This policy does not permit cadets to tolerate these actions
by fellow cadets. In support of this policy, The Citadel reserves the right to
test members of the Corps of Cadets periodically for the presence of illegal
drugs and other controlled substances. Agreeing to participate in this program
of testing for drugs is a condition of final admission to The Citadel. Refusal to
participate in this testing may lead to expulsion from the college.
Policy on Placement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in that language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue his/her study of the language.
Credit for by-passed courses will be awarded when the higher level course
has been completed at The Citadel with the grade of “C” or higher, transferred
in from an accredited institution, or completed through an approved “testing
out process.”
If the grade of “F” is earned in a higher level course, no by-pass credit is
awarded and all by-passed courses must be completed. If the grade of “D” is
earned in the higher level course, that course may be repeated only once in
an attempt to earn by-pass credits. If the grade of “C” or higher is not earned
after one repeat, no by-pass credit will be awarded and all by-passed courses
must be completed.
Entrance Examinations
All applicants for admission to The Citadel are required to take the College
Board’s SAT or the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Tests.
If an applicant lists The Citadel on either the SAT or ACT examination, the
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taken. An applicant should complete the required entrance examinations early
in the student’s senior year in high school.
Students from a foreign country whose native language is not English
must receive satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). Students who score less than 550 on the TOEFL paper exam or 79
on the computer exam are generally not eligible for academic acceptance. The
TOEFL is prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service of the
College Entrance Examination Board and must be taken before March 1 of the
spring preceding admission.
In order to apply for these tests, the applicant may apply online. Test dates,
registration information and deadlines may be found at the links below:
SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register
TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/
ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
The Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a DD 214 of 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.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
“High School Course Requirements” and “Entrance Examinations” sections
for the Corps of Cadets or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college
work. Qualified veteran students applying as transfer students must meet the
requirements as stated in this catalog under the “Transfer Student Admissions”
section.
Personal Requirements:
A. Veteran applicants are civilians and are not subject to those personal
requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be subject to
the RPED or ROTC requirements.
B. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal
offense showing poor moral character.
Admissions Procedure:
In order to be considered for admission as a veteran student at The Citadel,
the following actions must be completed:
A. Submit a complete Veteran’s Application for Admissions with a nonrefundable $40 application fee.
B. Request all high schools and colleges attended to send official transcripts (if high school was completed by GED test, submit a copy of the
equivalency certificate).
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College Testing Programs Assessment Exam (ACT) send to The Citadel,
Office of Admissions the latest SAT or ACT test scores.
D. Submit DD Form 214 (member copy 4).
Transfer Student Admissions
A student who is applying for admission to the Corps of Cadets as a transfer student from another accredited college or university must have an official
transcript sent directly from any college or university previously attended to
the Office of Admissions at The Citadel. The high school record and college
entrance examination scores will also be considered. In addition to meeting all
the personal requirements listed above for cadet admission, a transfer student
must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student and
must have accumulated at least 24 hours of credit, maintaining a GPA of at
least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on courses equivalent to those offered at The Citadel.
Students presenting college transcripts with less than two full-time semesters
will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It is important for prospective students to realize that meeting any of the minimums stated in this section does
not guarantee admission as a transfer student.
Transfer students must complete a full year in the Fourth Class System
regardless of the number of academic credits transferred to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a individual basis for transfers
from federal academies.

Credit Earned Through Testing
International Baccalaureate Program
The Citadel recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and awards college credit for scores of 4 or higher on “higher level” examinations in the IB
Program. The number of credits will be determined by the score obtained. A
complete listing of course credits that may be earned through the IB Program
may be acquired from the Registrar’s office.
CEEB Advanced Placement Program
The Citadel awards advanced placement credit to applicants who score 3 or
higher on appropriate examinations. Applicants desiring Advanced Placement
credits must have the official score report form sent directly to The Citadel
from CEEB. A complete listing of The Citadel’s courses that may be completed through Advanced Placement credit may be obtained by contacting the
Registrar’s Office.

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College Level Equivalency Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations,
students are permitted to earn college course credits for knowledge they have
gained in certain subject areas prior to beginning their college experience. Students are permitted to earn credits through CLEP only during their first year,
including summer, at The Citadel. After the student has completed one year at
The Citadel, no course credits may be earned through CLEP.
CLEPs 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 scored 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 the 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.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
CLEP or any other “testing out program.”
Departmental Testing Out Program
Some Citadel departments have developed a process by which students may
earn credit for selected courses. These processes may differ from department
to department, and interested students should check with the Registrar’s Office
for a list of those credits that can be earned through this program.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
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Academic Policies
Any exceptions to policies stated 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, students will be informed in writing. Every effort will be made to ensure that the new requirements can be met by the
student’s original expected graduation date.
Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which cadets enter
The Citadel will be their catalog of record for matters of academic policy.
When a cadet 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.
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
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“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline. After that time,
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 official deadline with the
recommendation of the instructor and the concurrence of the Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs. Supporting evidence is the responsibility
of the student and must be submitted in writing to the Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs.
“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. To be eligible for
the grade of “I,” students must be passing at the time they are forced to
terminate their participation in the course. Students who are not passing
at the time they are forced to terminate their participation will receive
the grade of “F” in the course. The grade of “I” must be removed within
the first thirty class days of the next full semester, or the “I” 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 Incomplete is the responsibility of
the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they currently
have an “I.” A student is not eligible for Dean’s List or Gold Star awards
until Incompletes are removed.
“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.”
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 “F,” “I,”
or “W” as determined by the individual faculty member in consultation with the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
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
among instructors, every effort is made to obtain consistent grading standards
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End-of-the-semester grade reports and midterm progress reports are made
available electronically through BANNER Self-Service.
Grade-Point Average Computation
For purposes of ascertaining a grade-point average, grades are weighted as
follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A.................................................................................... 4
B.................................................................................... 3
C.................................................................................... 2
D ................................................................................... 1
F, I, IP, W, P, S, U ....................................................... 0
The grade-point average for any semester is determined by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of hours for which grades
of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were received.
The cumulative grade-point average 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. For this purpose, the number of quality hours includes all credit hours
attempted at The Citadel for which grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were
received. The number of quality points earned includes all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The Citadel does not recognize
plus or minus grades in undergraduate courses.
Academic Awards
The Dean’s List is a recognition given for the undergraduate work in a semester to those students who have earned 12 or more semester hours excluding
Pass-Fail hours whose grade-point average is 3.200 or higher, with no grade of
“I” and no grade below “C.” The medal is worn on the cadet uniform during
the following semester. A Dean’s List certificate will be awarded to non-cadet
students who meet the requirements for Dean’s List for the work in a semester.
Gold Stars are awarded to those students on the Dean’s List who have made a
grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the work of a semester. Stars can only
be worn on the cadet uniform if the cadet earned them in the previous semester.
A Gold Star Recognition certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who
meet the requirements for Gold Stars for the work of a semester.
Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.00 or higher
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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.
Students may not change their decision to take a course on a Pass-Fail basis
after the first two weeks of the term. Courses taken Pass-Fail carry graduation
credit, but no quality points are awarded. Such courses are not included in GPA
computations except in determining the First and Second Honor Graduates of
the graduating cadet class.
Instructors report grades as usual, “A” through “F.” The Registrar’s Office
translates an “A,” “B,” or “C” as an “S” (meaning “satisfactory, credit awarded”).
Grades of “D” or “F” are translated as “U” (meaning “unsatisfactory, no credit
awarded”).
Cadets who are taking a course under the Pass-Fail option and who wish to
be considered for Dean’s List or Gold Star honors must satisfactorily complete
the Pass-Fail course and must earn the appropriate GPA on 12 or more semester
hours in addition to the Pass-Fail course.
In determining the GPA for the position of First and Second Honor Graduates,
courses taken under the Pass-Fail option will be included.
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should contact the
Registrar’s Office.
Students with Documented Disabilities
The Director of Services for Students with Disabilities is responsible for
determining if a student has a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and for determining appropriate accommodations and
services. Students with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify to the Director
upon admission to The Citadel. If the Director determines that a disability warrants substitutions for courses required in the areas of foreign language and/or
mathematics, all grades of “F” earned in previously completed courses in that
discipline will be changed to “U” and will not be included in computing the
student’s GPA. Grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” made by students in previously
completed courses in that discipline will not be altered.
Audit Status
Any student who is eligible to enroll in a particular course may, with the approval of the instructor and the Registrar, audit that course for no credit. There
will be no additional charge if the student is enrolled for credit in courses totaling
12 or more hours. For students taking fewer than 12 credit hours, registration
fees and 100 percent of the tuition for the course will be assessed. The student
may not change the decision to take the course on an audit basis rather than for
credit after the first two weeks of the term. Grades will not be given for courses
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Change of Grade
After grades in a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a
change of grade will be considered only in cases of instructor error. The change
of grade must be made within one month after the beginning of the next semester following the recording of the grade and must be approved by the head of
the instructor’s department/school and by the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. A grade change may not be based on work submitted after final grades
have been submitted.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade Replacement
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 may 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. It is the student’s
responsibility to complete Grade Replacement Request forms in the Office
of the Registrar in order to have the new grade replace the older grade(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. Grades of “S” earned when a student elects to take
a course on a Pass-Fail basis may not be used to replace older grades(s).
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.
7. A student is not eligible for grade replacement after he/she has completed
their degree program.
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Transfer Credits
The appropriate deans or department heads have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses. Normally, only courses taken at an accredited institution
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 will be
considered for transfer. However, the appropriate dean or department head 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. In those cases where a course
has been taken in a department or school not represented at The Citadel, the dean
of the school or head of the department in which the student is majoring will
determine if the course in question may be accepted for General Elective credit.
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. Grades earned in courses transferred from another college will not be
computed in the student’s grade-point average at The Citadel. Courses previously
passed at The Citadel will not be accepted for transfer. All transcripts sent from
another college to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel and cannot
be issued to the student or a third party.
Cadets who have been given Academic or Conduct Discharges from The
Citadel or who leave The Citadel while their conduct status is in question may
not enroll in courses at The Citadel during that period of discharge nor may
they transfer back to The Citadel courses taken during that period of discharge.
Cadets who have resigned in lieu of a conduct discharge will be treated as if
they have committed the offense with which they have been charged and have
been given the most severe consequence available for that offense. Courses these
cadets may take during the period of that consequence will not be considered for
transfer back to The Citadel. Cadets who have been discharged for reasons other
than academic or conduct may transfer back to The Citadel no more than one
semester of academic work successfully completed during the period of discharge.
All transfer credits are provisional. If a department/school determines within
a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the student is not prepared
to take a course for which the transferred course is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn, and the student must take the prerequisite course
at The Citadel.
During the fall and spring semesters, a cadet may not take a course offered
at another institution, classroom or online. Academic juniors or seniors may, in
certain circumstances and with the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs, take one Citadel Graduate College online, undergraduate course per
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Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel offers a Maymester, two day summer sessions, and two evening
summer sessions. Over a summer, a student will not normally be permitted to
enroll at The Citadel or transfer in from another accredited institution more than
four courses and associated labs. If, however, the student is enrolled in Maymester
and two summer sessions, a maximum of five courses and associated labs may
be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester is one course; the maximum
allowed in each session of summer school is two courses and associated labs.
As with all transfer courses, prior approval is required for transfer of summer
courses taken at another accredited institution.
Class Attendance Policy
The cornerstone of undergraduate education is communication between the
teacher and the learner, and at The Citadel, class attendance is mandatory. Students
may, however, need to miss class for authorized reasons—athletic events, academic
travel, special ceremonies, guard duties, etc. Illness and personal emergencies may
also cause students to be absent for legitimate reasons. Should it be necessary to
miss a class for any reason, the student will, unless circumstances preclude it,
notify the professor in advance and will be responsible for any material missed.
Tests and labs are critically important and are scheduled well in advance. It is,
therefore, imperative that these are missed only due to circumstances beyond the
control of the student and that the student notify the instructor when missing a
test or lab cannot be avoided. Students are notified each time they are reported
absent from a class and have 72 hours to make requests to their Academic Officer for adjustments.
Absences, whether excused or unexcused, in excess of 20% of the meetings
of a particular course can, at the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of
“F” in the course. When class attendance is used to adjust or determine a cadet’s
grade, the faculty member’s class attendance record will provide the official
attendance record. Faculty members may correct submitted class absence data
for 6 working days after the day the class meets by sending this information to
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. However, the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs will accept no late class absence submissions from the faculty
after the last day of classes each semester..
As soon as a determination has been made that a grade of “F” for excessive absences is warranted, the instructor will notify the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs, and the student will be assigned an “F.” If, as a result of this
action, the total hours carried by a full-time student drops below 12 credit hours,
the student is subject to immediate discharge from the College unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances must be presented in writing to
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When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. After 10 unexcused absences
in any semester, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Final Examinations
Examinations are required at the end of each semester. Examinations will be
given at the assigned time. If a faculty member has more than one section of
the same course, students may, with the permission of the faculty member and
providing that there is no conflict, take the final examination with another section.
Since no scheduling conflicts are possible, make-up examinations should not
be necessary. Any examination which is missed due to an emergency should be
rescheduled after the regularly scheduled examination period but not during a
Reading Period, during ESP, or on a Sunday. If rescheduling is not possible prior
to the deadline for submission of final grades, the instructor should award the
student an “I.” Conflicts resulting from a student’s travel arrangements do not
constitute an emergency and do not justify a make-up examination. Any exception to these policies must be requested in writing by the student and concurred
in by the instructor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
The final examination schedule is published each semester on the Citadel
web page.
Degrees
The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon satisfactory completion of
the appropriate program of study in chemistry, criminal justice, English, history,
intelligence and security studies, modern languages, political science, or psychology. The Bachelor of Science degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion
of the appropriate program of study in biology; chemistry; computer science;
education; health, exercise, and sport science; mathematics; nursing, physics and
sport management.
Graduates in accounting or business administration receive the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
Graduates in civil engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in
Civil Engineering. Graduates in construction engineering receive the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering. Graduates in electrical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering.
Graduates in mechanical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science
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Requirements for Degree Completion
Academics: A student must complete one of the major courses of study outlined in the catalog of record and must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned at The
Citadel. In addition, each student must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned in
major coursework at The Citadel.
Students majoring in education or in the teaching track of health, exercise
and sport science must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least
2.750 and a grade-point average of at least 2.750 on all professional education
courses; and must have on file in the Registrar’s Office at The Citadel passing
scores for the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching
(PLT) Examinations.
If a student is pursuing a minor, a grade-point average of 2.000 must be
achieved in all coursework completed in that minor.
All students, including transfer students from other colleges, are required to
earn at The Citadel a minimum of one-half the semester hours prescribed for
their major course of study.
The student’s school or department is responsible for ensuring that the student’s
knowledge in the major is current. Cadets who have met the overall grade-point
average and major coursework grade-point average requirements and who are
conduct proficient but who have not completed all course requirements for graduation may take not more than two courses totaling 7 semester hours at another
institution for transfer to The Citadel in order to complete degree requirements.
Prior approval of these courses is mandatory.
ROTC: ROTC course work plays a major role in The Citadel’s mission to
educate and prepare graduates to become principled leaders and is essential for
students seeking to receive a commission in one of the armed forces. All cadets
must satisfy an ROTC requirement for every semester during which they are
enrolled at The Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or met
graduation requirements.
The ROTC Requirement for cadets is as follows:
• Every freshman and sophomore cadet (i.e., all those who are classified 4A, 4B,
3A, or 3B) must enroll in and pass an ROTC class during their freshman and
sophomore years. The ROTC classes are offered by the Departments of Aerospace
Studies (AERO), Military Studies (MLTY), and Naval Studies (NAVL).
•

Cadets who are pursuing a commission in one ROTC program and who
then decide to pursue a commission in another ROTC program must
have the approval of the head of the ROTC program they are leaving
and the head of the ROTC program they wish to join. When cadets are
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head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll in an ROTC class at
a level lower than their academic classification. For example, a member
of the sophomore class who wishes to change to another ROTC must
enroll in a sophomore-level course in the new ROTC unless the head of
the ROTC Detachment authorizes the enrollment in a lower-level course.
•

Cadets who wish to move from one ROTC program to another but do
not wish to pursue a commission must have the approval of the head
of the ROTC department they wish to join, academic advisor, and the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.

•

If a cadet finds that he or she is not able to register for an ROTC class
or that he or she must withdraw from an ROTC class, the cadet must
have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment (for students
pursuing a commission) or the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
(for those not pursuing a commission). Failure to complete an ROTC
class does not reduce the number of semesters in the ROTC requirement.

•

Study abroad cadets will complete ROTC requirements via independent
study or online.

• Junior and Senior cadets (i.e., those who are classified 2A, 2B, 1A, or 1B)
who wish to pursue a commission in the Armed Forces upon graduation are
required to enroll in and pass an ROTC class in every semester during which
they are enrolled at The Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or
met graduation requirements.
•

Upon the recommendation of the head of the appropriate ROTC department and with concurrence of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs,
training experiences may be accepted in lieu of ROTC coursework. When
approved, the designated ROTC courses will be recorded on the student’s
Citadel transcript as exempted military credits.

• Junior and Senior cadets (i.e., those who are classified 2A, 2B, 1A, or 1B)
who are not pursuing military careers will not take the traditional junior and
senior-level ROTC courses designed for cadets who will be commissioned at
graduation. These cadets will, instead, fulfill the ROTC requirement by enrolling in a 3-hour ROTC-fulfilment course in the Fall and Spring semesters each
year until they have completed eight semesters or met graduation requirements.
This ROTC-alternative program for juniors and seniors provides a more relevant
set of leadership-oriented courses/experiences for cadets who are not going into
the U.S. military and allows the ROTC detachments to focus their resources on
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Non-commissioning students will be responsible for taking one ROTCfulfilment course each semester. All non-commissioning students should
take LDRS 371. (Business majors and others may fulfill this requirement
by taking BADM 371.) The remaining courses may be chosen from a
wide variety of classes in the Leadership Studies minor, leadership-oriented
courses in students’ major fields, and other high-impact practice courses
such as internships or undergraduate research courses. Please visit the
Leadership Department webpage for a list of ROTC Fulfilment courses.

ROTC classes (i.e., those designated AERO, MLTY, or NAVL) may not be
used to satisfy elective requirements in any course of study.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute
to an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities
and recreational sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is
required to complete RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED
251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
Residential: Students pursuing a cadet degree must reside in the Corps of
Cadets for at least four full semesters.
Requirements for Participation in Commencement Exercises
Students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
the May Commencement if the following conditions are met:
1. All grade-point average (GPA) requirements have been met. That is, the
cumulative and major grade-point averages must be at least 2.000. For
Education majors and Physical Education (Teaching Track) majors, the
cumulative and professional education grade-point averages must be at
least 2.750.
2. The student must be no more than 15 credit hours short of meeting degree
requirements.
3. The student must be cleared by the Office of the Treasurer.
4. The cadet must have completed all tours and confinements and must have
passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test as outlined in Chapter 5 of the
White Book.
5. The cadet must have met all ROTC and RPED requirements.
6. The cadet must be eligible to complete degree requirements without returning to the Corps of Cadets since participation in commencement is the final
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Commencement Honors
Commencement Awards are restricted to those graduates who have earned and
are using to satisfy graduation requirements a minimum of 90 semester hours.
Annually, the Board of Visitors recognizes the two top graduates of the Corps of
Cadets by presenting at Commencement the David Shingler Spell Honor Graduate
Awards, honoring David Shingler Spell, Class of 1950. The First Honor Graduate
receives the traditional Scholarship Medal and both the First and Second Honor
Graduates receive an appropriately inscribed plaque and a stipend to be used for
educational expenses at the graduate level or at the discretion of the recipient. These
honors are awarded to the cadet graduates whose grade-point averages at The Citadel
are highest and second highest among the graduating cadet class. In case of a tie,
grades in courses taken under the Pass-Fail option are included in computing the
grade-point average. In those cases where the grade-point averages are still identical,
the total number of quality points earned is used to break the tie.
To be eligible to graduate with honors and to be eligible for departmental honors,
a student must have earned at The Citadel at least half of the semester hours required
in the major course of study.
A degree summa cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.900-4.000.
A degree magna cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.700-3.899.
A degree cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class who
have achieved a grade-point average of 3.500-3.699.
School/Departmental Honors are awarded on the recommendation of deans/
department heads to those students of the graduating class who have earned a gradepoint average of 3.500 or better in at least 36 hours of work in the major completed
at The Citadel.
Non-cadet Enrollment in ROTC
Non-cadets are not permitted to enroll in ROTC classes unless they meet all
the following conditions:
1. The individual must either be on active duty and on orders as a participant
in a commissioning program for one of the armed services or be an enrolled
veteran student.
2. The individual must be accepted as a degree-seeking student in the day
program of The Citadel.
3. The individual must be enrolled as a full-time student in courses in the
day program of The Citadel.
4. The individual must be provided leadership experiences outside the context
of the Corps of Cadets.
5. ROTC classes will fulfill no degree requirements in a degree program of
a non-cadet.
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Course Load Requirements
A full-time student must be enrolled throughout each semester in course work
totaling at least 12 credit hours. A cadet must be a full-time student. Any cadet
who drops below the 12-credit-hour minimum at any time during a semester is
subject to discharge, unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances. Such
circumstances must be presented in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. Students and their parents should be aware that carrying fewer than 12
credit hours may affect insurance coverage with some insurance companies and
may also affect eligibility for financial aid.
Course Overload
The maximum course load (credit hours) which will be approved for either fall
or spring semester is normally 22. Overloads may be requested in writing to the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Course loads of up to 24 hours may be
allowed in certain circumstances. But in no case will an overload of more than 24
hours be allowed.
Course Substitutions
Course substitutions are made only when justified by extenuating circumstances.
Such circumstances must be presented in writing by the student, and the requested
substitution must have the support of the faculty advisor, the associate dean or
department head, and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Forms for
requesting course substitutions are available in the Registrar’s Office.
Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general elective requirement under the following circumstances:
1. The courses to be combined must be offered by the same department and
must be related in some way.
2. The associate dean or department head of the student’s major school or
department must provide a recommendation and rationale for combining
the courses.
3. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs must grant final approval for
the combining of courses.
Change of Academic Major
Students who wish to change their major should consult with their academic
advisors as well as with the associate dean or department head offering the new
major. Forms for requesting a change of academic major are available in the
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Pursuing a Double Major
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different majors
concurrently within the same baccalaureate degree. This will be permitted under
the following conditions:
1. Students must declare their intentions to the registrar no later than the fall
semester of the junior year.
2. Both majors must be offered under the same baccalaureate degree.
3. Students must complete all requirements for each major.
4. Students, in addition to meeting a minimum overall grade-point average,
must achieve the minimum grade-point average requirements of each major.
5. Requirements for both majors must be completed concurrently.
A student who has met these requirements will have both majors indicated
on the transcript.
Pursuing a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different baccalaureate degrees concurrently. This will be allowed under the following conditions:
1. The student must complete all requirements of each degree.
2. The student is normally expected to complete requirements for the second
degree while pursuing the initial undergraduate degree.
3. Any remaining requirements after the initial degree has been completed
may be addressed in the Citadel’s summer school, in The Citadel Graduate
College, or in Day Student Status.
Internships
Academic internships offer the opportunity for students to apply academic
learning to practical situations.
Normally, only juniors and seniors are eligible for academic internships. A
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 is preferred. Exceptions to this requirement
will be considered by the internship advisor and the department head or associate dean.
To receive course credit, the student should pursue an internship that is clearly
related to his or her major course of study and/or career interest. If the internship
is not offered by the student’s school or major department, the student must have
successfully completed appropriate preparatory coursework.
To receive three semester hours of credit, each intern will work a minimum
of 50 hours over the course of the semester, to include activities on site at the
internship agency and regular meetings with the internship advisor. Each student
intern will be required to maintain an internship journal or diary containing a
detailed record of internship activities and will prepare a formal paper and/or a
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A student may earn a maximum of six semester hours of credit from internship courses to apply to a degree program at The Citadel and may participate in
only one internship during the semester.
Taking Graduate Courses
Academic seniors with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least a 3.20
may take up to six hours of CGC graduate courses in each semester of their
senior year when space is available. These courses may provide students a head
start on earning a graduate certificate or a graduate degree, but graduate courses
may NOT be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements and will NOT
be used to compute undergraduate GPA. Students must have the permission
of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Academic Classifications
Undergraduate students’ academic classification is based strictly on earned
credit hours. The table below reflects the required number of earned credit hours
for each designated academic classification.
Credits Earned
0-14
15-29
30-44
45-59
60-74
75-89
90-104
105 and above

Academic Classification
First Semester Freshman (4A)
Second Semester Freshman (4B)
First Semester Sophomore (3A)
Second Semester Sophomore (3B)
First Semester Junior (2A)
Second Semester Junior (2B)
First Semester Senior (1A)
Second Semester Senior (1B)

Academic classification is used by the Office of Financial Aid to determine
loan eligibility. For cadets, the Commandant’s Office also uses academic classification to determine room assignments, the appropriate class numeral, class
privileges, and eligibility to hold cadet rank.
Class Privileges
Cadets are considered for privileges based on their Academic Classifications.
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Ordering and Receiving a Class Ring
While any rising senior cadet may in the spring of the junior year be measured
for and order a class ring, to be eligible to receive a class ring, a cadet must meet
these two conditions: (1) have an academic classification of 1A and (2) have a
cumulative GPA of at least 2.000. To participate in the Ring Ceremony, the cadet
must (3) have passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test as outlined in Chapter 5
of the White Book. Cadets who have met academic requirements to receive the
ring but have not met the Commandant’s Physical Effectiveness Requirements to
participate in the Ring Presentation may pick up their rings on the Monday following Parents’ Weekend at the Holliday Alumni Center. If a cadet fails to meet
requirements to receive the ring with his/her class, the Alumni Association will
normally hold the ring until the end of the following spring semester. If the cadet
has not met requirements to receive the ring by that time, it will be returned to
the manufacturer. The cadet may not order the ring, again, until all requirements
to receive the ring have been met. The eligibility of cadets who failed to meet
ring eligibility in October of their senior year will be checked again in January.
The rings of cadets who have not yet received their rings but will receive their
diplomas in May or will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony
will be cleared to receive their rings before commencement. No other cadets will
be cleared to receive their rings until after commencement.
These are minimum requirements and will not be waived. Students should
see the Registrar to confirm eligibility.
Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards for hours earned at The Citadel or properly transferred from another
accredited institution and cumulative grade-point average maintained. These criteria are assessed initially after the cadet’s second semester at The Citadel and
then at the end of each two-semester period.
Credits earned through AP or course work taken by an entering freshman in
the summer prior to initial matriculation WILL NOT be used toward meeting the
minimum standard for hours earned in an academic year. Although The Citadel
will notify students who are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPA requirements concurrently
either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the spring semester, or in
August, as appropriate.
A full-time student (one carrying at least 12 credit hours each semester) must
pass at least 24 semester hours in each 12-month period after initial matriculation
or readmission. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be used
only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
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prescribed in the following table. This grade-point average is calculated as described earlier in this section.
The column labeled “Total Hours” includes 1) all credits 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 Pass-Fail or in which
the grade of “U” was earned.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
on Probation

0-39
1.300
40-69
1.500
70-99
1.700
100 &amp; above
1.900
This table shows the minimum academic progress a student must make to
continue at the College and to avoid academic discharge.
For the purpose of determining academic probation, criteria for continuance,
dean’s list, gold stars, graduation, and other academic matters, the grade-point
average will be computed to three decimal places.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation for any semester when the cumulative grade-point average based on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet
the requirements for continuance without probation as outlined in the following
table. A student will be removed from academic probation after the semester in
which the cumulative grade-point average meets the requirements set forth in
the following table.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
without Probation

0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

1.700
1.800
1.900
2.000

Academic Discharge
A cadet’s academic record will be subject to formal review for purposes of
academic discharge at the end of the second semester after initial matriculation
at The Citadel. During these two semesters and the summer sessions after initial
matriculation, the cadet must have earned at least 24 credit hours and must at
the time of review meet GPA requirements for continuance. If these requirements
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deficiencies.
Academic assessment for the purpose of academic discharge is conducted at
the end of each two-semester period, and the associated summer sessions, after
the student is admitted or readmitted. Under the Academic Discharge Policy,
cadets may be discharged for academic deficiencies in January or in August of
each year. Credits completed while a student is on academic discharge will not
normally be accepted for transfer to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy must
have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Summer session work cannot make students ineligible to enroll in the following fall semester, if they were eligible for enrollment at the end of the previous
spring semester.
Minimum grade-point averages for the various categories are as shown in the
previous sections; however, the minimum GPA required will not be raised as a
result of summer school work. That is, students moving from one category to the
next higher category as a result of credit hours earned in summer school at The
Citadel or elsewhere will be required to meet the GPA minimum of the lower
category of credit hours for continuance in the following fall term.
Students who voluntarily withdraw at times other than January or August or
who are discharged for other than academic reasons will have their academic
status assessed upon application for readmission.
Cadets may also be discharged for violating The Citadel’s class attendance
policy. When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his
or her parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance
will result in an academic discharge from the College. If the number of unexcused absences reaches 10, the student will be permitted to complete the current
semester, but will be academically discharged from the College for the following
semester. Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in their final
semester and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement
will not be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate
10 or more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge for the
following semester.

must meet the personal and physical fitness requirements for current cadets (see
updated Application for Readmission on the Registrar’s website). These include
the following:
a. Applicants for readmission must meet the U.S. Army standard for height and
weight (Army Reg 600-9) and must be physically qualified as determined
by the Citadel Surgeon. Applicants who fail to meet the height/weight
standards can gain readmission by meeting the Citadel body-fat standard.
Height/weight and body-fat standards for current cadets are detailed in the
White Book, Chapter 5. These standards are more stringent than those for
initial applicants.
b. Applicants for readmission may not be married nor have childcare responsibility for any minor child related to him or her by blood or marriage.
c. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
d. Applicants for readmission must be less than 26 years old on the first day
of classes in the semester of their readmission. Applicants for readmission
who have not completed their fourth-class system requirements must be
less than 23 years old on the first day of classes in the semester of their
readmission.
If approved for readmission after an academic discharge, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation. Cadets who have been approved for readmission may or may not be assigned to their former cadet company.

Readmission
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.
In addition to any specific readmission requirements stated at the time of
discharge, applicants for readmission to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets

“Academic Forgiveness” or “Fresh Start” Policy
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

Second Academic Discharge
A student who fails for a second time to meet minimum academic criteria
for continuance will be awarded a Second Academic Discharge. The Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs 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
Associate Dean, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will determine the
conditions under which the student may be considered for readmission after a
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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.).
Conduct Discharge
Cadets who have been suspended or dismissed or who leave the College with
a disciplinary board pending are not eligible to attend any undergraduate class at
The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—or to transfer credits back to The Citadel
for any courses taken during the period of discharge.
Cadets Called to Active Duty
When Cadets are called to Active Duty, it is the policy of The Citadel to minimize
the academic and financial impacts of being required to interrupt their studies. When
the cadet learns that call to active duty is likely, he/she notifies the Office of the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and his/her Tactical Officer.
Financial
If the cadet and his/her instructors feel that completing courses in which he/she
is currently enrolled is not a reasonable expectation, the cadet is awarded the grade
of “W” in each course and is provided a full refund less room and board used and
OneCard charges. When the cadet elects not to withdraw from all courses, refunds
of tuition and fees are prorated based on a per-credit-hour rate and the number of
credits the cadet and his/her faculty members believe he/she will be able to complete.
Academic
When the date of required departure from The Citadel becomes fixed, the cadet
works with his/her instructors to determine if it is reasonable to complete courses
after departing on active duty or delaying completion until the cadet returns to The
Citadel. In this effort, the instructor is not expected to modify the expectations
or assignments of the course, but to help the student determine if it is feasible to
continue to work on, and ultimately complete, course requirements after leaving
The Citadel. In some cases, the date of departure is sufficiently late in the semester
that final course assignments and the final exam can be completed before the cadet
leaves campus. This, however, will likely be the exception rather than the rule, and
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When the faculty member and the student feel that it is not reasonable to complete
requirements in a particular course, the student is withdrawn from that course with
the grade of “W.” When the faculty member and student feel that requirements in
a particular course can be completed by the student through independent study, the
grade of “I” is given until course requirements are met. If at any time the faculty
member and/or the student feel that completing the course is no longer a reasonable
expectation, the student is given the grade of “W” in that course.
Civilian Students in Cadet Classes
With the exceptions of Day Students, Returning Veteran Cadets, and Non-Cadet
Veteran Day Students, no civilian students are permitted to take classes with the
Corps of Cadets. These three student categories are defined below.
Day Student Status
Cadets will normally remain in the Corps of Cadets until degree requirements
have been met. Cadets who have completed eight semesters in the Corps of
Cadets, all ROTC requirements, all LDRS course requirements, and all RPED
course requirements and who have been cleared by the Commandant and the
Treasurer may apply for Day Student status through the Office of the Registrar.
Cadets who request Day Student status with the desire to participate in the Long
Gray Line Parade and Corps of Cadets graduation ceremony must be certified as
proficient in all pillars prior to becoming a Day Student. This is evaluated at the
time of the cadet’s application by the Office of the Commandant.
If Day Student status is approved, the student must live off campus and may
attend day classes with the Corps of Cadets or evening undergraduate classes in
The Citadel Graduate College. While on campus in Day Student status, students
will wear civilian clothes, but their attire is expected to be compatible with the
military environment established by the uniformed Corps of Cadets.
To satisfy the Commandant’s requirements for participating in the commencement ceremony, cadets in Day Student status must meet with the Commandant’s
Sergeant Major no later than the Wednesday of commencement week and review
all expectations. These include an inspection of all uniforms related to graduation
and Height/Weight screening if necessary.
For Day Students, the following specific dress code is in force:
1. Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the same as those
for the 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.
3. Hair will be neatly trimmed and styled; as will mustaches and sideburns
if they are worn. Men will be permitted to wear beards only when required
to do so for medical reasons, which must be explained in writing by a
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4. Students will wear business attire when attending formal occasions when
the members of the Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress
or white uniform.
5. Any student who is not in compliance with minimum standards for personal appearance will be required to leave campus until discrepancies are
corrected. Repeated offences may result in discharge from the College.
Veteran Students Policy
1. All veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening Undergraduate
Studies Program 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.
2. 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.
3. Veteran students may enroll in day or evening classes.

Veteran Cadet Program
Effective with the fall 2008 semester, cadets who have begun their pursuit of
the cadet degree and have elected to pursue or have been called to active military
service will be provided the following options if their tour on active duty was not
for training purposes and they have been discharged honorably with full rights
and privileges of a veteran.
Option 1. If they are eligible, they may return to the Corps of Cadets to continue
to pursue the cadet degree.
Option 2. They may enroll as civilian students in classes with the Corps of
Cadets to pursue a non-cadet degree with non-cadet diploma and ring (the same
diploma and ring available for current Active Duty Students and students in The
Citadel Graduate College.)
Eligibility Criteria
• must have been sworn into the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel
• must have been honorably discharged from active duty with the full
rights and privileges of a veteran
• must meet academic and disciplinary criteria for readmission to The
Citadel
Students electing this option
• may enroll in civilian status in classes with the Corps of Cadets
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• are eligible to earn the non-cadet degree/diploma and receive the noncadet ring currently awarded to Active Duty students and students in
The Citadel Graduate College
• may not return to the Corps of Cadets but will be allowed to participate
in Cadet Commencement in cap and gown.
At its 14 June 2008 meeting, the Board of Visitors approved the pursuit of
the Cadet Degree, Diploma, and Ring through the Veteran Cadet Program under
the following conditions:
1. The former cadet has received while on active duty and in combat an injury
that precludes readmission to the Corps of Cadets; or
2. The former cadet has served at least four semesters in the Corps of Cadets
prior to moving to Veteran Cadet status.
Former cadets who are approved to pursue the Cadet Degree in Veteran Cadet status will be awarded credit for appropriate ROTC courses 301, 302, 401,
and 402 based on their active duty service, and requirements to complete RPED
250/251, two activity courses, and LDRS courses will be waived.
Through these options, The Citadel is attempting to address the needs of those
students who have formally joined the Corps of Cadets but prior to completing
the cadet degree have been called to active duty or have elected to serve on active duty that ends with an honorable discharge as a veteran.
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a Department of Defense Form DD 214 of 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.
Admission Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
High School Course Requirements and Entrance Examinations for the Corps
of Cadets found in the Requirements for Admission section of this catalog
or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college work. Qualified veteran
students applying as transfer students must meet the requirements as stated
in Transfer Student Admissions in the Requirements for Admission section
of this catalog. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of
a criminal offense showing poor moral character. For complete admission
requirements, please refer to Non-Cadet Veteran Day Admissions in the
Requirements for Admission section of this catalog.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants are civilians and will not be subject to academic requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. Such requirements include the
RPED, ROTC, and LDRS courses.
Student Academic Grievances
The academic grievance process of the college is reserved for the most serious
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violations of due process; denial of individual rights; or unequal treatment or
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
associate dean.
If the matter remains unresolved, the student may present the grievance and
the attempted solution in writing to the appropriate dean. If deemed appropriate,
the dean may appoint a review committee consisting of three faculty members,
with one designated as chair and a student in good standing from the same student category as the grieving student. This committee shall have the authority
to interview individuals who may have information pertaining to the grievance
and to request records and materials pertaining to the grievance. In a grievance
procedure, all employees and students are obligated to provide requested information to the dean/associate dean/department head, or review committee. The
committee shall forward its findings and recommendations to the convening dean
who shall decide the case. The student may appeal that decision to the Provost
who has the authority to settle all student grievances.
English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English
fluency of its teaching faculty through a two-stage review process.
1. During the interview process, each applicant will make an oral presentation before a group consisting of faculty members and students. Using the
included form, each participant will evaluate the candidate’s English fluency and clarity of presentation. These evaluations will be a major factor
in the selection process, and should a candidate who is ultimately selected
be deemed by this evaluation to have a language problem, the extent of
this problem, the support to be provided the candidate by the College in
addressing this problem, and the expectations for improvement in English
fluency will all be clearly stated in the offer of employment.
2. Should the English fluency of a member of the faculty be challenged by a
student, standard procedures for student academic grievances as described
above will be followed. If a review committee is called for, the native
language of one of the faculty members will not be English.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
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
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guidelines and criteria published in The American Association of University Professors’
“Statement of Copyright” (Policy Documents and Reports. Ninth Edition, 2001, or
subsequent editions).
Definitions
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.
Policy
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.
Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), which affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within
45 days of the day The Citadel receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s)
the student wishes to inspect. The Citadel official will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Citadel official to whom the
request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official
to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records
that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask The Citadel to amend a record should write
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student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If The Citadel decides not to amend the record as requested, The Citadel
will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a
hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding
the hearing procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the
right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before The Citadel discloses
personally identifiable information from the student’s education records,
except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The Citadel discloses education records without a student’s prior written
consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to “school officials” with
“legitimate educational interests.” A school official has a “legitimate educational
interest” if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill
his or her professional responsibilities for The Citadel. A “school official” is
a person employed by The Citadel in an administrative, supervisory, academic
or research, or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health staff), or a person or company with whom The Citadel has
contracted as its agent to provide a service instead of using Citadel employees
or officials (such as an attorney, auditor, or collection agent). At The Citadel,
“school officials” include the Board of Visitors; the faculty; and personnel in
the Offices of the President, Provost and Dean of the College, Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs, Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate
College, Registrar, Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs, Director of
Athletics, Director of Admissions, and Commandant. In addition, the Provost
(for academic records) and the Commandant of Cadets (for disciplinary records)
may give specific cadets, by virtue of their cadet duty position, limited access to
the educational records of other cadets. These cadets must first attend a FERPA
briefing and sign a Statement of Understanding before being provided access to
other students’ educational records.
The Citadel may also disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless a student has advised The Citadel to the
contrary. “Directory information” is information that is generally not considered
harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. Directory information includes
student name, local and permanent address and telephone number, e-mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, class schedule,
full or part-time status, Dean’s List and Gold Star List, ROTC branch, dates
of acceptance and attendance, years in school, anticipated date of graduation,
degrees and awards received, graduation honors, academic and military awards,
the most recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, cadet company and rank, duty status, class absence status, participation
in officially recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of
athletic teams, U.S. citizenship, extracurricular activities, and residency status.
The Citadel may disclose directory information to parents, the public, and
outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish
yearbooks. Students who do not wish to have directory information published
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each academic year. Requests to keep directory information confidential are valid
only for the year in which they are made.
The Citadel will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence the
final results of any student disciplinary proceeding conducted by The Citadel
against the alleged perpetrator of such crime. Both the accuser and the accused
will be informed of the final outcome of any Citadel disciplinary proceeding
based on an alleged sex offense.
The Citadel may also disclose to parents, without a student’s consent, alcohol
or drug violations of either the College’s policies or local laws by students under
21 years of age.
The Citadel will also disclose, to the court, information from a student’s file
if that student or the student’s parent has initiated legal action against the institution or if the institution has initiated legal action against the parent or student.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by The Citadel to comply with the requirements
of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
A copy of the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,” as amended, and
details of The Citadel policy on maintaining and disclosing student records may
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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS,
SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES
The student support programs, services, and activities offered by The Citadel
complement and support students’ academic development by . . .
. . . promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and selfconfidence;
. . . equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
. . . developing leadership skills;
. . . enhancing ethical development;
. . . increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
. . . encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their
chosen fields; and
. . . providing activities that promote personal health and physical fitness.
The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the
individual for life.

Student Advisory and Counseling Services
Academic Faculty Advisor
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who provides counsel concerning course selections and options within particular courses of study. Though
students are encouraged to visit their advisors throughout the academic year,
formal planning sessions are designated each semester during preregistration
and registration.
Tactical Officer
TAC stands for Teacher, Advisor, and Coach. TACs serve as the primary
integrator for cadet leader development and are the key assessors of cadet
performance. They are available to coach and assist cadets in the execution of
their leadership roles. TACs seek out reports from faculty, staff, and coaches
to assist them in providing cadets with a holistic assessment of their strengths
and weaknesses and regularly counsel and mentor cadets on their progression
through the four-year model. Finally, TACs certify cadet performance in the
Military, Moral-Ethical, and Physical Effectiveness Pillars.
Company Academic Advisor
Each cadet company is assigned a specially chosen member of the faculty or
staff who works closely with the company tactical officer and the cadet chainof-command to ensure that academic and military requirements are compatible
and that cadets are aware of academic resources and services available to them
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Prelaw and Premedical Advising Services
The Citadel provides counseling and guidance to all students who have an
interest in attending law or medical school after graduation. Students interested
in a law career should seek advice early in their college careers from the chair
of the Prelaw Advisory Committee. Students interested in medicine and related
fields should seek early advice from the chair of the Premedical Advisory
Committee. Each committee is composed of faculty members from academic
disciplines related to these professional fields.
Career Center
The Citadel Career Center has a primary mission of providing the training
and resources that enable students to make well-informed career decisions. The
first step in this process is providing a career assessment for incoming students
to help them in selection of majors and in identification of career paths of
greatest interest for further exploration.
The Career Center provides group and individualized instruction and assistance to students in exploring career options, the career planning process,
resume construction, internships and summer employment, exploring graduate
and professional school, networking, interviewing, the job search process, and
success in the first job. A comprehensive website with related information is
provided. Students should participate in all training sessions and follow career
planning guidelines provided on the Career Center website.
The Career Center coordinates biannual Career Fairs (one per semester),
information sessions, workshops, information sessions, and other career-related
events. It also provides an online job board and resume database which are
used by many employers to advertise opportunities and find candidates. It is
important that students take full advantage of these events and services. The
office distributes a wide variety of career planning and career search information
to students, in-house and online. A computer lab is available and used from
real-time career counseling during allotted drop-in hours.
The Career Center also coordinates the “Citadel in DC” program each summer, a 10-week opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, DC.
The Career Center is located at 573 Huger Street. Please visit www.citadel.
edu/career for additional information.
Religious Support
Pastoral support and counseling is an important component in the overall
design of The Citadel’s advisory program. The Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
and the campus ministers are available to assist students with pastoral support
and counseling, which includes dealing with life problems, in the context of
religious faith. With the chaplain and campus pastors, students are assured of
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Counseling Center
The Citadel Counseling Center provides professional, confidential short-term
counseling to currently enrolled students at no charge. Personal and substance
abuse prevention counseling are available by appointment. In the event of an
emergency, counselors are also available to provide crisis intervention without
an appointment. In addition, the Counseling Center staff provides referrals for
off-campus psychiatric evaluations and/or long-term counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center provides individual assessment, including
the administration and interpretation of personality and interest inventories.
Students may complete these assessments in an effort to address personal or
career concerns presented in individual counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center is located at 203 Richardson Avenue behind
Bond Hall. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly
to schedule appointments for counseling or assessment.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
The Counseling Center provides evaluation and assistance in the treatment
of alcohol and substance abuse. Strategies utilized include an in-depth alcohol
and substance use evaluation, individual short-term counseling, an online alcohol
education course, and appropriate referrals for long-term outpatient and inpatient
treatment. These services, which are available to currently enrolled students, are
aimed at reducing a student’s risk for developing serious problems associated
with the abuse of alcohol and other substances. In addition, any cadet who is
mandated by the Commandant’s Department to complete a minimum of two
meetings with a counselor will receive an in-depth alcohol and substance use
evaluation and recommendations for additional services are provided to the
cadet as appropriate.
Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly to schedule
appointments for individual counseling.

Instructional Support Services
Daniel Library
The mission of the Daniel Library and The Citadel Archives and Museum
is to deliver exemplary services for learning, decision support, and scholarship
that inspire and excite our students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni; to
provide innovative information leadership to administrative and support units;
to preserve The Citadel’s unique and important information assets; and to offer
noteworthy learning experiences and professional research services to Charleston,
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During the academic year, the Daniel Library is open seven days a week.
Visit the Daniel Library website to access library online resources (https://
library.citadel.edu).
The Daniel Library provides organized access to professionally curated
research and information resources and creative technologies. The collection
consists of over 186,853 print materials; 174,944 electronic books; 125 online
full-text and citation indexes; and over 361,000 electronic full-text journals and
print journal subscriptions. In addition, the Library holds DVDs and streaming
videos, microforms, maps, and government documents. Through PASCAL
Delivers, interlibrary loan, and document delivery, the Library is able to provide
free and efficient access to materials outside its own collections.
To enable students to make the best use of the array of resources and services
available to them, the Library provides instruction classes about locating, evaluating, and effectively using information along with individual research assistance
via phone, email, text, online chat, and personalized research consultations. In
the required First-Year Experience course (CSI or LDRS 101), students learn
to access Library resources, evaluate information for authority, accuracy, and
level of scholarship, and incorporate appropriate information into research
projects. Course-specific research classes organized by liaison librarians focus
on the unique information needs of each student and address specific research
requirements of each course.
The Daniel Library facilities feature collaborative spaces and individual and
group study rooms. Students may reserve a study room for up to two and a half
hours per day. Room reservations can be made online and in advance (https://
citadel.libcal.com/booking/study). Facilities also include a wireless network accessible with Library laptops or students’ personal laptops and mobile devices.
Students may also check out laptops and use them in the library. All computers
allow access to electronic resources and the Internet, as well as software for
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Examples of site
licensed software available to students are statistical analysis software SPSS,
investment information through Morningstar, the New York Times, and Wall
Street Journal.
The newest addition to The Daniel Library is The Citadel Makerspace. The
mission of this new space is to foster innovation, ingenuity, and creativity
through the exploration of new and emerging technologies in a collaborative
environment, regardless of one’s department or level of knowledge. Students
can make use of five 3D printers, a mini CNC milling machine, high-powered
PCs and Macs with creative software, an electric cutter, digital sewing machine,
thermal binder, and other creative project materials. More information about
the Makerspace can be found at https://library.citadel.edu/makerspace. Students
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technologies include: GoPro cameras, Google VR Glasses, headphones, digital
recorders, Arduino &amp; Raspberry Pi kits, camcorders, and more.
In addition, Daniel Library Friends (https://library.citadel.edu/friends) sponsor a series of cultural events for the campus community throughout the year,
featuring cadets, alumni, authors and other notable presenters.
The Daniel Library also houses The Citadel Archives and Museum (see
“Archives” and “The Citadel Museum” sections for more information) and
displays unique, historically significant portraits, murals, and artifacts throughout the building.
The Citadel Archives
The Citadel Archives, located on the 3rd floor of Daniel Library, houses over
300 collections, including papers of Citadel Presidents, institutional records and
publications, letters, diaries, speeches, photographs, audio and video recordings
relating to The Citadel’s history. In 1966, General Mark W. Clark donated his
military and official papers covering his career in World War II, the Austrian
Occupation, the Korean War, and presidency at The Citadel. Other notable
collections include the Civil War letters of General Ellison Capers and the
papers and diaries of Colonel Oliver J. Bond. Authors and scholars frequently
visit the Archives to research our collections. Visit the Archives website (https://
library.citadel.edu/archives) to access our online guide to collections and our
digital collections. To schedule access to archival materials, send your request to
archives@citadel.edu.
The Citadel Museum
Also on the 3rd floor of Daniel Library, the Museum reopened to the public
in 2016. The Museum contains exhibits which trace the history of The Citadel
from its founding in 1842 to the present. The exhibits feature the military,
academic, social, and athletic aspects of cadet life as illustrated by changes
to cadet uniforms over time. In addition, Citadel class rings from 1895 to the
present are exhibited. Also on display are two swords that belonged to notable
Citadel alumni: Colonel Charles Courtenay Tew, first honor graduate, and Major
James B. White, Citadel Superintendent and leader of the Battalion of State
Cadets. The Museum is open to visitors during library operating hours; please
call 843-953-2569 with any questions. https://library.citadel.edu/museum.
Computing Resources
The Citadel provides all students with an email account and access to Microsoft Office. The campus has over a dozen computer labs located in classrooms
and a small computing space in each of the barracks. All labs are equipped
with personal computers and networked printers. Most of the college’s 100+
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projection systems and interactive whiteboards.
Information Technology staff members assist students at the IT Help Center,
located on the second floor of Bond Hall. The Help Center is open from : 8:009:00 M-TH, 8:00-5:00 Friday, 9:00-3:00 Saturday. The Multimedia Service’s staff,
located in the Multimedia Studio in Bond Hall, assists students with designing
and editing graphics, creating computer and poster presentations, and creating
and editing video and audio projects.
The Citadel has a high-speed campus-wide network that connects virtually
every computer on campus to the Internet. Much of the campus is also configured with wireless networking.
Most cadets bring a personal computer of their own to use in the barracks.
Information Technology staff and student workers assist to answer questions
and solve computer problems per the IT Technical Assistance Policy.
The college encourages students to review The Citadel’s website prior to
purchasing a computer or software application in order to: review the minimum requirements for compatibility with The Citadel’s network, learn about
academic pricing discount opportunities, and understand warranty information
for technical support.
Review The Citadel’s Information Technology Computing website at www.
citadel.edu/its or contact the IT Help Center staff at 1-843-953-HELP (4357)
for more information.
Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs
The Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs works to
make study abroad programs an integral part of students’ academic, leadership,
social, and personal development during their time at The Citadel. By making
international education both meaningful and accessible, Citadel graduates will
have broadened their perspectives and will thrive as principled leaders in a
global society.
Currently, the Office of Study Abroad offers a myriad of study abroad choices
to fit the student’s individual ambitions, academic needs, and interests. The
duration and types of programs include a variety of experiences such as a full
semester abroad, summer programs, international internships, service learning,
and exchange programs. All study abroad programs, both short- and long-term,
are validated by the Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs and are included on the student’s experiential transcript.
It is the policy of The Citadel that students will study abroad only during
the summer, fall, and spring-break terms. Study abroad applications will not be
accepted during the spring semester without prior approval and only on a caseby-case basis. Students are encouraged to come by the office where they may
view resource materials, receive guidance on available programs, and receive
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Under the Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs is
the Office of Fellowships. This office identifies superior students and helps them
prepare for national and international fellowships. Experienced faculty in each
department find and enhance emerging talent. Promising candidates are aided in
cultivating their areas of expertise by the Star of the West International Summer Scholarship which supports overseas travel, advanced study, independent
research, and field experience.
The Office matches the student’s ability and interest with appropriate opportunities. The Director serves as the campus representative for various granting
organizations, disseminates information, counsels student candidates, collects
applications, schedules interviews, certifies nominees, and offers a preparatory
course for qualified students who plan to apply for nationally competitive fellowships. The Office coordinates all campus Fulbright initiatives, publicizes
available grants, and provides assistance to graduate students and faculty at
all stages of the applications process. The office is located in Richardson 202,
2nd floor, where cadets, graduate students and faculty are encouraged to visit.
FELP 301
Fellowship Preparation
Three Credit Hours
This course helps prepare highly qualified freshmen, sophomores and juniors
to apply for nationally-competitive fellowships including Fulbright, Truman,
Rhodes and Marshall scholarships. The focus is on developing the critical thinking skills that are vital in preparing for such awards. Based on similar courses
at West Point and the Naval Academy, this course is seminar-based, including
guest lectures by foundation representatives and past fellowship recipients.
Participants will target pertinent awards, draft curriculum vitaes, personal statements and project proposals. Participants must have a 3.3 GPA and permission
from the instructor to be admitted into the course offered each spring semester.
Academic Support Center
The Citadel Academic Support Center (ASC) provides support to Citadel
students through the following programs:
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Academic Coaching Program
•
Athletic Academic Services
•
Mathematics Lab
•
Services for Students with Disabilities
•
STEM Lab
•
Subject-Area Tutorial Program
•
Supplemental Instruction Program
•
Writing Lab
These programs are available to all Citadel students.
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emailing the ASC at ascenter@citadel.edu, calling 843-953-5305, or stopping
by 117 Thompson Hall.
For further information about the ASC and its programs, please visit our
website at www.citadel.edu/asc.
Office of Multicultural and International Student Services
The Office of Multicultural and International Student Services (MISS) promotes
an appreciation for diversity among students, faculty, and staff. Multicultural
Student Services encourages an attitude that celebrates multi-ethnic perspectives
of various cultures and backgrounds. Programming and activities sponsored
by the office are designed to increase the involvement of minority students
in extracurricular activities; to assist first-year and transfer students with the
transition into the Corps of Cadets; to enhance interaction and communication
among all students; and to enable students of color to celebrate their cultural
heritage with pride.
Assistance is offered to students, faculty, and staff who have concerns relating to race relations, campus diversity, or multicultural awareness. Resource
materials including videos, study guides, and directories, are available for use
by cadet companies, classroom instructors, and clubs and organizations.
The MISS Office offers a variety of services for international and American students. The office provides freshmen orientation programs, immigration
advising and assistance, and helps with personal and academic concerns for
international students. The office further serves as a liaison with embassies,
acts as an advocate for international students with campus offices, organizes
off-campus cultural programs, and sponsors international activities.

Religious Activities
College years are exciting times of growth and challenge, when a young
person’s faith and religious heritage are examined in the light of new experiences and perspectives. While college years are occasionally marked by a
“crisis of faith,” they frequently are also marked by a deepening commitment
to life-long religious values. The Chaplain, who also serves as the Director of
Religious Activities, is committed to assisting in that deepening commitment.
Working closely with the Cadet Chaplain in the coordination of all religious
activities are the Cadet Regimental and Battalion Religious Officers. Additionally, the college is fortunate to have twenty-three campus pastors or ministry
directors representing Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and fourteen Protestant denominations and Para-Church ministries. These leaders work together
to maintain a strong religious foundation for the ethical and moral pillar, one
of the four pillars in The Citadel’s whole person concept. Faith group meetings
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evening for study, fellowship, and worship. While attendance at all chapel or
campus religious activities is optional, all cadets are encouraged to explore
their faith as a part of the growing process of their development as leaders.
Denominational Faith Groups:
African Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Catholic
Anglican
Episcopal Church SC
Jewish Student Union
Latter-Day Saints
Lutheran Student Movement
Muslim Student Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian Student Association: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Reformed University Fellowship: Presbyterian (PCA)
Wesley Foundation (United Methodist)
Para-Church Nondenominational Groups:
VALOR (Campus Crusade for Christ-CRU)
Campus Outreach
Officers’ Christian Fellowship
The Navigators
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Campus Worship
Built in 1936, Summerall Chapel has held a special place in the life of the
Corps of Cadets since its dedication. In the first place, it is for many of our
cadets a place of sanctuary, a safe haven away from the constraints and stresses
of cadet life. Secondly, it is, of course, a place of worship. Throughout the
school year, there are weekly Protestant and Catholic services of worship on
Sundays and an Anglican worship service on Monday evenings. Cadets provide
dynamic vibrant leadership in all of these services. Finally, it is for all who
enter a place of prayer. It’s not uncommon throughout the week to find staff
and faculty sitting in prayer. The inscription on Summerall Chapel, “Remember
Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1), embodies the
focus of ministry at the chapel and its importance to cadets who need a source
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Citadel Chapel Choirs
Three cadet chapel choirs enhance services of worship on campus. They
are the Catholic Chapel Choir, the Interdenominational Protestant Choir and
Gospel Choir. These three choirs combine for special events each year such as
Parents’ Day, Homecoming Sunday, the Christmas Candlelight Services, and
Corps Anniversary Sunday.
Greater Issues Series
The Greater Issues Series presents two or more major addresses each academic
year. In 1954, the series was inaugurated by General Mark Clark to enhance the
preparation of Citadel cadets for roles as responsible members of our society.
Since then, these addresses have brought to The Citadel an impressive group
of distinguished speakers including Presidents of the United States, American
and foreign dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, important military figures, and
business leaders.
Fine Arts Series
Inaugurated in 1965, the Fine Arts Series has presented annually a wide variety of programs which have been both entertaining and culturally illuminating.
All fourth-class and third-class cadets are encouraged to attend one approved
fine arts performance each semester.
Musical Organizations
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes provides music for concerts, parades,
reviews, and other official ceremonies both on and off campus. Music for basketball games is provided by The Citadel Pep Band, a group of members from
within the Regimental Band.
Academic Publications
Founded in the spring of 1993, El Cid is the publication of The Citadel’s
Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor
Society. This publication is a refereed journal in Spanish that publishes select
undergraduate and graduate creative writing. Only members of Tau Iota may
be selected for the editorial team.
The Gold Star Journal, The Scholarly Journal of the Corps of Cadets and
Citadel Graduate College, publishes nonfiction papers from any discipline. This
journal is produced by a staff of cadets for Corps Day.
The Journal of the Scipio Africanus Society is published annually by a staff
of cadets and serves as an outlet for cadet independent research in international
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The Shako documents the literary and artistic achievements of Citadel cadets
and graduate students. All submissions are compiled, edited and published annually by cadets for distribution throughout the Citadel community.
The Honor System
The Cadet Honor System provides a unique contribution to the overall developmental process of the Citadel Experience. As an integral part of Corps
life, its purpose is to promote ethical growth and inculcate a sense of integrity
in Citadel graduates so that they instinctively conduct themselves in an honorable manner. The Honor Code states that a “cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do.” The code is enforced and supervised by a Cadet
Honor Committee composed of First Class cadets who are elected in the fall
of their junior year by the Fourth, Third, and Second Class cadets within their
companies. These Honor Committee representatives are responsible for educating and assisting their fellow cadets on the Honor System and interpreting the
honor code. When a cadet is reported for an honor violation, the circumstances
are thoroughly investigated by members of the Honor Committee. If there is a
prima facie case established against the cadet, he or she appears before an Honor
Court composed of 10 members of the Honor Committee. A cadet accused of an
honor violation is entitled to cadet counsel, and cross examination is allowed.
A finding that a cadet has committed an honor violation requires a unanimous
secret vote by the Honor Court. If a cadet is found to have committed an honor
violation, and if the President confirms the Honor Court’s decision, the cadet
is expelled from the Corps of Cadets. Under rare circumstances, the cadet may
be granted leniency from the punishment of expulsion. The Honor Committee
is responsible directly to the President of the college. A faculty advisor assists
the Honor Committee. This officer provides guidance to the Honor Committee
and acts in an advisory capacity to the court at each Honor Court trial.

Department of Experiential Learning and Cadet Activities
This department, with offices located in Mark Clark Hall, provides activities
and services for cadets to develop outside the classroom that allow them to
broaden their talents and interests. Major activity areas include publications,
events, student leadership experiential learning opportunities, monthly blood
drives, clubs and organizations. The department offers services to cadets, as
well, such as the Ride-Drive Program, social media pages, and community
service opportunities.
Cadet Activities Publications
The Brigadier newspaper is designed and laid out by cadets. The newspaper
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The Sphinx yearbook is the college yearbook of The Citadel. It is published
annually in the spring by a staff of cadets. This publication serves as a semiofficial record of the cadets’ year. The cost of this publication is incorporated
into the spring semester tuition.
The Guidon, the handbook for the fourth class cadets, is published annually
and is available online in early summer for the incoming freshmen. On Matriculation Day, each incoming cadet will receive a hard copy. This book contains
a complete description of the activities of the Corps of Cadets, Citadel history,
customs and courtesies, and duties and responsibilities of fourth class cadets.
Clubs, Groups and Organizations
Membership in a wide variety of clubs, groups and organizations is available to all Citadel students. All 100+ clubs fall under the four pillars of The
Citadel: Academic, Military, Character and Physical. Among these are discussion groups, professional societies, military groups, athletic clubs and religious
groups. The span of these activities is so broad and so varied that all Citadel
students should be able to find organizations that fit their interests and talents.
Intramural, Club and Recreational Athletics (ICRA)
The purpose of the ICRA program is to provide and promote safe and healthful means for competition, exercise, physical fitness and recreational pursuits
for students, faculty and staff. ICRA is a division of the Department of Health
and Human Performance (HHP).
Intramural Athletics
Citadel Intramurals are an integral part of cadet life with year-long competitive activities in individual sports and cadet company team sports. Cadet
companies compete annually for the Board of Visitors Trophy, awarded to the
Commanding Officer of the company accumulating the most intramural points.
Club Sports
Citadel Club Sports provides structure for student-run competitive sport teams
not governed by the NCAA or Southern Conference, and other sports-related
activities that may not be fully supported by the academics of HHP or events
of Citadel Intramurals. Club Sport athletes are not part of Corps Squad.
Physical Recreation
The primary purpose of Deas Hall is to provide instructional support for
students in the Department of Health and Human Performance (HHP), and to
support activities of Intramural Athletics and Club Sports. Deas Hall is otherwise
available to all students, faculty and staff.
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Health Services
The Citadel Infirmary provides acute care services for cadets in the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets. These services include outpatient medical clinics on
weekdays, a walk-in nurse clinic after hours and on weekends, and round-theclock inpatient care (36 beds) during the academic year. In the summer, limited
out- patient services are provided for cadets enrolled in summer programs.
Inpatient services resume on 1 July.
The Infirmary staff includes a primary-care physician, a family nurse
practitioner, a part-time orthopedic surgeon, staff nurses, nurse aides, an administrative assistant, and a receptionist. Certified athletic trainers conduct daily
Sports Medicine clinics in the Infirmary to evaluate and treat orthopedic injuries.
More serious injuries are referred to the Orthopedic Clinic (Monday and Friday
mornings). Athletic trainers also provide coverage for intramural and intercollegiate athletics, on-campus military training, and club sports activities.
Infirmary services are covered by the cadet Infirmary fee. A small inpatient
charge is added for daytime and overnight admissions. Supplemental services
such as immunizations, medications, lab work, X-Rays, and ECGs are provided
for cadets at our cost and are applied to the cadet’s OneCard Restricted Account.
Prescriptions for medications not administered by the Infirmary are delivered by
a local pharmacy which bills the cadet’s insurance or charges the cadet’s
OneCard account. If desired, the Infirmary secretary can provide an itemized
list of Infirmary charges for parents to file for insurance reimbursement. The
Infirmary is not staffed to file insurance claims.
Cadets are required to carry student health insurance for all semesters they
are present on campus. Student insurance is mandatory to defray the costs of
hospitalization, emergency care, ambulance transportation, and/or specialty
medical and surgical care. Charges for services not provided by the Infirmary
must be settled directly with the medical provider. Cadets are required to notify
the Infirmary immediately of any changes in insurance coverage.
The Citadel does not have contracts with any off-campus hospitals, urgentcare centers, pharmacies, or medical/surgical/dental providers. In the event of
an emergency, two large medical centers are located within two miles of the
campus and EMS ambulances are on call 24/7 for transport. For more information on insurance, please visit the website:http://www.citadel.edu/root/infirmaryincoming-students/insurance-info.
Department of Public Safety
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to “ensure the safety
and security of all persons and property on The Citadel campus.” Public safety
officers are state-commissioned law enforcement officers operating under the
authority of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with jurisdiction both
on and off campus for incidents occurring on Citadel property. The Department
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Campus police may be reached at 953-5114. In an emergency, dial 811 from
any campus phone.
Employment
The time of a cadet at The Citadel is filled with duties and obligations;
however, there is opportunity for campus employment for cadets who believe
they can manage the extra responsibility. The College offers a limited number
of part-time positions with various campus activities as well as work-study jobs
which are available to students with financial need. Employment is designed to
provide for a modest portion of college expenses.

Cadet Facilities
Mark Clark Hall
Mark Clark Hall is named after General Mark W. Clark who served as
president of The Citadel from 1954-1965. The campus post office, barber shop,
a convenience store, a lounge for upper class cadets, and a Barnes &amp; Noble
bookstore are located on the first floor. Buyer auditorium, the Greater Issues
Room, a lounge for fourth class cadets, and the offices of the Department of
Experiential Learning and Cadet Activities are found on the second floor. The
Honor Courtroom is located on the third floor, as are the offices of the Catholic
Chaplain, the Episcopal Chaplain, and the campus photography department.
Beach House
The Colonel Robert R. McCormick Beach Club of The Citadel is located
oceanfront on the Isle of Palms, about a half hour’s drive from the campus.
The five-acre property includes a two-story beach house, the Blue &amp; Grey
Pavilion, a sand volleyball and basketball court, and shower and locker facilities. Beach access and parking are available to cadets, students, faculty, staff,
Citadel Alumni Association Lifetime Members, and annual donors to The
Citadel Foundation or The Citadel Brigadier Foundation above specific levels.
Additionally, the venue may be rented for daytime or evening events through
the Office of Event Management.
Boating Center
The Citadel Boating Center membership is available to students, faculty,
and staff. Preference is given to students in the use of the center’s facilities.
The club fleet consists of canoes, small sailboats, and outboard motorboats.
Boating Center facilities consist of a clubhouse, dockage, marine railway,
sail loft, and work area for maintenance and repair of small boats. Storage of
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Military Policies
General
The Citadel is justly proud of its military training program which contributes significantly to the State of South Carolina and the nation in the form
of military and civilian leadership. The Citadel is one of six senior Military
Colleges remaining in the country. Citadel graduates are adding to the rich
heritage of their alma mater as officers in the armed forces and as leaders in
the state and nation.
The ROTC training at The Citadel is conducted by active duty commissioned
and noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,
and U.S. Marine Corps. These active duty military personnel are organized into
the Department of Military Science, the Department of Naval Science, and the
Department of Aerospace Studies. Cadets are encouraged to seek a commission
in one of the armed force services; however, they are not required to accept
a commission.
Commandant of Cadets
The Commandant of Cadets oversees the military aspect of all cadet life.
Along with the Chief of Staff, the Assistant Commandant for Discipline, the Assistant Commandant of Operations and Training, the Assistant Commandant for
Leadership Programs, the Commandant’s Sergeant Major, and his Special Staff,
the Commandant designs, plans, and executes various leadership programs and
activities for the Corps of Cadets. All cadet discipline, privileges, leaves, and
special recognitions are managed inside this department. The Commandant and
his team of TAC (Teach, Advise, Coach) Officers exercise the implementation
of all Citadel policies as well as Cadet Regulations in their supervision of life
in the barracks, through the teaching, advising, and coaching of all cadets. As
a senior college Vice President, the Commandant is in continuous communication with the College President on all matters pertaining to the administration,
conduct, training, and discipline of the Corps of Cadets.
Discipline
As a military college, The Citadel sets high standards of conduct and discipline. By instruction and example, cadets are taught to be neat in person
and in uniform. Daily inspections of rooms ensure cleanliness and good order.
Through individual personal contact, group meetings, and training, cadets are
encouraged to uphold the traditions of The Citadel and the standards of honor,
duty, and respect which are the core values of the college.
A cadet who commits an act off-campus that reflects adversely on The Citadel or the Corps of Cadets may be punished as if the act had been committed
on-campus should the alleged misconduct violate the cadet disciplinary code
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potentially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of members of the
campus community, or
• potentially places college property at risk of damage, loss, or destruction,
or
• occurs at a time when the cadet represents the College in an off-campus
activity, or
• involves conduct that charges one or more of the following:
a felony act; a crime of moral turpitude; an act of violence; an act that
involves the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug or alcohol; or,
an act involving racial or sexual harassment, sexual assault, or results
in the student being found guilty in a court of law or the student
declines to contest such charges although not admitting guilt (e.g. no
contest or nolo contendere).
During periods of furlough, the cadet disciplinary system may apply if the
conduct meets these criteria.
Leadership
Leadership, initiative, and character are developed by placing cadets in
positions of responsibility within the Corps of Cadets. In addition, all cadets
are engaged in the Leadership Training Program which covers a wide range of
topics to develop problem-solving techniques and expand general knowledge
in real-life situations. These value-added sessions are conducted in classroom
and practicum environments.
All cadets live in the barracks. From reveille to taps, every hour of the
cadet’s time is programmed. Regular habits of study and living, attention to
duty, obedience to authority, and appreciation for order are considered among
the most valuable features of The Citadel education. While some graduates enter
the military profession, thousands in all walks of civilian life attest to the high
value of the training received at this institution.
The daily routine is regulated by the Corps of Cadets Training Schedule and
the Commandant’s Yearly Training Plan and supported by the Cadet Regulations
which include the Blue Book and the White Book.
Allowances of Demerits
Cadets who accumulate more than 20 demerits per month in their senior
year, 22 per month in their junior year, 25 per month in their sophomore year,
or 30 per month in their freshman year, will be declared conduct deficient.
Cadets repeating any part of the fourth class year are allowed only 25 demerits
per month. Conduct deficient cadets are not allowed to take normal leaves or
passes and are required to serve one hour of punishment for each demerit over
the specified limit. Any cadet exceeding the allowed limit of demerits or other
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Clothing/Luggage
All cadets are required to furnish their own sheets, pillows, and pillow cases.
A bedspread and blanket will be issued to each cadet when they arrive. Beds
and mattresses are provided by the College. Lists of required and suggested
items for freshmen to bring can be found on The Citadel webpage inside the
Fourth Class Success Packet. It is imperative that items be purchased prior to
arrival. Training begins immediately and there is no time provided to acquire
anything missing.
Cadets are advised to bring inexpensive trunks and suitcases. Luggage must
be stored in the Central Warehouse Facility on campus. Only one overnight
bag for weekend or athletic trips may be kept in a cadet’s room. On a limited
basis, excess luggage may be stored in the Central Supply Facility at the risk
of the owner.
Luggage and boxes of supplies may be shipped to The Citadel in advance.
They should be sent by commercial transportation and clearly identified with
the following address: Cadet’s Full Name, Central Supply, The Citadel, 171
Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409.
Automobiles
All vehicles operated on campus by cadets must be registered with the Commandant’s Department. Each cadet of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class is authorized
to have an automobile at The Citadel. Registration is a privilege, not a right.
Registered vehicles must meet current home-state requirements with regard to
registration, insurance, and safety inspections. All vehicles operated and parked on
campus are at the owner’s risk. All unregistered or illegally parked vehicles are
subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s risk and expense. Certain conduct
infractions may affect a cadet’s ability to maintain an automobile on campus.
Parking fees are charged for all cadet parking. Each registered vehicle will
be assigned to a specific, 24 hour-a-day campus property lot. A set of decals
for this lot will be affixed to each registered vehicle, which can only be parked
in the lot designated. Cadets may park in any space inside that lot except for
those assigned to specific leadership positions. These reserved spaces will be
identified around each barracks. On major college weekends, cadets may be
required to move their vehicles to other college procured locations to allow for
family, alumni, and guests to park on or near the main campus.
NO CADET IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CITADEL. This area is defined by Spring Street on the south,
Rutledge Avenue on the east, and St. Margaret Street on the north. Parking in
this area will result in ticketing and possible towing by the Charleston City
Policy and/or disciplinary action from the Commandant’s Department for the
cadet. 4th class cadets are NOT authorized to have, maintain, drive, or park an
automobile on The Citadel campus or within this prescribed area at any time
during their freshman year. They should not bring a car to Charleston.
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Reserves and National Guard
Cadets may become members of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Reserves or National Guard (Army or Air). Students who join these organizations should consider joining local units in the Charleston area for ease of
transportation and conducting business. Although Reserve and National Guard
duty is a priority responsibility, cadets must be aware of their academic and
Citadel military responsibilities and make all efforts to ensure that conflicts are
kept to a minimum.
Leave
It is expected that parents will not ask for special leave for their sons or
daughters except in cases of extreme emergencies. In every case, the decision
is left to Citadel authorities as to whether the circumstances warrant the granting of the leave.
EMERGENCY LEAVE.
Emergency leave may be granted in the event of death or critical illness of
a member of the cadet’s immediate family.
Duration of this leave will be predicated upon distance and time required
but should normally not exceed five class days. The immediate family includes
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and the permanent resident members of
the family.
Critical illness is defined as an illness of such proportions that death may
be imminent.
SPECIAL LEAVE.
Special leave normally may be granted upon request of the family or guardian for events/activities which involve his/her immediate family.
Cadets may also be granted special leave for such unusual business affairs
as cannot be arranged by correspondence but require the presence of the cadet
in person. In all cases, the final decision rests with the Battalion TAC Officer.
OTHER LEAVE.
The Citadel has a weekend and overnight leave policy based on increasing class privileges for cadets who maintain academic, physical, and conduct
proficiency. Fourth class cadets are not authorized overnight or weekend leaves
during the first semester.
Furloughs for the Corps of Cadets are scheduled throughout the year. They
include Fall Furlough (November), Winter Furlough (December-January),
and Spring Furlough (March). Specific dates for these can be found on
the college calendar. Cadets may depart after their last class in the case
of Fall and Spring Furloughs which always begin on a Friday and end on
a Sunday. CADETS MAY NOT DEPART EARLIER. Parents are highly
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will not be allowed to leave. In the case of Winter Furlough, cadets may
depart after completing their last exam. Return times from all furloughs
are posted on the Commandant’s Department website accessed from The
Citadel Home Page. It is imperative that ALL cadets return not later than
the published accountability formation.
MEDICAL SERVICES.
Except in an emergency occurring on leave requiring immediate attention,
a cadet will not arrange for or receive professional treatment from doctors or
specialists without the knowledge of The Citadel Physician. Applications for
any special leave required for such treatment will be submitted to The Citadel
Physician and, if approved, will be forwarded by The Citadel Physician to the
Commandant.
Cadets who are receiving medical care under the auspices of a private doctor
will in all cases report the nature of the treatment, to include the illness and
prescribed medication, to The Citadel Physician.
SPECIAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE.
(1) Dental work, special eye examinations, etc. should be scheduled during
the summer, winter, or spring furlough periods.
(2) If the services of a local dentist, oculist, doctor, or other specialist are
deemed necessary, cadets will make their own appointments; however, they
must inform The Citadel Physician. If desired, the Infirmary will schedule the
required appointment for the cadet.
The Fourth Class System
The purpose of the Fourth Class System at The Citadel is to lay the foundation, early in a cadet’s career, for the development of those qualities of character
and discipline implied in the mission of The Citadel as a military college—to
educate principled leaders with an alert mind and a sound body who have been
taught high ideals, honor, integrity, loyalty, and patriotism; who accept the responsibilities which accompany leadership; and who have sufficient professional
knowledge to take a place in our competitive world.
These personal qualities must be deeply ingrained in individuals so that neither
time nor troubles will diminish their respect for complying with the customs
and traditions set forth for the fourth class cadets’ conduct. Self-discipline and
self-evaluation develop graduates whose integrity and sense of duty cause them
to serve selflessly beyond the prescribed limits of their tasks.
The Fourth Class System is both difficult and demanding. It represents an
abrupt change from the life normally experienced in the home and encompasses
the period from the cadet’s arrival for his or her first year at The Citadel until
Corps Day Weekend. It is administered professionally and requires a full measure of mental preparedness and physical endurance.
Because of the nature of the new cadets’ training during their first weeks at
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who, prior to admission, have conditioned themselves physically are best able
to meet the training requirements.
At the time of their medical examination, cadets should consult with their
physician regarding their body weight. Particular attention should be given to
estimated percent body fat, which provides a much more accurate figure for
determining proper body weight than height/weight charts. If body weight loss
appears to be indicated, cadets should follow the physician’s advice relative to
reducing caloric intake and increasing caloric expenditure.
The Charleston climate is generally conducive to year-round outdoor physical
activity; however, the hot, humid conditions of August and September present
several problems worthy of consideration. It is, therefore, important that cadets
prepare themselves by controlled exposure to similar conditions during exercise.
Preparation guidance can be found in the Fourth Class Success Packet on The
Citadel home page.
In addition, each applicant for entry into The Citadel should be assured
through a medical examination that there is no history of physical ailments
which could possibly cause discharge due to inability to participate in the
Fourth Class System.
The Fourth Class System by nature appears arbitrary on the surface. It demands prompt and unquestioning obedience of authority through the use of a
collection of customs and traditions. However, each of the elements or customs
has a special purpose in furthering a cadet’s development.
The system includes standing at a rigid position of attention, turning square
corners when walking, undergoing inspections before formations, learning various
items of fourth class knowledge, working on approved company details such
as minor chores incident to keeping one’s own area of the barracks in order,
submitting to a variety of minor restrictions concerning the use of certain campus
grounds and facilities, the wearing of the uniform, and the general conduct of
a fourth class cadet.
Cadets who are unable to meet the desired standards or violate one or more
of the customs are subject to corrective action. This can range from a verbal
reprimand to walking tours on the barracks quadrangle and may include restriction to the limits of campus. In extreme cases, a cadet who is unable to
conform to the military way of life may be brought before a Suitability Board
to determine fitness to continue at The Citadel.
The measures described above are designed to test a cadet’s mettle and to
determine motivation for cadet life. Their value lies in developing cadets’ ability
to perform their duty successfully under trying and stress-producing conditions.
Hazing is not a part of the Fourth Class System and is not tolerated. The
suffering of degradation, humiliation, and indignity does not foster the rapid
development of those qualities sought in fourth class cadets.
The Fourth Class System is a formidable challenge to any young person.
The decision to enter The Citadel must be preceded by a conviction on the
part of the prospective cadets and their parents that these future cadets have
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willingness to undergo the system’s rigors with a determination to see it through
and to reap its benefits.
Although the system is demanding and difficult, the rewards are considerable, and they more than justify the effort. At recognition by the upper class
cadets, a better person emerges—one who is mentally, physically, and ethically
prepared to accept the responsibilities of leadership which will ultimately be
given at The Citadel and in the world.
An incoming cadet is classified as a “Legacy” if at least one or more of the
following criteria are confirmed:
• Father and/or mother are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are current members of the South Carolina Corps
of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Grandfather and/or grandmother are graduates and former members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
These are the ONLY qualifications that relate to the determination of “Legacy”
cadets.
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students
Those students transferring from the national service academies (specifically
the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast
Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy), Virginia Military Institute,
or any other institution at which such students have:
a. successfully completed their participation in a fourth class or plebe system;
b. been full-time students in good standing in an ROTC program for the
period of their enrollment at such an institution;
c. been enrolled at any of the institutions listed above for a minimum of
two semesters;
shall have the option of requesting a transfer out of the Fourth Class System
after one semester at The Citadel, provided at that time they are at least academic sophomores. Eligible students exercising this option to transfer out of
the Fourth Class System shall have no cadet rank, nor have any authority over
the other fourth class cadets for the balance of the academic year. All other
transfer students, regardless of academic standing, will undergo a full year of
the Fourth Class System at The Citadel. The Commandant of Cadets will make
the final decision on requests for transfer.
The Citadel’s Physical Effectiveness Program
There are two (2) parts of The Citadel Physical Effectiveness Program:
Weight Management and Physical Fitness. Every cadet is expected to meet
the standards established in each of these areas at all times. A Corps Height/
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ness Test is administered each term. By regulation, cadets are required to take
these tests every semester. Detailed information on both is found in Chapter
Five of the cadet regulation entitled The White Book. Cadets not meeting the
standards of the Corps Physical Fitness Test are considered Physically Deficient
resulting in loss of privileges and rank. Programs are designed to help those
cadets work towards reaching the minimum requirements in both fitness and
weight management. These programs are mandatory, and it is the individual
cadet’s responsibility to participate. Seniors who do not pass the Corps Physical
Fitness Test as required each semester will not be allowed to participate in the
Fall Semester Ring Presentation or the Spring Semester Graduation Activities
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ROTC Programs
The Citadel offers commissioning opportunities in all branches of the armed
services. While every cadet must successfully complete a course in one of four
ROTC programs each semester of their freshmen and sophomore year, cadets
are not required to enroll in any ROTC commissioning program nor are they
required to accept a commission should it be offered.
All cadets are required to enroll in and pass an ROTC course for every semester in which they are enrolled at The Citadel until they have completed four
semesters. Study abroad cadets will complete ROTC requirements via independent
study/online; see respective ROTC department for approval. If extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the cadet require that he/she withdraw from
or not enroll in ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may wish to pursue a
commission must have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment.
The cadet who is not pursuing a commission must have the permission of the
academic advisor and the Associate Provost. Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC
class must meet that requirement in order to graduate. When cadets are making
up a missed ROTC requirement or changing to another ROTC, they are not,
without permission of the head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll
in an ROTC class at a level lower than their academic class. For example,
a member of the senior class who wishes to change to another ROTC must
enroll in a senior-level course in the new ROTC unless the head of the ROTC
Detachment authorizes enrollment in a lower level course. ROTC classes may
not be used to meet elective requirements in any course of study.
ROTC Enhancement
The Armed Forces Scholarship Program has been established to assist the
Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC Detachments at The Citadel in bringing the
best and brightest officer candidates to the school. Prospective students must
have a minimum 1200 SAT (or 27 ACT), a minimum high school GPA of 3.2,
and have accepted an ROTC scholarship prior to matriculation as a freshman
at The Citadel in order to be considered. Recipients of the scholarship will
receive an annual award of $3,500 for each year in which they receive the
ROTC scholarship. Recipients of the Armed Forces Scholarship will be notified
by The Citadel’s Director of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships.
A student must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA to maintain the Armed Forces
Scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
The Armed Forces Scholarship will not be reinstated once it has been lost.
Students who are awarded an ROTC Scholarship after matriculating at The
Citadel are not eligible for an Armed Forces Scholarship.

ARMY ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of Army ROTC is to commission the future officer leadership
of the U.S. Army and to motivate young people to be better Americans. Army
ROTC is the only commissioning program that offers future officers the opportunity to serve in the regular Army as well as the National Guard or the Army
Reserve. Regardless of cadets’ academic majors, there is an Army specialty
that can fulfill their goals.
U.S. Army ROTC Graduates
Graduates of The Citadel’s Army ROTC program, who have accepted a
contract, have the opportunity to serve their country in a variety of branches
and specialties. Those cadets who have excelled academically and militarily,
both in the classroom and at the ROTC Advance Camp, and who have clearly
demonstrated high character and outstanding leadership ability, will be selected
as Distinguished Military Students.
Graduates of the Army ROTC program may serve as officers on Active Duty,
members of the United States Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Those
who desire to be in the National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve will serve on
active duty to complete their officer basic course, and then serve as a “citizen
soldier” in a Reserve or Guard unit near their homes, graduate schools, places
of employment, or in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). No matter what type
of option is chosen, the total obligation is eight years of active or reserve duty,
or a combination of both.
Scholarships
The Army sponsors 4-, 3-1/2-, 3-, 2-1/2-, 2-, and 1-year academic scholarships for outstanding cadets who desire careers as officers in the United States
Army. High school students must apply before 17 January of their senior year
for four-year and three-year Advanced Designee scholarships. Applications
may be obtained at www.armyrotc.com. The application process for two-year
and three-year Campus Based Scholarships begins in November of the cadet’s
freshman (three-year) and sophomore (two-year) years. The Army scholarship
currently pays tuition and fees or room and board for qualified applicants. The
amounts are adjusted annually due to institutional tuition and fee changes.
Cadets interested in Reserve Component Duty can apply for a two-year
Dedicated or Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship or for a two-year
Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship in November of their sophomore
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Pay and Allowances
Cadets enrolled in the ROTC Basic Course, who are academic freshmen
or sophomores, receive a uniform allowance each academic year. Cadets who
are in the Advanced Course (junior and senior years) and contracted with the
Army to be commissioned when they graduate receive a uniform allowance.
Additionally, contracted cadets will receive a non-taxable subsistence allowance
based on their MS level for ten months of the school year. Freshmen receive
$300/month, sophomores receive $350/month, juniors receive $450/month, and
seniors receive $500/month. All scholarship students receive a textbook allowance of $600 per semester. Between their junior and senior years, all contracted
cadets attend a four-week Advance Camp and receive one-half of the base pay
of a Second Lieutenant plus travel to and from either Charleston, SC or their
home of record.
Summer Training
Outstanding cadets also have the opportunity to attend U.S. Army training
such as Airborne school, Air Assault school, Mountain Warfare training, and/or
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) with active duty Army units around
the globe. Cadets are allowed to enlist or retain their membership in the Army
National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve under the Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP).
Formal Enrollment Requirements
The basic requirements for enrollment in the Army ROTC program must be
fully met before the Professor of Military Science can consider a cadet for enrollment in the Army program. (Cadets not meeting these standards are not eligible
for commissions or ROTC monetary allowances.) To be eligible, a cadet must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be of good character. Cadets convicted by a civil or military court of
offenses other than minor traffic violations are not eligible for enrollment
without specific approval of the Department of the Army. A cadet may
apply for a waiver for a conviction, provided the offense was nonrecurring and did not involve moral turpitude.
3. Maintain a satisfactory academic record. A minimum of a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required.
4. Maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record and leadership rating. This
rating is determined by the Professor of Military Science.
5. Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet/maintain the required
height and weight standards.
6. Be physically and medically qualified under Department of the Army
medical standards.
Formal enrollment in the Advanced Course and contracting requires a cadet
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done during the cadet’s sophomore year. Waivers for physical defects are
granted only in exceptional circumstances, and then only by the authority of
the Department of the Army.
NAVY/MARINE ROTC PROGRAM
The purpose of the Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Program at The Citadel
is to educate and train cadets for professional service as officers in the U.S. Naval
Services. The Citadel’s NROTC Program is uniquely suited to provide extensive
operational training opportunities as a result of being located in proximity
to several military bases and training facilities. Additionally, frequent visits
to The Citadel and the Charleston area by operational Navy and Marine Corps
units provide several “hands-on” training evolutions for students in The Citadel’s
NROTC Program.
Two programs are offered by the NROTC Program, leading to commissions as
Ensigns (Navy) or Second Lieutenants (Marines):
1. The Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship Program includes selected Naval
Scholarship candidates assigned to The Citadel who have their tuition and
a portion of their college expenses paid by the Department of the Navy and
will be commissioned upon graduation.
2. The Navy/Marine Corps College Program is that part of the NROTC Program
in which students, who have not received national NROTC scholarships,
pursue education and training for commissions in the Navy or Marine Corps.
College Program students are eligible to compete for Naval Scholarships
while students at The Citadel, or may be selected for Advanced Standing
within the College Program.
Naval ROTC Scholarship Program
Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship students are selected through national competition
and attend one of the colleges or universities with NROTC units. The Navy/Marine
Corps Scholarship midshipmen attending The Citadel may enroll in any academic
major offered by the college. However, all Navy option midshipmen, regardless
of major, are required to complete MATH 131/132 or MATH 106/107 and PHYS
221/222 (with associated laboratories). All Navy/Marine Corps midshipmen are
required to be enrolled in the Service Specific Naval Science Labs. All four-year
Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship students receiving a commission must
also attend three summer training sessions with pay. In return, the Department of
the Navy, via The Citadel NROTC Unit, provides tuition, certain fees, a textbook
allowance, a uniform allowance, and a monthly subsistence allowance. Upon
graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen receive commissions as Ensigns in
the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active
duty a minimum of five years. For additional information, please see the NROTC
website at www.nrotc.navy.mil and NROTC Unit, The Citadel’s website at www.
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Naval ROTC College Program
The NROTC College Program is offered for cadets who wish to earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps but were not
recipients of NROTC Scholarships. College Program students are required to
enroll in Naval Science classes, participate with the NROTC Unit in scheduled
training and events, and may compete for a variety of other Naval Scholarships
offered by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Each year a number of
College Program cadets at The Citadel may receive one, two, or three-year
NROTC scholarships.
Additionally, some College Program students, who have not previously been
offered Naval Scholarships, may be selected for Advanced Standing prior to
beginning their junior year. Students selected for Advanced Standing must attend a minimum of one summer training course, with pay, usually the summer
after their junior year. College Program students in Advanced Standing will
be provided with all Naval Science textbooks, an annual uniform allowance,
and a monthly subsistence allowance during the junior and senior years. Upon
graduation, these Naval cadets receive commissions in the U.S. Navy or the
U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Naval ROTC program, cadets must:
1. be citizens of the United States;
2. have reached the 17th anniversary of their birth by September 1 of the
year enrolled;
3. not have reached their 27th birthday by December 31 of the year they
expect to graduate (this can be waived); and
4. be physically qualified. (Defective vision must be correctable to 20/20,
and waivers for color blindness may be considered.)
5. Additional program entrance requirements may be found at www.nrotc.
navy.mil.
Those cadets not qualified for or not desiring formal enrollment in either
the Scholarship or College Program may participate in Naval Science courses
for academic credit only. They will not be eligible for appointment to a commissioned grade.
NROTC Summer Training
NROTC Scholarship Midshipmen
• Required to complete up to three summer training courses of two to four
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o Navy and Marine midshipmen will attend Career Orientation Training
for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID). CORTRAMID provides midshipmen
with a four week indoctrination to career fields in the Navy and Marine
Corps. The midshipmen will receive exposure to operations in each
of the following communities:
o Aviation
o Submarine Warfare
o Surface Warfare
o Marine Corps
Second Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will participate in a two week leveling crucible called
“Battle Stations” that will evaluate the midshipman under pressure and
allows for the successful demonstration of watch standing, seamanship,
fire fighting, and damage control.
o Marine midshipmen will receive training on an active Marine Corps base
or on board an amphibious ship.
Third Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.

Advanced Standing College Program
• College Program students are required to attend one summer training course,
usually the summer between their junior and senior year.
• Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in the
fleet.
• Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.
Transportation costs to and from the sites of the training will be covered by the
Department of the Navy, and cadets will earn summer training pay during the
period of training.
Summary of Estimated Naval ROTC Allowances
Navy/Marine Scholarship Program:
Each scholarship pays tuition and registration, college, hospital, and laboratory fees outlined in this catalog. In addition, the following payments are also
made by the Navy Department:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over four years
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
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3. Summer training pay
4. Book allowance, paid each semester

Advanced Standing Program
Navy Department reimbursements for students enrolled in the College Program
are:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over one year
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
Naval ROTC Active Duty Commissioning Program
Active Duty students belonging to the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 Program (STA-21)
or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) are exempt from
having to enroll in ROTC courses every semester. STA-21 Active Duty students are
only required to complete Naval Leadership and Management (NAVL 201) and Naval
Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses in order to meet graduation and
commissioning requirements. MECEPActive Duty students are required to complete
Evolution of Warfare I (NAVL 303), Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (NAVL 402),
and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses; however, the Professor
of Naval Science may grant waivers for Evolution of Warfare and Fundamentals
of Maneuver Warfare if these courses cause an academic overload and result in a
graduation delay. Additionally, all Active Duty students must also enroll in Navy
or Marine Corps Training Labs each semester. The Senior Leadership Integration
Seminar (LDRS 411) is not a graduation requirement for Active Duty students.
AIR FORCE ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of The Citadel’s Air Force ROTC Detachment is to develop Air
Force leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving the nation.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of dedicated professionals who readily accept responsibility, think critically and creatively, and write and speak
effectively.
Citadel graduates have served the Air Force and the nation well in war and
peace. Today’s Citadel cadets will assume important command and leadership
positions in the United States Air Force, government services, or the private sector.
Four-Year Program
The four-year Air Force ROTC program at The Citadel serves as a major
commissioning route for young men and women interested in becoming officers
in the U.S. Air Force.
Students enroll at the beginning of the freshman year, and during that first
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well as fundamental leadership, followership and communications skills.
During the sophomore year, cadets will examine the development of air and
space power from its inception to its uses today in contingency operations. Cadets who are physically qualified and have maintained good academic standing
may apply for entry into the advanced portion of the program. Cadets desiring a
commission will attend a summer field training course between their sophomore
and junior years. Cadets enrolled in the Professional Officer Course—the last
two years of the Air Force curriculum—study communication skills, leadership in theory and practice, the principles and functions of management, and
problem solving. The final year includes the military justice system, the role of
the professional officer, U.S. National Security Policy, and Regional Studies. In
addition, cadets continue to prepare for entry into active duty.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible to pursue a commission through the Air Force ROTC Program,
a cadet must:
1. be a citizen of the United States;
2. maintain a satisfactory academic record (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
for contract and 2.5 cumulative GPA for scholarship);
3. pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment;
4. pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT);
5. be of good moral character;
6. be medically qualified;
7. agree to serve on active duty and/or reserve inactive duty for a specified
period:
a. four years active duty and four years inactive reserve status for most
b. ten years active duty for pilots and six years active duty for Remotely
Piloted Aircraft Pilots (RPA), Combat System Officers (CSO) and Air
Battle Managers (ABM) after completion of Undergraduate Flying
Training;
8. successfully complete a summer field training course.
AFROTC Field Training
Citadel cadets pursuing a commission through AFROTC are required to attend
a summer training course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL and
Camp Shelby, MS between their sophomore and junior years. Field training is
a memorable experience in which cadets get an introduction to Air Force life
and operations. Each cadet receives practical guidance in leadership, small-arms
familiarization, physical training, and expeditionary operations.
Base Visits
The vast scope of the United States Air Force operations is difficult to portray
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to provide an introduction to the United States Air Force. On these trips, the
cadets receive base activity briefings and observe Air Force operations firsthand.
They return to school with an accurate perspective of the organization’s global
nature. Experience has shown that these visits are of considerable value in developing the cadets’ appreciation of the Air Force officers’ challenging careers.
Pay and Allowances
Air Force contract cadets are provided a monthly subsistence allowance. The
current rates are: $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors,
and $500 for seniors. Scholarship cadets are also paid an annual book allowance and a uniform allowance.
AFROTC Scholarship Programs
Air Force scholarships are awarded under the auspices of two separate
program tracks. The first, the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP), is
open to graduating high school seniors. The second scholarship track is the InCollege Scholarship Program (ICSP), and is open to freshmen and sophomores
in certain approved majors. Details on how to apply for HSSP scholarships,
eligibility requirements, and the on-line application can be found at the www.
afrotc.com website.
High School Scholarship Program
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and
4-year scholarships in three different types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 7. The
application process is the same for each type.
Type 1 — pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books. Approximately 5 percent of
our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type 1 scholarship.
Type 2 — pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 and $600
per year for books. Approximately 15 percent of our 4-year scholarship
winners will be offered a Type 2 scholarship (mostly in technical fields).
All 3-year scholarships are Type 2.
Type 7 — pays full college tuition and most lab fees up to the equivalent
of the in-state rate. These students also receive $600 per year for books.
Type 7 scholarships may be converted to a Type 2 for 3 years. Out-ofstate recipients attending The Citadel typically convert their Type 7 to a
Type 2.
In-College Scholarship Program
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is highly competitive and consists of two phases.
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Force ROTC program.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase One by the AFROTC
detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership
ability, grades, fitness, and overall participation in the Air Force ROTC program.
Headquarters AFROTC makes the final decision and awards scholarships.
Cadets selected through ICSP Phase One are awarded a Type 1 or 2 scholarship.
Selectees are awarded 3-year scholarships All scholarships activate the term
they are awarded.
ICSP Phase Two
ICSP Phase Two is open to college freshmen in approved majors.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase Two by the commander
of the AFROTC detachment.
ICSP Phase Two scholarships are a mix of Type 1 and Type 2 scholarships.
Depending on academic major and funding availability, Phase 2 scholarships
can be awarded for any of the listed types.
Type 1 - pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books.
Type 2 - pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 per year
and $600 per year for books.
ICSP Eligibility Requirements*
To be eligible to apply for the ICSP you must:
• Be a United States citizen;
• Possess at least one standardized test (ACT, SAT or AFOQT) score
• Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
• Complete a physical examination and be certified as “Commission-Qualified” by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board.
Non-AFROTC students can apply if the examination has been scheduled.
If selected, you cannot activate a scholarship until the medical certification
is complete.
• Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
• Meet the Air Force ROTC age, moral, and other scholarship eligibility
requirements.
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Expenses
The Citadel is supported by the State of South Carolina. The costs of operation are underwritten through fees collected from the students, appropriations
made by the General Assembly of South Carolina, and contributions to The
Citadel. Nonresidents are required to pay a larger portion of the costs of their
education than is required of residents of South Carolina.
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. If referral to a collection agency is required for
overdrawn accounts, the amount referred will include the collection agency fee.
If an account is unpaid, the college will initiate internal and external collections proceedings.
These proceedings will include credit bureau reporting, referring accounts
to outside collections and State of South Carolina collection efforts. Accounts
referred for collection will incur additional collection costs paid by the student.
Fees
Students attending the day program at The Citadel pay three primary fees:
college fees, auxiliary fees, and a OneCard Restricted deposit. Active duty
military personnel assigned to military units for educational purposes pay the
same college fees as cadets. The college reserves the right to adjust fees to
meet the current cost of operation should it become necessary. This applies
to all educational programs at The Citadel. Current fees are available on The
Citadel’s web page.
All fees and deposits are due and payable by semester, prior to the date of
reporting to school. Bills are normally due the first Friday in August. Failure
to meet billing deadlines subjects the student to being dropped from enrollment at The Citadel. For incoming freshman cadets or returning upper class
cadets, failure to meet billing deadlines may result in the loss of space in the
Corps of Cadets and a late payment charge. Remittances by money order or
check should be made payable to The Citadel and mailed to the Treasurer, The
Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409. Remittances by
credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express) may be paid on
line via a secure connection at the citadel.edu website. There may be a 2.75%
convenience fee charged for the use of credit card payments, but no charge for
e-check payments.
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Information relative to financing educational fees on a monthly installment
basis may be secured by contacting the Treasurer’s Office at The Citadel or by
viewing the Treasurer’s Office link on The Citadel’s web page at citadel.edu.
The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships also has information concerning
financing educational fees through loans other than the guaranteed student loan.
Financing arrangements require time for processing, so it is essential that application be made as early as possible prior to the beginning of the school year.
Overdrawn Accounts: A student whose account is overdrawn will not be issued or be allowed to send copies of his or her official transcript, be issued a
diploma, or be permitted to enroll in additional course work until satisfactory
settlement of the account has been made.
Non-negotiable Checks: There will be a handling charge of $30 for a nonnegotiable check. The college will pursue collection procedures as provided by
the laws of the State of South Carolina. The Citadel will not accept personal
checks from individuals who have issued two non-negotiable checks or one
non-negotiable check which has not been redeemed.
ATM machine: The college contracts with a major bank to provide an ATM
machine in Mark Clark Hall. Students can access their personal bank accounts
through this machine. This is a convenient and secure method to handle cash
and eliminates the need for students to have large amounts of cash on hand.
Resident Tuition and Fees
Any undergraduate student or prospective student whose status concerning entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees is uncertain 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 and are to be completed and returned to that office
at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes for any semester or summer
term for which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of the in-state
tuition and fee rate. Until such time that eligibility for residency is confirmed,
out-of-state fees will be due and payable. Refunds will be issued when a ruling
awards in-state status.
Eligibility for payment of in-state tuition and fees shall be determined under
the provisions of Sections 59-112-10 through 59-112-100, South Carolina Code
of Laws, 1976, as amended. A copy of this law may be obtained from The
Citadel Registrar’s Office.
Fee Descriptions
College fees support the general operations of the college. A portion of college
fees is earmarked to provide debt service for bonds issued to support construction
and renovation of education and general facilities and equipment of the college.
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Auxiliary fees include athletic support, room, board, infirmary care, and laundry
and dry cleaning. A portion of these fees is designed to pay debt service for
the auxiliary and athletic facilities.
OneCard Restricted deposit is used to pay for uniforms, uniform alterations,
accessories, books, academic supplies, and haircuts. The amount of the deposit is
determined annually based upon the average needs of cadets. Certain academic
programs and certain corps activities will require other expenditures that are
unique to that activity. If a cadet’s costs exceed the deposit amount, the cadet
will be required to pay in full or provide additional deposit money. Any unused
portion of the deposit will be carried over to the following semester. All unspent
funds will be refunded upon graduation or discharge.
Uniforms: All cadets are required to wear The Citadel uniform, which is issued by the College. New cadets are required to be outfitted in new uniforms
and uniform accessories issued by the college. New cadets should not bring a
supply of civilian clothes other than those which are worn upon reporting to
the college, as they are not permitted to wear civilian clothes except during
authorized furloughs.
The cost of uniforms, although a paid fee, should be viewed as a clothing
expense which is incidental to attending any college. With proper care, uniforms
should last for several years. Requirements in subsequent years will depend on
the manner in which cadets have cared for their uniforms. The overall cost of
the uniforms should not exceed that which would be incurred in purchasing
clothes to attend a civilian college. Additional sets of uniforms may be purchased
as desired (for cash) in the Cadet Store.
The woolen uniforms issued to cadets are custom-made for The Citadel. Once
the uniforms have been fitted, the entire cost will be charged to the cadet. Since
the uniforms are tailor-made to the measurements of each cadet after enrollment
at The Citadel, every cadet withdrawing from college will be charged a fee for
canceling the purchase of the uniforms.
In order to keep the appearance of the Corps of Cadets at the highest level,
an inspection will be made of the uniforms of members of the sophomore, junior,
and senior classes at the beginning of the school year. If the uniforms do not
meet the minimum standards of appearance, the individual will be required to
purchase replacements of unserviceable uniform items.
Statement of Students’ Accounts
Students have three accounts at the Citadel, a student account, the OneCard
Restricted Account, and the Open Account. All are available for review online. It is incumbent upon the students to verify each charge or credit made
to their accounts.
The Restricted Account and the Open Account are both different accounts
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The Restricted Account is automatically loaded each fall and spring semester. It is used to purchase scholastic items only. This includes books, supplies,
haircuts, uniforms, tailoring, and accessories.
The Open Account on the One Card can be loaded with additional funds for
use at campus facilities. The Open Account is used mainly to purchase food,
drinks, and other items that cannot be purchase on the Restricted Account.
To deposit funds, you can send cash or check to the One Card Office located
in Bond Hall, room 244. You may also go online via Lesesne Gateway and
navigate to Campus Center to deposit funds electronically to the Open Account.
Any unexpended OneCard balance will be held until the student withdraws
or graduates from The Citadel.
Full athletic grant-in-aid and full academic scholarship recipients are not
authorized to receive a refund. Balances in accounts of full athletic grant-in-aid
recipients are refunded to the Athletic Department annually.
Other Fees
Reservation Deposit: A $300.00 deposit will be maintained for each cadet.
When there is insufficient money in the cadet’s account to cover the cost of
damage to buildings, rooms, equipment, or loss of ROTC manuals or government property, this deposit will be used. The unused portion is refundable after
graduation or withdrawal from The Citadel.
Diploma Fee: The diploma fee is adjusted each year to address the current
market price.
Transcript Fee: Information regarding transcripts is available on the Registrar’s Office web page: http://www.citadel.edu/root/registrar.
Laboratory/Orientation Fees: Laboratory/Orientation Fees are charged students
taking certain designated courses or orientation programs. Fees are billed as
part of the preregistered course load.
Technology Fee: A technology fee is charged each cadet. The fee partially
offsets the cost of the various computer laboratories on campus and the costs
associated with having computers in barracks rooms.
Late Fee: A significant late fee is charged to all students who are permitted
to enroll, even though they may not have satisfied all the financial requirements,
i.e. those who have not finalized federal financial aid. Students who sign up for
a payment plan and fail to meet the requirements of that plan will be charged
the same late fee at the time they fall behind.
Other Fees: In addition to the above, other fees that can be charged include:
parking fees, infirmary charges, barracks damage, parking citations, yearbook,
lost library books, library book late fees, rifle repair, and other fees directed
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Refunds
The Citadel is committed to many expenses based upon the anticipated
enrollment of a student at the beginning of each semester. Registration at The
Citadel is considered to be a contract binding students and their parents or
guardians to charges for the entire semester.
However, students who withdraw during a semester may receive partial
refunds based on the length of attendance. Refunds will be computed from the
required reporting date until the withdrawal date as determined by the Registrar.
No refunds will be made for less than $1.00.
In the event that a cadet receives a Medical Discharge, any refund due the
cadet will follow the normal refund schedule policy as promulgated by the
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs. In the event that the Medical
Discharge is a direct consequence of an injury received during The Citadel
training program, the cadet may request an adjustment to this policy. The Campus Assessment Team (CAT) will make the final decision on all such requests.
Authorized refunds are as follows:
The school is not subject to any State or Accrediting Agency refund policy.
The refund schedule can be found on the Treasurer’s Office web page: http://
www.citadel.edu/root/treasurer.
Deposits for Uniforms, Books, Supplies, and Accessories - OneCard Restricted
Account:
Any unused portion of the deposit to the student’s account for uniforms,
books, supplies, and accessories will be refunded within 30 days of graduation
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Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships administers student loan applications,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel and to best demonstrate eligibility for
need-based scholarships, all students should file a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 of each year. These
forms are available online at http://FAFSA.ed.gov. The Office of Financial Aid
and Scholarships may request additional information. Students are responsible for
checking their e-mail account, online Citadel financial aid account, completing all
requested paperwork, and submitting financial aid requirements in a timely manner.
Funds are limited, so late applications are considered for aid only if resources are
available.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
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 October each year. This form solicits information about the applicant’s
family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”
(EFC). Adjusted gross income data from tax forms is 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
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financial need is the difference between the cost 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 dependent 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 automatically considered independent:
a. 24 years old or older by December 31 of the award year,
b. Master’s or doctorate student,
c. Married,
d. Have children and provide more than half of their support,
e. Have legal dependents (other than a spouse),
f. Dependent or ward of the court or were in foster care or both parents
were deceased since turning age 13,
g. On active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training,
h. Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces,
i. Homeless or at risk of being homeless, or
j. Is/was an emancipated minor.
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:
a. A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or provisional
student,
b. A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident,
c. A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default on any federal student
loan program with any institution,
d. 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,
e. A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment on a Pell Grant,
Supplemental Grant, or state Student Incentive Grant at any institution,
f. A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and must make
satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree to continue to
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Types of Financial Aid
Grants
Federal Pell Grant
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 an electronic Student Aid Report (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 four
business days.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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
$4,000 per academic year, with the average award being $1,000.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina residents, on
a first-come basis, who demonstrate 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.
Visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site for eligibility
requirements.
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
These grants are awarded to qualified students selected by members of the
coaching staff. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Director
of Athletics.
Work Programs
The Federal Work-Study Program
This federally funded program provides part-time employment to qualifying
students. Students are paid on an hourly basis, not less than the federal minimum
wage. Paychecks are issued twice a month directly to students for hours worked.
The Human Resources Office makes assignments after a student has qualified for
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The Institutional Work Program
This non-federally funded program makes a variety of student jobs available in
academic and administrative offices on campus. A student does not need to demonstrate financial need. Inquiries and applications are made in the Human Resources
office.
Loans
The Federal Direct Loan Program
The Federal Direct Loan Program provides students with long-term, low interest
subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The federal government pays the interest of the
subsidized loan while the student is enrolled in school, whereas the interest accrues
on the unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA contribution is taken into consideration
when determining eligibility for any subsidized student loans. The maximum loan
amount for a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans is $5,500 for a first
year student; $6,500 for a second year student; and $7,500 for remaining years of
study. During their academic careers, undergraduate dependent students may borrow up to a maximum of $31,000 (only $23,000 can be subsidized). Independent
undergraduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $57,500 (only $23,000
can be subsidized). The interest rates are set each year. Please check current rates
online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or after enrollment drops below half-time status.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
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 is
set each year. Please check current rates online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment
begins 60 days after the final disbursement or can be deferred while the student is
enrolled at least half-time.
South Carolina Teacher Loan Program
This South Carolina Teacher Loan Program is intended to attract and maintain
the residency of talented teachers through the offer of student loan cancellation.
Loan recipients who become certified to teach in critical need subject areas or who
choose to teach in a designated school district will have their loans cancelled up to
100% at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching. To qualify for this program,
students must be South Carolina residents who attend 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 fail to become certified or who do not teach in a critical need
area must repay the entire amount of the loan plus interest. Funds are limited; the
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Scholars Programs
The Citadel Honors Program is the college’s premier program for intellectually
and academically gifted students who demonstrate a love of learning and wish to
participate in rich intellectual discourse over their four-year college career. Special
benefits of the program include an honors curriculum of small classes, discussionstyle instruction, regularly-scheduled one-on-one tutorials with honors program
faculty, and comprehensive pre-professional counseling which includes research,
writing, discussion, and planning regarding post-graduate goals, whether that’s
finding a job, applying to graduate or professional school, or competing for a
national-level post-graduate scholarship or fellowship. A special notation will appear
on the transcript of Honors Program graduates, and a distinctive gold seal will be
attached to The Citadel diploma in recognition of this significant accomplishment.
A $10,000 annual scholarship will be awarded to all participants in The Citadel
Honors Program. All applicants will be considered for one of The Citadel’s full
scholarships. An interview and separate application are required: citadel.edu/honors.
The Business Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for talented students
who are interested in business management, sales, supply-chain management and
logistics, entrepreneurship, operations, accounting, finance, and related fields.
Business Scholars will receive special benefits to aid in their educational and career
development, such as unique networking opportunities, study abroad activities,
scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs. The Business
Mentor Association will provide a personal coach and counselor to assist in career
planning and visioning. Business Scholars will work as members of a specialized
cohort with opportunities for individually-tailored independent studies, experiential
learning, and interactions with key area business organizations.
The Teaching Scholars Program is a selective program for academically talented
students of excellent moral character who wish to pursue a career in teaching.
Preference will be given to those who desire to teach in South Carolina public
schools, but those who wish to teach in other locations or settings or who will accept
a military commission upon graduation are also eligible. Teaching Scholars will
receive special benefits to help in their educational and career development, such
as volunteer/service activities in P-12 schools and other youth-serving agencies,
study abroad opportunities, mentorship, networking opportunities, and assistance
in obtaining internships and jobs.
The Intelligence Scholars Program is an innovative program for gifted students
who have a strong interest in cybersecurity and national security affairs. Students
selected as scholars will be recognized as members of an elite cohort whose skills
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tional and career development, such as special enrichment activities and training,
mentorship from private or government professionals in the field, faculty-guided
research, study abroad activities, scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain
internships and jobs.
The Leadership Scholars Program is an elite program for students who have
the disposition and interest to develop themselves as effective and ethical leaders,
leveraging The Citadel’s national recognition for leadership development in all walks
of life. Leadership Scholars will complete a minor in Leadership and benefit from
leadership development programs; educational and career development activities,
such as mentorship from leaders in business, government, and the military; study
abroad activities; networking with fellow scholars and community leaders; social
events; scholarships; and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs or
prepare for graduate school.
The STEM Scholars Program is an innovative cohort-based program for students
with special interest and aptitude in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. STEM Scholars will pursue a bachelor’s degree in either the School of
Engineering or School of Science and Mathematics. In addition, STEM Scholars
will receive special benefits to enhance their educational and career development,
such as professional mentorship, STEM-related community service opportunities,
faculty-guided research, study abroad activities, scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs or prepare for graduate school.
To indicate your interest in becoming a part of a scholars program, visit citadel.
edu/scholars. If you are ready to apply to The Citadel, visit citadel.edu/apply and
indicate your interest in a scholars program within your application.
Awards
Most incoming freshman scholarship recipients will be notified of their standing
by April 30th. All scholarships must be applied for on an annual basis, except for
full academic scholarships and scholarships for which the deeds of trust specify
multi-year awards.
External Scholarships
Numerous corporations, employers, professional organizations, foundations,
local civic organizations, churches, and high schools make scholarships available
to Citadel cadets. Outside scholarship assistance has been a rapidly growing source
of financial aid at The Citadel. Students should consult high school counselors,
employers, civic leaders or public officials and use the local library to obtain
information on educational foundations which offer scholarships. Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and HOPE Scholarships are available to residents of South Carolina.
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for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships provide significant financial assistance to Citadel students. The Army, Navy, or Air Force each has its own criteria and time tables
for application and acceptance. SAT or ACT scores should be submitted to the
respective service usually by December during the senior year of high school.
Enrolled Citadel students can also apply for two- or three-year ROTC Army and
Navy scholarships that cover all tuition costs and academic fees, but do not pay
the room and board and book and supplies components of the bill. Air Force
ROTC scholarships pay according to the type of contract awarded. Every ROTC
scholarship student also receives a monthly stipend that could be used to offset
the cost of books. Nearly 10% of the Corps of Cadets hold ROTC scholarships.
Students interested in ROTC scholarships should contact the head of the appropriate Citadel ROTC unit for additional information and application assistance.
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.
Veterans Benefits: Veterans benefits are administered under the umbrella of student
financial aid at The Citadel. Veterans benefits are intended to meet the needs of
students receiving benefits under the following programs:
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Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
Ch. 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Ch. 35 - Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
Ch. 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve

Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with their local
VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-827-1000), or the VA Benefits
Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should contact the VA Benefits Coordinator 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 complete an on-line Request for VA Enrollment Certification. Any changes in
a veteran’s course of study should be cleared with the VA Benefits Coordinator to
ensure continuation of benefits. Any reduction in course load should be reported
immediately to avoid overpayment. Transfer students are reminded that the office
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certification can be made to the Veterans’ Administration for payment.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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 any of the following standards:
Undergraduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/semester) must
earn 24 credit 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 the 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
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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 66% of the credit hours attempted in an academic
year.
GPA - A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point average.
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 Packet is available on the Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarship’s webpage 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:
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“C”
“D”
“F”
“P”
“S”
“U”
“W”
“I”
“IP”

Satisfactory; Acceptable
Marginal; Passing
Unsatisfactory
Grade assigned in pass/fail courses that do not carry credit hours to
designate passing performance.
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.
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.
Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline.
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.
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
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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.
Change of Major
Students who 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 who 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
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
South Carolina Teachers 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
The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105-244, 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
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tionally-determined-refund” that remains after the immediate repayment of the
financial aid award to the Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships (please see the
Expenses Section of this catalog). 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 funds, 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
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG 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:
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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 fall under the stated 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 noninstructional 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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•
•
•
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•

Federal Direct/Stafford loans
Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
Federal Perkins loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG Grants
Other Title IV programs
Federal, state, private, or institutional student financial
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Department
of
Intercollegiate Athletics
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The Citadel is to
develop, maintain, and continue to improve a well-rounded program of athletics
geared to the aims and objectives of The Citadel, the Southern Conference, and
the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In order to carry out this mission,
all athletics personnel must be familiar with the athletics policy as approved
by the Board of Visitors and the President of The Citadel:
The Citadel policy on intercollegiate athletics includes a balanced
program covering a broad spectrum of sports for men and women. The
College will support this program to enable its representatives to be
competitive in every respect. The Citadel will compete as a Division I
institution under current NCAA and Southern Conference regulations.
The athletics program will be conducted within the aims, standards and
objectives of The Citadel as a comprehensive military college providing a quality education. The Department of Athletics is committed to
gender and minority equity in all of its programs. In addition, for the
safety and welfare of student-athletes, The Citadel maintains full-time
certified trainers, a college surgeon, and special orthopedic doctors to
provide medical support services.
The Citadel is a member of the NCAA with Football Championship Subdivision classification and Division I classification in all other sports. In addition,
the college is a member of the Southern Conference, which is comprised of The
Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University,
UNC-Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College.
The Sports Program
The Citadel Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 16 varsity teams
including football, basketball, cross country, wrestling, indoor and outdoor
track, baseball, rifle, and tennis for men; and golf, soccer, volleyball, rifle, cross
country, and indoor and outdoor track for women. Each year, nearly 400 cadets
participate as players, managers, or student trainers.
The Citadel’s intercollegiate teams are led by qualified coaches who are
concerned with the overall development of the cadet-athlete. The graduation rate
of Citadel athletes always ranks among the best of the Southern Conference.
Facilities
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a 21,000-seat facility built in 1948. The Bulldogs celebrated the re-opening of
the West Stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium for the 2006 season, and in 2008,
the West Side Tower opened its doors to The Citadel Family. The completed
project features luxury suites, club seats, a state-of-the-art press box and all
the expected amenities of a modern-day facility. The field was named Sansom
Field in 2008, commemorating the loyalty and generosity of distinguished and
active alumnus, William B. Sansom, ‘64. In the fall of 2001, the Altman Athletic Center opened. Located in the south end zone, the Center houses home
and visitors’ locker rooms, officials’ rooms, and an entertainment area for The
Citadel Brigadier Foundation.
McAlister Field House, which houses the Athletic Department staff and
several coaches’ offices, was built in 1939 and renovated in 1989, and a new
floor was installed in 2016 due to the generosity of Jimmy and Mary Reed.
Seating 6,000 for Bulldog basketball games, McAlister Field House also serves
as home of the volleyball and wrestling teams as well as the site for graduations, concerts and a variety of other events. Additional locker rooms have
also been added to the Field House. In the summer of 2011, due in large part
to private donations, The Citadel basketball program completed an overhaul of
the basketball locker room.
Next to McAlister Field House is Vandiver Hall which opened in 1991 and
provides the Bulldog soccer, baseball, wrestling, golf, volleyball, cross-country
and track and field teams with a modern and well-equipped facility. Dressing
and locker rooms, a golf driving range, a wrestling room, and a baseball batting
tunnel are a few of the features of Vandiver Hall.
Seignious Hall, which is located directly behind Vandiver Hall, houses the
football coaches’ offices and the football locker room. Also located in this facility
are a spacious weight room, equipment room, and training room.
The Donald C. Bunch Courts at the Earle Tennis Center, which has often
served as the site of the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Championships, receive a significant amount of play year-round. The women’s
soccer team utilizes WLI Field along the Ashley River while the track and field
teams use a track surrounding the football team’s Maybank Triplets Practice
Facility at Willson Field.
In April 1997, The Citadel’s baseball team moved into the new, state-of-the-art
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, located on the banks of the Ashley River. The 6,000seat park, which has hosted the Southern Conference Baseball Championship
on several occasions, features the Bulldog locker room, luxury suites, an indoor
batting tunnel and a state-of-the-art video board. The Citadel utilizes nearby
College Park as a practice site during the year.
The indoor rifle range, Inouye Markmanship Center, opened in the fall of
2005. Located behind WLI Field along the Ashley River, this facility allows
for general firearms training for the entire Corps of Cadets, enhanced ROTC
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The Citadel Honors Program
The Citadel Honors Program provides exceptional learning experiences for
outstanding students whose past records indicate that they can take full advantage of the personal student-teacher relationship which the tutorial-based honors
curricula will provide. Honors courses will augment the current curriculum of
the college by offering for those selected students an experimental and alternate
means of education grounded in the methods of intellectual inquiry.
The Honors Program is an autonomous program of the college, with an
Honors Director serving as the head of the program. The Director is responsible for recruiting and admitting Honors students, reviewing courses which
are proposed to meet Honors requirements and selecting those which will be
included in Program offerings, critiquing Honors courses and the performance of
the faculty offering them, establishing and enforcing entrance and exit requirements, serving as the Honors Advisor for all Honors students, establishing and
monitoring the operating budget for the Honors Program, and coordinating the
Honors Program requirements with those of the academic majors.
The Honors Council is comprised of members of the faculty who have
taught Honors courses the previous semester. The Honors Council will advise
and assist the Honors Director in the governance of the program.
The Honors Students’ Association is comprised of academically proficient
participants or past participants in the Honors Program. Its purpose is to promote closer association among participants in the Honors Program, to provide
a student forum for discussion of the Honors Program and its operation, and
to assist the Honors Council.
Admission and Retention of Students
Students must apply separately for admission to the Honors Program, in addition to applying for admission to the college. The Honors Director will evaluate all applications and offer acceptances based upon the student’s standardized
test scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and intellectual and academic
promise. Personal interviews, at least by telephone, are required as part of the
application process. Applications are available online at www.citadel.edu/honors.
The suggested deadline for applying is January 15.
Students with outstanding grades after their first semester at The Citadel
may apply for admission to the Honors Program at that time. Also, deserving
students may be admitted to individual Honors courses on a space-available
basis; in such cases, the Honors courses will meet Core Curriculum or General
Elective requirements as appropriate.
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at least a 3.0 in their Honors courses and a 3.0 overall. The Honors Council
will review the records of all Honors students who fall below this average
and take appropriate action, which might be either separation from the Honors
Program or the establishment of a probationary period.
Honors Student Advisors
One faculty member in each academic department serves as academic advisor to all the Honors Program students majoring in that discipline. In addition,
the Honors Director helps advise students concerning their schedules, courses
of study, and other matters as needed.
Honors Program Curriculum
The Honors Program is designed to provide an exceptionally broad background
of cultural knowledge and learning skills which students can then apply to their
chosen areas of academic specialization. Most of the Honors Program curriculum
will come in courses designed to be taken in lieu of Core Curriculum requirements, and most will, therefore, be taken in the freshman and sophomore years.
The other Honors courses will take the place of General Electives. The emphasis
in Honors courses will be not primarily acceleration, but enrichment. The courses
will go into extra depth, examining more closely the significance and implications
of the material studied or presenting that material in a broader cultural context.
In general, it is expected that Honors courses will employ discussion in order to
establish habits of rigorous inquiry and intellectual independence.
The plan behind the curriculum is to create an environment of learning in
which the students’ intellectual habits can be formed. The patterns and processes
of intellectual and scholarly inquiry will be taught, not merely the results of
other people’s having conducted that inquiry. Each Honors course will have a
tutorial foundation; individual students will meet with their instructors frequently
(usually, once every week) to discuss and develop ongoing writing, research,
and laboratory projects.
Curricular Requirements
Students majoring in one of the sciences or engineerings will be required to
complete all of the following Honors courses: HONR 211/212/311/312/411/412:
Honors Personal and Professional Development Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa and IIIB;
HONR 101/102/201/202: Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104:
Honors History I and II; and, HONR 131/132: Honors Mathematics I and II.
In addition, they will be required to complete one of the following courses:
HONR 203: Honors Social Science; HONR 300: Honors Seminar; or, HONR
400: Honors Directed Research Project. (Pre-med students will follow the
social sciences requirements below.)
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required to complete all of the following Honors courses: HONR HONR
211/212/311/312/411/412: Honors Personal and Professional Development Ia,
Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa and IIIB; HONR 101/102/201/202: Honors English I, II, III,
and IV; HONR 103/104: Honors History I and II; and, HONR 203: Honors
Social Science. In addition, they will be required to complete six hours of
upper-level Honors courses, in one of these combinations: a. Two HONR 300:
Honors Seminars; b. Two HONR 400: Honors Directed Research Projects; or,
c. One HONR 300: Honors Seminar and one HONR 400: Honors Directed
Research Project.
While students are highly encouraged to participate in study away opportunities, at least half of the required Honors courses must be completed at The
Citadel.
Freshman Honors Courses
HONR 101 and 102

Honors English I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Aesthetic Context
Each Semester
This sequence will introduce students to the artistic achievements, chiefly
literary, of Western and possibly some non-Western cultures, within the context
of the major intellectual and ideological currents of those cultures. Techniques of
prose composition will be taught as the students engage these issues in writing.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirements in freshman English by successfully completing HONR
101 and 102 (“Honors English: The Aesthetic Context”) in lieu of ENGL 101
and 102 (“Composition and Literature”). Students who successfully complete
the first semester of freshman Honors English and then cease to participate in
the Honors Program can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement in English by
completing ENGL 102.
HONR 103 and 104

Honors History I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Social, Political,
Each Semester
and Historical Context
This sequence will introduce students to the social, political, and historical
events involved in the development of Western and possibly some non-Western
cultures, emphasizing the interplay between the way people of the past saw
themselves and the universe and the way they shaped their environment.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirement in history by successfully completing HONR 103 and 104
(“Honors History: The Social, Political, and Historical Context”) in lieu of
HIST 103 and 104 (“History of Western Civilization”). If a student successfully
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the Honors Program, the student may complete the Core Curriculum requirement in history by completing HIST 104 (the second semester of “History of
Western Civilization”).
HONR 131 and 132

Honors Mathematics I and II: Four Credit Hours
The Analytic Context
Each Semester
Prerequisite for HONR 131: B or higher in MATH 119; 3 or higher on the
AP Calculus exam; by placing in through The Citadel’s Mathematics Placement
Exam; by transfer credit for MATH 131 from another college; or by permission
of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Prerequisite for HONR 132: C or higher in HONR 131; B or higher in
MATH 131.
This sequence will teach the calculus within the context of its development
from the civilization which produced it and its impact on civilization since. Topics covered will closely match those in MATH 131 and MATH 132. Students
enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the Core Curriculum requirement in
mathematics by successfully completing HONR 131/132 (“Honors Mathematics: The Analytic Context”) in lieu of MATH 131/32, MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 105/106, or MATH 106/107. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of Honors Mathematics and then cease to participate in the
Honors Program can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement in mathematics
by completing MATH 105, MATH 107, or MATH 132.
Sophomore Honors Courses
HONR 201 and 202

Honors English III &amp; IV:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in British and
Each Semester
American Literature
This sequence will teach one or more themes, genres, modes, schools, periods, or authors in British and American literature. The techniques of prose
composition will be reinforced and developed.
Two sections of sophomore Honors English with different course topics are
taught each semester. Thus, a student can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for sophomore English in three ways: 1) HONR 201 and HONR 202; 2)
two differing sections of HONR 201; or, 3) two differing sections of HONR
202. Thus, students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s
Core Curriculum requirement in sophomore English by successfully completing two different 3-hour courses of HONR 201 or 202 in lieu of ENGL 201
and either ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of sophomore Honors English and then cease participation
in the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL 202, 215, 218, or
219 and may fulfill the sophomore Core Curriculum requirement in English by
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HONR 203
Honors Social Science Project
Three Credit Hours
This introduction to the social sciences will incorporate an integrative project
in the social sciences. Students may meet the college’s Core Curriculum Social
Science requirement by completing this one semester course.
Upper-Level Honors Courses
HONR 300
Honors Seminar: Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
Often interdisciplinary, this seminar will investigate a field of study not
directly addressed within the framework of the normal curriculum. It will be
suitable for students in all majors. Topics will vary.
HONR 400/401

Honors Directed Research
Three Credit Hours
Project I &amp; II
Each Semester
Students conduct research under the direction of faculty members. The research need not be original with the student but may be part of a project which
the faculty member is currently conducting or has conducted in the past. An
extra-departmental second reader or evaluator will be required for all projects.
Multilevel Honors Courses
HONR 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, and 412
Honors Personal and Professional
Three Credit Hours
Development Ia, Ib, IIa, IIb, IIIa &amp; IIIb
PASS/FAIL
Taught entirely in tutorial, this sequence directs students in a three-year program of research, writing, and discussion on the subject of their professional
goals, encouraging them to envision their leadership in their future profession
and guiding them in exploring through research and writing the ideals as well
as the practices of that profession. One credit hour (PASS/FAIL) be granted
upon the completion of both 211a and 211b. An additional one credit hour
(PASS/FAIL) will be granted upon the completion of both 311a and 311b. A
final one credit hour (PASS/FAIL) will be granted upon the completion of both
411a and 411b. This entire three-year series must be completed to fulfill the
requirements of the Honors Program.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete all Honors Program requirements will be recognized
as Honors Program graduates in their college commencement ceremony. They
will receive an Honors Program certificate plus an Honors Seal on their Citadel
diploma. A notation will be added to their official college transcript to indicate
they have completed the requirements of the Honors Program.

Students admitted to the Honors Program after their first semester at The
Citadel will be required to complete at least 18 semester hours of Honors
courses, plus HONR 211, 212, 311, 312, 411, and 412. They will be recognized
as Honors Program Graduates in their commencement ceremony, will receive
an Honors Program certificate, and a notation will be added to their official
college transcript to indicate that they have fulfilled the requirements of the
Honors Program. Unlike Honors students who have completed the full program,
they will not receive an Honors Seal on their diplomas.

The Undergraduate Curriculum
The curriculum is the major instrument by which an institution whose purpose
is to provide a broad-based education passes along to the rising generation the
intellectual heritage of all people. This large treasury includes not only valuable
knowledge acquired over the centuries, but also the modes of thought by which that
knowledge has been acquired.
The curriculum provides an orderly sequence of academic achievements through
courses which exhibit a solid body of subject matter and employ scholarly methods
which are typical of their discipline and whose subject matter and methods are
useful for understanding other academic matters beyond the confines of their own
discipline. Such courses have been divided traditionally into two groups: the core
curriculum, through which students are initiated into the methods and subjects of
several academic disciplines that represent the full scope of academic study; and
the academic major curriculum, through which students pursue intensive study in a
single academic field.
Through this objective and intellectually rigorous method of education, The Citadel prepares not only professional scholars, but also principled leaders of society
in all walks of life.
LEADERSHIP 101: FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
One Credit Hour
LDRS 101 provides the academic and life skills to help students make a successful
transition to college as well as to the unique environment of The Citadel. Students
will develop their academic skills (reading, listening, note taking, test taking, time
management, research, etc.) and will be introduced to campus facilities, resources, and
support services. Some attention will also be given to lifestyle and relationship issues.
A student must have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
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LEADERSHIP 111: Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
LDRS 111 is comprised of the Ethical Fitness® Seminar (EFS) designed to
promote ethical culture. This seminar meets once a week and includes an ethics
essay recorded in each cadet’s E-Leadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr.
Rushworth Kidder’s landmark book, How Good People Make Tough Choices and is
delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed by the
Institute for Global Ethics. Topics include recognizing why ethics matters, understanding trust, tasking leadership with trust, defining ethical values, and analyzing and
resolving ethical dilemmas. Completion of LDRS 111 is required of all freshmen
and is a graduation requirement.
LEADERSHIP 201: Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, LDRS 201 focuses on the characteristics of
principled leaders. The course assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the
freshman year to the sophomore year and enables them to reflect upon their experiences with the Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about effective, ethical
leadership. This course is a graded, one-hour course. A student must have permission
of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to withdraw from LDRS 201.
LEADERSHIP 211: Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab
Zero Credit Hours
The Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab is a zero credit-hour course
designed to provide sophomores with an approved Service Learning experience of
approximately 10 hours (exact hours may vary depending on the service site cadets
choose). The Pass/Fail lab component is offered in the fall, spring, or by professor
consent in the summer. Both LDRS 201 (the graded one-hour Sophomore Seminar
in Principled Leadership required in the second year) and LDRS 211 (the zero-hour
pass/fail service lab required in the second year) must be completed for a student
to fulfill the sophomore leadership course requirements for graduation.
LEADERSHIP 311: Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience
Zero Credit Hours
The Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is comprised of a one-day Moral Courage TM Seminar designed to help cadets make morally courageous decisions. At
the conclusion of the seminar, cadets will write a moral courage essay recorded in
each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr. Rushworth Kidder’s
landmark book, Moral Courage: Taking Action When Your Values Are Put to the Test
and is delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed
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moral courage, the tools to analyze the dangers, and ways to measure the capability
to endure the dangers of making a morally courageous decision. Completion of the
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is a graduation requirement. LDRS 201 is a
prerequisite for LDRS 371.
LEADERSHIP 411: Senior Leadership Integration Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
The Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a full-day professional development
seminar during which cadets reflect upon their personal values and the leadership
lessons learned at The Citadel. Cadets engage with business and community facilitators to discuss how they will apply their learning toward being effective principled
leaders as they transition to the next phase of their lives. Finally, cadets consider
their duty as Citadel graduates to leave positive legacies wherever they serve in
the future. Written reflections and a personal vision statement completed after the
seminar become part of each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. Completion of the Senior
Leadership Integration Seminar is a graduation requirement.
The Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is the body of courses which constitutes the center or nucleus
of a Citadel education. The disciplines represented in the core are selected according to two standards: the rational, inasmuch as the courses encompass each of the
basic methodologies employed in academic pursuits, and the historical, inasmuch as
the centuries have confirmed the durability and the serviceability of the disciplines
involved.
While the courses of the core are diverse, they, nevertheless, constitute a unit
of the college curriculum, one that coalesces at a higher level of abstraction than
other portions of the curriculum because the core courses examine the foundations
of particular, central disciplines in the perspective of the whole academic enterprise,
the search for truth. These courses, therefore, have a decidedly philosophical cast;
and for this reason, they rightly emphasize the ultimate bases of the discipline, the
validity of its method, its essential elements, and its distinctive character.
In the core curriculum, earlier education reaches a completeness and a fullness
of perspective for which the student was not previously ready. The core curriculum
also captures the academic quality of higher education better than most arrays of
courses since through core courses, the student examines the forms which knowledge
takes. Furthermore, the level of intellectual achievement in the core courses is for
most students higher than they will ever reach again, except in the confines of the
single discipline in which they major.
Since the core curriculum is fundamental to all further studies, the entire faculty
shares authority over it, although some departments have special responsibility for
the parts which they teach. The core curriculum is placed early in a student’s career
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educated person, such permanent and profound dispositions as the habits of objectivity, consistency, preciseness, orderly deliberation, prudent judgment, and passion for
lifetime learning and intellectual growth. These intellectual powers are developed by
students seriously abandoning themselves to mature study in the academic disciplines
which constitute our core curriculum.
The Standing Core Curriculum Oversight Committee of the college is charged to
monitor the overall appropriateness and effectiveness of the core curriculum courses,
to study and determine the benefit accruing to students from these courses, to examine whether the purposes for which the core was designed are being realized,
and to recommend changes and modifications within particular courses or with the
overall core curriculum.
General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Written Communication Learning Outcome: Student can effectively communicate ideas in a logical sequence, demonstrating control of syntax and mechanics
and the ability to integrate credible and relevant sources.
Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can use quantitative reasoning skills to successfully make calculations, interpret data, communicate results,
and evaluate an issue or solve a problem.
Critical Thinking Learning Outcome: Student can analyze complex issues that
have varying positions and assumptions using information from credible sources.
Student has the ability to state positions, create new positions, and acknowledge
other positions including implications and consequences.
Ethical Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can recognize ethical issues when
presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context, analyze cross-relationships among
the issues, and evaluate ethical perspectives and concepts, including his or her own.
Inquiry and Analysis Learning Outcome: Student demonstrates skill in inquiry
and analysis, including use of design process, synthesizing information from relevant
sources, drawing conclusions, and recognizing implications and limitations.
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence Learning Outcome: Student demonstrates insight into own cultural rules and biases, accurate understanding of other
cultural world views, attitudes including curiosity and openness, and skills such as
perspective taking, empathy, and verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Areas of Study
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academic majors. For all students other than those pursuing professional preparations
in the areas of civil and electrical engineering, education, and the teaching track of
physical education, study of a foreign language is also required. Each course, or
sequence of courses, which addresses a core curriculum requirement incorporates,
where appropriate, all the following skills: written communications, critical thinking,
logical reasoning, and resource as well as reference usage. Students are expected to
use proper grammar in all their coursework, whether written or oral. Proper usage
is expected at the college level and is required by all professors.
English: The use of language is the most essential, the most sophisticated, and
the most practical of all human arts and is a skill indispensable to further endeavors
in any field. In the use of language and ideas, English studies require the student to
assess great works of literature. This obliges students to become adept in handling
the important values of civilization and also to become sensitive to the subtle nuances that great writers have found in them. Such studies also refine aesthetic sense
and, thereby, teach, among other things, how to use language with appropriate grace
and force. Literary studies contribute to the development of a student’s character by
requiring the student to evaluate human conduct and judge how people live their
lives. English studies are central to a college education because they are a forum
where the rival and complementary claims of philosophy, practicality, science, ethics,
politics, and religion come alive in concrete situations.
The primary benefits in studying English come when a student engages in
dialogues with the works of great authors, listening to their words receptively and
responding to them critically. Prerequisite to this encounter are skills in writing and
literary analysis.
Each student at The Citadel is required to complete four semesters of English.
The first semester, ENGL 101, is basic composition, and the Department of English
is responsible for determining which entering students are sufficiently prepared to
exempt this course. The transcripts of those students who are permitted to exempt
this course will reflect ENGL 101 as if it had been completed successfully on a
Pass/Fail basis at The Citadel.
For students who participate in ENGL 101, successful completion will be based
on acquired writing skills, and the course (graded on a scale of “A”, “B”, “C”, “U”)
must be completed with the grade of “C” or higher.
It is expected that the second course in English, ENGL 102, will be exempted only
by exceptionally well-prepared students. Should this circumstance occur, the transcript
will reflect ENGL 102 as was described for ENGL 101 above. This course continues
to develop the writing skills of the student, introduces the student to various literary
forms, and prepares the student to undertake a two-semester literature sequence.
All students pursuing degrees in the School of Business, the Zucker Family School
of Education, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences must also take
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202 (Major British Writers II), ENGL 215 (Masterpieces of American Literature),
ENGL 218 (Masterpieces of World Literature I), or ENGL 219 (Masterpieces of World
Literature II). Students pursuing degrees in the School of Engineering are required
to take COMM 260 (Technical Writing &amp; Communication) and either ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219. Depending on their major, students in the School of Science
and Mathematics may take either sequence - ENGL 201/201, 215, 218, or 219 or
COMM 260/ENGL 201, 201, 215, 218, or 219. Honors Program participants may
complete their English requirement by taking HONR 101/102 and HONR 201/202.
Mathematics: Much of mathematics deals with the study of number, form,
arrangement, and associated relationships, using rigorously defined literal, numerical, and operational symbols. The mathematical world, then, is one of extraordinary
purity and completeness, and the study of it provides a precision of thinking and a
clarity of knowledge that could hardly be imagined without this unique discipline.
Mathematics is a product of human thought which does not depend on empirical
observations, yet it is admirably adapted to concrete interpretations in the physical
and social sciences. Its purely theoretical foundation confirms the objectivity of scientific findings, and its transferability to discrete sciences provides a bond of unity
among them. Mathematics, then, comprises both abstraction and the application of
the results obtained by abstraction to specific problems. Of these aspects, the basic
one is abstraction. Because mathematics is abstract and general, it is applicable to
problems which arise in widely different areas.
Core studies in mathematics are designed to enhance students’ facility in mathematical operations, advance them as far into mathematics as their talent and preparation
will permit, increase their understanding of mathematical applications in other fields,
and reveal the nature of mathematics as a discipline in its own right.
Each student is required to complete a two-semester sequence in mathematics.
Depending on the student’s major, that sequence will be MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 104/STAT 160, MATH 106/107, or MATH 131/132. The honors
sequence, HONR 131/132, may be taken in lieu of any of these sequences. A student
who chooses the sequence MATH 131/132 or HONR 131/132 is required to take
the Math Placement Exam (MPE) given online by the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science at The Citadel. A student’s score on the MPE will determine
whether or not the student will need to complete MATH 119, Algebra and Trigonometry, before taking MATH 131 or HONR 131.
A student can also take one (or two) core mathematics course that is at a higher
level than the one required by his/her major to complete his/her core mathematics
requirement. The following table provides some possible choices for a student to
complete his/her core mathematics requirement:
Core Math Requirements
Other Possible Choices
MATH 104/MATH 105
MATH 104/MATH 106
MATH 105/MATH 106
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MATH 104/MATH 106
MATH 104/STAT 160
MATH 106/MATH 107

MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
MATH
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119/MATH 105
119/MATH 131
131/107
131/132
119/106
119/MATH 131
131/107
131/132
106/STAT 160
119/STAT 160
131/STAT 160
131/107
131/132

History: History teaches students information about the past which helps to
explain the human condition, and more importantly, teaches students to think about
human affairs as historians do.
The information in the core history courses concerns matters of major significance in the human story. It is sufficiently remote to be viewed dispassionately and
comprehensively, and it is of a sufficient quantity to display major forces at work
over a long period.
To begin thinking as a historian does, the student is required to encounter a variety
of evidence about past events, to weigh it by several standards, and to discern in it
causes, effects, theories, facts, inconsistencies, and the like; in addition, the student
is required to attempt, according to the standards of the discipline, a narrative assessment of what the evidence reveals about the past.
What a student gains from such a study of history, besides the accumulation of
information and the rigorous exercise of mental faculties, is the ability to view human
activity in its temporal and other dimensions and also from a large and objectively
framed perspective, develop a balanced regard for both concrete deeds of people
and for the larger patterns which these deeds constitute.
Each student is required to complete two semesters of History of Western Civilization, HIST 103/104, or two semesters of History of World Civilization, HIST
105/106. Honors Program participants may take HONR 103/104 to satisfy their
history requirement.
Science: Studies in a science require a student to make observations about the
physical world, to reason about observations according to scientific standards, and
to begin to understand the system of principles that control nature.
The method of science is to make and record observations about material phenomena, to arrange the accumulated data in a systematic way, to develop inductively
hypotheses which explain the data, and finally, to design and perform experiments
which test these hypotheses and their domain. Only when these hypotheses are independently corroborated and exhibit predictive capability can they be allowed to stand
as scientific theory. When a student practices the scientific methods and learns to
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upon scientific observations which also has general application; to follow hunches
and intuitions but to hold them in suspense so as to contrive a rational explanation;
and then to test the explanation by an experiment which publicly applies it to a
demanding case, the student develops a healthy understanding of nature and a firmly
established appreciation for the marvels of the physical world.
Each student must complete four semesters of science. For non-engineering majors,
this requirement must be met by two sequences of two semesters each in biology,
chemistry and/or physics. No more than one sequence is to be completed in any single
science. Students pursuing a degree in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science meet the requirements for the study of biology through the three-semester
sequence BIOL 101/111, BIOL 217/227, and BIOL 218/228. Students pursuing an
engineering degree may choose to meet their core science requirement by taking
the appropriate required two-semester sequence in one science and then taking two
of the one-semester courses designed specifically for engineers in each of the other
two different sciences. Engineering majors should consult the degree requirements
of their particular department for specific details.
Social Sciences: The ultimate goal of the social sciences is the understanding of
those aspects of human experience that are social, political, economic, and psychological. By applying a variety of methods including hypothesis testing, quantification, and
statistical analysis, the social sciences seek to construct empirically based theories
of human behavior. Because the social sciences differ from the natural sciences in
subject matter and from the humanities in method, they occupy a distinctive position
among the academic disciplines. The social sciences are to human phenomena what
the natural sciences are to natural phenomena.
The social sciences are important because of the significance of social theories in
understanding human conduct and because of the increasing reliance on the methods,
techniques, concepts, and vocabularies of the social sciences.
Each student is required to complete a one-semester course in the social sciences,
and this course must be selected from among the following: ANTH 202 (Cultural
Anthropology), HONR 203 (Honors Social Science Project), PSCI 102 (American
National Government), PSYC 201 (General Psychology), and SOCI 201 (Introduction to Sociology).
Foreign Languages: In the “global village,” we can no longer afford to live
in linguistic isolation, expecting to influence those who do not know our language
while remaining ignorant of theirs. It is more vital now than ever that we become
proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about the cultures of their speakers.
Not only diplomats and military personnel, but also business people, engineers,
scientists, doctors, lawyers, and teachers can expect to spend more time abroad
themselves, working and travelling in other countries. Command of a foreign language enables them to be far more successful in their work and more comfortable
in their surroundings.
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nicate with non-English speakers; greater understanding of our own culture through
investigation of another; increased exposure to the thought of significant world
authors; and enhanced appreciation of the richness of English.
Through marshaling their faculties to synthesize instantly vocabulary, grammar,
syntax, and idiom in coherent response to a simple verbal question, students train
their minds to deal with the abstract and learn mastery of any problem with which
life may confront them.
Other than majors in education, physical education (teaching track), and civil or
electrical engineering, each student is required to study the same foreign language
— Chinese, French, German, or Spanish — through the 202 level. The Department
of Modern Languages requires placement testing each fall for entering students.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute to
an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in
adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational
sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is required to complete
RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED 251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
The Major Curriculum
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired through study of core curriculum
courses, the curriculum of each major consists of carefully selected required courses
complemented by a variety of electives. These electives fall into one of the following categories:
Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation but does not meet a
core or major requirement.
Approved Elective refers to a course which is required to meet major requirements but must be selected from a list of courses determined by the individual
department.
Non-departmental Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation,
does not meet core or major requirements, and must be taken outside the major
department. Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an educational experience as is practical.
In addition to providing the student with a sound foundation in the discipline,
work offered in each major course of study stresses written and oral communications
and ensures that each student is able to use the computer as a tool within the discipline. All students, including transfer students from other colleges, are required
to earn at The Citadel a minimum of one-half the semester hours prescribed for
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Academic Minor
A minor is defined as a course of study that enables a student to make an inquiry
into a single discipline or to investigate a particular topic across the boundaries of
two or more disciplines. In either case, the minor is not simply a specified number
of credit hours, but a well-defined program.
A minor should complement the student’s major and not simply expand it with more
courses in the same field. For this reason, students may not ordinarily pursue both a
major and minor in the same discipline. However, in the case where a discrete topical
minor is administered by the student’s major department, an exception may be in order.
A minor consists of an ordered series of courses totaling at least 15 credit hours,
at least 12 of which must be beyond core curriculum and courses specified for major
or other minor requirements and at least 6 of which must be at the 300/400 level.
At least 9 hours of the minor must be organized in a logical sequence of required
courses which provides general direction for the student’s study. At least 9 hours in
the minor must be completed at The Citadel or in a Citadel Study Abroad Program.
The student must earn a grade-point average of at least 2.000 on all coursework
completed in the minor. Requirements for the minor must be completed concurrently
with requirements for the student’s major. A student who meets all requirements for
an approved minor will have both the major and minor indicated on the transcript.
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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (6 credit hours)
PHYS 241
3
Physics of Flight
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours of which only 3 can be at the 200 level)
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 315
3
Classical Mechanics
PHYS 343
3
Applied Climatology
PHYS 391
2
Fluids Laboratory
PHYS 393
1
Flight Simulation
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 441
3
Fluid Dynamics
ASTR 201
3
Astronomy
ASTR 412
3
Astrophysics
3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required --15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel (Plus two semesters of calculus and two semesters of Physics
with Calculus. Note: Students majoring in Physics may apply only one required
physics course to both the Physics Major and the Aerospace Minor.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.

Minor in Aerospace Science
Objectives:
The minor in aerospace science is designed to allow a student majoring
in science, mathematics, engineering, or at least successfully completing the
introductory calculus based physics sequence an opportunity to acquire an
understanding of aerodynamics in the broad sense. The physics of flight, of
propulsion, and of the atmosphere will be addressed through an understanding
of fluid dynamics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Completing this minor will provide an understanding of the basic principles of
fluid dynamics as it applies to the flight of aircraft, their lift, thrust, stability, and
control, as well as the atmosphere in which that aircraft flies. The principles of fluid
dynamics will be also applied to hydrodynamics and the “flight” of boats and ships
in and on the sea. External and internal fluid flow is covered such that propulsion
systems will be addressed.
This minor can be taken by students majoring in a STEM discipline or who have
successfully taken the calculus based introductory physics sequence 221/271 and
222/272 with the approval of the department head.

Minor in African American Studies
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
The Minor in African American Studies is designed to underscore the contributions
of people of African descent to, and their roles in, American history and to emphasize
the importance of diversity to the Corps of Cadets. Through broad interdisciplinary
study, the program aims to highlight an appreciation for the significant ways race,
gender, and ethnicity have combined to shape our cultural heritage while promoting
the values of excellence in teaching, research, and community service. It further aims:
1. To improve student’s knowledge of the African-American experience.
2. To cultivate students’ ability to think critically, to express themselves effectively,
and to respect cultural and gender diversity.
3. To encourage faculty to share their expertise with the community and to
maintain a community service component which promotes special classes,
symposia, forums; the result will be a contribution to the intellectual, cultural,
and ethical growth of The Citadel and the community.
Administration: The minor in African American Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
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Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor: The minor will consist of 5 courses (15 credit hours). One
of the courses is required of all minors. The other four must be taken in at least
two different departments from a list of approved electives. Nine of the total fifteen
hours must be completed through courses taken at The Citadel.
1. Required Course: All minors must satisfactorily complete the following course.
AFAM 205
Introduction to African American Studies
2. Elective Group A: All minors must also satisfactorily complete at least two
of the following Group A courses (a minimum total of six credit hours).
ENGL 349
African American Literature
HIST 310
African American History to 1865
HIST 311
African American History since 1865
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
OTHER:
Any Independent Study, Senior Research Project,
Internship, or special topics course whose primary
focus is the African-American experience and which
is approved by the Director of the Program.
3. Elective Group B: All minors may take, and count toward the minor, up to
two (a maximum total of six credit hours) of the following Group B courses.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
HIST 316
Old South
HIST 317
New South
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 462
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
SOCI 304
Minority Group Relations
4. Projected Course of Study: Students interested in earning the minor will be
instructed to file a declaration of intent with the director of the program by the
end of the first semester of the junior year. This declaration will outline the
projected course of study and will be approved by the director. In addition to
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for publicizing the program and for monitoring each student’s progress toward
fulfilling the requirements of the minor; in this latter capacity, the director
will be responsible for verifying that the student has met the requirements of
the minor and for notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of the
institutions and processes involved in the formulation of demands made on
the American political system and the responsiveness of the authorities in the
system to these demands.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the study of topics such as the formulation and expression of
public opinion, the effectiveness with which political parties create and maintain broad-based governing coalitions, the structures and operations of basic
governing institutions, and the nature of the policy process, students should
develop a solid grasp of the linkages between public opinion, groups, parties,
institutions, and public policy. Since democratic theory assumes the existence
of this linkage, students completing the minor should have a solid understanding of the practice of American democracy. Since a number of courses in the
minor require the quantitative analysis of data, students will also deepen their
knowledge of the methods of the social sciences. The requirement that papers
and reports be submitted should enhance mastery of the English language.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
2.

Electives (choose two)
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
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PSCI 396 Politics and the Media
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations
PSCI 499 Internship
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Applied Mathematics
Objectives:
This minor is designed to allow a student not majoring in mathematics to
learn techniques of applied mathematics and to be exposed to a variety of
mathematical modeling techniques. Students are expected to have completed
one of the calculus sequences MATH 106/107, MATH 131/132, or HONR
131/132 to be eligible.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound foundation in techniques of linear algebra and differential equations, and will have utilized these
techniques in at least one area of application.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in mathematics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
MATH 234 Applied Engineering in Mathematics I
MATH 240 Linear Algebra or
MATH 206 Introduction to Discrete Structure
MATH 470 Mathematical Models and Applications or approved
MATH 490
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose two from among: MATH 343, MATH 344, MATH 381, MATH
382, STAT 366, STAT 461 or approved MATH 490
Total Credit Hours Required — 16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Applied Physics
Objectives:
The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in
physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics
and to obtain an exposure to the principles of modern physics.
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A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the
techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, fluid
flow, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
PHYS 223/233/273
5
Modern Physics
PHYS 451
2
Advanced Laboratory Physics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours)
Choose three:
PHYS 241
3
The Physics of Flight
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 308/358
4
Optics
PHYS 315
3
Analytical Mechanics
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
PHYS 343
3
Applied Climatology
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 307/357
4
Electronic Instrumentation
PHYS 301
3
Biological Physics
PHYS 391
2
Fluids Laboratory
PHYS 393
1
Flight Simulation
PHYS 319
2
Research Planning
PHYS 420
2
Research Planning
3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required—16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel (plus two semesters of calculus and two semesters of Physics
with Calculus).
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.
Minor in Applied Statistics
Objectives:
A minor in applied statistics will provide students the opportunity to
obtain a sound background in practical statistical skills necessary for employment in business, industry, and government, as well as data analysis skills in
doing research related to business, engineering, science (computer science,
physics, life science, and health science), and social science (criminal justice,
intelligence, political sciences, and psychology).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have had the opportunity to
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will make extensive use of statistical software packages and will have the
opportunity to apply techniques of statistical analysis in at least one area of
application.
Structure of the Minor:
1. One required introductory course: (3 credit hours)
(a) STAT 160
Statistics
(b) BADM 205
Business Statistics
(c) STAT 261
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
(d) ELEC 412
Applied Probability and Statistics
2. Two required courses: (6 credit hours)
(a) STAT 366
Applied Statistics
(b) STAT 461
Data Analysis
3. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose one of the following sequences:
PSCI 308 and PSCI 393
PSYC 201 and PSYC 203
PHED 303 and EXSC 305
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science.
Minor in Biology
Students seeking a minor in Biology will be required to complete either the
General Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112) or the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141). A minimum of 12
additional credit hours is required for the minor. One course must be selected
from each of the three areas listed below and at least two of these courses must
involve laboratory work.
Cell and Molecular Category Courses
BIOL 205 Cell Biology
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 340 Pathophysiology
BIOL 341 Pharmacology
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Field Biology Category Courses
BIOL 209 Environmental Science
BIOL 314 Vascular Flora of South Carolina

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BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL

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407
408
409
410
425
426

Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 208
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
BIOL 227
BIOL 228
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 322
BIOL 403
BIOL 414
BIOL 419
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Ecology
Conservation Ecology
Ornithology
Marine Biology
Vertebrate Natural History
Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
Freshwater Biology
Category Courses
Introduction to Plant Biology
Evolution
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
History of Biology
Mammalian Physiology
Environmental Physiology
Economic Botany
Toxicology

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Total Credit Hours Required: 12 credit hours beyond the general education requirement, 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Biology.
Minor in Business
Objectives:
The minor in business is designed to allow a student the opportunity to learn
the foundations of business, including leadership and management skills. The
elective course is designed to allow the student to learn about a functional area
in business or to delve more deeply into one of the foundations.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in economics, accounting, business law and ethics, and skills in the leadership
and management of organizations. Through the elective, the student will achieve
additional knowledge or skill in one of the following foundational or functional
areas: economics, statistics, accounting, communications, marketing, computer
applications, law, international business, finance, real estate, leadership, human
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This minor is not approved for students majoring in business.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics*
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
2. Required Leadership Elective (3 credit hours). Choose one of the
following (the course not chosen can be taken as an Elective in item 3):
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
3. Elective (3 credit hours):
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BADM 205 Business Statistics I*
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting*
COMM 216 Communications in Business*
BADM 309 Marketing Principles*
BADM 217 Computer Applications in Business
BADM 318 Commercial Law*
BADM 320 International Business
BADM 321 Business Finance*
BADM 326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
BADM 409 Human Resource Management
BADM 415 Relationship Marketing
BADM 417 Management Information Systems*
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
*Prerequisites must be met - see School of Business section for prerequisite
requirements.
Note: For cases in which the major discipline already requires any of the
Minor in Business required courses (which cannot be used for a dual purpose
and counted towards the Business minor), the student must contact the School
of Business to determine appropriate substitutions.
For further information, please contact the School of Business.
Minor in Chemistry
Objectives: The minor in chemistry will provide students with a stronger
background in chemistry than they would obtain from the requirements in the
core curriculum. It is designed to acquaint students with the more advanced
theories and techniques that are illustrated in the major subfields of chemistry.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved: In general, the student completing
the minor will have a more in-depth foundation in chemical bonding, physical
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chemical and instrumental analyses, properties of biomolecules, and the design of
polymers. More specifically, by the choice of advanced courses, the student may
gain greater insight with regards to one or more of these general areas to meet
specific career goals. Additionally, because the department places considerable
emphasis on oral and written presentations, the student will gain considerable
experience in interpreting and presenting chemical data in a professional manner.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Chemistry.
Structure of the minor:
1.
Required Courses: (8 Credit Hours)
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I*
CHEM 161
General Chemistry Laboratory I*
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II*
CHEM 162
General Chemistry Laboratory II*
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
*These four courses meet the requirements for the core curriculum, and their
hours are not counted toward the total for the Minor in Chemistry. Also note
that CHEM 103/113 and CHEM 104/114 do not meet the requirements for the
Minor in Chemistry. Biology majors may count CHEM 207/217 and CHEM
208/218 towards the minor.
2.

Electives: (7 Credit Hours)
A. One of the four sequential upper-level offerings (300 or above)
CHEM 305/306
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II

CHEM 300/302 Quantitative Analysis/Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 401/402
Inorganic Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 409/410 Biochemistry I &amp; II
B. If the Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Biochemistry sequence
is chosen, at least one upper-level laboratory course (CHEM 315,
316, or 460) must also be completed.
The additional courses must be approved in advance by the Head of the Department of Chemistry.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Chemistry.
Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
Objectives:
The minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish builds on skills developed
in the elementary/intermediate sequence, taking the student beyond practical
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Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
Employing the latest technology, instruction in advanced conversation and
composition expands and refines expression in social and professional contexts.
Course in the Department’s various summer study-abroad programs offer total
immersion and highly individualized tutorials. Courses in civilization and culture, business language, and literature, in addition to promoting greater fluencey,
provide an introduction to areas of specialization within the discipline.
Many language majors, recognizing the considerable advantages of versatility
in the marketplace, now declare a minor in another language.
Structure of the Minor (Chinese, French, German)
1. Required Courses
a. 301 and 302 (in the chosen language)
b. at least one 400-level course in the chosen language, taken at The
Citadel or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses (i.e., courses numbered 300 and above)
Structure of the Minor (Spanish)
1. Required Courses
a. SPAN 301 and 302
b. SPAN 305 or one 400-level course in Spanish, taken at The Citadel
or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses in Spanish (i.e., a course numbered 300 and
above)
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 hours in one language at the 300-level or
above, least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
.
For further information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.
Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Objective:
Provide engineering students from other departments the opportunity to obtain
a minor in a single civil engineering technical area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a basic competency in civil engineering, apply basic engineering principles to
another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 203
Dynamics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials, 3 credit hours
CIVL 307
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, 1 credit hour
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering Fields of Emphasis
a. Structures: (12 credit hours)
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis, 4 credit hours
CIVL 314
Engineering Economy, 2 credit hours
CIVL 404
Concrete Design, 3 credit hours
CIVL 406
Steel Design, 3 credit hours
OR
b. Environmental: (13 credit hours)
CIVL 320
Fluid Mechanics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 322
Intro to Environmental Engineering, 3 credit hours
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems, 3 credit hours
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Lab, 1 credit hours
Plan of Study: Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses
must be met as presented in the course descriptions.
Total Credit Hours Required: 22 for Structures or 23 for Environmental,
at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering.
Minor in Computer Engineering
Objective:
The minor in Computer Engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
competence in computer engineering.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a strong foundational background in computer engineering, apply basic
engineering principles, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving
skills. Coursework can assist students in meeting prerequisites for graduate
study in computer engineering or related field.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (9 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for Electrical Engineers*
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC 330
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2. Elective Fields of Emphasis (choose two): (6 credit hours)
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 428
Computer Architecture
* Another 3 credit hour programming course such as CSCI 201 may be
substituted with department head approval.
Prerequisites courses ELEC 106 and ELEC 313 are waived for computer
engineering minor students.
Total Credit Hours Required:15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Electrical Engineering.
Minor in Computer Programming
Objectives:
A minor in computer programming will provide a student with the opportunity
to develop the skills necessary for designing and understanding large programs.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will receive experience with computer
programming in a high-level object-oriented language. A student will have the
opportunity to develop a sound foundation in techniques for designing, implementing, testing, and debugging computer software.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Computer Science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (14 credit hours)
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 206
Discrete Structures*
*Mathematics majors must substitute an additional CSCI elective.
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
Any CSCI course numbered 300 or higher.
Total Credit Hours Required: 17, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
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Minor in Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal
justice, including theories of criminality, procedures in the criminal justice
process, and the principal actors and institutions which interact with each other.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to basic concepts and terms in criminal justice
as well as to the theory and practice of the criminal justice process. In addition,
the minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and
systematic analysis in relation to contemporary criminal justice issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice
or for students majoring in Political Science whose subfield is Pre-Law
and Legal Studies.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
2.

Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency 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
Criminal Justice in Latin America
CRMJ 390
Victimology
CRMJ 391
Criminalistics
CRMJ 392
Computer Crime
CRMJ 393
Homicide
CRMJ 465
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CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ

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472
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Ethics
Psychology of Crime
Crime Prevention
Biology and Crime
Independent Study
Internship

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 9 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice.
Minor in Cybersecurity
Objectives:
This minor is designed to prepare students with the technical skills for entry
into cybersecurity positions in industry, government agencies, or the military.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound technical foundation
in the disciplines required for cybersecurity including computer organization/
architecture, computer networks, computer security, and cybersecurity. The content
of this minor is based on knowledge unit recommended by the National Security
Agency and Department of Homeland Security National Center of Academic
Excellence Cyber Defense Education (CAE-CD-E) program.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
CSCI 327 Computer Security
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity
2. Required course in computer organization/architecture (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 305 Computer Organization and Programming
ELEC 330 Digital Systems Engineering
3. Required course in computer networks (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 317 Computer Networks and Internets
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
4. Elective (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392 Computer Crime
Students majoring in Computer Science will be required to take both
courses or one of these courses plus one additional computer science
course at the 300/400 level.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
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For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
The Minor in Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies
Objectives:
Due to sophisticated cyber attacks and increased use of cyberspace, it
is important to make every student a good cyber citizen who knows the
concepts and best practices of cybersecurity, cyber safety and cyber ethics.
This comprehensive and interdisciplinary minor in cybersecurity education is
designed for all majors.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will gain knowledge in information
systems, principles and practices of cybersecurity, cyber safety and cyber ethics,
basic defense mechanism in cyberspace, best practices for seizing and securing
digital evidence in cyber investigations, current state of cyber crimes, cyber
laws, and cyber policies.
Required Courses (12 credits)
CSCI 210
Introduction to Information Systems
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392
Computer Crime
One Elective (3 credits)
Choose one of the following:
CSCI 490
Special Topics
CRMJ 465
Special Topics
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.

The Minor in East Asian Studies
Objectives:
The minor in East Asian Studies provides well-qualified upperclassmen the
opportunity to develop a secondary field of expertise in a discipline of vital
national interest.
Administration: The minor in East Asian Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
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Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
Fifteen credit hours, of which six hours are in language:
either CHIN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II,
JAPN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II,
or
KORE 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II;
at least three hours in history, chosen from:
HIST 357, History of Premodern China,
HIST 358, History of Modern China,
HIST 359, Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires,
HIST 360, History of Japan;
HIST 365, Special Topics in Non-Western History
and at least three hours in political science, chosen from:
PSCI 337, East Asian Affairs,
PSCI 338, Southeast Asian Affairs,
PSCI 433, Topics in International Politics: Northeast Asian
Affairs;
and a three-hour elective from either history or political science, chosen
from the courses listed above.
Prerequisite: Because Chinese is the only Asian language offered through
202 at The Citadel, registrants for Japanese and Korean (Category IV languages
by the Defense Language Institute’s scale of hours required for mastery), must
have completed the core requirement in Chinese (Category IV language), French,
German, or Spanish (Category II languages).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved in the Language Courses:
The intensive-introduction sequences develop basic practical communication
through standard cognitive-code methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture cultivate
the four skills critical to foreign-language mastery: aural comprehension, oral
expression, reading comprehension, and composition. By the end of the course,
the diligent student will be able to converse intelligibly in general social situations, recognize and reproduce the phonetic alphabets and most-used characters
of the pictographic writing systems, comprehend the gist of simple texts with
the aid of a dictionary, and write brief summaries of those texts.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
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Minor in Education
Objectives:
The minor in education is designed to help undergraduate students gain
knowledge of educational history, theories, laws, and policies; become familiar
with aspects of student development that may impact learning; think critically
about social justice issues in education; and learn differentiated instructional techniques and classroom management strategies for working with diverse learners.
The minor may be appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested in
volunteering in public schools, teaching in private or nontraditional programs,
and/or working in other educational settings (e.g., children’s museums, youth
service programs, training and professional development).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
While students who pursue the minor will not be eligible for teacher licensure or certification, they will receive a strong foundational background in the
field of education and will have the opportunity to complete field experiences
in local schools. Coursework may also assist students in meeting prerequisites
for graduate study in education.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
2. Required course in student development (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 307
Child Development
3. Required course in social justice (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 312
Learners with Exceptionalities
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Teaching Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students
4. Required course in pedagogy (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 301
Foundations in Literacy
EDUC 330
Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
EDUC 401
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Classroom Assessment
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
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Minor in Electrical Engineering
Objectives: The minor in electrical engineering is designed to allow the student
with quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level
of competence in one of two fields of electrical engineering.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
ELEC 201 &amp; 202
Electric Circuit Analysis I &amp; II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
2.
Elective Fields of Emphasis:
a. Digital Electronics: (10 credit hours)
ELEC 306
Electronics I
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
OR
b. Control Systems: (12 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for
Electrical Engineers
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
ELEC 312
Systems I
ELEC 407
Systems II
3.
Plan of Study:
Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses are as
presented in the course descriptions below. (Exception: ELEC 106 is
waived as a course prerequisite for the student pursuing a minor in
electrical engineering.)
Total Credit Hours Required : 17 (Digital Electronics Track)
19 (Control Systems Track)
A total of 9 credit hours must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.
Minor in English
Objectives:
Through the study of seminal literature and the practice of both academic and
pre-professional writing, the minor in English hones the skills that people in every
discipline use daily when they read, write, converse, and assert their independent
ideas and opinions through these self-actualizing activities. Literature illustrates the
rich interrelatedness of cultural, historical, economic, political, scientific, philosophical, and religious concerns, while encouraging individual creativity and serving
as a model for cogent, graceful writing. The minor in English thus complements
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either civilian or military life.
Competencies, Knowledge, and Skills to be Achieved:
The English minor trains students to read analytically, synthesize information
quickly, think critically, and write persuasively. These crucial transferable skills
equip students to navigate an ever-changing and frequently uncertain job market.
They also provide a foundation for graduate work in the humanities and for a range
of pre-professional advanced degrees in fields such as business, divinity, education,
law, library science, museum work, public policy, and social work. It also exposes
students to a range of important literary texts, the canon of imaginative writing
often called “the best that has been thought and said in the world.”
Through the close analysis of literature, the minor also enables students to generate
original arguments and ideas, to appreciate the nuanced range of perspectives on cultural
and socioeconomic issues, to evaluate competing viewpoints, and to value diversity in an
increasingly global society.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
One of the following foundational courses (3 credit hours):
ENGL 201
ENGL 202
ENGL 215
One of the following pre-professional writing courses:
COMM 207
COMM 2l6
COMM 260
COMM 413
ENGL 411
Or another approved pre-professional writing course.
2. Electives
Any three classes chosen from the following range of courses (if not already
taken as a Required Course)
ENGL 301-375
ENGL 411-427
COMM 301-498
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
Minor in Fine Arts
Objectives:
The minor in Fine Arts is intended to deepen an appreciation for and encourage a lifelong engagement in the fine arts, including painting, sculpture,
photography, music, film, drama, and creative writing. As participation in fine
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develops problem solving skills that are applicable to other areas of study, this
minor is meant to round out The Citadel experience. Students are also encouraged to engage with the broader artistic community of Charleston through
participation in events, internships, exhibitions, and performances.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the foundation courses in art and music, the student will gain a broad
understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the fine arts as well
as applied knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums. Further courses develop
the student’s interest in more specific areas, such as musical performance, emphasis on a particular visual medium, or internships in local arts organizations.
This minor may not be approved for Education or English Majors unless required courses for their major do no overlap more than two classes
with the minor requirements.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Choose two introductory courses (6 credit hours)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
FNAR 207
Art History
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
FNAR 250
Special Topics
BAND 101/102/201/201
Band (sequence counts as 3 credits)
ENGL 208
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
2. Choose three additional elective courses, including at least two at or
above the 300 level. (9 credit hours)
Introductory courses as listed above
BAND 301/302/401/402 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 304
Drawing
FNAR 305
Painting
FNAR 306
Photography
FNAR 307
Digital Forensic Photography
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
ENGL 303
Shakespeare I
ENGL 304
Shakespeare II
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
ENGL 351
20th Century American Drama
ENGL 368
20th Century Drama
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ENGL 375
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 401
Independent Study
ENGL 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
COMM 499
Internship (may be used for 3 credits)
INTD 350
Citadel in D.C. (where appropriate)
*Courses related to the Fine Arts in other departments may be considered
and approved by the English, Fine Arts, and Communications Department Chair.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department Chair of English, Fine
Arts, and Communications.
Minor in History
(Not open to history majors)
Objectives:
A minor in history, reflecting the structured and sequential offerings within the
department, affords students who do not choose to major in history the opportunity
to develop expertise within the discipline consistent with their interests and their
plans beyond graduation. The minor is designed to give the non-history major an
introduction to the basic skills of the historian and the depth of advanced study of
the discipline offered within the department whether generally or specifically.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students completing the minor will have the beginning skills of the historian
and advanced work within the discipline consistent with their interests. They will
be experienced both in technique and knowledge and therefore be better prepared
for their professional options following graduation.
Structure of the Minor:
1. While the student may design the minor in history either on the basis of the
history major or to key it to one of the four groups of courses offered by the department, a required course in all cases is HIST 203 (Introduction to the Discipline
of History).
2. The student must choose one of the groups below for the history minor.
Except for world history, all courses by group may be found in this catalog under
the major in history:
a. World History. A minimum of one course each from the following history
groups (Groups I-IV): Europe, United States, Non-Western World, and Military.
b. European History (Group I). A minimum of four courses from the European history group.
c. United States History (Group II). (1) HIST 201/202 (Survey of American
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d. Non-Western World (Group III). A minimum of four courses from the
Non-Western World group.
e. Military and Diplomatic (Group IV). A minimum of four courses from the
Military and Diplomatic group.
Total Credit Hours required: 15 hours beyond the College Core Requirements
in History (HIST 103-104), at least 9 hours of which must be taken at The Citadel.
Note: For transcript purposes, the history minor, depending on the elective sequence chosen above, will be designated as one of the following: World History,
European History, United States History, Non-Western World History, or Military
and Diplomatic History.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Intelligence
and Homeland Security. This includes terrorism, intelligence collection systems,
cyber security, local and national security, engineering, defense contracting, and
emergency management. This minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis and is designed to increase
the student’s knowledge of effective leadership for national security. It will
enhance the knowledge and skills of students majoring in other subjects but
interested in applying their discipline within the fields of homeland security
and/or intelligence.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and
homeland security terms and practices as well as theoretical matters. Aside from
an understanding of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop
each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis. This
minor is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of effective leadership
for national security and of how to apply leadership strategies and tactics to
complex intelligence and homeland security issues.
This Intelligence and Homeland Security minor is open to all undergraduate students and require no prerequisite courses. In addition to
the three required courses, Intelligence majors are required to take two
non-Intelligence courses as electives.
Structure of the Minor:
1 Required Courses
INTL 201
INTL 210
INTL 310

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2. Electives (choose two)
BIOL 207
CHEM 309
CRMJ 330
CRMJ 331
CRMJ 332
CRMJ 383
CSCI 227
INTL 301
INTL 302
INTL 311
INTL 312
INTL 401
INTL 402
INTL 464
INTL 465
PSCI 332
PSCI 342
PSCI 433

Bioterrorism
Chemistry of War
Emergency Management
Cyber Investigations
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
Comparative Criminal Justice
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Advanced Analytics I
Advanced Analytics II
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11
Intelligence Support to Military Operations
The Military Instrument of Power
Intelligence Internship
Special Topics in Intelligence
National Security Policy
International Terrorism
US National Intelligence

Total Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Intelligence and Security
Studies.
Minor in International and Military Affairs
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the field of international and
military affairs and provide them with a greater understanding of the international environment in which individuals, states, and organizations operate. The
minor will include an introduction to international and comparative politics as
well as at least one regional area of the international system. The program’s
flexibility allows students to expand their introduction to this topic through the
completion of two electives in regional studies, macro-based political views
of the international system, international economics, national security, foreign
policy, or some combination of these categories.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor will require students to acquire and apply critical analytical
skills in order to achieve an understanding of the international system and
its complex array of components. The required courses in international and
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of the international system as well as the ideological and political differences
between individuals, states, and organizations which comprise this system. A
regional course requirement presents students with a more detailed analysis
of how other states govern themselves and operate within the international
system. The electives allow students to apply their newly developed tools for
international and military affairs analysis to other geographical regions, macrobased political issues such as international law or organization, or international
economics. Critical thinking and systematic analysis in the required courses
and electives will present students with these tools for further dissection of
the international system, allow a greater appreciation for the complex world
we live in, and prepare them for military, political, legal, or business careers
in an ever-increasingly interdependent world.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 231
International Politics
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Any regional course
2. Electives (choose three, 1 of which must be a regional course)
BADM 320
International Business
PSCI 331
Introduction to International Law
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 333
International Organization
PSCI 334
Problems in International Law and Organization
PSCI 335
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
*PSCI 336
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
*PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
*PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
*PSCI 339
Middle East Affairs
*PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
*PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
*PSCI 344
European Affairs
*PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
PSCI 353
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
PSCI 433
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PSCI 498
Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
CRMJ 384
International Crime
*Regional Course
Total Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in International Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to international
crime and criminal justice issues, including transnational crime, drug trafficking,
and global terrorism, and the organizations, laws, and justice practices dedicated
to the prevention and control of international criminal activity.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces the student to essential concepts in the study of crime
and criminal justice in a global context. This includes the critical analysis of the
theories, organizations, laws, procedures, and practices related to multi-national
crime and criminal justice responses. Additionally, the minor seeks to develop
the student’s ability to engage in critical thinking in relation to international
crime and allied issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
2.
Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 389
Criminal Justice in Latin America
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 9 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
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Minor in International Relations
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in International Relations is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to prepare students
to be more informed citizens and more effective leaders of an increasingly transnational world.
II. Administration: The minor in International Relations is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: Students must meet the specified requirements in each of the categories outlined below. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s
major may also be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in International
Relations. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on
all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the minor in International Relations.
(A) History/Geography (6 hours). Any two of the following courses.
HIST 206 (417): History of the Non-Western World
HIST 326
Europe since 1914
HIST 332 (424): History of Modern Russia
HIST 358 (463): History of Modern China
HIST 360 (466): History of Japan
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
HIST 364
Arab-Israeli Conflict
HIST 388
U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
HIST 389
The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
GEOG 209:
World Geography
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
(B) Modern Language (6 hours) Students must demonstrate proficiency
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requirement—in a language other than English. The Department of Modern
Languages offers optional placement testing each fall for entering students
who desire bypass credit for elementary and intermediate courses. Mastery
of a second language greatly advances scholarship and professional competence in international affairs. Students are, therefore, encouraged to take
additional language courses if possible.
(C) Political Science/Business Administration (6 hours).
One of the following courses:
BADM 201:
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 320:
International Business
PSCI 351:
International Political Economy
One of the following courses:
PSCI 231:
International Politics
PSCI 232:
Comparative Politics
PSCI 331:
International Law
PSCI 333:
International Organization
PSCI 335:
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 342:
International Terrorism
PSCI 343:
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 346:
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348:
Theories of War and Peace
PSCI 352:
Global Democracy
PSCI 353:
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431:
American Foreign Relations
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
IV. Study Abroad or Internship: As part of their prescribed work, students who
minor in International Relations are required to complete successfully at least one
of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Study Abroad: a formal study abroad program of at least four weeks in
duration. The Department of Modern Languages has scholarship monies
available for highly qualified applicants to its Summer Studies in France
and Spain/Latin America, and for study at the Goethe Institute in Germany.
Moreover, Citadel Summer Scholarships are available to students posting
a 3.5 GPA or better.
(B) Internship in International Relations: an academic internship in some
aspect of international relations with an appropriate agency, business, or
institution. Examples include: the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Congress, the Council on Foreign
Relations, the Atlantic Council, and the domestic or overseas offices of
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Students must submit their proposals to study abroad or to undertake internships
in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student will
be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval of the Director.

SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel

V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in International
Relations must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the Program by the
beginning of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of
study and be approved by the Director.

For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
Department of Political Science.

Total Credit Hours Required: 18, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students in a systematic way to the
American systems of civil and criminal justice; to provide an introduction
to law and the legal system for students who are considering careers in law
or criminal justice; and to provide an opportunity for students to undertake
advanced law-related courses, grounded in a basic understanding of law and
the legal system.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to legal reasoning, to case analysis, and to
legal terms and citations as well as theoretical matters. Aside from an understanding of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop each
student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science
or criminal justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
CRMJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Electives (choose two)
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 202 Criminology
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence

Minor in Leadership Studies
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of courses from the Department of Leadership Studies and a number of other academic departments. The minor highlights and
reinforces the centrality of leadership in the Citadel experience. The minor in Leadership
Studies is intended for students who wish to supplement their study with a scholarly
consideration of the subject of leadership, as applied to their major field. Leadership
Scholars will undertake a minor in Leadership Studies.
Objectives:
The minor in Leadership Studies addresses learning concepts and critical thinking about
leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result, gives students a broad
understanding of the nature of effective, ethical leadership. This minor complements the
“leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life and the development of leadership skills gained
through required leadership courses at The Citadel. The minor focuses on building an
understanding of the nature and concepts of leadership through interdisciplinary study
employing historical, political, literary, psychological, and organizational approaches to the
subject. Whereas ROTC courses and participation in the structured, hierarchical regimen
of the Citadel Corps of Cadets teach the students discipline, perseverance, respect for
authority, and the ability to lead, the minor in Leadership Studies builds on those practical
experiences with a scholarly focus on the subject. Looking at the dynamics and theoretical
models of leadership, the various courses examine leadership questions and challenges,
not only with respect to effectiveness, but also in their ethical aspects—such as diversity
and inclusion, power dynamics, and questions of duty versus individual responsibility.
Structure of the Minor:
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of five courses (15 credit hours total) —
BADM/LDRS 371, Leadership in Organizations; two academic electives from the schools/
departments of Education; English; History; Leadership Studies; Health and Human Performance; Political Science; and Psychology; one experiential course in leadership; and
LDRS 401, Senior Leadership Seminar/Project.
Required Courses (6 hours)
LDRS/BADM 371
Leadership in Organizations (cross-listed)
LDRS 104
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Academic Electives (Choose 2 for a total of 6 hours)
EDUC 330
Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
ENGL 371
Literary Paradigms of Leadership
HIST 371
Historical Studies in Leadership
HIST 382
History of Military Leadership
LDRS 320
Leadership Communications
LDRS 433
Special Topics in Leadership
NURS 404
Nursing Leadership
PESM 404
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science Organizations
PHIL 290
Ethics
PSCI 371
Leadership in Politics
PSCI 305
American Presidency
PSCI 306
Legislative Process
PSYC 371
Psychology of Leadership
Experiential Course in Leadership (Choose 1 for a total of three hours):
LDRS 433(2) - Special Topics in Leadership – Leadership in Community
Engagement
Experiential courses in Leadership may include Internships, Study Away, Service Learning, or Faculty-directed research. Students must submit proposals to
undertake and apply Experiential Courses towards the leadership minor degree
to the Department of Leadership Studies for advanced approval. A complete list
eligible experiential course is available in the Department of Leadership Studies.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Leadership Studies.
Minor in Management Information Systems
Objectives:
A minor in management information systems provides an interdisciplinary
opportunity for students to learn how to use computer technology to manage
information as a competitive business or organizational asset.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in current distributed, database-driven information systems and techniques. The
minor emphasizes fundamental programming skills, database skills, business
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related projects that support business operations and management decisions.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (12 credit hours)
CSCI 216
Introduction to Programming and Databases
CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
CSCI 320
Database Design
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
BADM 217
Computer Applications in Business
or BADM 427 Accounting Information Systems
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives:
The minor in mechanical engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
competence in one of four fields of mechanical engineering.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop a
basic competency in mechanical engineering, apply basic engineering principles
to another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem-solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
knowledge or skill in one of the functional areas: power and energy, mechatronics, manufacturing, or composites.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (6 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics
CIVL 203
Dynamics
2. Elective Fields of Emphasis:
Energy: (12 credit hours)
MECH 310
Thermo-Fluids I w/lab
MECH 311
Thermo-Fluids II w/lab
MECH 365
Computational Methods in Engineering
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
OR
Mechatronics: (16 credit hours)
ELEC 201
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ELEC 202
ELEC 204
MECH 330
MECH 350
MECH 450

Electric Circuit Analysis II
Electrical Laboratory
Measurements and Instrumentation w/lab
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems
Mechatronics w/lab
OR
Manufacturing: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 345
Machine Design
MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering Systems Design
OR
Composites: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 404*
Advanced Materials
MECH 408*
Composite Design
MECH 409*
Composite Manufacturing w/lab
* Choice of 2 from MECH 404, MECH 408, and MECH 409
Total Credit Hours Required - 18 (Energy Track)
22 (Mechatronics Track)
22 (Manufacturing Track)
22 (Composites Track)
At least 9 credit hours must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mechanical Engineering.
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer a joint minor in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneficial to students interested
in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science fields as well as those
who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active
learning exercises, use of scientific literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based
laboratories, and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s
major. The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131
and 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.

Requirements for Students
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460
BIOL 290
or
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Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory
Microbiology
Quantitative Analysis

Requirements for Students Majoring in Chemistry
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Total Credit Hours Required: 16 credit hours, 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Biology or Department of Chemistry.
Minor in Non-Western Studies
Objectives:
The minor in non-Western studies is designed to allow students to develop
a multidisciplinary, directed course of study through which they will attain a
well-rounded understanding of a regional (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin
America) or functional (e.g., development, revolution) area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
In addition to the above, students will have an opportunity to develop keener
insight and appreciation for diversity. This program will not only allow minority
students to learn about their origins, but will (perhaps more importantly) engage
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especially beneficial for the student pursuing a graduate degree in such areas as
International Business, International Studies, Comparative Literature, History, etc.
It will also distinguish students entering military or other government service.
No students are excluded from pursuing this minor. A student may not,
however, use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and a
specific or area requirement in his or her major.

by the Director. In addition to approving this projected course of study,
the Director will assume responsibility for publicizing the program and
for monitoring each student’s progress toward fulfilling the requirements
of the minor; in this latter capacity, the Director will be responsible for
verifying that the student has met the requirements of the minor and for
notifying the Records Office to that effect.

Administration: The minor in Non-Western Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
Foreign language through the 202 level (equivalent to 12 hours); Introduction to Non-Western Studies (PSCI 343) (3 hours)
2. Electives
Four of the following from at least two disciplines:
HIST 206
PSCI 335
GEOG 311
CRMJ 383
HIST 357
PSCI 337
ANTH 202
CRMJ 384
HIST 358
PSCI 338
SPAN 303
HIST 361
PSCI 339
SPAN 304
HIST 362
PSCI 340
SPAN 320
HIST 365
PSCI 341
FREN 303
HIST 387
PSCI 342
FREN 304
PSCI 345
GERM 303
PSCI 433
GERM 304

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The
Citadel (plus 12 of language).

Other: relevant Independent Study in any discipline; approved Senior
Research Project or Internship; any relevant course taught by departments
as a special topic; any relevant literature and/or language course (Asian,
African, Latin American, or Middle East).
3. Projected Course of Study:
Students will be required to file a declaration of intent with the Director
of the program by the end of the first semester of the junior year. This
declaration will outline the projected course of study and will be approved

For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy, consisting of four courses in Philosophy and a fifth
course drawn from a designated group of related courses in various disciplines,
is designed to give students (1) an introduction to the history of philosophy and
major issues in philosophy (accomplished in PHIL 201), (2) a grounding in major
approaches to critical thinking (PHIL 202), (3) advanced study in selected areas
of philosophy (provided by at least two Philosophy courses), and (4) the collateral connection provided by at least one related course in another discipline.
Structure of the Minor:
To earn a minor in Philosophy, a student must complete fifteen (15) credit
hours of course work, distributed as follows:
I. Required Basic Courses. Both courses must be completed; total of six hours
credit;
a. PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy
b. PHIL 202 Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic)
II. Philosophy Electives. Any two of the following four courses must be completed; total of six hours credit:
a. PHIL 290 Ethics
b. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion
c. PHIL 409 Seminar in Philosophical Topics
d. PHIL 410 Man in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
III. Upper-division Electives. One of the following courses must be completed;
total of three hours credit:
a. BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business
b. ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
c. ENGL 407 Principles of Literary Criticism
d. ENGL 426 Creative Writing: Fiction
e. ENGL 427 Creative Writing: Poetry
f. HIST 321 The Middle Ages
g. HIST 322 Renaissance and Reformation
h. HIST 329 The Ancient Greeks
i. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
j. HIST 362 Modern Middle East
k. LING 300 Introduction to Linguistics
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MLNG 411 European Literary Movements, 1789-Present
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSYC 305 Social Psychology
PSYC 306 Theories of Personality
PSYC 403 Psychology of Learning
PSYC 405 History and Systems of Psychology
A special topics course or independent study (any department) approved
by the Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as
suitable for the Philosophy Minor.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications.
Minor in Psychology
Objectives:
The Psychology Department recognizes that students from many diverse
fields and areas of interest (e.g., business administration, pre-law, pre-med,
education, law enforcement, and the military) may benefit from more in-depth
knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The minor in psychology is designed to
allow students maximum flexibility in choosing courses to complement their
current major.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Students minoring in psychology have the opportunity to enhance their
critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also develop the ability to review the scientific literature and communicate their findings through
multiple media (oral presentations, written papers, and paper presentations at
conferences). The curriculum for the minor has been arranged to maximize the
flexibility needed to match the student’s individual career goals while at the
same time ensuring a knowledge of the broad areas of psychology.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in psychology.
Structure of
1. Required
PSYC
PSYC
PSYC
2.

the Minor:
Courses: (10 credit hours)
201 General Psychology
203 Research Design in Psychology
303 Experimental Psychology

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Total Credit Hours Required: 16, 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Psychology.
Minor in Southern Studies
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in Southern Studies is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to promote a better
understanding of the American South and, thereby, to prepare students to be more
responsible citizens and more effective leaders of that increasingly important region
of the United States.
II. Administration: The minor in Southern Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments within
the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering Committee.
In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences will
appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor. The Director
and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall and spring)
to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director
will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and policies, will
serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term
with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual
reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: To earn the minor in Southern Studies, students must complete 18
hours of course work from the menu provided below. Students must take at least one
course in each of the three designated departments. Students may count no more than
three courses in any one of the departments toward the requirements for the minor.
Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s major may also be used to
satisfy elective requirements in the minor in Southern Studies. Students must achieve
a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on the courses taken to satisfy the
requirements for the minor in Southern Studies.
(A) English
ENGL 338:
African American Literature to 1940
ENGL 339:
African American Literature 1940 to the Present
ENGL 340:
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348:
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is
approved by the Director of the program.
(B) History
HIST 304:
The Civil War
HIST 309 (402): South Carolina History
HIST 312 (409): The Modern Civil Rights Movement
HIST 316 (406): The Old South
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OTHER:

(C)

Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

Political Science
PSCI 307:
PSCI 311:
OTHER:

and Criminal Justice
Southern Politics
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

IV. Internship or Independent Research Project: As part of the 18 hours of course
work, students minoring in Southern Studies are required to complete successfully
at least one of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Internship in Southern Studies: an academic internship in some aspect
of southern studies with an appropriate agency or institution. Examples
include: the South Carolina Historical Society; the Historic Charleston
Foundation; the Charleston Museum; and the offices of federal, state, and
local government.
(B) Independent Research Project: on a topic dealing with the American
South. The research project should lead to a paper of approximately thirty
(30) pages in length that is based on both primary and secondary sources
and directed by a professor with expertise in the subject under investigation. The paper must be read and approved by, and defended before, faculty
members from two different departments with expertise in the area of study.
Students must submit their proposals to undertake internships or independent
study projects in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval.
No student will be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval
of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in Southern Studies
must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the program by the beginning
of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of study and
be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18 at least 12 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
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Minor in Sport Coaching
Objectives:
The minor in sport coaching is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and
leadership qualities necessary to become an effective coach at the youth and interscholastic levels. Focus will be on content knowledge, teaching and communication
of skills and tactics, developing a sound coaching philosophy, safe and appropriate
practice in a physically active environment, and qualities for successful leadership.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor in sport coaching provides students in all majors the opportunity to
pursue their interest in coaching, sport, and working with youth in a physically
active environment. Students will gain knowledge of how skilled performance is
learned and how technology can be used to improve performance in a variety of
sports. Students will be able to demonstrate and explain a variety of sport skills
and tactics, develop practice plans, and apply principles and techniques of strength
and conditioning.
Structure of the Minor:
Required Courses: (12 credit hours)
EXSC 200
Motor Learning and Motor Development
PHED 201
Introduction to PE and Coaching
PHED 350
Advanced Performance and Athlete Development Part 1
PHED 460
Advanced Performance and Athlete Development Part 2
Choose one elective from the list below:
HLED 401
Nutrition
HLED 402
Sport Nutrition
EXSC 202
Care and Prevention of Athletes
EXSC 315
Strength and Condition Techniques
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Health and Human Performance.

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Minor in Sport Management
Objectives:
The minor in Sport Management is designed to allow a student to enhance
his/her marketability and to increase his/her knowledge and experiences in
specific areas of Sport Business. Selective courses will also provide a student in
the Sport Management Minor with an opportunity to delve more deeply into one of
the business areas of sport, the Management aspect.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Basic aspects of knowledge to enter a professional field. In addition, students will be taught and provided knowledge and concepts in subfields of sport
as well as exercise/fitness. Finally, the practical component of the Minor will
provide a “hands on” approach and minimal training, a necessary component
of Sport Management highly valued by the industry.
Structure of the Minor:
The Minor in Sport Management consists of 5 courses. A student interested
in a Minor in Sport Management must take 4 of the following 5 Sport Management courses:
PESM 301 Sport Governance
PESM 304 Sport Marketing
PESM 401 Legal Aspects of Sport
PHED 404 Administration in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
PESM 402 Sport Sales
In addition, all students interested in a Minor in Sport Management must complete
the required course PHED 406, Field Experience, which is a minimum practical application of knowledge related to the field.
NOTE: A student majoring in Health/Wellness interested in a Minor in Sport
Management must complete PHED 406, Field Experience, twice; once for the
Health/Wellness requirement and once for the Minor in Sport Management.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
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Minor in Sustainability and Environmental Studies
Objectives:
The minor in sustainability and environmental studies is an interdisciplinary
minor designed to help undergraduate students gain environmental science literacy;
develop an understanding of the environment and an appreciation of sustainability
from a variety of perspectives such as business and engineering; and create and/
or participate in a project related to local environmental and sustainability efforts.
Students pursuing the minor will have the opportunity to take a variety of classes
addressing sustainability and environmental studies culminating in a capstone course.
The capstone course will provide the students a chance to build upon their previous
coursework in the minor through a semester long research project, service-learning
activity or internship.
Potential Students:
The minor may be appropriate for undergraduate students from all five
schools who are interested in the environment and sustainability. Possible areas
of interest could include sustainable agriculture, environmental degradation,
supply chain sustainability, environmental history or environmental economics.
Requirements:
To complete a minor in sustainability and environmental studies, students
must take a minimum of 15 credit hours from the approved list of courses listed
below.
REQUIRED COURSES:
Must take both of the following:
•
BIOL 209: Environmental Science (1st course)
•
Capstone Course: Including EDUC 409: Service Learning in
Environmental and Sustainability Studies, BIOL 320: Intern Research, or
similarly approved high-impact experiences.
OPTIONAL COURSES:
Must take THREE of the following:
BADM 323 – Quality Management
BADM 324 – Purchasing and Materials Management
BADM 329 - Project Management
BADM 409 – Human Resource Management
CIVL 322 – Introduction to Environmental Engineering
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MECH 417 – Renewable Energy
ELEC 427 – Energy Systems Engineering
HIST 392 – Special Topics in History*** (Environmental History)
PSCI 433 – Special Topics in International Politics*** (Global Environment)
BIOL 314 – The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 406 – Ecology
BIOL 407 – Conservation Ecology
BIOL 409 – Marine Biology
BIOL 414 – Environmental Physiology
BIOL 419 – Economic Botany
BIOL 412 –Special Topics in Biology***
BIOL 421 – Toxicology
BIOL 426 – Freshwater Biology
PHYS 243 – Meteorology
PHYS 301 – Biological Physics
PHYS 343 – Applied Climatology
EART 201 – Earth Science for Educators
EDUC 409 – Special Topics in Education***
*note only one course can be counted for both a major and a minor
**CIVL 322 and CIVL 408 can be appropriate for non-CE STEM majors. These
non-CE STEM majors must complete CHEM 151/161 as a pre-requisite for
CIVL 322 and CIVL 322 as a prerequisite for CIVL408. The CE department
must be notified prior to attempting registration to open the course to non-CE
STEM majors.
***Special Topics Courses will require approval from the Program Director on a
case-by-case basis.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
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The following pages contain a detailed schedule of the curriculum required
for each degree according to the major subject selected. The clock hours and
the credit value of each course are noted. The individual courses are described
under the appropriate departmental heading in the pages following the schedules.
Geography courses are offered in the Department of History; philosophy
courses in the Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications; computer science courses in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science,
sociology courses in the Department of Criminal Justice, and anthropology
courses in the Department of Political Science.
Major work is offered in the following areas: accounting; biology; business;
chemistry; civil engineering; construction engineering; computer science; criminal
justice; education; electrical engineering; English; health, exercise, and sport
science; history; intelligence and security studies; mathematics; mechanical
engineering; modern languages; nursing; physics; political science; psychology.
A thorough premedical preparation is also available through the B.A. Chemistry
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ACCOUNTING
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Introduction to Business ...............................
Business Computer Applications ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
**Major British Writers .................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Operations Management ............................
Intermediate Financial Accounting I ..............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Managerial Accounting ..................................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ............................
Auditing and Assurance Services.....................
Accounting Information Systems ....................
History of Western or World Civilization ........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ...........

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ENGL
MATH
BADM
BADM

101
104***
101
110

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL 201
BADM 202
BADM 212

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

BADM 310
BADM 300
HIST
BADM 302

4
3
3
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3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 305

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 371
BADM 416
BADM 427
HIST

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester.
***See page 114 for more choices
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
Modern Language ..........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Modern Language ..........................................
**Applied Business Statistics ........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
Intermediate Financial Accounting II ............
Commercial Law............................................
Business Finance............................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
**English, American, or World Literature .....
(3,0)
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL
STAT
BADM
BADM

102
160
211
201

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 206

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
3

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

COMM 216^
HIST

BADM 309
BADM 301
BADM 318
BADM 321
BADM 338
ENGL****

SENIOR YEAR
**Strategic Management ............................... BADM 422
**Social Science Core Course .......................
Advanced Financial Accounting .................... BADM 402
Federal Taxation ............................................. BADM 419
**Elective ......................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CPA Certification
Many states and jurisdictions, including South Carolina, require 150 semester hours of education,
in both accounting and non-accounting courses, to qualify for CPA certification. The requirements
for licensure vary from state to state. Please check with the State Board of Accountancy of the
state in which you wish to practice to determine the requirements to sit for the CPA exam and to be
licensed as a CPA.

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Social Science Elective ..................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Evolution ........................................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Applied Calculus I .........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Elective ..........................................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Genetics..........................................................
College Physics I............................................
College Physics I Laboratory .........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Biology Senior Seminar .................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BIOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL

140
141
151
161
101

LDRS
RPED

101
250

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

3
1
3
1
3
3
1
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

208
207
217
201
106***

3
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

308
203
253

4
3
1
3
3
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL

411

1
3(4)
3(4)
3
3
3

(1,0)
(var)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

LDRS

165

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Cell and Molecular Biology: BIOL
290, BIOL 401, BIOL 402, BIOL 424; BIOL 427; Ecology and Field Biology: BIOL 209, BIOL 314, BIOL 407, BIOL 408,
BIOL 409, BIOL 425, BIOL 426; Organismal Biology: BIOL 203, BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 309, BIOL 410, BIOL 419,
BIOL 421; Physiological Biology: BIOL 403, BIOL 414.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which may
be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Elective .........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
STAT
LDRS
RPED

130
131
152
162
102
160
111
251

BIOL
205
CHEM 208
CHEM 218
ENGL****
MATH 107***
RPED

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**......................................... BIOL
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

406
204
254

3
1
3
1
3
3
0
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(2,0)

4
3
1
3
3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4
3(4)
3
1
3
3

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3(4)
3
3
3

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 125 to 130 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
ROTC requirements.

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Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive/Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II ................................. BIOL
140
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory .............. BIOL
141
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry I .......................................... CHEM 151
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................... CHEM 161
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature .............................. ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society............................ EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
First Year Seminar............................................. LDRS
101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ............................ RPED
250
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................

BIOLOGY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ............................... BIOL
130
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory............. BIOL
131
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry II...................................... CHEM 152
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory ................... CHEM 162
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
3
(3,0)
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC 202
3
(3,0)
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Evolution ...........................................................
Major British Writers ........................................
Applied Calculus I ............................................
Adolescent Development ..................................
General Psychology ..........................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
205
ENGL****
MATH 107***
EDUC 301
EART 201
RPED

4
3
3
3
4
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

406

4
3(4)
3
1

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School EDUC
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

401

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
PSYC
RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Genetics.............................................................
History of Western or World Civilization I .......
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................

BIOL
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

Learners with Exceptionalities....................... EDUC
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS

208
201
106***
206
201

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

308
203
253

4
3
3
1

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

312

3

(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR

Biology Senior Seminar ................................. BIOL

411

1

330
306

3(4)
3(4)
3
3

(var)
(var)
(2,3)
(3,0)

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

402
499

3

(3,0)

3
12

(3,0)

3

(3,0)

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

History of Western or World Civilization II......

204
254

Biology Elective**............................................
Biology Elective**............................................
Methods and Applications of Science ...............
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Animal Physiology Area: BIOL
403, BIOL 414; Botany Area: BIOL 203, BIOL 314; Zoology Area: BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 408, BIOL 410.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or laab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which
may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 121 to 125 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
ROTC requirements.

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BUSINESS
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling…………
Business Computer Applications ...................
Introduction to Business ................................
Modern Language ..........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
**Major British Writers .................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
Modern Language ..........................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
**Operations Management ............................
**Elective ......................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Business Elective ...........................................
Business Elective ...........................................
**Elective ......................................................
**Elective ......................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

169

BUSINESS
Second Semester

ENGL
MATH
BADM
BADM

101
104***
110
101

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL 201
BADM 202
BADM 212

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
HIST
BADM 310

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 371
BADM
BADM

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
Modern Language ..........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

ENGL
STAT
BADM
BADM

102
160
211
201

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 206

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

BADM 309
ENGL****
BADM 321

4
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338

3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
**Strategic Management ............................... BADM 422
**Social Science Core Course .......................
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
**Elective ......................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Modern Language ..........................................
**Applied Business Statistics ........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**Business Finance........................................
Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

COMM 216^
HIST

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester of sophomore year.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry Laboratory I for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Physical Chemistry I Lab ...............................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Biochemistry ..................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research .............................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

131

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
221
271

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

300
305
315

4
3
1
3
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
409

CHEM

419

LDRS

411

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for .............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
Introduction to Chemical Research................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

102
154
164

3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

132

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL***
PHYS 222
PHYS 272
CHEM 208
CHEM 218

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4
3
1
2
3
3

(2,4)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**Approved Chemistry Elective .................... CHEM
Senior Research Project ................................. CHEM
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

302
306
316
308

420

(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives—BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404, 410; CSCI 205; MATH 303,
335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Note: Some of the courses have prerequisites not listed in the minimum requirements for the BS
Chemistry program.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

**Approved Chemistry Electives—CHEM 402, 404, 410

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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Biochemistry Specialty
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Biochemistry I................................................
Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Elective ..........................................................
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research I ...........................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Biochemistry Specialty
Second Semester

CHEM
CHEM

153
163

3
1

(3,0)*
(0,3)

MATH
BIOL
BIOL

131
130
131

4
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

101
207
217

3
3
1
3
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

221
271

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

201
300
409
460

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
305

CHEM

419

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Introduction to Chemical Research................
Biochemistry II ..............................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
**Approved Biology Elective........................
Senior Research II ..........................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CHEM
CHEM

154
164

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH
BIOL
BIOL

132
140
141

4
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

102
222
272
208
218

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

ENGL***
CHEM 302
CHEM 308
CHEM 410

3
4
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,4)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

CHEM
CHEM
BIOL
CHEM

3
1
4
3

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,3)

RPED

306
316
420

**Approved Biology electives: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester

B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature .......................................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...............
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..........................
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus I .....................................................
A Modern Language ..................................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...............................................
First Year Seminar......................................................
Required Physical Education .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .................................................
Organic Chemistry I ...................................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ................................
College Physics I........................................................
College Physics I Laboratory .....................................
A Modern Language ..................................................
Required Physical Education .....................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..............................................
Sophomore Seminar....................................... ...
(211 may be taken either semester).................
JUNIOR YEAR
***Required Advanced Course with lab....................
Elective ......................................................................
History of Western or World Civilization ..................
Elective ......................................................................
Elective ......................................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ........................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ...............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ................................................
Senior Research I .......................................................
Biochemistry I............................................................
Elective ......................................................................
Elective ......................................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ......................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

106**

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
203
253

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

4 (3,3)
3
3
3
3

or 3 (3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

LDRS
LDRS

HIST

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

401
419
409

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
***Required Advanced Courses: One course must be taken from each of the following areas: CHEM
300 or 302; CHEM 305/315 or 306/316. The second course of the sequence may be taken as an approved elective or general elective.
****Approved Electives: CHEM 300, 302, 305, 306, 402, or 410.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however,
the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16
semester hours.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ....
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ...............
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus II ...........................................
A Modern Language .........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ....................
Required Physical Education ............................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ............
Organic Chemistry II ........................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory......................
College Physics II .............................................
College Physics II Laboratory ..........................
A Modern Language .........................................
Social Science Core Course .......................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
***Required Advanced Course with lab...........
Introduction to Chemical Research...................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Research II .............................................
Elective .............................................................
****Required Approved Elective .....................
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

102
154
164

MATH

107** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL*****
CHEM 208
CHEM 218
PHYS
204
PHYS
254

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

RPED

CHEM
HIST

CHEM
CHEM

4
308

420

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

(2,4) or 3 (3,0)
2
(2,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 118-120 plus the credit hours from successful
completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Chemistry &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature .............................. ENGL 101
3
(3,0)*
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...... CHEM 153
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ................. CHEM 163
1
(0,3)
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus I ............................................ MATH 106** 3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society............................ EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
First Year Seminar............................................. LDRS
101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ............................ RPED
250
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers ........................................
Organic Chemistry I ..........................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................
History of Western or World Civilization .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

201
207
217
203
253

Adolescent Development .............................. EDUC

206

Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis ........................................
Biochemistry I...................................................
Introduction to Biology I or ..............................
General Biology I.........................................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory or ...........
General Biology I Laboratory ......................
Learners with Exceptionalities..........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

CHEM
CHEM
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

(3,0)

0

(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

300
409
130 or
101
131 or
111
312

4
3
3
3
1
1
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,3)
(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Chemistry &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)*
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors .. CHEM 154
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............. CHEM 164
1
(0,3)
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus II ........................................ MATH 107** 3
(3,0)
General Psychology .......................................... PSYC
201
3
(3,0)
Educational Psychology .................................... EDUC 202
3
(3,0)
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC
SOPHOMORE YEAR
World Literature .............................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Foundations in Reading .................................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST
EDUC
EART
RPED

204
254
301
201

3
3
1
3
3
4
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
EDUC

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

401
419
330
306

411

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
***Chemistry elective chosen from CHEM 208/218, 302, 305/315, 402 or 410.
ROTC hours (credit, lectures, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Chemistry II..................................... CHEM
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory .................. CHEM

306
316

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

Introduction to Biology II or .............................
General Biology II ........................................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory or ..........
General Biology II Laboratory......................

140 or
102
141 or
112

3
3
1
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,3)

Introduction to Chemical Research................ CHEM

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I .......................................
Senior Research I ..............................................
Methods &amp; Applications of Science .................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
General Elective ................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

3
3
1
3
1
3

177

308

2

(2,0)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School ..

401

3

(3,0)

3 or 4

(3,0)

3
3
12

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

***Chemistry Elective ................................... CHEM
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Research II .......................................... CHEM
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

420
402
499

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 189.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124-125 plus the credit hours from successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

Composition and Literature ...........................
General Biology for Engineers ......................
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory....
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Civil Engineering ..................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

**Approved English ......................................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Surveying ......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineers ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR

Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Transportation Engineering............................
Materials Laboratory......................................
Engineering Economy....................................
Fluid Mechanics .............................................
Measurements, Analysis, and Modeling for
CEE Systems.............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR

Reinforced Concrete Design ..........................
Water and Wastewater Systems .....................
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering .....
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory ..........................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Civil Engineering Capstone I .........................
Engineering Practice and Professional
Licensure ...................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Engineering Drawing .....................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education ........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
HIST
CIVL
LDRS
RPED

102
221
271
132

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Statics .............................................................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

COMM
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Highway Engineering ....................................
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory ..................
Structural Analysis .........................................
Hydrology and Hydraulics .............................
Introduction to Environmental Engineering .....

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

CIVL

3

(3,0)

Required Physical Education ............................

RPED

311

0

(1,0)

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

404
408
409
418

CIVL

432

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,1)

CIVL

412

1

(0,1)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
MATH
HIST
CIVL
LDRS
RPED

101
150
151
131
103
101
250

3
3
1
4
3
1
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL

151
161
231
205
235

3
3
1
4
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

CIVL

210

3

(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

203
304
305
307
314
320

3
3
3
1
2
3

CIVL

330

LDRS

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 (second semester sophomore year) and one of ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219.
***To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.

Engineering Management .............................. CIVL
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Geotechnical Laboratory ................................
Geotechnical Engineering II ..........................
Steel Design ...................................................
Environmental Engineering Laboratory ........
Civil Engineering Capstone II .......................
***Humanities/Social Science.......................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

3
3
1
4
3
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

260
152
162
234
202
208
239

3
3
1
4
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

302
327
309
321

3
1
4
3

(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)

101
111
251

322

411

402
410
406
419
433

3

(3,0)

0

(0,1)

1
3
3
1
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,1)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 135 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
General Biology for Engineers ...................... BIOL
150
3
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory.... BIOL
151
1
Precalculus .................................................... MATH 119
4
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Civil Engineering .................. CIVL
103
1
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Surveying ......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineers ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Engr/Com. Law/Ethics/Safety/Contracts .......
Resource Estimating ......................................
Engr Materials &amp; Methods.............................
Quality Management/Labor Relations ...........
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

BADM
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL

202
151
161
132
205
235

3
3
1
4
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

CIVL

210

3

(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CIVL
CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE

304
302
311
320
330

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

412
410
415
460
481

3
1
3
3
3
2

(3,0)
(1,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

411

0

CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
Physics with Calculus I .................................. PHYS 221
3
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ............... PHYS 271
1
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................. MATH 131
4
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Engineering Drawing ..................................... CIVL
101
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
Required Physical Education ........................ RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

181

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Business Statistics I........................................
Statics .............................................................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

COMM
CHEM
CHEM
BADM
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

260
152
162
205
202
208
239

3
3
1
3
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Engineering Economy....................................
Intro. to Financial Acct. and Reporting .........
Advanced Estimating .....................................
Structural Analysis and Design ......................
Commercial Const./Engr. Equip ....................

CIVL
BADM
CONE
CONE
CONE

314
211
312
340
350
360

2
3
3
3
3

3
0

(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(0,1)

CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE

440
450
470
482

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
**Approved English ...................................... ENGL
Engineering Practice and Professional Licensure. CIVL
Project Scheduling ......................................... CONE
Project Management and Engr Admin ........... CONE
Mechanical/Electrical Systems ...................... CONE
Senior Design I .............................................. CONE
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 (second semester sophomore year) and one of ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219.
***To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.

Soils and Foundations .......................................
Required Physical Education ............................

+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Constr. Methods &amp; Temp Str. Design ............
Facilities Op. and Maintenance......................
Prod. Processes/Rapid Development .............
Senior Design II .............................................
***Social Science Core Course .....................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CONE
RPED

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 135 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
Introduction to Computer Science I ..................
A Modern Language .........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ....................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
First Year Seminar.............................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**English ..........................................................
Computer Organization &amp; Programming..........
A Modern Language .........................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
Introduction to Discrete Structures ...................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

ENGL
CSCI

101
201

MATH
RPED
LDRS
ENGL
CSCI
MATH
RPED

CSCI

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(2,0)

101

1

(2,0)

305
206

201/
211
355

CSCI
HIST

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Operating Systems ............................................
Software Engineering........................................
Senior Seminar in Computer Science ...............
Digital Logic and Circuits.................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............

131
250

3
4
3
4
2

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
A Modern Language .........................................
Introduction to Computer Science II.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ..................
Social Science Core Course ..............................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................

311

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)

0

(1,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)

CSCI
CSCI
CSCI
ELEC

405
420
495
311

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

ENGL

102

CSCI
MATH

202
132

RPED

Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Programming Languages ..................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
+++Approved Computer Science Elective .......
Elective .............................................................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
Second Semester

SOPHOMORE YEAR
**English ..........................................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
A Modern Language .........................................
Data Structures and Algorithms ........................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics..........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................
Required Physical Education ............................
JUNIOR YEAR
Computer Networks and Internets ....................
Database Design................................................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
Elective .............................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................
SENIOR YEAR
Software Engineering Practicum ......................
OR
Senior Research Project ....................................
*Digital Systems Engineering...........................
+++Approved Computer Science Elective .......
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

251

3
3
3
4
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

111

0

(1,0)

223
261

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

ENGL
CSCI
STAT
RPED
CSCI
CSCI
HIST

317
320

3
3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

CSCI

421

3

(3,0)

CSCI
ELEC
CSCI

499
330

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.

*ELEC 418 may be substituted for ELEC 330 by students who made a grade of “B” or higher in both
CSCI 305 and ELEC 311.

+ROTC hours (credit, lecture and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Science must be CHEM 151 (161)/CHEM 152 (162) or BIOL 101 (111)/BIOL 102 (112) or PHYS
221 (271)/222 (272).
+++Any computer science course numbered at 300 or 400 level.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Criminal Justice.....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
American National Government ....................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
HIST

101

RPED

CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
Second Semester

250

3
3
3
4
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)

LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

CRMJ
ENGL
MATH
PSCI

201
201
104**
102

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

370

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

JUNIOR YEAR
Police Systems and Practices ......................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
U.S. History Elective ..................................... HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

3
3
3
3
3
411

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department;
however, the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not
exceed 16 semester hours.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Criminology ...................................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
U.S. History elective ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
HIST

102

RPED
LDRS

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)

111

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

CRMJ 202
ENGL***
MATH 105**
HIST
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Corrections ..................................................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

251

3
3
3
4
2

380

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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EDUCATION

EDUCATION

SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
Elementary Mathematical Modeling.............. MATH 104***
General Biology I........................................... BIOL
101
General Biology I Laboratory ........................ BIOL
111
Education in Modern Society......................... EDUC 101
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Chemistry or Physics .....................................
Chemistry or Physics Lab ..............................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
History of World Civilization I ......................
Adolescent Development ...............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL

201

3
3
3
1
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
HIST
EDUC

102
105
206

3
3
1
3
3
3

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

Teaching Specializations are available in Biology, Chemistry,
Modern Languages, and Physical Education

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105***
General Biology II ......................................... BIOL
102
General Biology II Laboratory....................... BIOL
112
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC 202
General Psychology ....................................... PSYC 201
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Masterpieces of World Literature I or II ........
Chemistry or Physics .....................................
Chemistry or Physics Lab ..............................
History of World Civilization II .....................
Art Appreciation.............................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL
HIST
FNAR
EDUC
RPED

106
206
301

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
1
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

Teaching Specializations are available in Biology, Chemistry,
Modern Languages, and Physical Education

NOTE: Students in Pre-Education are eligible to transfer into the Education Major upon meeting the
requirements for admission to Senior Level Study as follows:
1) Submitted official passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS core exams to The Citadel as well
as the South Carolina Department of Education.
2) Maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.750 or higher;
3) Passed both EDUC 101 and EDUC 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who are not qualified to move into Education major senior level study will not be permitted
to enroll in EDUC 306, EDUC 402 or EDUC 499.

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SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
First Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Learners with Exceptionalities.......................
Introduction to Sociology ..............................
Survey of American History ..........................
World Geography ...........................................
Music Appreciation ........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School...
Social and Cultural History of the
Non-Western World ...................................
***Urban Politics...........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
**Approved Social Studies Elective..............
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
Second Semester

EDUC
SOCI
HIST
GEOG
FNAR

312
201
201
209
205

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

EDUC

306

3

(3,0)

HIST
206
PSCI
302
BADM 201

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

JUNIOR YEAR
Methods and Materials of Middle &amp;
High School Teaching ................................
Survey of American History ..........................
Cultural Anthropology ...................................
History Elective .............................................
**Approved Social Studies Elective..............
+1st Year Advanced ROTC

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Selected from anthropology, geography, political science, economics, psychology, or history.
***Or PSCI 306 - Legislative Processes
Or PSCI 307 - Southern Politics
Or PSCI 401 - Political Issues and Public Policy
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

EDUC
HIST
ANTH
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
*Internship in Teaching .................................. EDUC
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC

401
202
202

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499
402

12
3

(3,0)

NOTE: Education majors must make a formal application for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(EDUC 499) no later than the end of the fall semester of their sophomore year. To be eligible for the
internship, students must have
1) completed all professional education and content coursework;
2) on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education clearance through the FBI
and SLED;
3) a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
5) completed successfully all previous field experiences;
6) on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test score(s) and the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test score. It is strongly recommended that students take
the PLT as soon as they have completed EDUC 101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
*For non-contract students, ROTC credit is included in the internship hours due to high impact practices.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .........................
History of Western Civilization .............................
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...........................................
Required Physical Education .................................
First Year Seminar..................................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
****Approved English ..........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ......................
Physics with Calculus I ..........................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory .......................
Electric Circuit Analysis I ......................................
Digital Logic and Circuit .......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..........................................
Required Physical Education .................................
Sophomore Seminar....................................... ........
(211 may be taken either semester)......................
JUNIOR YEAR
++Approved Science..............................................
+++Approved Science Laboratory.........................
Applied Mathematics II .........................................
Signals and Systems...............................................
Engineering Administration ...................................
Electronics I ...........................................................
Electronics Laboratory ...........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ....................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ....................
SENIOR YEAR
Design I ..................................................................
**Non-Departmental Elective ...............................
Applied Probability and Statistics for
Engineers............................................................
***Approved Department Elective........................
***Approved Department Elective........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .................

ENGL
MATH
HIST
ELEC

101
131
103
106

3
4
3
3

(3,0)*
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC

231
221
271
201
311

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

MATH
ELEC
CIVL
ELEC
ELEC

335
309
314
306
313

3
1
3
3
2
3
1

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

ELEC

421

3
3

(1,4)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

412
4XX
4XX

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit. Lecture, laboratory hours, in that order.
**Advanced humanities or social science course.
***APPROVED DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES must be selected from among the following courses:
ELEC 307, ELEC 401, ELEC 403, ELEC 405, ELEC 407, ELEC 413, ELEC 414, ELEC 416, ELEC
418, ELEC 419, ELEC 423, ELEC 424, ELEC 425, ELEC 426, ELEC 427, ELEC 428, ELEC 430,
ELEC 450, and CSCI 420.
****A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++CHEM 151, BIOL 101, or BIOL 150
+++CHEM 161, BIOL 111, or BIOL 151

ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Computer Applications for ............................ ELEC 206
Electrical Engineers
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ............... MATH 132
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western Civilization ..................... HIST
104
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
SOPHOMORE YEAR
****Approved English ..................................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Electric Circuit Analysis II.............................
Electrical Laboratory .....................................
Digital Systems Engineering..........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Systems I ........................................................
Electromechanical Energy Conversion ..........
Electrical Machinery Laboratory ...................
+++Approved Science ...................................
++++Approved Science Laboratory ..............
++Technical Elective .....................................
Electromagnetic Fields...................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Design II.........................................................
***Approved Department Elective................
***Approved Department Elective................
***Approved Department Elective................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

ENGL
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
RPED

(3,0)

4
3
3
3

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
3
1
3
1
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

0

234
222
272
202
204
330

3

(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

312
316
302

ELEC

318

3
3
1
3
1
3
3

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

422
4XX
4XX
4XX

3
3
3
3

++Technical Electives: Optics (PHYS 308), Thermodynamics (PHYS 410), Statics and Mechanics of
Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, (CIVL 310); Data Structures, (CSCI 223); Statics (CIVL 202),
Applied Numerical Methods I (MATH 343), Applied Numerical Methods II (MATH 344), Advanced
Topics in Mathematics (MATH 490), Deterministic Methods of Operational Research, (MATH 381),
Mathematical Models and Applications, (MATH 470), Computer Applications w/ Lab, (MECH 325),
or other technical course approved by the department head.
+++CHEM 152, BIOL 102, or CHEM 140
++++CHEM 162, BIOL 112, or CHEM 141
Credit hours required for graduation: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED
250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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ENGLISH MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Philosophy, or........................
Mythology, or ............................................
The Bible as Literature..............................
Social Science Core .......................................
A Modern Language ......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Shakespeare I, or ............................................
Shakespeare II ..........................................
Legal Writing, or ............................................
Advanced Composition ............................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar I, or .......................................
Senior Seminar II .....................................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGLISH MAJOR
Second Semester

ENGL
MATH
HIST

101
3
104** 3
3
3
4

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL

201

PHIL
ENGL
ENGL

201
211
212

3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL
ENGL
ENGL
COMM
ENGL

303
304
411
413

3

(3,0)

3

(3,0)

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

ENGL
ENGL
ENGL

402
403

3

(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

ENGL
MATH
HIST

102
3
105** 3
3
3
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Internship in Professional Communication.... COMM 499
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Approved Fine Arts Elective*........................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL***
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Literary Theory .............................................. ENGL 216
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED

*See pages 131-132 for a list of choices.
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Introduction to Health and Human
Performance ............................................... PHED 101
++General Biology I ...................................... BIOL
101
++General Biology I Laboratory ................... BIOL
111
Contemporary Health Foundations ................ RPED 250
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory ..................................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
First Aid and CPR ..........................................
Elective ..........................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
A Modern Language ......................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
A Modern Language ......................................
First Aid and Emergency Care .......................
Measurement and Evaluation .........................
Nutrition .........................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)

3
3
1
2
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
BIOL

201
217

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
MATH
RPED

227
1
104*** 3
113
0
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSYC
EXSC
EXSC
EXSC

202
314
319
329

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

HLED
EXSC
HLED

400
305
401

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

LDRS
LDRS

LDRS

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health
and Human Performance.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++BIOL 130/131 or BIOL 140/141 may be taken.

HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Motor Development ....................................... EXSC 200
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Foundations of Fitness and Exercise.............. RPED 251
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory ..................................................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries ........
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
within Sport and Physical Activity ............
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Exercise Testing &amp; Prescription .....................
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Informative Speaking .....................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Drug and Substance Abuse ............................
Physiology of Exercise II ...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Sport Nutrition ...............................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
**Approved Elective .....................................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
2
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
MATH
EXSC

228
1
105*** 3
202
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

203

3
0

(3,0)
(0,1)

EXSC

403

ENGL

205

HLED
EXSC

302
320

3
4
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HLED

402

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

PESM

404

PHED

406

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

EXSC

421

1

(1,0)

ENGL****
BIOL
218

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Sport Management
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED 101
Elementary Mathematical Modeling.............. MATH 104***
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Contemporary Health Foundations ................ RPED 250
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)

3
3
4
2
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

201

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 211
RPED
PESM 201

3
0
3

(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Marketing Principles ...................................... BADM 309
Approved Elective .........................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS 311

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Reporting .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Introduction to Sport Management ................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

SENIOR YEAR
Event Management ........................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Approved Elective .........................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

PESM

405

3

(3,0)

PESM
PHED

404
406

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

HEALTH AND HUMAN PERFORMANCE
B.S. in Sport Management
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Statistical Methods......................................... STAT
160
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Microcomputer Applications ......................... CSCI
110
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Foundations of Fitness and Exercise.............. RPED 251
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport .............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL****
BADM 202
PESM 202
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Management and Organizational
Behavior ..................................................... BADM 338
Sport Facility Management ............................ PESM 303
Sport Marketing ............................................. PESM 304
A Modern Language ......................................
Approved Elective .........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Sport Management.................... PESM
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................ PESM
Legal Aspects of Sport ................................... PESM
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
4
3
3
2
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4

(3,2)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499

9

421
401

1
3

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health
and Human Performance.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

(1,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 127 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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HISTORY MAJOR
Second Semester

HISTORY MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
United States History to 1865 ........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
HIST
HIST

101

RPED
LDRS

250
101

ENGL
MATH
HIST
RPED

201
3
104*** 3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Group I History Elective ................................ HIST
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Group III History Elective ............................. HIST
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Group I History Elective ................................
Capstone Seminar ..........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+Approved Elective .......................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

201

311

HIST
HIST
PSCI
LDRS

411

3
3
3
3
2
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
Group I (EUROPEAN): 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 333, 334, 335, 338, and 339.
Group II (UNITED STATES): 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 314, 315, 316, 317,
318, and 320.
Group III (NON-WESTERN): 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 364, 365, 366, 367, and 368.
Group IV (MILITARY): 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, 391, and 393.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
United States History since 1865 ...................
Introduction to History...................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
American National Government ....................
Elective ..........................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

ENGL
HIST
HIST
HIST

102

3
3
3
3
3
2
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
PSCI
102
3
3
4
3
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

202
203

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Group II History Elective............................... HIST
Group IV History Elective ............................. HIST
+Approved Elective ....................................... Any SHSS
Elective ..........................................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Group II History Elective............................... HIST
History Elective ............................................. HIST
+Approved Elective ....................................... PSCI
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Introduction to Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting ...
+++Buisiness Intelligence Elective 1 ............
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
+++Buisiness Intelligence Elective 2 ............
Management Information Systems ................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105***
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

201

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
210
INTL
301
HIST
BADM 211
BADM
LDRS

311

INTL
401
BADM
BADM 417
LDRS

411

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 114 for more choices.

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ........ BADM
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
SENIOR YEAR
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 3 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

310
302
227
212

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.
+++Choose from BADM 217, 320, 327, or 329
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED
250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
CHINESE AREA STUDIES CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Chinese I ............................... CHIN 101
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Intermediate Chinese I ...................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Introduction to International Politics .............
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
Chinese Area Studies Elective 1 ....................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
CHIN

201
201
104***
201

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
3
4
0
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Intermediate Chinese II ..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

210
301
231

3
3
3
3

LDRS

311

3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

401

411

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR

INTL
INTL
HIST
PSCI

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
Chinese Area Studies Elective 2 ....................
Chinese Area Studies Elective 3 ....................
Chinese Area Studies Elective 4 ....................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ...............................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
CHINESE AREA STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Chinese II .............................. CHIN 102
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department;
however, the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not
exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 114 for more choices
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above

Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
3
4
CHIN 202
3
RPED
0

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
East Asian Affairs ........................................... PSCI
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
SENIOR YEAR
Chinese Area Studies Elective 5 ....................
Chinese Area Studes Elective 6 .....................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

310
302
227
337

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
COUNTERTERRORISM CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Domestic Terrorism........................................
International Politics ......................................
General Elective.............................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
COUNTERTERRORISM CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105***
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

210
301

LDRS

311

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
Counterterrorism Elective 1 ...........................
Counterterrorism Elective 2 ...........................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar.......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

310
231

401

411

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 114 for more choices.

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
INTL
HIST
PSCI
PSCI

205

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
International Terrorism .................................. PSCI
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

310
302
227
342

SENIOR YEAR
Counterterrorism Elective 3 ..........................
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
GENERAL CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)*
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Modern Language ..........................................
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
GENERAL CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105***
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 1.................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
INTL
HIST

210
301

LDRS

311

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
General Intelligence Elective 3 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 4 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 5 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar.......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

401

411

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 114 for more choices.

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

310
302
227

SENIOR YEAR
General Intelligence Elective 6 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 7 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 8 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Math Sequence I ............................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Military Intelligence Elective 1 .....................
Military Intelligence Elective 2 .....................
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105***
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
INTL
HIST

210
301

LDRS

311

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
Military Intelligence Elective 4 .....................
Military Intelligence Elective 5 .....................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar.......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

401

411

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 114 for more choices.

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
Military Intelligence Elective 3 .....................
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

310
302
227

SENIOR YEAR
Military Intelligence Elective 6 .....................
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MATHEMATICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Introduction to the Practice of Mathematics ..
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Introduction to Discrete Structures ................
A Modern Language ......................................
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
Modern Algebra I ...........................................
**Mathematics Elective .................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Second Semester

ENGL

101
131
121

3
3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)

MATH
MATH
RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

COMM 260
MATH 231
MATH 206

3
4
3
3
4

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

MATH
MATH

303

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

495

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar in Mathematics ..................... MATH
**Mathematics Elective ................................. MATH
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Computer Science I ...............
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Linear Algebra ...............................................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics.......
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
A Modern Language ......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
***Biology, Chemistry or Physics .................
++English .......................................................
**Mathematics Elective .................................
Introduction to Analysis I...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102
132
201

3
3
4
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,2)

MATH
CSCI
RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

MATH
MATH
STAT

234
240
261

4
3
3
4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

HIST

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

ENGL
MATH
MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Mathematical Models and Applications......... MATH
**Mathematics Elective ................................. MATH
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

403

470

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Any mathematics course numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
***Science must be CHEM 151 (161)/CHEM 152 (162) or BIOL 101 (111)/BIOL 102 (112) or PHYS
221 (271), PHYS 222 (272).
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++ A student must complete one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 125 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR

Composition and Literature ...........................
++Approved Science......................................
+++Approved Science Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering .......
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

Technical Writing and Communication .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Computer Applications w/Lab ......................
Statics .............................................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar/Lab................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR

Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/Lab .....................
Engineering Materials w/Lab .........................
Measurements &amp; Instrumentation w/Lab.......
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab ....................
Modeling &amp; Analysis of Dynamic Systems I
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR

Heat Transfer..................................................
**Technical Elective ......................................
Senior Design I ..............................................
Mechatronics w/Lab.......................................
***ME Option I .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
HIST
MECH
LDRS
RPED

101

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester

101
101
250

3
3
1
4
3
1
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

COMM
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
MECH
CIVL

260
222
272
231
325
202

3
3
1
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

MECH
MECH
MECH
MECH
MECH

310
304
330
340
350

3
3
3
3
3

(2,2)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

MECH

415

MECH
MECH
MECH

481
450

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

131

213

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however,

the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16
semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Select CIVL, ELEC, or MECH 300- or 400-level courses.
***Select two courses from one of five option areas to fulfill ME Option I and II.
****To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.
*****Select a MECH 400-level course
++CHEM 140 or CHEM 151
+++CHEM 141 or CHEM 161

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
++++Approved Science .................................
+++++Approved Science Laboratory ............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Engineering Computer Applications ..............
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Principles of Electrical Engineering ..............
Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Materials Laboratory......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/Lab ....................
Machine Design .............................................
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Systems II w/Lab .......................................
Computational Methods in Engineering ........
Mechanical Engineering System Design .......
Required Physical Education ............................

+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102

3
3
1
4
3
1
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

MATH
PHYS
PHYS
MECH
LDRS
RPED

132
221
271
102
111
251

ENGL
MATH
ELEC
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

234
208
203
304
307

3
4
3
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(4,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

HIST
MECH
MECH

311
345

3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)

MECH
MECH
MECH

351
365
460

3
3
3

(2,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Design II ............................................. MECH
***ME Option II ............................................ MECH
****Social Science Core Course ...................
*****Mechanical Elective ............................. MECH
****Adv. Humanities/Social Science Course
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

482

0

(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

++++BIOL 150 or CHEM 152
+++++BIOL 151 or CHEM 162
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 131 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate French Communication ............
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

FREN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

FREN
FREN
FREN

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

201
201

3
3
3
3
3
411

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II...........
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

FREN
ENGL

102
102

3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST
LDRS
RPED

FREN 202
ENGL***
MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition...................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

(1,0)
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requiremnts.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate French Communication ............
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Education in Modern Society.........................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Learners with Exceptionalities.......................
Adolescent Development ...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

FREN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
101
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC
EDUC

301
312
206

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

FREN
FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II........... FREN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Elective ..........................................................
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)

(1,0)

MATH
EDUC

201
201

217

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition......................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Child Development ........................................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

FREN 202
ENGL***
MATH
EDUC
RPED

FREN
FREN
EDUC
EDUC

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

307
401

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 189.
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German I .....................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German I ...................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

GERM
ENGL

101
101

3
3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

GERM
GERM
GERM

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

HIST
LDRS
RPED

101
250

GERM
ENGL

201
201

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

3
3
3
3
3
411

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II....................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II ..................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

GERM
ENGL

102
102

3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST
LDRS
RPED

GERM 202
ENGL***
MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition .................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German I ..................................... GERM 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German I ...................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

GERM
ENGL

201
201
101

3
3
4
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

EDUC

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Learners with Exceptionalities.......................
Adolescent Development ...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC
EDUC

301

LDRS

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

312
206

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

GERM
GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

221

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II.................................... GERM 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Elementary Mathematical Modeling.............. MATH 104** 3
(3,0)
Elective ..........................................................
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II ..................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Child Development ........................................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

GERM 202
ENGL***
MATH
EDUC
RPED

GERM
GERM
EDUC
EDUC

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

307
401

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 189.
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

SPAN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN

301
305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition .................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

0

(1,0)

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

201
201

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

SPAN 202
ENGL***
MATH
RPED

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Education in Modern Society.........................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

SPAN
ENGL

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Elective ..........................................................
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
101
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Learners with Exceptionalities.......................
Adolescent Development ...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC
EDUC

301
305
312
206

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

MATH
EDUC

201
201

225

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Child Development ........................................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

SPAN 202
ENGL***
MATH
EDUC
RPED

SPAN
SPAN
EDUC
EDUC

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

307
401

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 189.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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NURSING MAJOR
First Semester

NURSING MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
Introduction to Chemistry I............................
Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory .........
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
LDRS
RPED

101
130
131
103
113
104**
101
250

3
3
1
3
1
3
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Sociology ..............................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II .................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II Laboratory
Fundamentals of Nursing ...............................
General Psychology .......................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

SOCI
BIOL
BIOL
NURS
PSYC
LDRS
LDRS
RPED

201
218
228
202
201
201/
211

3
3
1
4
3
1
0
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,1)
(0,1)

NURS
NURS
HIST
PSYC

301
311

LDRS

311

3
2
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(0,6)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

NURS

5

(3,6)

NURS

401/
402
403

ENGL
LDRS

201
411

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Adult Health I ................................................
Adult Health I Clinical &amp; Laboratory ............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Research Design in Psychology .....................
A Modern Language ......................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
***Maternal-Child Health OR......................
Community &amp; Mental Health ..................
Evidence Based Practice ................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

203

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
***Students elect either NURS 401 or 402 in the fall semester and then elect the second course in the
spring semester.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I...................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I Laboratory
Introduction to Chemistry II ..........................
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory........
Introduction to Nursing..................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
NURS
LDRS
RPED

102
217
227
104
114
200
111
251

3
3
1
3
1
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Microbiology..................................................
Health Assessment .........................................
Pathophysiology.............................................
Pharmacology ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
NURS
BIOL
BIOL
RPED

290
201
340
341

4
4
3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

NURS
NURS
HIST

302
312

HLED
STAT

401
160

3
2
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(0,6)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

NURS

401/
402
404
405

5

(3,6)

3
2
3
3

(3,0)
****
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Adult Health II ...............................................
Adult Health II Clinical &amp; Laboratory...........
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Nutrition .........................................................
Statistical Methods .........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
***Maternal-Child Health OR......................
Community &amp; Mental Health ..................
Nursing Leadership ........................................
Capstone.........................................................
A Modern Language ......................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

NURS
NURS

ENGL*****

****An intensive course that occurs over the last three weeks of the semester; includes a 72-hour
precepted clinical experience accompanied by 8 hours of lecture.
***** ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 118 plus the credit hours from successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Biology I...........................................
General Biology I Laboratory ........................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Health and Human
Performance ...............................................
Contemporary Health Foundations ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology
II Laboratory ..............................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Advanced Performance and Athlete
Development: Individual and Dual Sports...
Adolescent Development ...............................
Activity Course ..............................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

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Teaching Track
Second Semester

BIOL
BIOL
ENGL
MATH
HIST

101
111
101
104**

3
1
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

101
250

3
2

(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

BIOL

218

3

(3,0)

BIOL
228
ENGL 201
PHED 350

1
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

EDUC
RPED

206

3
0

(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

FRESHMAN YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology
I Laboratory ...............................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Statistical Methods .........................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Foundations of Fitness &amp; Exercise ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

(1,0)
(0,1)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Motor Development and Learning .................
Foundations in Literacy..................................
First Aid and CPR ..........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
General Elective.............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL

217

3

(3,0)

BIOL
ENGL
HIST
STAT

227
102

RPED

1
3
3
160** 3
3
251
2

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

ENGL***
EXSC 200
EDUC 301
RPED 113
EDUC 202

3
3
3
0
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

RPED

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

NOTE: Acceptance into the PETC is based on the following criteria:
1.Official record of passing score on all three parts of the PRAXIS Core or record of an SAT/ACT score
that resulted in exemption from this requirement.
2.Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.75 or higher on at least 45 hours of course work
at The Citadel.
3.Successfully completed EDUC 202/307; EXSC 200; PHED 101, 335/350 with a C or better.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Introduction To PE and Coaching ..................
Advanced Performance and Athlete
Development: Team Sports............................
Development: Individual and Dual Sports...
**Learners with Exceptionalities...................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Measurement and Evaluation........................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
Methods of Teaching Team Sports .................
Health and Physical Education
Middle and High School .........................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester

EXSC

314
201

3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)

PHED
PHED

335

3

(3,0)

EDUC

312

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

EXSC
EXSC
EXSC
PHED

305
319
329
460

3
3
1
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

EDUC

306

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Elementary School Physical Education ........ PHED 433
Advocacy and Accountability in Public ....... HLED 407
Health &amp; Education
Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport
PHED 404
Science, and Physical Education
Child Development
EDUC
3
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**PHED 203 may also be taken.
+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED
Internship in Teaching .................................... PHED
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC

421
499

4
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)
307
(3,0)

1
12

(1,0)

NOTE: Admission to student teaching is contingent upon the following:
1.All required course work completed with a GPA of at least a 2.75 (with the exception of PHED 499).
2.Completed the following professional education courses with a cumulative GPR of a 2.75 or higher:
EDUC 202, 206, 301, 306, 307, 312; EXSC 200, 305, 314, 319, 329; PHED 101, 201, 335, 350, 404,
407, 433, 460; HLED 407.
3.Passing scores on PRAXIS II (5095) on file at The Citadel prior to student teaching.
4.Passing scores on PLT must be on file in order to graduate.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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PHYSICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
+Introduction to Physics ................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Composition and Literature I .........................
A Modern Language ......................................
History of Western or World Civilization I ....
++1st Year Basic ROTC.................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Applications of Physics with Calculus II .......
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II ........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Major British Writers I ...................................
A Modern Language ......................................
+++Approved Elective ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++2nd Year Basic ROTC ...............................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Analytical Mechanics I ..................................
Quantum Mechanics I ....................................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Mathematical Physics ....................................
++++Applied Mathematics II ........................
++1st Year Advanced ROTC .........................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Electrodynamics I ..........................................
Advanced Physics Laboratory .......................
Research Participation ...................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+++++Approved Elective ..............................
++2nd Year Advanced ROTC ........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PHYS
MATH
ENGL

PHYSICS MAJOR
Second Semester
101
131
101

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

HIST
RPED
LDRS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

233

222
232
272
231
201

3
1
1
4
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
MATH

315
405
151
161
320
335

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

403
451
420

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

RPED

+Alternate course upon the approval of department head.
++ROTC hours may vary each semester by military department; however the total hours
which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours
+++(BIOL 101/111, BIOL 102/112, PHYS 241, PHYS 243, ASTR 201, ASTR 202, CSCI
205 or alternate courses upon the approval of department head)
++++Alternate 300/400 PHYS or MATH course upon the approval of department head.
+++++(CHEM 300, PHYS 301, CHEM 305, BIOL 310, PHYS 341, MATH 343, PHYS
409, ASTR 412, PHYS 415, PHYS 416, MATH 422, or alternate course upon the approval
of department head) Approved Elective can be taken in the fall or spring term.

FRESHMAN YEAR
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Applications of Physics with Calculus I ........
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus I .........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Composition and Literature II........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++1st Year Basic ROTC.................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Modern Physics..............................................
Applications of Modern Physics ....................
Modern Physics Laboratory ...........................
Electronic Instrumentation .............................
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory ..........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++2nd Year Basic ROTC ...............................

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

221
231
271
132
102
251

3
1
1
4
3
3
2

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

RPED
LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

PHYS 223
PHYS 233
PHYS 273
PHYS 307
PHYS 357
MATH 234
ENGL**

3
1
1
3
1
4
3
3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
1
3
1
2
3
3

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(1,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
2
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,2)
(3,0)

RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Optics .............................................................
Optics Laboratory ..........................................
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Research Planning..........................................
History of Western or World Civilization II...
Thermodynamics............................................
++1st Year Advanced ROTC .........................

PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
HIST
PHYS

308
358
152
162
319

SENIOR YEAR
Electrodynamics II .........................................
Quantum Mechanics II ...................................
Analytical Mechanics II .................................
Research Presentation ....................................
Elective ..........................................................
++2nd Year Advanced ROTC ........................

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

404
406
316
421

410

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and lab hours, in that order.

**ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 130 plus the credit hours from the successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield A—American Government and Politics
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Political Parties ..............................................
++Subfield Elective.......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
Political Issues and Public Policy ..................
++Subfield Elective........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
PSCI

301

HIST
BADM 201

3
3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

462
401

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield A—American Government and Politics
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105** 3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL***
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Urban Politics or ............................................ PSCI
Legislative Process.....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

304, or 3
391, or
392, or
492
302 or 3
306
4
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Political Science Elective............................... PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield B—International Politics and Military Affairs
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
International Political Economy ....................
American Politics Elective.............................
++Subfield Elective........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
American Foreign Relations ..........................
American Politics Elective.............................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

351

3
3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

HIST
LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

462
431

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield B—International Politics and Military Affairs
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105** 3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL***
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
National Security Policy ................................ PSCI
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
332
3
4
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Criminal Justice .............................................
American Politics Elective.............................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

1

(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CRMJ
PSCI

201

HIST
BADM 201

3
3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

462

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ................... PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................
American Politics Elective............................. PSCI
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105**
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111

3
3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
361
3
4
3
3

(3,0)

461

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL***
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC
JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Law and Legal Process .................................. PSCI
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Powers of Government.. PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
General Psychology .......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Research Design in Psychology .....................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
**Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .........
Professional Development in Psychology .....
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester

ENGL

101
201
250

3
4
3
3
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

PSYC
RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

ENGL
MATH

PSYC
RPED

201
3
104*** 3
4
3
3
203
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST

PSYC
PSYC
PSYC

310

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
General Elective or PSYC Elective++ ...........
Approved Elective ......................................... FNAR
Contemporary Issues in Psychology .............. PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

410

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Experimental Psychology .............................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL

102
202

3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PSYC
RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
4
HIST
3
3
PSYC 303
4
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective .......................................... PSYC
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Cluster B Elective .......................................... PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**This requirement will be fulfilled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
***See page 114 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++PSYC elective may be taken either in the fall or spring semester. Students will take a general elective
course in the semester in which it is not taken. PSYC elective can be: 1) Cluster A or B course that has
not been taken to meet the Cluster A and B requirements, or 2) any PSYC 463 Special Topics course.

SENIOR YEAR
History and Systems of Psychology .............. PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective or PSYC Elective++ ...........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

405

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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TOMMY AND VICTORIA BAKER
SCHOOL
OF
BUSINESS
Col. Michael R. Weeks, Dean
Lt. Col. Iordanis Karagiannidis, Associate Dean
Col. Michael M. Barth, Associate Dean

Tommy and Victoria Baker
School
of
Business
Dean, Jolley Chair: Weeks
Associate Deans: Karagiannidis, Barth
Professors: Bebensee, Bolt, Ebeling, Green, Sobel, Trumbull
Associate Professors: Arnold, Barth, Betterton, Dean, Jones, Karagiannidis, Lim,
Lovvorn, Money, Morris, Passyn, Ponomarov, Riggle, Sigler, Shepherd, Smith,
Woolsey
Assistant Professors: Bezjian, Park
The mission of the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is to educate and develop innovative leaders of principle to serve a global community.
Our teaching, professional, and personal activities are based on our commitment to these values: integrity, fairness, and concern for others in all of our
relationships; continuous pursuit and dissemination of knowledge to promote
enlightened changes in society, and continuous improvement in all we do.
Entering freshman cadets may declare their major to be Business or Accounting. In addition, students from within The Citadel who are pursuing other
majors may change to Business. In order to continue as Business or Accounting
majors, students must achieve a grade of C or better in each of the following
five courses that provide the foundation for the major:
BADM 202
Principles of Microeconomics
BADM 205
Business Statistics
BADM 211
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
COMM/BADM 216 Communications in Business
For students interested in accounting careers, the School offers an accounting
major. Students who choose to pursue this option use all of their departmental
elective slots to satisfy accounting requirements as specified in the “Courses
of Study” section of this catalog.
For students with specific career interests, the School offers specializations, known as “Pathways”, that feature specific course work, supplemental
educational opportunities, and career planning that allow Pathways students
to build expertise and develop marketable career skills in their chosen area.

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Under the guidance of a faculty member whose expertise lies in that Pathway, the student and the Pathway director plan a course of study designed
to meet the student’s individualized career goals. The School currently offers Pathways in supply chain management, financial services, economics,
professional selling, and principled management/entrepreneurship. For more
information, consult the Baker School of Business website.
Minor in Business
(Please refer to p. 125)
Business Course Descriptions
BADM 101
Introduction to Business
Three Credit Hours
A survey course that acquaints students with the fundamental concepts of
business operations, familiarizes them with spreadsheets and the application
of spreadsheets to common business problems, introduces common accounting
reports used in managing businesses, and presents an overview of career opportunities that exist in business today.
BADM 110
Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business majors.
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 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of business majors.
A study of the origins of capitalism and the development of economic institutions; an introduction to economic principles, including an analysis of the
determination of national income and its fluctuations, and an introduction to
money, banking, and government finance. (May be taken after BADM 202.)
BADM 202
Principles of Microeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of business majors.
A study of value and price, including factors affecting short- and long-run
adjustments of the individual firm with respect to prices, costs, and levels of
production; value and price determination; market adjustments in competition
and monopoly; distribution of income; international economics; and current
economic problems. (May be taken before BADM 201.)

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BADM 205
Business Statistics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of business majors.
This course introduces the student to the concepts and techniques necessary
to organize and analyze data. Topics covered in this course include data collection and presentation, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance, and simple regression analysis. Students will be
introduced to computer-based tools used in the analysis of statistical data.
BADM 206
Applied Business Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 160
Required of business majors.
A continuation of STAT 160, including an introduction to t, Poisson, and
Chi-square distributions; tests of significance; regression and correlation analysis; index numbers; and simple and multiple correlation, as well as a more
sophisticated exploration of sampling and probability theory. Students will be
introduced to computer-based tools for statistical analysis of data.
BADM 211

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
and Reporting
Required of business majors.
Part one in a two-part series on introductory accounting concepts. This course
provides an introduction to the basic theory and practice of financial accounting
and reporting in an ethical environment. The course focuses on the fundamental
concepts, terminology, and techniques for the preparation and interpretation of
the corporate financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement, and
the statement of retained earnings.
BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Required of business majors.
Part two of a two-part series on introductory accounting. This course focuses
on the interpretation and use of accounting information for external and internal
decision-making. Topics include preparation and interpretation of the statement
of cash flows; financial statement analysis; an integrative annual report project
involving the study and interpretation of the corporate annual report; ethics;
and the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for the
development and use of reports for internal purposes such as cost analysis,
budgeting, and decision analysis.

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BADM 216 Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of students seeking a degree in the Baker School of Business.
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. This course
is the same as COMM 216.
BADM 300
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required of accounting majors.
This course includes a rigorous study of the theory and practice of financial
accounting. It focuses on the concepts underlying financial accounting, the preparation of corporate financial statements utilizing generally accepted accounting
principles, and accounting ethics. Emphasis is on cash, receivables, inventories,
non-current and other assets, current liabilities, and the time value of money.
BADM 301
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Required of accounting majors.
This course is a continuation of BADM 300’s rigorous study of financial accounting and the preparation of corporate financial statements. Primary emphasis
is on non-current liabilities, equity, investments, and revenue accounting. Other
topics include the accounting for taxes, pensions, and leases, as well as current
accounting topics and ethics.
BADM 302
Managerial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of accounting majors.
This course is a rigorous study of how organizations accumulate and communicate costs internally. It provides detailed accounting techniques necessary
for the development and use of reports for internal purposes and how this
information is used for decision-making, planning, and control for all types
of business organizations (service, retail, etc.) with a primary emphasis on
manufacturing organizations.
BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business Three Credit Hours
Required of business majors.
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
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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
Prerequisite: BADM 202
Required of business majors.
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.
BADM 310
Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BADM 205 or STAT 160, BADM 202, and BADM 212
Required of business majors.
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, queueing
theory, simulation, or others.
BADM 318
Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 305, junior standing
Required of accounting majors.
This course provides an overview of contracts and business law relating to
the commercial and financial transactions of persons and organizations regularly
engaged in business, both within the U.S. and globally. The course principally
focuses on key articles of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including provisions relating to sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions, in commercial
transactions. In relation to those topics, the course also addresses the roles of
arbitration and litigation, agency regulation, CPA Professional Responsibilities
and bankruptcy law. This course serves as a companion to BADM 305, which
examines law and ethics in a broader business and organizational context.
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
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BADM 321
Business Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of business majors.
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.
BADM 322
Intermediate Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
This course considers problems arising in the financial management of operations of nonfinancial firms. Emphasis is on the role of the finance executive in
a business. The course builds on the tools and concepts introduced in BADM
321 Business Finance.
BADM 323
Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205, STAT 160 or equivalent
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
Prerequisite: BADM 205, STAT 160 or equivalent
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
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Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
The 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
Three Credit Hours
the Free Enterprise System
Prerequisites: C or better in BADM 201, 202, 205, 211, 212, (or COMM) 216
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. It focuses on using the tools of economics to understand the
entrepreneurial process, including the role of profits and losses, discovery, and
creative destruction. It 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
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160 or equivalent
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.
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. The 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).
BADM 331
Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 321
This is a hands-on course in financial modeling, primarily using Microsoft
Excel. The topics covered follow those in financial management and investment
courses. The emphasis will be on the practical application of financial theory.
BADM 332
Financial Markets and Institutions
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
This course provides an overview of the key financial institutions (banks,
insurance companies, mutual funds, government entities, etc.), markets (stock,
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will be paid to risk management and how the various markets and institutions
interact with each other. Activities that take place in financial markets and
institutions have a direct effect on personal wealth, the behavior of consumers
and businesses, and the well-being of the overall economy.
BADM 338

Management and Organizational
Three Credit Hours
Behavior
Required of business majors.
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 roles 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
Prerequisites: Junior standing
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.
BADM 402
Advanced Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 301
Required of accounting majors.
This course focuses on accounting and reporting issues in specialized organizations such as consolidated entities, governmental bodies, and not-for-profit
organizations. Topics include the specific accounting rules and techniques that
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ment. Basic concepts and methods of analysis used in formulating product,
distribution, promotion, and pricing strategy are studied.
BADM 406
Professional Selling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 309
A study of the stages of the professional selling process, and the role of
sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis on learning adaptive selling
techniques and developing effective interpersonal communications skills. Sales
careers are examined.
BADM 407
Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 201
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.
BADM 408
Advanced Professional Selling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309 and BADM 406
A continuation of the study of the professional selling process, and the role
of sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis will be placed on further
learning adaptive selling techniques and developing effective interpersonal communication skills. National and regional sales competitions will be discussed
and possibly attended depending on the semester
BADM 409
Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 338
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 404
Investments
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
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.

BADM 413
International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and decision areas
facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis rests on the value of crosscultural understanding and the need for careful adaptation of marketing efforts.

BADM 405
Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
A study of marketing planning and decision-making from the point of view
of the marketing manager in a changing economic, social, and legal environ-

BADM 414
Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing models useful
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BADM 415
Relationship Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 309
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 416
Auditing and Assurance Services
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 427
Required of accounting majors.
The study of the basic concepts of auditing including ethics, risk analysis,
evaluation of controls, evidence-gathering, the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley, and
reporting as applicable to financial statement, compliance, and operational audits.
Professional auditing standards will be utilized throughout the course.
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 110
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 419
Federal Taxation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required of accounting majors. Open to all business majors.
This course provides a study of the basic principles of federal income tax
law applicable to individuals and sole proprietors. Emphasis is given to research,
compliance, and tax planning. Topics include an understanding of tax legislation
as well as discussions on inclusions, deductions, exclusions, credits, gift and
estate tax, and property transactions, with a limited emphasis on other tax entities.
BADM 420
Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 338
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences to develop
strategies for achieving effective change within organizations. Implementation
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course. Topics include team building, process consultation, confrontation and
the management of conflict, and technostructural change.
BADM 421
Logistics Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160 or equivalent and BADM 429
Logistics is that 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.
BADM 422
Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BADM 201, BADM 202, BADM 212, BADM 309, BADM
321, BADM 338
Required of business majors.
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 decision-making skills by assuming the role of
top management in a simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
BADM 423
Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing
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 successful completion of this course, the
student will be prepared to create and manage their own personal financial plan.
BADM 425

Small Business Management/
Three Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in business; “C” or higher in BADM
201,BADM 202,BADM 205, BADM 211, BADM 212 and COMM/BADM 216
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of success or
failure, small business management tools, and sources of financing. Student teams

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will prepare business plans for the start-up of a business. In some instances,
the teams will work with local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The
course is supported by a multi-media business planning system.

resource acquisition, contract management, procurement, production, packaging,
shipping, warehousing, inventory placement, distribution, transportation, logistics
planning, risk, quality, information technology, and product support.

BADM 426
Risk Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
Risk Management is a study of the identification, evaluation, financing and
control of both financial and non-financial business risk as well as the techniques that are used to manage those risks. Integrated risk management of the
entire portfolio of risk in the business enterprise is emphasized throughout the
course. Risk Management techniques to include hedging, diversification, and
insurance are examined.

BADM 430-435 Lecture in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional ability and
background with the opportunity to explore a variety of advanced, businessoriented, 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 427
Accounting Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: “C” or higher in BADM 110 ,BADM 211, and BADM 212.
Required of accounting majors.
This course reviews the core concepts of accounting information systems that
support and enable business processes. The course reviews the accountant’s role
in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an accounting information system. New topics are introduced each semester to reflect technological
changes in the marketplace. Students will utilize specialized software to support
the accounting functions and be able to evaluate various software packages.
BADM 428
Technology and Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in business; “C” or higher in BADM
201,BADM 202,BADM 205, BADM 211, BADM 212 and COMM/BADM 216
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.
BADM 429
Supply Chain Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205, or STAT 160, or equivalent
This course focuses on basic principles and essential concepts of supply chains
and their effective operation and management. Topics may include methods of

BADM 450
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing
This course gives junior or 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 business.
BADM 490
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing with at least a 3.0 academic average.
Approvals for enrollment during preregistration from sponsoring professor and
department head are required.
This course may be taken by juniors or 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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ZUCKER FAMILY SCHOOL
OF
EDUCATION
Col. Larry G. Daniel, Dean
Col. Renée N. Jefferson, Associate Dean

Zucker Family School
of
Education
PROGRAMS LEADING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Dean of Education &amp; Director of Teacher Education: Daniel
Professors: Cheshire, Daniel, Jefferson, Murray, Williams
Associate Professors: Graham, Hewett, Ilagan, Oberman
Assistant Professors: Albert, Dague, Jocius, Kane
Visiting Assistant Professor: Reilly, Thompson
Instructors: Zhao
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 high quality programs in the preparation
of secondary teachers (grades 7-12) and K-12 programs in physical education
and modern languages (French, German and Spanish). While approximately fifty
percent of the undergraduate student body is from the state of South Carolina,
students from across the United States are involved in education programs at
The Citadel. Reciprocal arrangements with other states and the accreditation/
approvals of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP),
and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) facilitate certification in all fifty states.
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.
(2) It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate resources
and support, to establish a mutually respectful environment where ef-

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fective 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 Mission
The mission of the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is to
support the development and preparation of 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 mission is based on the School’s philosophy and conceptual model.
Conceptual Framework of
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit
Developing Principled Educational Leaders for P-20 Schools
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.
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.
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evidence-based educator preparation that assures educators are ready to work
effectively with all learners. Our vision is to transform our cadets, evening
undergraduate students, and graduate students into principled educational leaders
prepared to produce learning environments in which all students can be successful.
Our initial programs for teacher candidates focus on developing educators prepared
for highly diverse learners, including students with disabilities, those from
economically disadvantaged communities, and those who are culturally, ethnically,
and linguistically diverse. Our advanced programs are focused on preparing
professional leadership and service roles in P-20 settings.
The Citadel’s Professional Education 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…
6. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect upon its
impact in the teaching and learning environment;
7. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences that address
the needs of all learners with respect for their individual and cultural
experiences;
8. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment in which
all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
9. apply their understanding of both context and research to plan, structure,
facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and learning in the context of
continual assessment;
10. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking questions
and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders…
11. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning environment;
12. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of ethics;
13. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful attitude and respect
toward all cultures;

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14. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and communities;
15. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use language
appropriately.

Director of Teacher Education
The Director of Teacher Education is the college official charged with the
responsibility for the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of all teacher education activities at The Citadel. The director assures that
all Citadel programs meet the standards and criteria set forth by:
1. The South Carolina General Assembly
2. The South Carolina Department of Education
3. The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Teacher education at The Citadel is dedicated to the development of teachers
for the public schools of the state and nation. Teacher education programs prepare
students to teach in secondary schools (grades 7-12). In addition, a program
for K-12 certification is available in physical education (see the Department
of Health and Human Performance section for additional information) and in
modern languages (see the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures, and
Cultures for additional information).

Admission to the Major
Admission to an Education Major at The Citadel is a three-level process.
Students should read this section carefully so that this process is well understood.
Assignment to Pre-Education
Students who are interested in the teaching profession are first assigned
to Pre-Education, Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track), or to biology,
chemistry, and modern language majors that include a concentration in teacher
education. For those interested in Physical Education (Teaching Track), please
refer to the requirements of the Department of Health and Human Performance.
At the Pre-Education level, it is the student’s responsibility to achieve passing
scores—as determined by the South Carolina Department of Education—on
the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators tests. Students should take
the PRAXIS core exams during their sophomore year and are responsible for
ensuring that official records of passing scores are on file at The Citadel. Also,
students—in consultation with their faculty advisors—are responsible for following the appropriate curriculum. In addition, students need to pay attention
to their cumulative grade point average (GPA) since a 2.750 cumulative GPA
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To be admitted to the teacher education senior level study or to content
majors that include a concentration in teacher education, the student enrolled in
pre-education 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 core exams on file
at The Citadel;
2. maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or higher on at
least 45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
3. passed EDUC 101 and EDUC 202.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (EDUC 499 or PHED 499)
Students must make a formal application for admission no later than the
beginning of the fall semester of their junior year. The internship is not normally offered to students in fall semesters. This application will be reviewed
by the Committee on Admissions and Retention and will include, among other
things, recommendations from professors in completed professional education
and content area courses, recommendations from general education faculty, and
an evaluation by the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and
interest in teacher education. In addition, the student must have:
1. completed all professional education courses and content coursework;
2. on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education
clearance through the FBI and SLED;
3. a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
4. completed successfully all previous field experiences;
5. on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s). It is strongly recommended that students take the Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) test as soon as they have completed EDUC
101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of the results of this
review and will send official notice of admission or rejection to the student. In
the absence of significant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for
the Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Teacher Education major must complete
all requirements for one of the teaching field courses of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750. In addition, passing scores on the appropriate
PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams must be on
file at The Citadel.
Completion of the curricular requirements may result in licensure by the
South Carolina Department of Education. A grade of “B” or better in EDUC
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The Professional Education Board

To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled leaders for
professional education, The Citadel established (effective fall of 2006) 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, and it
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 Sciences and Science and Mathematics.
The Professional Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.
Minor in Education
(Please refer to p. 135)

Education Course Descriptions
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.
EART 201
Introduction to Earth Science
Four Credit Hours
A study of the materials and major processes of the earth including minerals
and rocks, plate tectonics, hydrology, volcanoes, mountain building, oceanography
and weather and climate. The geologic history of the earth and the fossil record
will also be included. Emphasis will be on Earth Space content for teaching
in middle and secondary schools.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological
principles that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general goal
is to introduce students to the field of educational psychology and to teach them
how to apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings from
the discipline of psychology to the planning and implementation of effective
instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is placed on assisting
the student in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored. Moreover,
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the field of education is acquainted with many facets of the teacher’s role as
a decision maker in the teaching/learning process. Class discussions, activities,
and field experience focus on the connections between theory and practice and
provide students with opportunities to apply psychological principles and solve
practical problems.
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.
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 are examined and these components are based on research of
the National Reading Panel. Approaches to reading are 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
are 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
Three Credit Hours
Middle and High School
Prerequisites: EDUC 202, EDUC 301, EDUC 401, and Admission to Senior
Level Study - GPA at least 2.750, passing PRAXIS Core Exams or equivalent,
and acceptable professional dispositions.
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
Learners with Exceptionalities
Three Credit Hours
Teaching Students with Special Needs is an introductory-level course for
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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 330
Developing Leadership Skills through
Three Credit Hours
Peer Counseling
This course investigates the role, responsibilities, and personal commitments
of Peer Counselors (PC) within the Corps of Cadets, the Active Duty and
Veteran undergraduate student body at The Citadel. The course is designed for
undergraduate students earning a Minor in Leadership Studies, and provides
training and experiential activities to develop and reinforce the skills necessary to
provide supportive services to fellow students through a peer counseling process.
EDUC 401

Methods and Materials of Middle and
Three Credit Hours
High School Teaching
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 teaching-learning process will be
emphasized. Upon completion of this course, students should take the Praxis
II content area test.
EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Senior 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 7-12).
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in the field
of education at the undergraduate level.
EDUC 420
Independent Study/Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge in the area of specialized interest related to the field of education. Prior
to enrollment, each student must submit a plan of study to the department. A
formal research paper will be required. Credit in independent study/research is
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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
and contains a weekly seminar. All students provide their own transportation.
Formal application for admission to the Spring internship in teaching must be
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SCHOOL
OF
ENGINEERING

Department of
Civil &amp; Environmental Engineering,
and Construction Engineering
Program

Col. Ronald W. Welch, Dean
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Col. William J. (Jeff) Davis, Head
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Col. Robert Barsanti, Head
Department of Engineering Leadership
and Program Management
Lt. Col. Robert Rabb, Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lt. Col. Robert Rabb, Head

Department Head and Program Director: Davis
Professors: Bower, Davis, Mays, Welch
Associate Professors: Murden, Watson ,Woo
Assistant Professors: Batouli, Brown, Burke, Ghanat, Grayson, Michalaka, Wood
Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CEE) and Construction Engineering (CONE) program is to provide a nationally
recognized student-centered learning environment for the development of principled leaders in the civil engineering and construction engineering communities
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 and Construction
Engineering Program recognizes that civil engineers and construction engineers
are people-serving professionals who manage resources as well as technology.
Civil engineers and construction engineers plan, design, construct, and maintain
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 through
effective combination of the academic with military discipline. Consistent with
the high aims of the civil engineering and construction engineering professions,
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
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Goals and Objectives
Program Educational Objectives
The Civil and Environmental Engineering and Construction 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 and Construction
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.
Civil Engineers and Construction 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.

Civil Engineering Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the civil engineering and construction engineering programs, a student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills
and knowledge in the following areas:
1.
2.
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4. Experiments
5. Problem Solving
6. Design in four Areas*
7. Contemporary Issues
8. Project Management
9. Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*
10. Communication
11a. Public Policy/Public Administration
11b. Business
12. Leadership
13. Multi-disciplinary Team Work
14. Lifelong Learning
15. Professional and Ethical Responsibility
*Environmental, Geotechnical, Structural, Transportation

Construction Engineering Student Outcomes
At the time of graduation from the construction engineering program a
student should have achieved an acceptable level of skills and knowledge
in the following areas:
(a) an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering
(b) an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and
interpret data
(c) an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired
needs within realistic constraints such as economic, environmental, social,
political, ethical, health and safety, manufacturability, and sustainability
(d) an ability to function on multidisciplinary teams
(e) an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
(f) an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
(g) an ability to communicate effectively
(h) the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering
solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context
(i) a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning
(j) a knowledge of contemporary issues
(k) an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools
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Civil Engineering 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
Citadel’s Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://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) and the National Society of Black Engineers.
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and environmental engineering education and contains, in addition to laboratories, six multi-media classrooms
and one multi-media assembly room that contains additional audiovisual aids for
special lectures and society meetings. 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.
Construction Engineering Program of Study
The construction engineering curriculum provides a broad-based education, a
strong background in mathematics and basic sciences, and a rigorous sequence
of civil and construction engineering courses needed to provide the breadth and
depth necessary for sustainable professional success within an ever-changing
technological society. An emphasis is placed on engineering and constructability
knowledge and skills that develop student’s practical problem-solving abilities
for application to real-world projects. Towards accomplishing this educational
goal, the curriculum provides a two-semester senior design course in which
students undertake significant real-world focused construction engineering
projects. Additionally, our faculty promote and support the value of practical
experience, and as a result, students are highly encouraged and supported in
identifying opportunities and obtaining gainful employment in the construction
engineering profession, or a related field, for at least one summer, preferably
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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 Application Lab — LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department Special Applications Lab. The seventeen 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 networked 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 another 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:
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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 materials laboratory equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The soil laboratory is equipped with consolidmeters,
triaxial and direct shear machines, unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg limit equipment, Proctor and Modified AASHTO Proctor
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”) of 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, a 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 Global Positioning System
(GPS) survey grade receivers.
Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating student is required
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Degree: The degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering (B.S. in C.E.)
or Bachelor of Science in Construction Engineering (B.S. in Con. E.) is awarded
to those who successfully complete the respective programs of studies outlined
in the course offerings section of this catalog.
Two humanity 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 will
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.
Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Course Descriptions
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 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.
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CIVL 202
Statics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
CIVL 203
Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.
CIVL 205
Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: CIVL 101 or CIVL 103 and CIVL 235
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, datums, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal aspects of land surveying, and public
land surveys.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 208
Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 and CIVL 235, MATH 131 or HONR 131.
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 Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 210

Computer Application for Civil and
Three Credit Hours
Environmental Engineering
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 computer
engineering systems. The class will address a range of related topics including
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computer applications, development of self-directed learning skills appropriate
for civil engineering.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 235
Surveying I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 205
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 stations, 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 applications and computer-aided drafting are available.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 239
Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 205, CIVL 235; corequisites: CIVL 101 and CIVL 208
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of a topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)
mapping controls, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and vertical curves.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 302
Highway Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 305; corequisite: CIVL 327
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.
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
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cipal 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.
CIVL 305
Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 101, CIVL 103, CIVL 208, CIVL 239
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
harbors/ports.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ENGL 102; prerequisites or corequisites: CIVL 210, CIVL 304.
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
non-ferrous 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.
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 132
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Structural analysis of determinate and indeterminate beams and frames using
classical, approximate and computer-based methods.
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on structural members.
Lecture: three hours.

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 320
Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
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.
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 320
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 and weirs; and
design of hydraulic structures.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 322

CIVL 310

Statics and Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
for Non-Civil Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and PHYS 221/271
Vector solutions of problems in statics; principles of statics, resultants, reactions, and equilibrium of forces. In addition, the brief study of mechanics of
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Engineering
Prerequisites: CIVL 320, CHEM 151, CHEM 161, BIOL 150, BIOL 151,
and either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
Introduction to water, air, solid and hazardous waste. Included are social
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and the engineering principles governing the generation and control of these
pollutants.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 327
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 307; corequisite CIVL 302.
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.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 330

Measurements, Analysis and Modeling
Three Credit Hours
for CEE Systems
Prerequisite: CIVL 210
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 the computer skills acquired in CIVL 210 for many assignments.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 402
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 409; corequisite: CIVL 410
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.

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CIVL 404
Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 309
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
are included. 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.
CIVL 406
Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 309
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.
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 322, CHEM 152/162, MATH 231, and MATH 234
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 quantity of wastewater, design of sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface
waters, and wastewater treatment systems.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 409
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 (with a grade of “C” or better), CIVL 322, MATH
231, and MATH 234
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.

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CIVL 410
Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 409; corequisite: CIVL 402
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 analysis, subsurface investigations and special topics including such subjects as soil
stabilization methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 411
Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman and sophomore courses or approval
of the department head.
Application of management skills, methods, and techniques used to effectively perform engineering, design, and construction projects. Course topics
include project scheduling, contract documents, multidisciplinary teams, public
administration, communication, public policy, ethical responsibility, life long
learning skills, and engineering leadership. Emphasis is placed on professional
relationships between government agencies, owners, engineers, and contractors
to achieve project requirements and produce engineering deliverables.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 412

Engineering Practice and
One Credit Hour
Professional Licensure
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. This class
provides a review for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Computer
Based Exam.
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 321
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.

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CIVL 419
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 408
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.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete a twosemester capstone design experience. The capstone sequence provides students
an opportunity to:
• function with multi-disciplinary teams
• identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering problems where
economic, environmental, and 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 432/433

Civil Engineering Design
Capstone I and II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CIVL 432
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Corequisites: CIVL 404, CIVL 408, CIVL 410, CIVL 411

CIVL 433
Prerequisite: CIVL 432
Ethical canons 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 needed to establish safe, healthy,
equitable and vibrant communities. Students will apply engineering principles,
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a comprehensive design problem using methods of professional engineering
practice involving multi-disciplinary aspects of civil engineering including
structural, environmental, geotechnical and transportation.
CIVL 450

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students real-world
work 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.
CIVL 453
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
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 this course may change, a
student may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
Construction Engineering Course Descriptions
CONE 302

Engineering/Construction Law,
Four Credit Hours
Ethics, Safety, and Contracts
Introduction to basic contract and tort issues and their application in the
construction industry; delineation of the various types of contracts and remedies
available to parties involved in a construction project; additional related topics
including bidding, delays, mechanics liens, site conditions, warranties and the
Uniform Commercial Code as it relates to the construction industry. Examine
the application of OSHA 29CFR 1926 for the construction industry along with
applicable state and federal construction safety laws pertaining to construction,
altercations, or repair work at construction site.
CONE 311
Resource Estimating
Three Credit Hours
Systems approach to determining required quantities of construction materi
als; quantification of various types of foundation systems, structural systems
and building envelope systems using excerpts of contract documents from a
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CONE 312
Advanced Estimating
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CONE 311
Quantification and pricing of direct field costs and general condition costs from
construction documents; the preparation of complete lump sum bid package ready
for project execution; utilization of entire set of required contract documents.
CONE 320

Engineering Materials and
Three Credit Hours
Methods (&amp; Lab)
Corequisite: CIVL 304
Materials, methods and sequences of the construction process; emphasis on
design, specification, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and timber. An
understanding of the uses of construction materials.
CONE 330
Quality Management and Labor Relations Three Credit Hours
Identify, explain and apply quality management techniques for construction
engineering services, construction projects, and related deliverables through use
of continuous improvement procedures, analytical tools and techniques focusing
on resource allocation, workforce requirements, performance schedule, quality
control, and total quality systems. Best practice principles in labor relations and
management will be reviewed and evaluated including labor relations law, construction contracts, incentives and penalties, construction agreements and partnerships, collective bargaining, and unionized/nonunionized construction workforce
considerations.
CONE 340
Structural Analysis and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304
Application of statics and strength of materials for construction of steel buildings, reinforced concrete structures, reinforced masonry structures, and timber
structures with computer analysis and design of specific topics.
CONE 350

Commercial Construction and
Three Credit Hours
Engineering Equipment
Prerequisite: CONE 311
Prepare students to enter the commercial construction sector through consideration of design, bidding/estimating, value engineering, contracts/negotiation,
subcontractor relations, cost controls, management during construction, close out,
post-construction requirements and the engineering equipment used during horizontal and vertical construction.
CONE 360
Soils and Foundations (&amp; Lab)
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304
Introduction to soil types found on construction projects; testing, properties and
classification of soil; embankment control, dewatering, excavation, foundations,
piers, and pilings.

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CONE 410
Project Scheduling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CONE 311
An introduction to construction project scheduling covering concepts of
project selection and scheduling, utilizing the estimate to predict the schedule,
scheduling subcontracting, cost controls, project documentation, construction
bonds, insurance, payments and the elements of close out.
CONE 415

Project Management and
Three Credit Hours
Engineering Administration
Prerequisite: BADM 202, 211
Project planning, cost controls, and construction related financial documents
including: schedule of values, labor and operations cost reports, income statements, balance sheets and construction budgets; emphasis on the development of
techniques required to ethically and effectively monitor the financial aspects of a
construction project and manage engineering projects.
CONE 440

Construction Methods and
Three Credit Hours
Temporary Structural Design
Prerequisite: CONE 340
Common construction methods are introduced and building details are
explored considering material applications and detailing in structural and nonstructural building components and physical processes lying behind the design
of a building’s envelope and interior. A set of prints and specifications will
structure our discussion of the building process. Study of the materials, methods
and techniques associated with temporary structures utilized in various construction operations, such as concrete formwork, scaffolding, falsework/shoring,
cofferdams, underpinning, diaphragm/slurry walls, earth-retaining structures and
construction dewatering systems.
CONE 450

Facilities Operations and
Three Credit Hours
Maintenance (BIM)
Prerequisite: BADM 202, 211
Each facility has distinct operations, maintenance and capital project delivery
needs. Leaders must leverage facility data created throughout the design and
construction process and lifecycle to provide safe, healthy, effective and efficient
work environments for their clients. The maintenance of this data will create
greater efficiencies such as: having accurate as-built information to reduce the
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usage. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is about ensuring teams have the
relevant knowledge and capabilities to achieve best practice and effectively manage
information across all stages of your construction projects.
CONE 460
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221/PHYS 271
Mechanical and electrical systems with a major emphasis on the estimate and
installation, design and control of the electrical, heating, ventilation and cooling
system, site planning and acoustical treatments.
CONE 470

Production Processes and Rapid
Three Credit Hours
Product Development
Prerequisite: CONE 311
This course is an introduction to manufacturing processes and manufacturing
systems including assembly, machining, injection molding, casting, thermoforming,
and more. Emphasis on the physics and randomness and how they influence quality,
rate, cost, and flexibility. Attention to the relationship between the process and the
system, and the process and part design. Project (in small groups) requires fabrication (and some design) of a product using several different processes.
CONE 481
Senior Design I
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Chair approval.
This course is the first in the Construction Engineering capstone series and provides project definition, project planning, scheduling, and results in a presentation
and plan for a 35% presentation.
CONE 482
Senior Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Chair approval
Utilize information from all previous courses to prepare construction engineering
documents for a given project. Respond to an RFP announcement or bid.

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Department
of
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department Head: Barsanti
Professors: Barsanti, McKinney, Peeples, Potisuk
Associate Professors: Hayne, Mazzaro, Skinner

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 2+2 evening
mode. The day mode is open only to members of the South Carolina Corps of
Cadets, military veterans, and enlisted active duty students assigned to one of
The Citadel’s ROTC Departments. Cadets must take sixteen hours of ROTC
and four hours of Health and Physical Education in addition to two Required
Physical Education non-credit courses. The 2+2 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 laboratory rooms are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located on the third
floor of Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that provides fullyequipped laboratories, classrooms and faculty offices. 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 student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
was established in 1962 and is an active component of the electrical engineering program. A Citadel chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor
society, recognizes junior and senior students who meet the organization’s high
academic standards.
The bachelor of science 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
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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. In 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. An integral part
of the program is the design component that develops the student’s ability to
address practical engineering problems. This is accomplished by the inclusion of
engineering design problems and concepts throughout the curriculum and capped
by a mandatory two-semester senior design course in which 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.
Program Educational 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 engineeringrelated 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

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6.
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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 through a broad education
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long 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 Curriculum
The electrical engineering educational experience begins in the freshman
engineering fundamentals course, ELEC 106. This freshman course develops
basic skills and good teamwork habits through team case studies requiring the
communication of creative ideas. The second semester freshman curriculum includes 3 credit hours of computer applications for electrical engineers. The study
of electrical engineering topics in the sophomore year includes 6 credit hours of
electric circuit analysis, 3 credit hours of digital logic and circuits, 3 credit hours
of digital systems, and 1 credit hour of electrical laboratory. Theory is combined
with application, demonstration, and experimental verification. In addition the
first two years include 16 credit hours of mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry and/or biology, 8 credit hours of physics, and 18 credit hours of English
and history to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering education.
The junior year requires a total of 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 circuits and 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), which provides coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. There is a single junior
year elective course that must be technical in nature and outside the mainstream
of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer engineering by
requiring five out of an available seventeen 400-level electrical engineering elective courses taught and at least one approved Computer Science elective. The
elective courses are 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 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),
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ELEC 430 (Independent Research in Electrical Engineering), ELEC 450 (Electrical
Engineering Internship), 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 (Prerequisites: CSCI 201, 202 and MATH 206)
CSCI 420
Software Engineering
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
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 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
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 424
Solid State Devices
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Electrical Engineering Design Experience
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process and the initial design experience
occurs in the freshman course, ELEC 106. 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 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
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creative process.
Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations are studied
in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering courses. Specialized design
exercises illustrate the use of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems,
electronics, electromagnetics, and digital 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 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 or propose a major
design project to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a faculty 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.
Minor in Computer Engineering
(Please refer to p. 129)
Minor in Electrical Engineering
(Please refer to p. 136)
Electrical Engineering Course Descriptions
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
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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
Corequisites: MATH 131, PHYS 221/271.
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.
Lecture: three hours
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 201 with a grade of C or better or the successful completion of both ELEC 208 and ELEC 204 with grades of C or better.
Prerequisites or corequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 222/272
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
Students must earn at least a “C” in ELEC 202 before enrolling in any
ELEC courses for which ELEC 202 is a prerequisite.
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites or corequisites: ELEC 202 or ELEC 208
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method. Laboratory exercises are designed
to supplement the material presented in ELEC 201 and ELEC 202.
Laboratory: two hours.
ELEC 206

Computer Applications for Electrical
Three Credit Hours
Engineers
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of electrical engineering
problems. High level programming of computers; data manipulation, plotting,
and equation solving using application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 208
Principles of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 131; consent of department head is required
for electrical engineering majors.
This course in electrical engineering for non-electrical engineering majors
provides a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits, and
analog electronics. Theories and concepts presented in the course are illustrated
through lecturers, practical applications, and laboratory work.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours

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ELEC 302
Electrical Machinery Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 316
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC 316.
Laboratory: two hours.

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ELEC 306
Electronics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 313
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices; diodes; transistor biasing and stabilization;
theory and design of low-frequency amplifiers, utilizing bipolar and MOS devices.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 307
Nuclear Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 222/272
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.
ELEC 308
Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131
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.
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204, ELEC 206; prerequisite or corequisite:
MATH 335
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
The study of continuous and discrete systems utilizing Laplace and z-transform
theory.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Introduction to discrete mathematics topics such as Boolean algebra; digital data
coding, and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential circuits;
design, implementation and testing of digital circuits using field programmable
gate arrays. Employs VHDL and other industry standard design tools.
Lecture: three hours.

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Systems I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system representation, stability,
root-locus and frequency response, and compensation.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 306
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in ELEC 306.
Laboratory: two hours.
ELEC 316
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 or consent of the department head; prerequisite or
corequisite: ELEC 302
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous machines.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 318
Electromagnetic Fields
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, PHYS 222/272, MATH 335.
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; experimental laws and their relation to
Maxwell’s equations and their applications; Laplace’s equation; boundary value
problems; time varying fields and plane waves.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 311
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industry-standard microcontrollers
in embedded systems. Employs software design tools, simulators, and hardware
trainers.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 401
Electronics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 306 and ELEC 313
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits. Topics may
include power electronics, buck and boost converters, switching amplifiers,
differential amplifiers, power amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, oscillators, filter
circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 403
Electric Power Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 318
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.
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 313
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 measurement.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 407
Systems II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital control systems.
Topics include state-variable analysis, simulation techniques, controllability, statevariable feedback, observability, and state estimator design.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 412

Applied Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
for Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 231, ELEC 206.
Required of all 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.
ELEC 413

Advanced Topics in
Three Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
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
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
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.

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ELEC 416
Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309 and ELEC 311
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 306
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal flow and
processing in communications systems; and analog and digital communication
systems.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 330 or CSCI 305
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.
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architectures 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
Prerequisites: ELEC 302, ELEC 306, ELEC 312, ELEC 313, ELEC 316,
ELEC 330, and ELEC 318, or consent of the department head.
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 contributions 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.
ELEC 422
Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 421 taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.
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.

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ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 and ELEC 330
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of discrete time
systems including discrete time Fourier Transforms, FIR, and IIR Systems.
Design of FIR and IIR filters. Design of Chebyshev and Butterworth filters.
Introduction to DSP architecture.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 424
Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222/272, MATH 234, and ELEC 306
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.
ELEC 425
Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309 and ELEC 318
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 will be taught. The
course will also cover ways of enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used
to reinforce the material.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 426
Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 318
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves by means
of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and antennas.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 427
Energy Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
ELEC 428
Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 330
Organization and design of computer system 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.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 430

Independent Research in
Three Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing and department head approval.
This course may be taken by a student wishing to engage in research of mutual
interest to the student and to the faculty advisor who directs the study. The student
is required to; define a problem, conduct a review of relevant literature, develop
an original solution to the problem, perform analysis and design as necessary, and
perform experiments or simulations to evaluate the solution. The student is required
to consult the faculty advisor in-person at least once per week. The study will
culminate in a formal written report, formatted in the style of a pub! ished
conference-proceedings paper.

ELEC 450
Electrical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head Approval
The student, on an individual basis, pursues advanced understanding by working for an electrical engineering company. The scope of the activities is tailored
to the educational focus of the student in consultation with the student’s faculty
advisor and the 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. Consultation with the Department Faculty Advisor
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Department
of
Mechanical Engineering
Department Head: Rabb
Associate Professors: Bubacz, Rabb
Assistant Professor: Bass, Book, Geathers, Howison, Skenes
Visiting Assistant Professor: Ragan
Instructors: Tobey, Washuta
Mechanical Engineering Program’s Mission Statement
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.
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.
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 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.

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Growth through Assessment: We believe data-driven inquiry and improvement
will lead us to sustained advancement in educational excellence.
Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical engineering major will
demonstrate an ability to:
1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. 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
4. function on multidisciplinary teams
5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. comprehend professional and ethical responsibility
7. communicate effectively
8. comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context through a broad education
9. recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning
10. apply knowledge of contemporary issues within solutions
11. 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.
Fabrication Shop
The Fabrication Shop is a 1250 square foot facility with a four-axis CNC machine,
mill, welding equipment, and other metal working tools. Additionally, there are
bandsaws, miter saws, a table saw, sanding station, and various other woodworking
tools for student projects and design work.

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Project Shop
The Project Shop is a 750 square foot facility with workspace and storage space
for assembly of student projects. It provides a cleaner space for final work.
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; 2 each 60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing machines; light microscope; impact tester; hardness 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.
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 the 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 Mechanilcal elective, one technical
elective, and two mechanical engineering Options are required. These are selected
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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).
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
(Please refer to p. 149)
Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions
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 problemsolving methods for 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: 2 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. Introduction
to teaming and creativity.
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307 and CHEM 140 or CHEM 151.
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of
mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical properties is studied. Important material
failure modes that 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
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: 2 hours;
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 310
Thermal – Fluid Systems I w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 221, PHYS 271;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 231, CIVL 203.
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 momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles
are applied to incompressible flows in pipes and turbomachinery, external flows and
power generation systems. A control volume approach to analyze these systems is
also introduced. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 311
Thermal – Fluid Systems II w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics
in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course applies conservation principles
for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applied to power generation systems (Rankine, Otto, Diesel, and
Brayton cycles), refrigeration cycles, air conditioning processes, internal pipe flows,
and aerodynamics. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. This
course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This
design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply engineering science
to the design of a comprehensive thermal-fluid system.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 325
Computer Applications w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 102
This course uses applied problems in engineering and mathematics to introduce
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and numerical problem-solving techniques. Covered topics include creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate
design intent, configurations, equation-based modeling, finite element analysis, curve
fitting and data analysis, numerical interpolation, integration, root finding, and linear
algebraic system solutions.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/Lab Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201 or ELEC 208
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical engineering including
transducer operation, signal conditioning, 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 experiment design.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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Manufacturing Processes w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307.
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions between design and
manufacturing from the designer’s point of view. The first portion of the class is
devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.
Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and mechanical manufacturing
machines that are common in machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such
as a mill, lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines will be developed for
each process. The successful student will leave this class with an appreciation that
a designer must consider the method of manufacture during the design process to
ensure that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic principles
of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting and forming; cost analysis
of manufacturing operations.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 345
Machine Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision
making process and fundamental engineering science applied to machine components. Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and
their role in the design of machines; introduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis,
and energy methods for deflection analysis and their application of them to the design and analysis of machine elements; design of multi-component systems. Useful
design techniques (such as modeling, CPM, optimization, probabilistic approaches,
etc.) and factors influencing design (such as human factors, products liability, ethics,
societal, economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed, and incorporated. Design
against static failure and fatigue failure of structural members and machine parts:
design and selection of components including fasteners, shafts, springs, gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course culminates in a team-oriented process, design,
and manufacture of a mechanical engineering product using the techniques, tools,
machines, and equipment that were developed and taught throughout the course.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 350

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Three Credit Hours
Systems I
Prerequisites: CIVL 203, MECH 330, MATH 234.
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 and mechanical systems. Topics include system modeling using Laplace
transform and Root Locus methods. Mathematical models are developed for electrical, mechanical, 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.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 351

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Three Credit Hours
Systems II w/Lab
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
This course continues the integrated study of controls engineering. Topics include
stability, steady state error, transient response, vibrations, sinusoidal frequency
analysis, system modeling and design via frequency response methods, state space
methods, and introduction to digital control. Laboratory exercises are integrated
into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 365
Computational Methods in Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 102.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 234.
An introduction to numerical methods for engineers. Applications include:
fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, automatic control systems, and kinematics. Topics include: sources of errors
in computing, mathematical bases of numerical methods, and implementation of
numerical techniques using MATLAB.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 404
Advanced Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers, ceramics and
composites with application to design. Emphasis on time-temperature dependence
of polymers, brittle behavior of advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach
to high strength and critical application design, and composite behavior.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 408
Composite Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces materials and mechanics of composites with emphasis on high performance polymer matrix composites. Topics include material selection, laminate
analysis/design, design implications from manufacturing and joining methodology,
and interpreting test results. A team design-build project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
MECH 409
Composite Manufacturing w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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: 3 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234, MECH 311.
The three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) are
studied in detail, and applications are made to various engineering components
including plane walls, finned surfaces, and tube arrays. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the design and operation of heat exchangers.
Numerical methods are employed to study 2D conduction.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 416
Mass and Energy Balances
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 140 or 151.
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: 3 hours.
MECH 417
Renewable Energy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310.
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 used to evaluate the system. Students will design
a system which utilizes a renewable energy source and economically evaluate the
system.
Lecture: 3 hours
MECH 418
Energy Conversion Systems w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
An overview and historical evolution of both classical and state-of-the-art energy conversion technology. Advanced analysis of energy conversion hardware,
air conditioning and refrigeration as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using
concepts of energy. Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered, including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics, magneto hydrodynamics, and fuel
cells. Applications of the thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to
the modeling and design of thermal systems. These systems include pumps, fans,
and heat and mass exchangers. The current state of national and world energy is
presented and alternatives including renewable energy and a hydrogen economy
are explored with reference to economic, political, environmental and technological
factors.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 419
Mechanical Power Plants
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
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. Introduces the theory and issues related to the design of axial and radial
flow turbines, compressors and pumps.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 420
Nuclear Reactor Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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, heat transfer, and alternative energy systems.
The fundamentals of transport theory and the solution to the transport equation using
Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNPX) transport code are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 425
Advanced Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection and radiation heat
transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change and numerical methods.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 426
Air Conditioning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning 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: 3 hours.
MECH 430
Robotics Engineering w/Lab
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 435

Finite Elements for Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisites: CIVL 203, 304, MECH 310.
Emphasizes solving various one-dimensional, transient, non-linear 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: 3 hours.
MECH 440

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Three Credit Hours
and their Application
Prerequisites: CIVL 203 and MECH 340 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their capabilities, analysis,
economics and manufacturing process selection. Computer programming is used for
iterative methods in both analysis and design. Students will perform analysis in the
fields of kinematics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The economics
of process selection, batch size, and process flow are discussed. Process control
methods are introduced.
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MECH 445
Manufacturing Design w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345 and MECH 440.
Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the manufacture of products from
metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Use and management of computers in
engineering for drafting, design management, documentation, and manufacturing.
Covers drafting methods and standards, design data management, CNC operations,
implementation, kinematics, control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to
various types of industrial models. A related project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
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, and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 452
Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201 or ELEC 208
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 455
Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 450 with a grade of “C” or higher.
A comprehensive course in the field of mechatronics. Mechatronics is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer
science, and controls engineering meet to create new and exciting real-world systems.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, controls theory, and design
are integrated to solve actual physical design applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering System Design Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: MECH 345.
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering
principles leading to a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, clientbased 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: 3 hours.
MECH 470
Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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. Students conduct computer simulations throughout the course to
observe the physics of actual flows.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 475
Aircraft Performance and Static Stability Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 470.
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop
the equations of motion for a rigid 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, turning rate, climb
rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of
motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady
state control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer requirements,
mission profiles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and presentation of performance
capabilities are considered.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 476
Propulsion Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance characteristics
of air and space vehicles to include the aerodynamics of steady one dimensional
isentropic compressible flow. Shock waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, ram jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space propulsion systems
are discussed and compared.
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MECH 477
Vibration Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 203.
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: 3 hours.
MECH 478
Lightweight Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304/307.
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, asymmetrical bending, Castigliano’s theorem, statically
indeterminate structures, thin walled pressure vessels, introduction to elasticity.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 481
Senior Design I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345, MECH 460.
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 the clients.
Lecture: 2 hour
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 482
Senior Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 481.
This course is a continuation of MECH 481. The student teams continue their
design solutions to a general problem furnished by an external client. Continuous
and regular communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as with
the faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue refining their solutions, complete the detail design, make oral presentations of the final design, and
complete and submit the Final Written Report.
Lecture: 1 hour
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 497

Special Topics in Mechanical
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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.

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MECH 498
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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 the faculty advisor and
the 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.
MECH 499

Advanced Independent Study in
Three Credit Hours
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.
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.
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Department of
Engineering Leadership and
Program Management
The Citadel Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management
offers one undergraduate course:
PMGT 401
Project Management Career Skills
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Good academic standing, Juniors or Seniors
This course is designed to develop career enhancing professional skills through
introduction to the lifecycle of Technical Project Management. This course provides
the student with fundamental techniques and principles related to project management, following the national standards for project management. Specific areas of
focus will be Project Integration, Planning, Scheduling, Quality, Risk, and Stakeholder Management. The essential role of project leadership will be emphasized.

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HUMANITIES
AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Col. Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Dean
Department of Criminal Justice
Lt. Col. Sean Griffin, Head
Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications
Col. Scott Lucas, Head
Department of History
Col. Joelle Neulander, Head
Department of Intelligence and Security Studies
Lt. Col. Carl Jensen, Head
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Col. Guy David Toubiana, Head
Department of Political Science
Col. DuBose Kapeluck, Head
Department of Psychology
Col. Lloyd A. Taylor, Head

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Department of
Criminal Justice
Department Head: Griffin
Professors: Griffin, McNamara
Associate Professor: Zommer
Assistant Professors: Fenoff, Fisher, Hefner, Hill, Navarro, Norris
The major affords students an opportunity to obtain a broad liberal arts education that enriches their lives and provides preparation for graduate education
and for useful and satisfying careers.
The course of study for students majoring in criminal justice prescribes a set
of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. In addition, students
have the opportunity to select from two clusters of courses including advanced
criminal justice coursework and courses in the related disciplines of political
science and sociology that provide a broader liberal arts perspective. The major
is designed to offer opportunities for criminal justice education at the college
level which will provide capable personnel to meet the professional needs of
the regional and national criminal justice community. The degree program offers
a liberal arts approach which emphasizes social and natural sciences as well as
humanities and professional activities. Students who major in criminal justice
anticipate careers at the local, state, and national levels in such areas as law
enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, courts, probation and parole. The major
also offers an excellent background for pre-law students through its courses in
criminal law, evidence, courts, and criminal justice procedures and processes.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers three minors: Criminal
Justice, Intelligence and Homeland Security, and International Criminal Justice.
The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in
African-American Studies, International and Military Affairs, Law and Legal
Studies, and Non-Western Studies. For a full description of these minor programs,
please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of History
- African-American Studies; Department of Political Science - International
and Military Affairs, Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies. The
Department also offers one course (SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology) which
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Major Requirements: B.A. in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice major consists of fifteen courses (45 credit hours) within
the department. In addition, the major establishes certain distributional requirements outside the department, and it provides for six elective courses which
students may use as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in
the Courses of Study section of this catalog.
The criminal justice core curriculum consists of four courses (12 credit
hours) to broadly introduce the student to the field. These core courses for the
major are as follows:
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
Beyond the core courses, each student majoring in criminal justice must
choose 11 additional courses (33 credit hours) to be distributed among two
clusters of courses, for a total of 45 credit hours. Courses have been clustered
as follows: Cluster A (8 courses, 24 credit hours) includes advanced criminal
justice coursework; Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours) includes criminal
justice-related/collateral courses. (General Electives, which may also be selected
from our criminal justice offerings, may take the total higher at the student’s
discretion.) The courses offered in each cluster are as follows:
Cluster A (Any 8 CRMJ 300- or 400-level advanced courses beyond the core
requirement, 24 credit hours):
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 360
Latin American Insurgencies
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency 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

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CRMJ 387
CRMJ 388
CRMJ 389
CRMJ 390
CRMJ 391
CRMJ 392
CRMJ 393
CRMJ 465
CRMJ 470
CRMJ 471
CRMJ 472
CRMJ 473
CRMJ 498
CRMJ 499
INTL 210
INTL 310
INTL 311
FNAR 307

Criminal Investigation
White Collar Crime
Criminal Justice in Latin America
Victimology
Criminalistics
Computer Crime
Homicide
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Ethics
Psychology of Crime
Crime Prevention
Biology and Crime
Independent Study
Internship
Homeland Security
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
Digital Forensic Photography

Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours): Choose three courses numbered 200 or
above in any combination of the following disciplines: Anthropology, History,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Additionally, CSCI
227 (Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity) and one Modern Language
301 course (FREN 301, GERM 301, or SPAN 301) may be taken as Cluster B
courses. Also, if not taken as a Cluster A course, FNAR 307 (Digital Forensic
Photography) may be taken as a Cluster B course.
B.A. in Intelligence and Security Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) is
designed to meet the national security and intelligence needs of military, federal, state, and local governmental agencies, private corporations engaged in
intelligence and security fields, and others who are interested in gaining greater
knowledge about the field of intelligence and security studies. The BA consists
of 15 courses (45 credit hours) offered by the Department of Criminal Justice
and other academic units at The Citadel. In order to provide students with a
broad-based liberal arts educations, the major is highly interdisciplinary.
Students must choose from one of the following concentration areas:
• Military Intelligence
• Chinese Area Studies
• Counterterrorism
• Business Intelligence
• General Intelligence

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Minor in Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 131)
Minor in International Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 143)
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
(Please refer to p. 146)

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
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 Cyber-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 electronic
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 investigative practices and procedures in the United States, it offers a global perspective
and will incorporate examples from different parts of the world.

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CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how democracies and non-democracies have responded
to terrorism. Comparative policies addressed will include surveillance, detention
of terrorist suspects, counter-terrorism laws and judicial proceedings, government oversight and transparency, and transnational law enforcement, military
and intelligence cooperation. Nations analyzed for comparative purpose include
(but are not limited to): Israel, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany,
France, Russia, China, Indonesia and Canada. The objective of this course is
to be able to make counter-terrorism policy recommendations for the United
States based on the practice of other nations.

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.

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 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, probation and parole, and juvenile corrections.

CRMJ 360
Latin American Insurgencies
Three Credit Hours
This course presents in-depth case studies of insurgencies in Peru, Guatemala,
and Colombia. The Peruvian state fought the Shining Path led by the messianic
Abimael Gusman from 1980 until his capture in 1992. Guatemala suffered a
festering civil war from 1960 until peace accords with the Guerilla Army of the
Poo (EGP) in 1996. Initially, combat took place in mestizo-dominated eastern
Guatemala, but by the 1980s the conflict had moved to the northern Ixil indigenous highlands. Colombia has been in a state of civil war since the formation
of the FARC in 1966. The Colombian case was complicated by the presence
of drug traffickers and paramilitaries along with insurgents. The course will
tangentially consider the civil war in El Salvador from 1980-1992.
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.
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.
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.

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.

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, the techniques used to control it, and the
policy implications inherent in responses to organized crime.
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 in the context of
American drug policy.
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, as well as normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners.
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
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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).
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.
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
emphasizing effective case prosecution.
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.
CRMJ 389
Criminal 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.
CRMJ 391
Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
The application of science to the investigation of crime. Designed to acquaint
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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.
CRMJ 393
Homicide
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach students about homicide through a scholarly
and sociological examination of the crime and those who commit such acts.
Topics will range from traditional homicides to multiple victim homicides,
including spree, mass, and serial killings. Special attention will be paid to the
statistical, legal, and psychological elements of homicide in the United States.
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected topics in criminal justice.
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 environmental 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 473
Biology and Crime
Three Credit Hours
The nature versus nurture debate has affected those who write about crime
and its causes since the mid-19th century. Crime is defined as deviant behavior,
and social scientists have alternately sought to identify the causes of individual
criminality in biological or sociological factors. This course considers the relative contributions of biological and sociological factors to individual criminality

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in light of the findings of twins studies, adoption studies and other scholarship
through the 21st century.
CRMJ 498
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
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.
CRMJ 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to combine
academic training with professional experience.
Sociology Course Descriptions
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
Satisfies the Core Social Science Requirement.
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
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.

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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.
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.

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Department
of
English, Fine Arts, and
Communications
Department Head: Lucas
Professors: Allen, Heuston, Horan, Hutchisson, Leonard, Livingston, Lucas,
Thompson
Associate Professors: Frame, Hendriks, Maxwell, Pilhuj
Assistant Professors: Eggleston
Senior Instructors: Silverman
Instructor: Adair
Visiting Instructors: Free, Sargent, Spring
Courses in English composition and literature are required for all freshmen
and sophomores, regardless of their major fields of study.
Advanced standing with credits may be given to students who complete the
College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test in English with
a grade of three or better.
The English Major
The English major is designed for students seeking a broad education suitable
for careers in such areas as law, business, the ministry, or the armed forces. As
a pre-professional degree, English challenges students to think critically and to
improve their communication skills.
Course offerings cover the range of literature written in English, from the
Middle Ages to our own times. The department also offers classes in creative
writing, art, music, and philosophy. In preparing for careers after graduation,
every student majoring in English completes at least one advanced writing class
and at least one internship in professional communications.
The English major consists of twelve courses (36 credit hours). With a course
of studies featuring eleven general electives, students majoring in English have
the flexibility to complete a minor in a complementary field.
The student majoring in English is required to take the following courses:
English 211 (Mythology), 212 (The Bible as Literature), or
Philosophy 201 (Introduction to Philosophy)
English 216 (Literary Theory)
English 303 or 304 (Shakespeare I or II)
English 402 or 403 (Senior Seminar I or II)
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Communications 499 (Internship in Professional Communications)
A Fine Arts class (see the list of choices on pp. 131-132)
Five additional upper-level English courses (numbered 301 and above).
The complete course of study for the major in English can be found on
pp. 190-191.
Minor in English
(Please refer to p. 136)
Minor in Fine Arts
(Please refer to p. 137)
Minor in Philosophy
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English Course Descriptions
ENGL 101 &amp; 102 Composition and Literature I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Required of all freshmen.
The development of the basic skills of writing, reading, and analysis through
the study of literary types. ENGL 101: Reading and evaluating essays; writing
paragraphs and essays, including a research paper. ENGL 102: Writing essays
on topics pertaining to selected works of literature, film, and related imaginative
genres. ENGL 101 is graded on a scale of A, B, C, U. A student must earn a
“C” or higher in ENGL 101 before taking ENGL 102.
International students whose native language is not English may be placed
in a special English as a Second Language (ESL) section of ENGL 101. Depending on the individual ESL student’s performance in English, he or she
may be required to take a second class, ENGL 111: English Composition for
International Students, before progressing to ENGL 102.
ENGL 111

English Composition for International
Three Credit Hours
Students
This course, a continuation of the English as a Second Language ENGL
101, provides additional practice in English grammar and vocabulary while
developing the student’s skills in English composition and reading comprehension. May be taken for General Elective credit only.

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ENGL 201 &amp; ENGL 202 Major British Writers I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Study in depth of major writers in British literature from the medieval period
to the present. ENGL 201: Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and
Swift. ENGL 202: Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Hardy, Yeats, and
Eliot. Several themes assigned on the literature studied.
ENGL 208 Humanities Special Topic
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of a particular aspect of literature, communications, or a related area.
ENGL 209 Introduction to Film
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of cinematic art.
ENGL 210 The Literature of War
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of selected literature about war, to include the historical background
of the literature and ways in which it reflects the attitudes of the authors and
of the societies which produced it. The approach of the course will be general
and is intended to appeal to a wide audience of students.
ENGL 211
Mythology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of mythology including Greco-Roman, Northern European, Native
American and Eastern myths. A discussion of the leading theories concerning
the origins, development, and significance of myths together with the allusive
and allegorical use of myth in later literature and art.
ENGL 212
The Bible as Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of selected portions of the Old and New Testaments as literary
masterpieces and cultural monuments, with some attention to the major systems
of interpretation.
ENGL 215
Masterpieces of American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
A survey of representative works of American literature from its beginning
to the present, with some consideration of principal literary developments and
historical issues. Authors may include Franklin, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Twain, James, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Frost, Stevens, Hurston,
O’Connor, and Rich.
ENGL 216
Literary Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of literary criticism from ancient Greece to the present, emphasizing the relation of the critical tradition to contemporary critical approaches to
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ENGL 218
Masterpieces of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Study of works of world literature to 1650, both western and non-western,
from major cultural centers such as ancient Greece, Rome, and India; Medieval
Europe; Tang China; and Heian Japan. Readings will include epics, plays, and
lyric poems.
ENGL 219
Masterpieces of World Literature II
Three Credit
Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
A survey of world literature (in translation) from 1650 to the present, with
emphasis on both non-English European works and works written outside the
Western tradition. The periods and topics covered will include the Enlightenment of the 17th and 18th centuries, European Romanticism and Realism of
the 19th century, and developments in the literatures of Africa, India, Japan,
China, and South America in the 20th century. Readings will include drama,
poetry, and prose fiction.
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to a wide variety of creative writing forms, including the
writing of short stories, screenwriting, memoir, poetry, and drama.
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of a particular aspect or genre of film.

Three Credit Hours

ENGL 301
Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
An introduction to Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through readings
of The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and some of the shorter poems.
ENGL 303 &amp; ENGL 304

Shakespeare I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Each course will present students with different but representative selections
from the comedies, histories, and tragedies. Since the courses will not overlap,
students may take both.
ENGL 305
Milton
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and representative prose works,
with special attention to their philosophical content.

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ENGL 310 Literature of Medieval England
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of the most important literature composed during the Old English
and Middle English periods, exclusive of Chaucer. Some works will be read in
the original languages, some in translation.
ENGL 320
Sixteenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the principal English writers of the period, with particular emphasis
on the prominent aspects of the Renaissance spirit.
ENGL 321
Seventeenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of representative prose prior to the Restoration, of representative poetry
of Ben Jonson and his “sons,” and of John Donne and the metaphysical poets.
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of representative plays, exclusive of Shakespeare’s, from the medieval
beginnings of English drama to the closing of the theatres in 1642.
ENGL 323

Restoration and Early Eighteenth
Three Credit Hours
Century Literature
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the new spirit of English prose, poetry, and drama which came
with the Restoration. Some emphasis will be given to the philosophical, religious,
political, and social backgrounds.
ENGL 324
The Age of Johnson
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the decline of Neoclassicism and the movement toward Romanticism in the poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction prose of the age.
ENGL 325
The Romantic Movement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the chief features which culminated in the Romanticism of the
nineteenth century, with special emphasis on the five major poets: Wordsworth,
Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats.
ENGL 326
Victorian Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the period from 1830 to 1900, showing the effects of the Industrial
and Scientific Revolutions on traditional attitudes toward art and life through
the works of the major writers of the period, with emphasis upon the poetry
of Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Hopkins; and upon the prose of Carlyle,
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ENGL 327
Nineteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of selected works of major nineteenth century British novelists such
as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Thackeray, Dickens, Eliot, Trollope, and Hardy.
ENGL 332
Twentieth Century British Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A course in the reading and critical analysis of selected British novels by
writers like Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Waugh.
ENGL 336
Twentieth Century British Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of British poets from the 1890s until the present, with an emphasis on the work of Hopkins, Hardy, the poets of the First World War, Yeats,
Thomas, and Auden.
ENGL 338
African American Literature to 1940
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction from
the beginnings of the literary tradition through 1940, with emphasis on such
genres and movements as the slave narrative, dialect literature, racial polemic,
and the Harlem Renaissance. Authors studied will include Wheatley, Douglass,
Harper, Du Bois, Chesnutt, Larsen, Hurston, and Hughes.
ENGL 339
African American Literature 1940-Present Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction from
1940 to the present, with emphasis on significant literary developments such
as the Protest Movement, the Black Arts Movement, Neorealism, and the New
Black Aesthetic. Authors studied will include Wright, Ellison, Hansberry, Angelou, Walker, Wilson, Morrison, and Shange.
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of the literary achievement of Southern writers from 1710 to 1900.
ENGL 341
Early American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American writings from the time of the first settlement through
the colonial period, ending with early nationalism.
ENGL 342
American Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American authors from the period of the establishment of a national literature. The course includes such writers as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville,
Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman.

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ENGL 343
Literature of American Realism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American literature following the Civil War and up to the twentieth century. The course includes local colorists and such writers as Dickinson,
Twain, James, and Crane.
ENGL 346
Twentieth Century American Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of major American fiction since 1900. Authors studied may include
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Stein, Mailer, Styron, Pynchon, and Morrison.
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the most important Southern authors of the twentieth century,
with emphasis on significant regional topics such as the Fugitive and Agrarian Movements, the development of the Southern Tradition, and the Southern
Gothic School.
ENGL 350
Twentieth Century American Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of American poetry since 1900. The course will cover such poets
as Robinson, Frost, Eliot, Stevens, Pound, Williams, Hughes, Moore, Bishop,
Ginsberg, Rich, and Dove.
ENGL 351
Twentieth Century American Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of major dramatists and dramatic developments of the American
Theatre since 1900. The course will cover such playwrights as Belasco, O’Neill,
Miller, Williams, Albee, Hansberry, Shepard, Wilson, and Mamet.
ENGL 360, ENGL 362,
A Survey of World
Three Credit Hours
&amp; ENGL 364
Literature I, II, &amp; III
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Masterpieces of world literature in translation, including non-Western literature,
with special attention to the philosophical content and development of literary
forms. ENGL 360: From the Rig Veda to Dante. ENGL 362: From Boccaccio
through the nineteenth century. ENGL 364: Twentieth century.
ENGL 368
Twentieth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Representative plays of the twentieth century, with emphasis on European
and non-Western works.
ENGL 370
Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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 371
Literary Paradigms of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of literary texts from various times and cultures that present models
of leadership, both good and bad, and raise issues about leadership characteristics and responsibilities.
ENGL 372
Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
An in-depth analysis of cinematic art, emphasizing feature films. Films and
issues studied will include major works of American cinema and world cinema,
newer critically-acclaimed films, the history of film, the social significance of
film, and contemporary issues related to film.
ENGL 375

Special Topic in Literature
Three Credit Hours
or Language
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of an individual author, topic, or problem in literature or language.

ENGL 401
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
Open to senior English majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
of one or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will
be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
ENGL 402 &amp; ENGL 403

Senior Seminar I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Open to senior English majors.
A seminar on an individual author, topic, or problem, as suggested by members
of the faculty or by groups of English majors and subject to the approval of
the department head in consultation with the instructor. The principal requirement of the course will be a long research paper that will test the student’s
ability to effectively research a topic and construct a complex argument based
on that research.
ENGL 411
Legal Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Study and practice of effective writing techniques and terminology pertinent
to the legal profession.
ENGL 412
Rhetoric of Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Study and practice of principles of oral argument applicable to the legal
profession.
ENGL 414
Modern English Grammar
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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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 415
History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the craft of fiction and its most important elements. Students
will consider appropriate models and, in a workshop setting, develop their
own skills. Requirements include completion of a substantial piece of fiction.
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the craft of poetry, including the examination of appropriate
models and theories, and, in a workshop setting, directed practice in writing.
Requirements include completion of six to eight well-crafted poems.
Fine Arts Course Descriptions
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
A non-technical course to enhance the student’s understanding and enjoyment of
music by a twofold approach: first, to gain fundamental knowledge of style, content, and form of the most outstanding works of the great composers; and second,
to study the evolution of musical art up to the present time; particular emphasis is
placed upon the latter.
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the fundamental elements of art with the intent to gain
an understanding of the relevance and influence of visual art in culture. Course
includes a wide range of art-making experiences and field trips to local art institutions.
FNAR 207
Survey of Art History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the history of Western art from pre-history to the modern day.
The techniques and content of a broad range of painting, sculpture, architecture,
and other artistic mediums will be examined within the context of the cultural
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FNAR 209
Music Theory I
Three Credit Hours
Study of the components of musical composition; construction of major and
minor scales, identification of harmonic and melodic intervals, construction of
primary triads and their inversions, transposition of band instruments, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 210
Music Theory II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FNAR 209
Continuation of Music Theory I. The structure and use of all diatonic chords
and their inversions, identification of nonharmonic tones, introduction to modulations, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
Three Credit Hours
Offerings may include art-related topics such as Modern Art, Art of the South,
European Art, and Architecture; as well as music-related topics including studies
of individual composers and the Baroque, Rococo, Classical, and Romantic Period.
FNAR 304
Drawing
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the traditional principles and techniques of drawing through
exploration of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition.
FNAR 305
Painting
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the painting process through the fundamentals of color, value,
shape, contrast, blending, and glazing using acrylic paint and a variety of brushes
and surfaces.
FNAR 306
Photography
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
An exploration of the fundamental techniques of digital photography through
critical examination of historical examples and hands-on experience in a variety
of photographic genres.
FNAR 307
Digital Forensic Photography
Three Credit Hours
The study and application of photographic methods to record material evidence
of a crime/accident scene during investigative actions for the purpose of evidence
in court in both military and civilian settings. Includes instruction in digital
camera operation, crime scene sketching, photographic record keeping, and legal
testimonial preparation.
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
Advanced study of special topics in the fine arts.

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Communication Course Descriptions
COMM 205
Informative Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
The general principles of speech composition and speech presentation; practice in expository speaking. Includes the use of computer technology to create
effective visual aids.
COMM 206
Persuasive Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
The general principles of rhetoric; practice in speaking to secure a desired
reaction from an audience. Includes the use of computer technology to create
effective visual aids.
COMM 207 Introduction to Journalism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to print journalism with emphasis on writing news and
feature articles.
COMM 216
Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Business.
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.
COMM 260 Technical Writing and Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Engineering.
This course develops students’ abilities to research, evaluate, and produce
formal, documented projects that demonstrate awareness and mastery of technical and professional writing conventions.
COMM 413 Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
The study and practice of advanced writing techniques, including use of
computer technology for web publishing.
COMM 499
Internship in Professional Communication Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of either ENGL 411 or COMM 413 with a grade
of “C” or better; for students not majoring in English, permission of the department head.
A practicum to apply previously acquired skills to professional experience.
Students work with a department faculty member and under the supervision of
professionals in business, communications, law, religion, health, or other field.
Student interns must provide their own transportation and must adhere to all
college policies regarding internships.

Philosophy Course Descriptions
PHIL 201
Introduction to Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
An inquiry into the nature of philosophic thinking, especially with regard
to the problem of knowledge and the nature of reality. Study of the classical
origins of Western philosophy, as well as more recent developments.
PHIL 202
Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic) Three Credit Hours
A study of the principles and methods which distinguish valid from invalid
arguments. After a brief examination of what an argument is, the concepts of
validity and invalidity are introduced, and a systematic study of the principles
governing the application of these concepts to arguments is undertaken. An extensive treatment of traditional Aristotelian logic (the syllogism, rules of validity,
immediate inference, etc.) is supplemented by an introduction to principles of
modern symbolic logic.
PHIL 290
Ethics
Three Credit Hours
A study of the nature of morality and moral reasoning through critical analyses
of the writings of classical and contemporary thinkers on this subject. Problems
regarding the role of reason in human conduct will be examined in detail, with
emphasis upon the nature of the good life, happiness, moral obligation and duty,
right and wrong, and the nature of moral language.
PHIL 302
Philosophy of Religion
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of what religion is, the role it plays in human life, and how it
differs from such other areas of life as ethics and science. The arguments for
and against the existence of God are examined, as is the appeal to religious
experience (e.g., mysticism). Criticism of religion (e.g., that of Freud and Marx)
is considered, as are the roles of faith and revelation and the questions of evil
and immortality.
PHIL 401
Independent Study in Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
of one or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will
be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
PHIL 409
Seminar in Philosophical Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and consent of the instructor.
A study of selected topics from various fields of philosophy (e.g., philosophy
of history, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of law) with special
emphasis upon their contemporary relevance and interdisciplinary character.
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PHIL 410

Man in Crisis: The Problems of
Three Credit Hours
Good and Evil
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and (due to limited enrollment) consent
of the instructor.
A critical look at a variety of crises facing modern humanity and how they
impact upon society; their trends, right/wrong, good/evil. Consideration of crises
in relationship to theology, duty, freedom, honor, justice, law, and happiness.
Some lecture, considerable discussion, and classroom presentations.

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Department
of
History
Department Head: Neulander
Professors: Grenier, Knapp, Moore, Neulander, Preston, Sinisi
Associate Professors: Boughan, Johstono, Mushal, Renouard, Taylor, Wright
Assistant Professors: Aguirre, Giblin, Maddox
The Department of History endeavors to give students an acquaintance with,
and an appreciation for, our historical heritage and seeks to enable them to see the
relationship between causes and effects in the historical development of their own
and other countries and of civilization at large. Furthermore, the study of history is
intended to assist the student’s development of critical thinking, including the analysis
and evaluation of historical evidence and the ability to integrate and interpret such
data. History has proven to be a useful preparation for careers in the business, legal,
ministerial, military, and other public service professions, as well as a preparation
for continuing study in graduate history programs. The Department offers the student
majoring in history ample freedom in the selection of upper level courses within
the department and, with 24 hours of general electives, among courses offered by
other departments.
From within the department, students majoring in history are required to take the
following courses: HIST 103-104 (History of Western Civilization) or HIST 105-106
(History of World Civilization); HIST 201-202 (Survey of American History); HIST
203 (Introduction to the Discipline History); two courses from Group I (European),
two courses from Group II (American), one course from Group III (Non-Western
World), and one course from Group IV (Military). Students will also have to take
one of the following capstone seminars: HIST 443, 444, 445, or 446. In addition,
students are required to take two additional courses as history electives. Courses that
meet group or history elective requirements must be 300 level or above.
Group I. European. HIST 321 (The Middle Ages), HIST 322 (The Viking Age),
HIST 323 (Ireland in the Medieval World), HIST 324 (The French Revolution and
Napoleon), HIST 325 (Europe, 1815-1914), HIST 326 (Europe since 1914), HIST
327 (England to 1660), HIST 328 (Great Britain 1660-Present), HIST 329 (The
Ancient Greeks), HIST 330 (The Romans), HIST 333 (Scotland Since 1707), HIST
334 (Crime and Punishment Through the Ages), HIST 335 (Hitler and National Socialism), HIST 336 (Modern France, 1848-2000), HIST 338 (Britain and World War
I), HIST 339 (Special Topics in European History), HIST 340 (The Renaissance),
and HIST 341 (The Reformation and Wars of Religion).
Group II. United States. HIST 300 (Colonial America), HIST 301 (Revolutionary
America), HIST 303 (The Early Republic), HIST 304 (The Civil War), HIST 305 (The
Gilded Age, 1865-1900), HIST 307 (U.S. History, 1900-1945), HIST 308 (U.S. History, 1945-present), HIST 309 (South Carolina History), HIST 310 (African-American

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History to 1865), HIST 311 (African-American History since 1865), HIST 312 (The
Modern Civil Rights Movement), HIST 313 (A Cultural History of Modern America),
HIST 314 (History of the U.S./Mexico Borderlands), HIST 315 (American Indian
History - Pre-contact to the Present), HIST 316 (The Old South), HIST 317 (The
New South), HIST 318 (The American West), HIST 319 (American Labor History),
and HIST 320 (Special Topics in American History).
Group III. Non-Western World. HIST 357 (The History of Pre-Modern China), HIST
358 (The History of Modern China), HIST 359 (Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires),
HIST 360 (The History of Japan), HIST 361 (Early Islamic History), HIST 362
(Modern Middle East), HIST 364 (Arab-Israeli Conflict), HIST 365 (Special Topics
in Non-Western History), HIST 366 (Colonial Latin America), HIST 367 (Military
Coups &amp; Dictatorships in Latin America), and HIST 368 (History of Mexico).
Group IV. Military and Diplomatic. HIST 380 (World War I), HIST 382 (History
of Military Leadership), HIST 383 (Patterns of War to 1763), HIST 384 (U.S. Military
History), HIST 385 (Greek and Roman Warfare), HIST 386 (World War II in the
Pacific), HIST 387 (History of the Vietnam War), HIST 388 (U.S. Foreign Relations
since 1898), HIST 389 (The Global Cold War, 1917-1991), HIST 391 (Special Topics
in Military History), and HIST 393 (World War II in Europe and Africa).
From outside the department, students majoring in history are required to take 12
semester hours of a modern language; PSCI 102 (American National Government),
which meets the social science core requirement as designated by the College; six
hours of political science (PSCI prefix) in courses numbered at the 300-400 level;
and three hours of SHSS courses numbered at the 300-400 level. All history majors
are required to take at least 12 semester hours of English, 16 semester hours of science (8 hours each from the same science), and 6 semester hours of mathematics.
For further guidance, see the curriculum for history majors in the Courses of Study
section of this catalog.
Minor in African American Studies
(Please refer to p. 119)
Minor in History
(Please refer to p. 139)
Minor in International Relations
(Please refer to p. 144)
Minor in Southern Studies
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History Courses
AFAM 205 Introduction to African American Studies
Three Credit Hours
Required for a minor in African American studies.
This course introduces the major disciplines and topics that comprise African
American Studies. It also provides orientation to faculty, institutional, and community resources, and a foundation for subsequent coursework and research in the
field. The interpretive frameworks include the slave community, black religion, the
Harlem Renaissance, black cultural pride, and contemporary issues of race and gender.
HIST 103 and HIST 104

History of Western
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A two-semester survey of the development of European civilization from ancient
times to the present. Among the major topics examined during the first semester (to
1648) are Classical Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Christian Church,
Feudalism, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Age of European
Exploration. Major topics examined during the second semester (since 1648) include
Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution,
Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism, and Totalitarianism.
HIST 105 and HIST 106

History of World
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A survey of the development of human civilizations, with special attention to
cultural borrowing, demographic change, technological development, religion and
philosophy. Topics examined in the first semester include the first civilizations of the
Near East, the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the rise of bureaucratic
empires, the spread of world religions, feudalism, and the Silk Road. Topics examined
in the second semester include the Columbian Exchange, the African slave trade, the
scientific revolution, industrialization, imperialism, and nationalism.
HIST 201 and HIST 202

A Survey of
Three Credit Hours
American History
Each Semester
Required of all history majors.
Survey of American history from the period of discovery to the present; a brief
treatment of the colonial period, followed by a more detailed study of 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 placed 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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HIST 203
Introduction to the Discipline of History
Three Credit Hours
Required of all history majors and history minors.
This course is an introduction to historical research and writing. Students will
study historiography and the mechanics of constructing historical arguments and
papers by working with both primary and secondary sources. The historical period
and focus of the course will depend upon the instructor.

HIST 303
The Early Republic
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on politics, economics,
military affairs, and religion. There will be detailed studies of men such as Jefferson,
Hamilton, Jackson, Clay, Webster, and Calhoun. Significant attention will also be
paid to the rise of sectionalism, the growth of American political party systems, the
War of 1812, and the Mexican-American War.

HIST 205
Special Topics in History and Film
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at film in historical context. Students will watch films and
analyze their uses as primary and/or secondary sources for historical study. They
will learn about history of various periods through the use of film.

HIST 304

HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
Origins and development of selected non-Western cultures, examining their historical and cultural values and customs as well as their social and political institutions.
Emphasis is placed on the cultures of China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Indian
Subcontinent, the Arab and Islamic world, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas.

HIST 305
The Gilded Age, 1865-1900
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1865 to 1900. This course examines several large
movements and developments, including entrepreneurial capitalism, immigration,
constitutional affairs, politics, and agrarian reform. Special attention will be paid to
Reconstruction, Western Expansion, and the Spanish-American War.

HIST 207 Perspectives on Contemporary Conflicts
Two Credit Hours
A brief survey geared to graduating contract cadets who are preparing for foreign
deployment in times of conflict. Its purpose is to supply a concise review of topics
related to the specific region that will help prepare them for their tour of duty. Topics to be covered include issues of perception, foreign policy, religion, the region’s
history, cultural issues, and counsel from returning military personnel. Each topic
will be taught and directed by faculty and military personnel who are experts in
the specific subject.

HIST 307
U.S. History, 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1900 to 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression,
and World War II.

United States History
HIST 300
Colonial America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the founding and development of the British mainland colonies in North
America through the 1760s. Topics include European motivations for exploration and
colonization; the making of the Atlantic World and comparative colonization; the
development of social, economic, political, labor, and religious institutions in British
America; and international rivalries and conflicts.
HIST 301
Revolutionary America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins, events, and results of the American Revolution, 1760s to
1800. Topics will include the political, economic, religious, and ideological origins
of the Revolution; the military history of the Revolution; the participation of “outsiders”—women, Indians, African Americans—in the Revolution; the debate over the
Constitution; the American Revolution as part of the “Age of Revolution”; and the
challenges and crises of the new United States government during the 1780s and 1790s.

The Civil War
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the United
States, 1850-1865, emphasizing the forces that tended to bind or disrupt the Union
and including a detailed account of the war.

HIST 308
U.S. History, Since 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History since 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Civil
Rights movement, the Great Society, the Reagan Revolution, and post-Cold War
America.
HIST 309 (402)
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 310
African American History to 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course is an historical examination of the African American experience from
1619 to 1865. The curriculum will move through the experiences of African Americans in the British American colonies and the newly formed United States, discuss
the institution of slavery and definitions of race, the antebellum South, Abolitionism,
and trace the meaning of Emancipation and how the Civil War affected the future
of the black community.

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HIST 311
African American History since 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the history of African Americans from 1865 to the present. It will begin with emancipation and reconstruction and highlight the social,
political, and economic transformation of the black community in the late nineteenth
century. Major themes of the course will include the Great Migration, World War
I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, black leadership, and contemporary
issues such as, Afrocentricity and the emergence and influence of Hip Hop culture
in American society.
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
This seminar introduces students to current research on the history of the modern
civil rights movement, 1941-1975. The aim of this course is to explore the evolution of the modern civil rights era from its beginning during World War II and the
integrationist perspective of the 1950s to the militant black power and separatist
viewpoint of the early 1970s. It will also discuss how the black power movement
grew out of the civil rights movement and how independent black politics, black
cultural pride, and armed resistance to terrorism operated in tandem with legal efforts and nonviolent protest in the struggle for African American social equality.
HIST 313
A Cultural History of Modern America
Three Credit Hours
This course uses examples of American culture to deepen student’s understanding of the past century’s major developments. These examples, including television
programs, songs, films, and material culture, are placed in historical, cultural, and
critical contexts. We will focus on three questions regarding culture in American
history: does it serve as a transformative agent or merely reflect larger societal
changes; how have various cultural expressions helped shape a national democratic
culture and identity; and what have been the terms of inclusion and exclusion?
HIST 314 History of the U.S./Mexico Borderlands
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys the history of the U.S./Mexico borderlands, from the
Pre-Columbian period to the present day. As a borderlands course, students will
be prompted to think beyond the framework of the nation-state, and analyze how
political, economic, and cultural boundaries are constructed and contested. Topics
include the Spanish colonial heritage, Manifest Destiny, the treatment of marginalized groups (indigenous peoples, women, peasants, etc.), immigration, globalization, and the drug trade.
HIST 315 American Indian History: Pre-Contact
Three Credit Hours
to the Present
This course is an introduction to American Indians’ histories, societies, religions,
and cultures from ancient America to twenty-first century America. It highlights Native peoples’ perspectives and demonstrates their central roles in shaping American
history and culture. The course teaches an understanding of and appreciation for
American Indians’ dynamic and diverse cultures; surveys the major themes, topics,
problems, events, and persons in Indian-white relations; and examines the unique
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HIST 316 (406)
The Old South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
from the colonial period through the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the
plantation, slavery, states rights, fundamentalist religion, the ethic of honor, and the
origins and consequences of the Civil War. Among the questions addressed are what
caused a Southern regional mentality to develop and how different was the South
from the rest of the nation.
HIST 317 (407)
The New South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
since the end of the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the Cult of the Lost
Cause, the New South Movement, racial segregation, progressivism, religion, music,
literature, the second reconstruction, and the emergence of the sunbelt South. Among
the major questions addressed are why, and how much, did the South change after
the Civil War and does a distinctive South still exist.
HIST 319 American Labor History
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the history of working people in the United States from the
Colonial era to our “post industrial” or “globalized” present. The course continually
returns to three broad areas of historical change: 1) modes of production and work
experiences; 2) the continual making and re-making of the American working class;
and 3) workers’ movements for social justice and the ideas that animated those movements. Students will deepen their understanding of the interplay of class, ethnicity,
race, gender, and region in U.S. history and will be encouraged to think critically
about their own work experiences.
HIST 320 (formerly 492) Special Topics in American History Three Credit Hours
Examples include African Americans in U.S. Military History, American Legal
History, American Business History, American History as portrayed in photography
and film, 20th Century American History as seen through Literature, the Roaring
Twenties, the Depression and New Deal, and the U.S. from Korea to Vietnam.
European History
HIST 321
The Middle Ages
Three Credit Hours
The nature of society and events in Western Europe from the 7th and 8th centuries
A.D. until the decay of the medieval world in the fourteenth century. Topics include
the rise of the Franks and the Papacy, the establishment of feudalism, the wars
between the popes and the holy roman emperors, the Crusades, intellectual revival,
establishment of town democracy, and rise of nation-states at the end of the period.
HIST 322
The Viking Age: c. AD 800-1200
Three Credit Hours
The image of the fierce Vikings, spreading fear and dread across Europe, has been
transmitted into the popular culture of today through literature, music and movies, but
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material culture to not only consider what gave the Vikings their military prowess,
but to examine also the economic, political and cultural impact they made in their
original homelands, and across Europe, Russia, and Byzantium. Some of the topics
considered will be their ship building, religious beliefs, literature, daily life, their
role in the growing urbanization of Europe, the creation of economic markets, legal
tradition, place-name elements, their military ability, and their roles as mercenaries
for Byzantium.
HIST 323

Ireland in the Medieval World:
Three Credit Hours
c. AD 400-1369
This course will examine the history of Ireland from c. AD 400-1369. Special
focus will be on the cultural, economic, political and religious developments of the
Irish people and an introduction to Ireland’s role in the development of the Christian West. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the rich material
culture left to Ireland from the time period and compare primary sources to reports
on archaeological remains. Some of the topics to be considered will be Irish kingship, early Irish law, kindred groups, monastic settlements, literary traditions, their
military ability, relationships between the Irish and Vikings, Brian Boru and the
arrival of the Anglo-Normans.
HIST 324

The Era of the French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
and Napoleon
A survey of the causes of the Revolution followed by an examination of the
principal events of the period with stress on the major personalities, the ideologies
and revolutionary mentality, the political and social aspirations of the lower social
orders, the unstable nature of the various revolutionary governments, and the rise
of Napoleon and his achievements.
HIST 325
Europe, 1815-1914
Three Credit Hours
The course of European history from Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo to the outbreak
of World War I. Emphasis is placed on political reaction and reform; the Industrial
Revolution and its economic, social and political effects; the Darwinian revolution
and its impact on Western thought about man and his origins; the rise of nation-states
in Italy and Germany; overseas imperialism; and the factors that contributed to the
outbreak of the First World War.
HIST 326
Europe Since 1914
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the origins and impacts of two World Wars on the major European
states, their political, social, and economic development, and their relative positions
today.
HIST 327
England to 1660
Three Credit Hours
A survey of English history from prehistoric times through the English civil war
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Parliament, the monarchy, the legal system, and local government. The evolution
of British society is traced from Celtic and Roman times through King Alfred, the
Anglo-Saxons, the Normans, the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, and the first Stuart
monarchs. Special attention is paid to Celtic warfare, the Roman conquest, Anglo-Saxon
warfare, the armored knights of Norman times, and the English legacy to Americans.
HIST 328
Great Britain, 1660-Present
Three Credit Hours
A survey of British history from the Stuart Restoration to the present. The course
will examine the creation of Britain out of the nations of England, Scotland, Wales
and Ireland and will explore Britain’s experiences with industrialization, imperialism,
the world wars of the twentieth century, and the changes to the nation’s status as a
global power since 1945.
HIST 329 (421)
The Ancient Greeks
Three Credit Hours
A detailed examination of ancient Greek political history and the ancient Greek
contribution to politics, war, philosophy, literature, and art; the Archaic and the
Classical ages; and the Hellenistic period to the Roman conquest.
HIST 330 (422)
The Romans
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Roman history from Rome’s origins as a Latin village through
its conquest of Italy, defeat of Carthage and Greece, and the Roman empire to
dominance over the Mediterranean world; the empire’s gradual corruption, loss of
political freedoms, the transition to an absolutist, Christian monarchy. Emphasis is
placed on the personalities and values of the Romans and how these led to Rome’s
glories and failures.
HIST 333 (435)
Scotland Since 1707
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, social, cultural, and economic history of Scotland
since union with England. Topics include Jacobitism, the clan system, the Highland
clearances, the industrialization of the Lowlands, and Scottish nationalism. Special
emphasis is placed on attempts to retain Scottish distinctiveness while integrating
into the wider community of Great Britain.
HIST 334
Crime and Punishment Through the Ages
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the way past societies in the Western tradition have defined and dealt
with crime, starting with the Code of Hammurabi and the Mosaic Law in the Ancient
Near East and ending with the invention of the modern prison system and police
forces in Europe and America in the early 19th century. The focus will be on how
each society’s values shaped its definition of what a crime was, the way investigations and trials were conducted and the way convicted criminals were punished in
each time and place.
HIST 335 (481) Hitler and National Socialism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Nazi movement from its late nineteenth century antecedents to
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areas of controversial interpretation. Among these are the alleged reactionary nature
of National Socialism, the “legal” rise of the party to power, the statesmanship of
Hitler, his sanity, and the Holocaust.
HIST 336
Modern France, 1848-2000
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at the history of France from the Revolution of 1848 and
the rise of the Second Empire, through the two world wars, to 2000. It will focus
on this era’s political, social, and cultural changes. Special attention will be paid to
the rise of Paris as a world capital, the affects of World War I on interwar politics,
gender and culture, the generation gap caused by the postwar baby boom, and the
integration and resistance of French citizens to the merging European Union at the
end of the twentieth century.
HIST 338
Britain and World War I
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the British experience of World War I. In addition to an
overview of the military experience of the war, the course will examine the variety
of ways in which this war was a transformative experience. Topics will include: the
experience of the home front, changing roles of the government, new definitions of
citizenship, as well as effects on the empire and on Britain’s relationship with Ireland.
HIST 339 (491) Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Crusades; the Scientific Revolution; the Age of Louis XIV;
the Golden Age of the Hapsburgs, 1740-1914; the French Foreign Legion; the Russian Revolution as Portrayed in Literature and Film; the Development of the English
Constitution; and Germany since 1945.
HIST 340
The Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
This course examines movements of artistic, intellectual, renewal that first developed in Italy in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, spread throughout western
Europe after 1500, and were together named “The Renaissance.” The course will
examine the Renaissance in its birthplace, the hustling, aggressive communes (citystates) of Trecento and Quattrocento Italy, giving special attention to the republic
of Florence. It will consider the Renaissance in its social, economic, and political
contexts, and expose its roots in medieval high culture and in the Commercial
Revolution of 1000-1350.
HIST 341
The Reformation and Wars of Religion
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the sixteenth-century European Christian reform movements that established the Protestant churches and reinvented the Roman Church.
It considers the Reformation not just as a religious transformation, but as a process
of profound and violent social, political, and cultural upheaval in Early Modern
Europe. Topics addressed will include the Reformation’s roots in medieval Christian
theology and Renaissance humanism, the role of religious reform in the construction
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violent class conflict, the formation of radical Christian theocratic communities, and
the civil and international religious wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
HIST 342
Spain, 1000-1700
Three Credit Hours
A survey of seven centuries of the history of the Iberian peninsula, from the age
of the Reconquista to the building of the great transoceanic empires of early modern
Spain and Portugal. The course focuses on politics, culture, society, and religion in
the Christian kingdoms, especially Castile; the contributions of al-Andalus (medieval
Islamic Spain) to the cultures of the Christian kingdoms in particular, and to the
Latin West in general, are also specially considered.
HIST 343
War and Society in Early Modern Europe
Three Credit Hours
War was a chronic condition of western Europe from the fourteenth century
through the seventeenth. It was also a fundamental cultural institution and big business. This course examines war as a social, cultural, and economic construct in Early
Modern Europe. While the course will hardly ignore such topics as weapons, tactics,
and combat operations, these are not its primary concerns. Rather, it focuses upon
military culture and military institutions, and how they were determined by – and in
turn determined – broader religious, political, social, and economic trends. Special
attention will be paid to mercenary companies and their captains as both products
and drivers of early capitalism, particularly in Italy, and to the experience of chronic
war in the Low Countries in the latter half of the sixteenth century, as the formidable
Army of Flanders struggled to quell Dutch revolt against Spanish rule.
Non-Western History
HIST 356
The History of Africa, 1500-Present
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the history of Africa from the beginning of the Western slave
trade to the present day. Topics will include the rise and fall of slavery and the
slave trade in Africa, the rise of African economies, European conquest and imperialism, decolonization, and post-imperial politics and society. Special attention will be
paid to the diversity of experience on the African continent as well as the region’s
relationship to other areas of the world.
HIST 357 (462) The History of Premodern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China from its beginnings to the eve of its clash with the West in
the nineteenth century. The course examines the development of premodern China’s
political, social, and economic institutions, many of which lasted into the twentieth
century. Special emphasis will be given to premodern religion, popular culture, and
daily life.
HIST 358 (463) The History of Modern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China’s tumultuous entry into the modern world. The course examines China’s struggle to adjust its traditions to the reality of Western dominance and

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the radical changes in Chinese society that this adjustment caused. Emphasis will be
given to the failure of the 1911 Revolution, the rise and victory of the Communist
Party, the Cultural Revolution, and the regime of Deng Xiaoping.
HIST 359 (464) Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires
Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the history of the caravan trade routes across Eurasia that
have become known as “The Silk Road.” The significance of these trade routes lies
in the fact that they ensured the distribution and mixing of luxury goods, religions,
technologies, literatures, and peoples from one end of Eurasia to another. In fact,
many scholars argue that these trade routes created a unified economic world system,
which has made the cultures of Eurasia materially much stronger than those of any
other continent. Moreover, the wealth generated by the silk roads often inspired
the creation of nomadic empires that had an immense effect on the great agrarian
civilizations that bordered the steppes. Through their immense military strength and
prowess, these nomadic empires often significantly affected the history of the outlying sedentary civilizations. Thus, this course’s focus will be the Central Eurasian
nomads and oasis-dwellers who played a central role in the functioning of the Silk
Road and their impact on their agricultural neighbors.
HIST 360 (466)
The History of Japan
Three Credit Hours
An examination of Japan’s history from its prehistoric origins to its postwar
economic miracle. Topics such as the “Horserider Theory,” Heian court life, samurai
rule, Japanese “feudalism,” Shintoism, Japanese Buddhism, the Meiji Reform, the
prewar militarization, and the postwar transformation into an economic superpower
will all receive special attention.
HIST 361
Early Islamic History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the early Islamic world roughly from 600 through 1800. There will
be geographical emphasis on the Middle East, but the class will also examine North
Africa, Spain, Central Asia, and India. The course examines, but is not limited to:
Muhammad and the foundations of Islam, Islamic conquests, early dynasties, rise
of independent kingdoms, Islamic Spain, Islamic North Africa, Crusades, Mongol
invasions, Moghuls, Safavids, and Ottomans.
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Middle East history with an emphasis upon those events that provide
historical background and context for current affairs in the region. It covers from
around 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on the twentieth- and twenty-first
centuries, beginning with the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and goes on to cover
the impact of WWI and WWII, Zionism, the rise of modern Middle East states, the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Arab nationalism, the rise of political Islam and Islamic
fundamentalism, a brief history of U.S. interest and activity in the region, the advent
and rise of terrorism in the Middle East, and both Gulf Wars.
HIST 364
The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Three Credit Hours
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the state of Israel. The course will cover the rise of the World Zionist Organization,
the impact of WWI and WWII diplomacy on the topic, the creation of the state of
Israel, the impact of the state of Israel on the Palestinian people, the various wars
and conflicts that have emerged between the Arab states and Israel, as well as the
first and second Intifada in the occupied territories, the U.S. role in the conflict, and
the impact of the Arab-Israeli conflict on terrorism. The course will cover a period
roughly from 1900 to the present.
HIST 365 (493) Special Topics in Non-Western
Three Credit Hours
History
Examples include finely focused studies on China, Japan, Columbus and his World,
Slavery in the Spanish Main, Portuguese Colonization of Brazil, the History of the
Ottoman Empire, the Islamic world, and twentieth-century Africa.
HIST 366
Colonial Latin America
Three Credit Hours
This course examines Latin American history from Pre-Columbian societies to the nineteenth century independence movements. The primary focus is
on colonialism and its influence on the distinct economic, political, and social
dynamics that emerged from the often violent contact between Europeans, indigenous peoples, and Africans. Other topics include the Transatlantic slave trade,
daily life in the colonies, religion, gender, race and ethnicity, resistance and
rebellion, the Enlightenment, nationalism, and independence struggles.
HIST 367

Military Coups and Dictatorships
Three Credit Hours
in Latin America
This course examines Latin America’s military coups and dictatorships since
1810. Students will first explore how Iberian militarism and colonialism influenced
the rise of military strongmen in the nineteenth century. Students will then analyze
primary sources to gain an understanding of the political, economic, and cultural
implications of authoritarianism. Other major topics include: left-wing/right-wing
political ideologies, popular reactions and/or resistance to dictatorships, and U.S./
Latin American relations.
HIST 368
The History of Mexico
Three Credit Hours
This course surveys Mexican history from the Pre-Columbian period to the present day.
Topics include Mexico’s diverse indigenous societies, Spanish colonialism, the treatment of
marginalized groups ( such as indigenous peoples, women, peasants, and ethnic
minorities), the struggle for democracy, femicide, U.S./Mexico relations, and the
twenty-first century war on drugs.
HIST 371
Historical Studies in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Case studies in how different eras and cultures have envisioned good leadership
and of how significant people have embodied its qualities. Examples include: Ethics
and Leadership in the Classical World, Founders of the American Republic, Great
Military Commanders, and Civil Rights Leaders of the Modern World.

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Military and Diplomatic History

HIST 375
The French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Three Credit Hours
The French and Indian War was one of the most significant and decisive conflicts
in American and World history. It was the American theater of operations in the
first world war, known as the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). Fighting began in
America and spread to Europe, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, West Africa, India, and
the Philippines. The war pitted Britain, Prussia, and the Thirteen Colonies against
France, Austria, Russia, and Spain in a contest for imperial domination. In America,
Indian nations defined much of the character of the war and profoundly influenced the
war’s origins and outcomes. The course examines the major characters, campaigns,
and combatants of the Seven Years’ War in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
HIST 380 (475)
World War I
Three Credit Hours
This is a course on the Great War, the reality of which does not quite meet the
stereotype. While there was the stalemate of the trenches, there was great movement
in the East and even in the West in the last year. During the war, armies virtually
rearmed with new weapons and retrained, adopting new tactics. Mass assaults gave
way to storm squads; cavalry gave way to armor and aircraft. The squandering of
lives led to mutinies. Economies saw unprecedented mobilization. It was total war,
at a cost of 5,500 lives every day for a 1,500 day war, and one can argue that the
outcome was far more cataclysmic than that of the Second World War.
HIST 382 History of Military Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the many historical models of military leadership from the
ancient world to the present, with emphasis on trends in strategy, tactics, management,
and civil-military relations. Successful military leadership has meant many different
things at different levels of command and in different places and times, and yet there
are some qualities of leadership that have proved enduring.
HIST 383 (487) Patterns of War to 1763
Three Credit Hours
The patterns of war from ancient times to the eve of the American Revolution
with emphasis on change in the technological, organizational, and social-political
nature of war.
HIST 384 (488) U.S. Military History
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the antecedent and development of United States military
policy and the conduct of war from the colonial era to the present. This course
proceeds from the premise that the military history of the United States is best understood from a combination of “traditional” military history (an emphasis on battles
and commanders) and “new” military history (an emphasis on politics, diplomacy,
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HIST 385 Greek and Roman Warfare
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the waging of war in the ancient Mediterranean, particularly among the Greeks and Romans. It explores cultural attitudes toward war, the institutions that supported the waging of war,
the actual progress of campaigns and battles, technological and tactical
innovation, and consider in what ways or to what extent the warfare of the Greeks
and Romans represents the heritage of modem war. The course also carries with it
several kinetic modes: making and painting shields, experimenting with Greek and
Roman formations.
HIST 386 World War II in the Pacific
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the Pacific theater of World War II. The class will examine the causes of the conflict and the course of its military campaigns. The course
will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class will ultimately place
the events and consequences of the war in the context of the military, diplomatic,
and political history of the twentieth century.
HIST 387 (489) History of the Vietnam War
Three Credit Hours
The history of the American war in Vietnam, including the foundations of French
imperialism in Indochina; native resistance; the first Indochina War; American policy,
intervention, and withdrawal; the impact on American domestic society; and the fall
of the Western-oriented government of South Vietnam.
HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
Three Credit Hours
This course explores America’s major international relationships - diplomatic,
economic, military, and cultural - since 1898. While keeping in mind the interplay
between diplomacy and domestic developments, the course will focus on fundamental
questions such as: Are America’s international relationships primarily motivated by a
drive for security and prosperity? To what degree have Americans embraced a national
mission to spread liberal, democratic values abroad? To what extent have cultural
undercurrents influenced American diplomacy? Major topics will include America’s
rise to global power, the World Wars, the Cold War, ideology, the military-industrial
“complex,” U.S.-Latin America relations, the international arms trade, and relations
in the Middle East.
HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
Three Credit Hours
The Cold War was arguably the twentieth century’s most significant long-term
conflict. This course takes an international perspective on its varied causes and
consequences in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. We will explore
diplomatic relations between several nations during this era and the many effects the
Cold War had on these nations’ citizens, including the American military-industrial
“complex,” the Soviet gulag, and “client” regimes in the developing world. Major
topics will include U.S.-Soviet relations and nuclear diplomacy; wars in Korea,
Vietnam, and Latin America; crises in Berlin, Budapest, Prague, and Cuba; decolonization and the rise of the “Third World”; “the containment doctrine”; espionage
and McCarthyism; and the (surprising) end of the Cold War.

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HIST 391 (494) Special Topics in Military History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Napoleonic Legacy in Warfare, the United States in World
War I, the Cold War, Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control, Theories of Strategy and
Policy, the French Foreign Legion and French Imperial Policy, the Panama Canal
and the Balance of Power, the German Army since 1740, and the History of Intelligence and National Security.
HIST 392 (495) Special Topics in History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Imperialism, Revolutions in the Western World, Science and
Technology in the Western World, the History of Medicine, and Psycho-Sociological
History.
HIST 393 World War II in Europe and Africa
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the European and African theaters of World War II.
The class will examine the causes of the conflict and the course of its military campaigns. The course will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class
will ultimately place the events and consequences of the war in the context of the
military, diplomatic, and political history of the twentieth century.
HIST 395 History of Weapons and Firepower
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the development of weapons since the beginning of
western civilization. Attention will be devoted especially to the development of
military small arms within the broader histories of technology and military affairs.
The class will also study the tactical and operational significance of weapons development and employment. Special emphasis will placed on a hands on approach to
learning, which will include the use of live-fire weapons ranges.
Capstone Seminars
HIST 443 Capstone Seminar in American History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification of
2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in American
History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other members
of the seminar.
HIST 444 Capstone Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in European History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 445 Capstone Seminar in Non-Western History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in NonWestern History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.

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HIST 446 Capstone Seminar in Military History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in
Military History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
Special Course Descriptions
These courses are intended to be offered on an occasional basis, according to
student demand and staffing availability. In addition, those courses that suit a seminar
or tutorial format will permit students to be exposed to modes of instruction and
learning other than those emphasized in lecture-oriented classes.
HIST 490
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head and supervising professor.
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Research topic
determined through consultation between student and supervising professor. Especially recommended for those students considering graduate or professional studies.
HIST 496
Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, a seminar on some special topic or
historical problem as proposed by faculty or history majors. Topics include Castro’s
Cuba, the Founding and Development of the State of Israel, Stalin’s Russia, and the
Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
HIST 497
Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, the tutorial is designed to meet
the needs or interests of one or a few students. Readings, tutorial sessions, papers,
and/or tests will be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
HIST 498
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Internships with the South Carolina Historical Society and similar organizations
are offered to combine academic training with the acquisition of skills in archival
work, historic preservation, and other types of applied history.
Geography Course Descriptions
GEOG 209
World Geography
Three Credit Hours
A course dealing primarily with the elements and principles of geography. Familiarity with important global features and locations is stressed. Topics include
maps, oceans, atmosphere and winds, climate (elements and patterns), landform,
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GEOG 301

Introduction to Geographic
Four Credit Hours
Information Systems
Principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Examines
the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data
capture, storage, retrieval, visualization, modeling, and output using one or more
GIS products. Course includes a laboratory component.
GEOG 311
Economic Geography
Three Credit Hours
The geographic foundations and distributions of economic activities in different
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Department of
Intelligence and Security Studies
Department Head: Jensen
Professor: Jensen
Assistant Professors: Fraser-Rahim, Graves
Citadel Fellow: Brady
The department offers an academic major in intelligence and security
studies. The major affords students the opportunity to obtain a broad liberal
arts education that enriches their lives and prepares them to enhance national
security through intelligence and homeland security leadership. The course
of study for students majoring in intelligence and security studies begins with
a set of core courses to introduce them to the discipline. Students within the
major are required to complete one of the concentration areas: Business Intelligence, Chinese Area Studies, Counterterrorism, General Intelligence, and
Military Intelligence.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers one minor: Intelligence and Homeland Security. The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in African-American Studies, International and
Military Affairs, Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies. For a full
description of these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in
this catalog: Department of History – African-American Studies; Department
of Political Science – International and Military Affairs, Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Intelligence and Security Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) is designed to meet the national security and intelligence needs of military, federal,
state, and local governmental agencies; private corporations engaged in the intelligence and security fields; and others who are interested in gaining greater
knowledge about the field. The BA consists of 15 courses (45 credit hours)
offered by various academic units at The Citadel. In order to provide students
with a broad-based liberal arts education, the major is highly interdisciplinary.
This ISS major seeks to develop students’ capabilities for critical thinking
and systematic analysis and increase their knowledge of effective leadership
for national security. Each student completes a required core curriculum consisting of the following courses:

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INTL 201 Introduction to Intelligence Studies (3 credits)
INTL 210 Homeland Security (3 credits)
INTL 301 Advanced Analytics 1 (3 credits)
INTL 302 Advanced Analytics 2 (3 credits)
INTL 310 Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs (3 credits)
INTL 401 Intelligence Support to Military Operations (3 credits)
CSCI 227 Introduction to Cybersecurity (3 credits)
In addition, students must complete one of the following concentration areas:
Business Intelligence
Chinese Area Studies
Counterterrorism
General Intelligence
Military Intelligence

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Chinese Area Studies
Students gain an understanding of the language, culture, and history of China in the
context of U.S. national interests. To complete the ISS major/Chinese Concentration,
students complete the following courses:
Freshman and Sophomore Language Requirements:
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese I (3 credits)
CHIN 102 Introduction to Chinese II (3 credits)
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I (3 credits)
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II (3 credits)
Chinese Area Studies Core Courses (Students take each course):
PSCI 231 Introduction to International Politics (3 credits)
PSCI 337 East Asian Affairs (3 credits)

The Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
(Please refer to p. 140)
Concentration Areas
Business Intelligence
Students learn the role that intelligence plays in the modern business world. Emphasis is placed on providing “decision advantage” to business leaders who must
deal with an increasingly competitive entrepreneurial environment. To complete
the ISS major, students take five (5) courses from the following list along with
three (3) General Intelligence Electives:
Business Intelligence Core Courses (Students take each course):
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting (3 credits)
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting (3 credits)
BADM 417 Management Information Systems (3 credits)
Business Intelligence Electives (Students take two (2) of the following courses):
BADM 327 Principled Entrepreneurship and the Free Enterprise System (3
credits)
BADM 217 Computer Applications in Business (3 credits)
BADM 320 International Business (3 credits)
BADM 329 Project Management (3 credits)

Chinese Area Studies Electives (Students take six (6) of the following courses):
CHIN 301 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing I (3 credits)
CHIN 302 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing II (3 credits)
CHIN 303 Chinese Civilization (3 credits)
CHIN 307 Business Chinese (3 credits)
CHIN 450 Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics (3 credits)
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World (3 credits)
HIST 357 (462) The History of Pre-Modern China (3 credits)
HIST 358 (463) The History of Modern China (3 credits)
PSCI 338 Southeast Asian Affairs (3 credits)
PSCI 345 South Asian Affairs (3 credits)
Counterrorism
Students gain an understanding of the theory, history, threat, prevention, and
response to both international and domestic terrorism. To complete the ISS major, students take six (6) courses from the following list along with two (2) General Intelligence
Electives:
Counterterrorism Core Courses (Students take each course):
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 342 International Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 231 International Politics (3 credits)

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Counterterrorism Electives (Students take three (3) of the following courses):
BIOL 207 Bioterrorism (3 credits)
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations (3 credits)
CRMJ 332 Comparative Counter-Terrorism (3 credits)
CSCI 327 Computer Security (3 credits)
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity (3 credits)
HIST 356 The History of Africa, 1500-Present (3 credits)
HIST 361 Early Islamic History (3 credits)
HIST 362 Modern Middle East (3 credits)
HIST 364 The Arab-Israeli Conflict (3 credits)
PSCI 331 International Law (3 credits)
PSCI 332 National Security Policy (3 credits)
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Affairs (3 credits)
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping (3 credits)
SOCI 301 Cults (3 credits)
General Intelligence
The General Intelligence Concentration provides the broadest and most
interdisciplinary approach to the ISS major. As students choose from a wide
variety of electives, they are encouraged to work with their advisor to create
a unique program that best meets their individual needs. To complete the ISS
major/General Intelligence Concentration, students take eight (8) courses from
the following General Intelligence Electives list:
ANTH 202 Cultural Anthropology (3 credits)
BIOL 207 Bioterrorism (3 credits)
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations (3 credits) (3 credits)
CRMJ 332 Comparative Counter-Terrorism (3 credits)
CRMJ 333 Immigration and Security (3 credits)
CRMJ 381 Organized Crime (3 credits)
CRMJ 384 International Crime (3 credits)
CRMJ 392 Computer Crime (3 credits)
CSCI 327 Computer Security (3 credits)
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity (3 credits)
GEOG 301 Introduction to Geographic Information Systems (3 credits)
GEOG 311 Economic Geography (3 credits)
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World (3 credits)
HIST 326 Europe Since 1914 (3 credits)
HIST 356 The History of Africa, 1500-Present (3 credits)
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HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
INTL 311 Intelligence Successes and Failures (3 credits)
INTL 312 America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11 (3 credits)
INTL 402 The Military Instrument of Power (3 credits)
INTL 464 Intelligence Internship (3 credits)
INTL 465 Special Topics in Intelligence (3 credits)
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 332 National Security Policy (3 credits)
PSCI 336 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States (3 credits)
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Affairs (3 credits)
PSCI 342 International Terrorism (3 credits)
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping (3 credits)
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy (3 credits)
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations (3 credits)
PSCI 433 Topics in International Politics (3 credits)
Military Intelligence
Students gain a strong background in the history and function of intelligence
as practiced by the United States military. To complete the ISS major/Military
Intelligence Concentration, students take six (6) courses from the following list
along with two (2) General Intelligence Electives:
HIST 326 Europe Since 1914 (3 credits)
HIST 382 History of Military Leadership (3 credits)
HIST 384 US Military History (3 credits)
HIST 386 World War II in the Pacific (3 credits)
HIST 387 History of the Vietnam War (3 credits)
HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898 (3 credits)
HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991 (3 credits)
HIST 393 WW II in Europe and Africa (3 credits)
HIST 391 ST: Greek and Roman Warfare (3 credits)
HIST 395 History of Weapons and Firepower (3 credits)
INTL 311 Intel Successes and Failures (3 credits)
INTL 312 America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11 (3 credits)
INTL 402 The Military Instrument of Power (3 credits)
PSCI 231 Introduction to International Politics (3 credits)
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping (3 credits)
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War (3 credits)

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Intelligence and Security Studies Courses

INTL 201

Introduction to Intelligence Studies

Three Credit Hours

This course is a broad overview of the intelligence gathering and analysis
as practiced by agencies of the United States government, to include its
purpose, history, and potential benefits. The organizational makeup of the U.S.
Intelligence Community (IC); the laws guidelines and ethics pertaining to
intelligence collection; and employment/internship possibilities in the IC will
also be presented. Finally, students will be given an introduction to analytical
procedures and writing/briefing for policymakers.
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 concern 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 301
Advanced Analytics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: INTL 201 or permission of Instructor
Students learn about the challenges inherent in analytics and methodologies
used to overcome biases and present findings in a meaningful way. The course
is designed to acquaint students with methods to maximize analytical rigor and
provide policymakers with the intelligence necessary for them to make decisions
under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity. Emphasis is placed on working
through case studies and developing writing and briefing skills.
INTL 302
Advanced Analytics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: INTL 301 or permission of Instructor
Students continue to learn about the challenges inherent in analytics and
methodologies used to overcome biases and present findings in a meaningful
way. The course is designed to acquaint students with methods to maximize
analytical rigor and provide policymakers with the intelligence necessary
for them to make decisions under conditions of uncertainty and ambiguity.
Emphasis is placed on working through case studies and developing writing and
briefing skills.
INTL 310
Intelligence Collection Systems
Three Credit Hours
This is a seminar course addressing intelligence collection systems and
pro¬grams. Particular emphasis will be placed on intelligence collection
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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 operational, 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 in-depth study).
INTL 312
America’s Drone Campaign Since 9/11
Three Credit Hours
Drones are used by both the civilian and military intelligence community as a
new weapon in the fight against international terror. They serve as both collection
platforms (Signals and Geospatial Intelligence) and weapons delivery systems.
In this course, students will learn about the development and history of drones,
their operational and tactical employment, and how they have changed the face of
war. We will also explore the legal and ethical ramifications of their use against
military targets and terrorists.
INTL 401

Intelligence Support to
Three Credit Hours
Military Operations
Since the days of Sun Tzu, intelligence collection and analysis has provided
“decision advantage” to military commanders at both the tactical and strategic
levels. In today’s complex battle space, good intelligence often spells the
difference between victory and defeat. In this course, students will learn the
importance of intelligence for the warfighter, the myriad collection techniques
available today, and evolving doctrine as it relates to the collection and analysis of
intelligence (e.g., the use of drones).

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INTL 402
The Military Instrument of Power
Three Credit Hours
A nation employs four instruments of power in order to achieve its strategic ends—Diplomacy (Political), Information, Military, and Economic. Often
referred to as the DIME, these instruments provide a nation’s national leadership
with a variety of unique capabilities that, when properly synchronized with one
another, can support a national strategy. The purpose of this course is to improve
the student’s fluency of the military instrument of power. We will investigate the
range of considerations for the employment of military power once the decision
has been made to do so. Thus, the goal of this class is to appreciate the theory,
capabilities, and limitations for the employment of the military instrument of
power and the role played by strategic and operational intelligence in the planning for and employment of military force.
INTL 464
Intelligence Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
This course gives Intelligence and Security Studies students’ real-world work
experience to complement the classroom education that they have previously
received. Interns will learn about the variety of issues facing today’s intelligence
community. Interns will receive three credits for every 120 hours they have successfully completed. This course may be repeated once for a total of six credits.
INTL 465
Special Topics in Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Instructor
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth topics in intelligence and
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Department of
Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Department Head: Toubiana
Professors: Andrade, Bahk, Skow, Toubiana, Urroz
Associate Professors: Emm, Fernández-Medina, Hellin-Garcia, Segle, Strobbe
Assistant Professors: Roca-Martinez, Smith, Tsai
Command of foreign languages, ever a component of traditional liberal-arts
schooling, has become a vital asset in today’s global society and economy. The
ability to communicate effectively with the millions of non-English speakers in
the realms of commerce, government, science, and the arts serves crucial national
interests. Cultural sensitivity, heightened through language study, furthers our
relations with the world.
The language courses of the core curriculum cultivate four basic skills—
reading, writing, listening, and speaking—with emphasis on communicative
proficiency. The language minor enhances competence in the basic skills and
allows for specialization in business practice, contemporary society, or literature. The language major hones fluency and imparts a detailed knowledge of
life and letters.
The major is most flexible and has proven a sound preparation for coveted
duty assignments, choice career opportunities in both public and private sectors, and graduate study in philology, business, law, or medicine. Students who
excel are eligible for induction into the following national honor societies: Pi
Delta Phi (French), Delta Phi Alpha (German), and Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish).
Students may pursuit a B.A. in Modern Languages with Teaching Specialization
in French, German or Spanish. The curriculum provides a broad background
in the specified language, culture and literature to prepare the student to teach
at the secondary school level. The student must make a formal application
for admission to the Zucker Family School of Education for the Internship in
Teaching as outlined on page 187.
Plan of Undergraduate Major
Thirty credit hours of coursework are required in one language at the 300and 400-levels. For all majors these required courses include 301 and 302; for
Spanish, these also include SPAN 305.
Language students pursuing a double major will have the opportunity to
count 1 course (3 credit hours) from another department. This course should
be related to the history, the civilization or the culture of the target language
in which the student is majoring. The course must be approved by the Head

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of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Therefore,
after completion of the core-curriculum language requirement, at least 27 credit
hours (9 courses) must be taken from the language major, and 3 credit hours
(1 course) could be taken from outside the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.
Students who, through previous academic study or experience, are deemed
qualified may bypass Elementary (101-102) and/or Intermediate (201-202) courses
in their chosen language, provided that they pass the next higher level course
with a C or better. Bypassed courses will be included on the Citadel transcript
as if they had been completed at The Citadel on a Pass/Fail basis.
The Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
(Please refer to p. 127)
The Minor in East Asian Studies
(Please refer to p. 133)
Credit and Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Citadel currently offers study-abroad programs in French and Spanish.
Credit may be granted for courses in French, German, and Spanish taken abroad
at other schools during the summer or the regular school year. The Albert E.
Gurganus Summer Stipend ($1,000), the Deutscher Brüderlicher Bund Scholarship
($1,500), and the John Alexander Summer Scholarship ($2,000) assist qualified German majors with summer-study projects in Europe. Monetary awards
sponsored by the American Society of the French Legion of Honor may be
available for qualified French majors and minors participating in The Citadel’s
Summer Study in France. Students who wish to study language abroad will be
expected to show evidence of competence in the language classes they have
completed. Such work must have prior approval from the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Core Curriculum Language Requirement
Courses in languages must be taken consecutively. That is, a course numbered
101 precedes and is prerequisite to 102, 102 is prerequisite to 201, and 201
is prerequisite to 202. Graduation requirements in languages may be satisfied
only by appropriate sequences of courses in the same language. Thus, French
101-102 must be followed by French 201-202 (not Chinese, German or Spanish
201-202) and so forth. A student who wishes to satisfy the language requirement with a language not offered by The Citadel may exempt this requirement
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Bypass Placement, Bypass Credit, and Waiver of the
Language Requirement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in the language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue study of the language. Three credit hours
will be awarded for each bypassed course if the student scores a grade of C
or higher for the course into which he/she is placed.
For a student whose native language is not English, the language requirement at The Citadel is automatically waived, and the student is allowed to
substitute general electives for the waived language courses. In order to receive
exempt credit (courses given exempt credit appear in the transfer section of
The Citadel transcript and meet hour requirements for graduation) for waived
language courses, the student must complete at The Citadel, a regionally accredited institution, or an approved overseas institution, with a grade of “C” or
higher, a course in the native language at the 202-level or above. If a course
is completed at the 300-level or higher, twelve hours of exempt credit will be
awarded. Students attending overseas institutions must have an official transcript
mailed directly to The Citadel Registrar. A hand-carried transcript will not be
accepted. In addition, any foreign transcript that is not accompanied by an
English translation or does not contain a grade conversion scale showing U.S.
grade equivalents will be sent to a professional credential-evaluation service at
the expense of the student.
Special Courses
JAPN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
two syllabaries (Hirgana and Katakana) and ca. 200 Chinese characters (Kanji).
KORE 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
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MLNG 410

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
12th Century to 1789
An extensive, in-depth survey of influential literary movements on the Continent, beginning with the High Middle Ages and early Italian Renaissance,
continuing through the late Renaissance, the Golden Age in Spain, the Classical Age, up to the end of the Age of Enlightenment. While the focus of the
course will be on major writers and representative works of each period (e.g.,
La Chanson de Roland, Bocaccio, Cervantes, Racine, Rousseau, Goethe), the
significant intercultural borrowings and literary and artistic cross-fertilization
among the intelligentsia of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be studied
and put in their proper sociological contexts. No prerequisite.
MLNG 420

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
1789-Present
This course begins at the dawn of the Romantic movement on the Continent and
continues through the important movements of Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism,
Surrealism, and Existentialism. Significant works of writers such as Hugo, Flaubert,
Zola, Galdós, Rilke, Mann, Proust, D’Annunzio, Pirandello, Sartre, and Hesse,
among others, will be studied against the background of their times. No prerequisite.
MLNG 455

Theory and Practice of Foreign
Three Credit Hours
Language Teaching
Prerequisite: Language teaching track students need the approval of the Dean
of the Zucker Family School of Education
This course seeks to address the theory and practice of foreign language teaching.
It is designed specially to help students who are interested in the teaching profession
and becoming future language teachers. The aim is to develop understanding with the
contemporary research-based views of language teaching and learning. Students will
become familiar with professional organizations, language policies, foreign language
national standards, and first and second language acquisition theories among others. Students will also learn how to incorporate different modes of communication,
learning strategies and styles, and culture in the classroom. They will also reflect on
how to address diverse needs such as motivation, aptitude, diversity and learning
disabilities. Students will also design lesson plans and explore different assessment
techniques to meet students’ needs and goals.
LING 300
Introduction to Linguistics
Three Credit Hours
Open to all students.
A survey of the history of languages and linguistics and a study of the components of human speech: phonetics, phonology, morphology; grammar, syntax,
semantics; semiology, writing, literature. No prerequisite.

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Chinese Language Course Descriptions
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to modern Mandarin Chinese.
It begins with an introduction to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese (i.e.,
Pinyin) and then moves onto basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The course also aims to introduce students to a variety of aspects of
Chinese culture. By the end of the semester, students are expected to (a) have
a fairly good pronunciation, (b) recognize and write approximately 200 to 250
characters, and (c) carry out simple conversations. Lab work required.
CHIN 102 Introduction to Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or placement
This course aims to further develop students’ fundamental four language skills,
which will be emphasized and learned in communicative contexts. Students are
expected to actively participate in class by engaging in interactive activities, and
reading and writing practices. A variety of aspects of everyday Chinese culture
will be introduced through these activities. Lab work required.
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or placement
This course is designed to help students reach intermediate-level communicative skill in spoken and written Chinese. It also aims to establish a solid base
for more advanced language learning. By increasing students’ vocabulary and
knowledge of sentence patterns, the course focuses on speaking and writing
in coherent and well-formed paragraphs. By the end of the semester, students
are expected to (a) carry out fluent conversations about daily activities and (b)
write compositions of 200 to 250 characters on subjects of their daily life and
personal experiences. Lab work required.
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or placement
This course provides intermediate-level training in spoken and written Chinese in cultural contexts, based on language skills developed in CHIN 201.
The focus of this course is mainly on complex grammatical patterns, discourse
characteristics, and discussions of various cultural topics.
CHIN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to transcribe in Pinyin and pronounce
all syllables of the phonetic system of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin in
Beijing dialect) and to recognize and write ca. 500 characters.

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CHIN 201/202 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 (or equivalent)
Students continue to develop practical communication skills and use of basic
structures through speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Daily study and
practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom. The
vocabulary for reading and writing increases to 1,000 characters.
CHIN 301 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
The aim of this course is to continually improve the students’ reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on oral proficiency. It
also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of Chinese Language and Culture.
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities. Skills are refined through speaking and writing activities. Use
of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 302 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written Chinese based upon selected
texts. The aim of this course is to continually improve the students’ reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on writing proficiency. It also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of the Chinese
Language and Culture. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 303 Chinese Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A broad survey of Chinese civilization and society with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art through selected topics that link various periods in
China’s past with the present. By the end of this course, students will have a
better knowledge and comprehension of Chinese history and society and will
be able to define the conceptions through which the Chinese have identified
their cultural heritage. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese
CHIN 307 Business Chinese
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in the Chinese speaking world. The course
is designed to simulate real business environments. By the end of the semester,
students will have a basic knowledge of how to function in the business Chinese
world. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese

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CHIN 450 Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement or some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. This course may
be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated. Class taught in Chinese
Language and literature courses numbered 300 and above in a given
language have, unless otherwise stated, 202 or 204 in that language as a
prerequisite.
French Language and Literature Course Descriptions
FREN 101
Elementary French Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Basic functional communication on daily activities and immediate environment in the present. Emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
simple French; pronunciation; and vocabulary expansion. Cross-cultural similarities and differences stressed. Course conducted primarily in French. Language
laboratory required.
FREN 102
Elementary French Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or placement
Continued development of basic communication skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in increasingly more complex situations, including
pronouns, descriptions, and actions in the past and future, and conjectures.
Cross-cultural similarities and differences also studied. Course conducted primarily in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 201
Intermediate French Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 or placement
Functional use of French in different sociocultural contexts. Extensive oral
and written practice with vocabulary and structures vital to expressing increasingly complex ideas. Course conducted in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 202

French Reading, Conversation,
Three Credit Hours
and Composition
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or placement
Systematic development of reading and writing skills through cultural and
literary texts. Oral communication skills development through discussions of
readings and audiovisual material. Course conducted in French.
FREN 203

Intermediate French
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
An intensive, systematic study of grammar and development of speaking and
writing skills through readings, discussions, and compositions. May be taken in
lieu of FREN 201. Offered only during summer program in Europe.

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FREN 204
Intermediate French Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, movies, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. May be taken in lieu of FREN 202. Offered only during
summer program in Europe.

FREN 391

FREN 301
Advanced French Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Development of skill and ease in speaking correct, idiomatic French at an
advanced level. Audio and video cassettes used for aural comprehension. Pronunciation exercises. Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but
required of all French majors and minors.

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FREN 421

FREN 302
Advanced French Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written French based upon selected
texts. Study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary as necessary to achieve coherent, idiomatic compositions related to the readings. Required of all French
majors and minors.
FREN 303
French Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A broad survey of French culture (architecture, painting, sculpture, music,
cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to World War I.
FREN 304

Survey of Non-European Francophone
Three Credit Hours
Literature and Civilization
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A survey of Canadian, African and Caribbean Francophone literature and
civilization from early twentieth century to the present.
FREN 307
Business French
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of instructor
Introduction to the language of economics, banking, commerce, correspondence, sales, import-export, transportation, and corporations in the Frenchspeaking world.
FREN 390

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Culture
Prerequisite: FREN 202 and permission of instructor
A survey of current trends in art, architecture, music, cuisine, film, and literature, as well as in popular culture, in France. Visits to museums, concerts,
theater, etc. Weekly journal of cultural and cross-cultural experiences. Offered
only during summer program in Europe.

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Usage
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A course designed to acquaint students with the French of today as a language in evolution; particular attention to current usage of slang, jargon, and
neologisms. Offered only during summer program in Europe.
French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Middle Ages and Renaissance
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of representative works composed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance in modern French translation.
FREN 422

French Classicism and
Three Credit Hours
Enlightenment
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the principal writers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
in France. Major figures: Molière, Corneille, Racine, Pascal, La Fontaine, La
Bruyère, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau.
FREN 423

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the works representative of Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and
Symbolism, with special emphasis on developments in the novel and lyric poetry.
FREN 424

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the major writers and literary movements—Surrealism, Modernism, Existentialism, Theatre of the Absurd, Nouveau Roman—from the early
1900s through the twentieth century.
FREN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Investigation and analysis of the works of one notable French author or of
some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. The significance of the topic
studied to Francophone civilization and/or literature in general will be emphasized. This course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
FREN 490

Advanced Grammar, Syntax, and
Three Credit Hours
Translation
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor
Development of linguistic skills necessary for fluent idiomatic writing in
French, from colloquial to more sophisticated styles, including translation from
English to French.

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German Language and Literature Course Descriptions

GERM 101
Elementary German I
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture. Development
of skills critical to foreign-language mastery: listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work required.
GERM 102
Elementary German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 101 or placement
Progress in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiom. Increased emphasis
on student communication. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work
required.
GERM 201
Intermediate German I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or placement
Completion of basic grammar and syntax. Increased emphasis on reading,
idiomatic usage. Course conducted in German. Lab work required.
GERM 202
Intermediate German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 201 or placement
Expansion and fine tuning of grammar. Literary texts serve as basis for
discussion and substantial composition. Course conducted in German. Upon
successful completion of the elementary and intermediate courses, students will
be functional in a German-speaking country, i.e., able to converse socially, read
newspapers and magazines, enjoy a movie, etc.
GERM 203 and
Intermediate German I Abroad
Three Credit Hours
GERM 204
Intermediate German II Abroad
Each Semester
Prerequisite: GERM 102 (or equivalent) and permission of section chief
Taken in lieu of GERM 201 and 202. Intensive study of grammar, development
of communicative skills while in residence in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
GERM 301
Advanced German Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with a grade of “C” or better or permission
of the department head
Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but required of all German majors and minors. Expansion and practice of communicative skills in
situational contexts from colloquial to formal. Extensive use of sound and video
recordings. Student interviews and presentations.
GERM 302
Advanced German Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Required of all German majors and minors. Practice in formal writing: reviews, essays, correspondence. Study of styles of writing in exemplary texts.
Practical experience with translation.

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GERM 303
German Civilization and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of civilization and culture up to 1945, with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art. Films, slides, recordings.
GERM 304
Postwar German Society and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of society and culture since 1945, focusing on political division and
reunification, economy, and art (particularly film).
GERM 305

Events and Issues in German
Three Credit Hours
Media and Popular Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
An intensive study of events and issues as reflected in German media and
popular culture. Newspapers, magazines, web sites, film, television, radio,
music provide students with German perspective on major events in twentieth
century world history. Topics will vary but may include WWI, National Socialism, the Holocaust, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Divided Germany, and the
Environment.
GERM 306

Encountering Cultural Texts:
Three Credit Hours
German for Discussion and Critique
Prerequisite: GERM 202 or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on advanced language skills for higher-order thinking
in German. Students will read, analyze, discuss and write about concrete and
abstract themes encountered in diverse genres, modes and styles of representation. The course provides experience with a broad array of German-language
literary and cultural texts that may included literature, opera, film and non-fiction.
Recommended as preparation for 400-level German courses. Taught in German.
GERM 307
Business German: Practical Applications Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Serves as a business elective. Acquisition of practical knowledge of German industry and economics. Study and practice of related vocabulary, and the
fundamentals of business correspondence. Preparation for the Zertifikat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.
GERM 308
Business German: Current Issues
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of current issues in the German business world through extensive readings using the internet and current business publications. Practice in business
correspondence and business situations. Preparation for the Zertifikat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.

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GERM 390

Special Topics in Language
Three Credit Hours
and Literature
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of language and literature while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on current usage in speech and print. Discussion and
composition based on activities and readings.

GERM 427

GERM 391
Special Topics in Landeskunde
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of society and culture while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on interaction with host community. Theater, concerts,
films, excursions, and museum visits. Special projects tailored to student need
and interest.

GERM 450

GERM 421

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GERM 490

German Literature
Three Credit Hours
up to the Reformation
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, genres, and movements from the earliest
monastic texts through Luther’s age, examined in their social and cultural context.
GERM 422

German Literature from the
Three Credit Hours
Baroque to Classicism
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, and genres from the period of the
baroque, the Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, and classicism.
GERM 423

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, genres, and movements, with emphasis
on romanticism, Biedermeier, Junges Deutschland, poetic realism, and naturalism.
GERM 424

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of select authors, e.g., Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, Brecht, Grass, and
Plenzdorf.
GERM 426
Modern Austrian Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors since 1900, e.g. Bachmann, Bernhard, Musil,
Frischmuth, Jelinek.

Literature of German-Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Switzerland
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors, e.g. Gotthelf, Keller, Meyer, Frisch, Dürrenmatt,
Muschg, Bichsel.
Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of a single author or select topic in Germanic philology or culture.
Students may register for this course more than once if the topic has changed.
Internship in German Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Internships or service opportunities with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations) or in German-speaking countries to
combine academic training with professional experience. This course may be
taken more than once.
Spanish Language and Literature Course Descriptions
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis on practical, oral communication. Basic elements of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Initial presentation of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement
Further emphasis on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in
the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement
Stress on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening, reading,
and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Completion of the verb system.
Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in
Spanish.
SPAN 202

Spanish Conversation, Reading, and
Three Credit Hours
Composition
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or placement
Extensive oral and written communication based on readings and videos of
Hispanic literature and culture. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.

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SPAN 203

Intermediate Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Intensive course in oral and written Spanish; to be taken in lieu of SPAN
201. Offered only during Maymester or summer program in Spain or Spanish
America.
SPAN 204
Intermediate Hispanic Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, bullfights, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. Taken in lieu of SPAN 202. Offered only during Maymester
or summer program in Spain or Spanish America.
SPAN 301
Advanced Spanish Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. These skills will be
further refined through frequent writing activities. Course conducted in Spanish. Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but required of all other
Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 302
Advanced Spanish Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
An intense and complete overview of Spanish grammar including a review
of all tenses and a thorough analysis of the subjunctive. These elements will be
emphasized through frequent writing exercises, with the ultimate goal of producing grammatically correct Spanish. Course conducted in Spanish. Required
of all Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 303
Readings in Spanish Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A broad survey of the culture of Spain (architecture, painting, sculpture,
music, cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to the present. Use of
audiovisual materials.
SPAN 304

Readings in Spanish American
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A general survey of the culture of Spanish America from pre-Columbian times
to the present (architecture, painting, sculpture, music, cuisine, etc., as well as
social and political developments). Use of audiovisual materials.
SPAN 305

Introduction to the Study
Three Credit Hours
of Hispanic Literature
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
A preparatory course for students intending to pursue studies in Hispanic
literature. Selected readings will provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis
and understanding of the structure of literary works. The historical development
of genres and the technical vocabulary necessary for critical analysis will be
included. Required of all Spanish majors and minors.

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SPAN 306
Medical Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 202
Introduction to the study of specific medical Spanish vocabulary and terminology related to the field of medicine and cultural issues related to communicative interactions with Spanish-speaking patients in a clinical setting.
This course is specially geared to develop students’ communication skills for
serving in the medical profession. The course explores real-life situations that
medical personnel might encounter such as patient-doctor interviews, health issues, general check-ups, physical examinations, medical emergencies, etc. The
course will also explore Hispanic cultural perspectives, practices and products
related to healthcare. It will help students to develop intercultural communicative competence to better interact with and assist the Hispanic community.
This course is especially recommended for students who will be working in
the field of medicine.
SPAN 307
Business Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in Spain and Spanish America.
SPAN 308
Spanish Business Correspondence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
An extensive overview and practice of written commercial communications
in Spanish.
SPAN 309
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the study of the Spanish language and culture specifically
related to the law enforcement field. This course explores real-life situations that
law enforcement personnel might encounter such as robberies, assault, crime
scenes, emergency situations, domestic violence, neighborhood security, etc.
Especially recommended for students who will be working in law enforcement.
SPAN 310
Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of literature in Spain from the early medieval period through
major movements and representative authors to contemporary Spanish letters.
SPAN 320
Survey of Spanish American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of major works of Spanish America from the pre-Columbian
period through major movements and representative authors to contemporary
literature.
SPAN 420
Medieval Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of the most prominent literary works in Spain from the early medieval period to the Renaissance.

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SPAN 421
The Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of the theatre, poetry and narrative of Spain’s Golden Age.
SPAN 423

Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
Literature of Spain
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of major literary trends from Neoclassicism to the Generation of ‘98.
Corresponding Spanish history will be presented as part of textual interpretation.
SPAN 424
Contemporary Spanish Narrative
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Literary trends in Spain since 1900.

SPAN 426
Contemporary Spanish American Poetry Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of selected Spanish American poets from Modernism to the contemporary period. The course will consider authors such as Dario, Mistral, Vallejo,
Neruda, and Octavio Paz.
SPAN 427
19th Century Spanish American Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
An in-depth reading of the major Spanish American authors from the period
of independence to Modernismo.
Three Credit Hours

SPAN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement—or combination thereof—from Spain or Spanish America. This
course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
SPAN 460

Directed Individual Study
Directed Individual Study courses enable students with special interests,
suitable preparation, and high academic standing to receive instruction and guidance in selected subjects which are not otherwise treated in the department’s
regularly scheduled courses of instruction. Directed Individual Study courses
may not be repeated and are open only to juniors and seniors with the assent
of the instructor and the permission of the department head.

Internship in Hispanic Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: SPAN 302 and permission of department head and internship
director
Internships with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, etc.) may be periodically offered to combine academic
training with professional experience.

CHIN 341 and
CHIN 342

Chinese Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CHIN 441 and
CHIN 442

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 425
Contemporary Spanish American Fiction Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
In-depth study of the major works of Spanish American fiction by the most
important twentieth-century writers. Consideration will be given to Borges,
Cortázar, Rulfo, Fuentes, and García Márquez.

SPAN 428
Contemporary Spanish Poetry
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Trends in Spanish poetry since 1900.

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and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 341 and
FREN 342

French Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 441 and
FREN 442

French Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 341 and
GERM 342

German Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 441 and
GERM 442

German Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 341 and
SPAN 342

Spanish Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 441 and
SPAN 442

Spanish Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

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Department of Political Science

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Department of
Political Science
Department Head: Kapeluck
John C. West Chair: Factor
Citadel Fellow: Fowler
Professors: Buchanan, Hines, Kapeluck, Mays
Associate Professors: Porter, Tenney
Assistant Professors: Segrest, Sun
Instructor: Collins
The Department offers an academic major in political science. This major
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. The course of study for students majoring in political science begins
with a set of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. Students
then have the opportunity to select from a list of specialized electives in their
area of concentration and to increase their understanding of their field by taking
courses in the related disciplines of anthropology, criminal justice, economics,
history, psychology, and sociology as well as General Electives from other
departments. As the central element of a general education, political science
provides preparation for graduate education and for useful and satisfying careers.
Political Science Major: The course of study for students majoring in political science prescribes a set of core courses to introduce the student to the
discipline. In addition, each major must select one of the following departmental
subfields for specialization in the junior and senior years.
A. American Government and Politics.
B. International Politics and Military Affairs.
C. Pre-Law and Legal Studies.
The discipline of political science seeks to describe and to explain political phenomena, including both foreign and domestic political institutions, the
political process, political behavior, and contemporary political and security
issues. Political science also studies the relationships of individuals with their
governments, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The major has
especially strong appeal for those who anticipate careers in law and government, particularly in the Foreign Service, Department of Homeland Security
and Department of State, intelligence agencies, the military services of the US
Army, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard, as well as a broad range
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Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers four minors: NonWestern Studies, American Politics, International and Military Affairs, and Law
and Legal Studies. The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in African-American Studies, International Criminal Justice,
International Relations, Southern Studies, Leadership Studies, and East-Asian
Studies. For a full description of these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of Criminal Justice - International
Criminal Justice; Department of English - Leadership Studies; Department
of History - African-American Studies, International Relations, and Southern
Studies; Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures - East
Asian Studies. The Department also offers two courses (PSCI 102: American
Government and ANTH 202: Cultural Anthropology) that may satisfy the core
curriculum’s social science requirement in many majors.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Political Science
The political science major consists of seventeen courses (51 credit hours),
mostly within the department but including as well a mix of humanities and
social science courses (with the exact mix depending on the subfield the student
selects). In addition, it provides for seven elective courses which students may
take as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in the Courses
of Study section of this catalog.
First, each student is required to complete a specified core of six courses:
PSCI 101 Introduction to Political Science
PSCI 102 American National Government
PSCI 231 International Politics
PSCI 232 Comparative Politics
PSCI 304 American Political Thought or PSCI 391, Foundations of
Political Theory; PSCI 392, Modern Political Theory
or PSCI 492, Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties.
Second, no later than the beginning of the fall semester of the junior year,
each political science major must select one of the subfields for course concentration during the junior and senior years. The three subfields are Subfield
A: American Government and Politics, Subfield B: International Politics
and Military Affairs, and Subfield C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies. Majors
must complete selected courses within one subfield of their choice. As detailed
below, three of these courses are specifically required; the remaining courses
are a combination of subfield electives selected from a list for each subfield,
American Politics electives (see the electives list for Subfield A), political
science electives, a non-PSCI humanities/social science upper level elective,
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as subfield requirements vary, students are encouraged to pay careful attention
to the distribution of courses in the subfield selected.
All courses within a subfield are open both to majors in other departments
and to political science majors who are concentrating in one of the other two
subfields. Subfield requirements and electives are presented below.
Subfield A: American Government and Politics
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
American Parties &amp; Politics, PSCI 301
History Elective
Subfield Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Pol. Issues &amp; Public Policy, PSCI 401
Subfield Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Urban Politics, PSCI 302 or
Legislative Process, PSCI 306
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC
Second Semester
Subfield Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

PSCI 371
PSCI 393
PSCI 396
PSCI 402
PSCI 403
PSCI 431
PSCI 461
PSCI 498
PSCI 499
FREN 301

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Leadership in Politics
Research Methods in Political Science
Politics and the Media
Politics of Bureaucracy
Topics in American Government and Politics
American Foreign Relations
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Independent Study
Internship
or GERM 301 or SPAN 301 or CHIN 301

Subfield B: International Politics and Military Affairs
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Subfield Elective
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Internat. Political Economy, PSCI 351
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Am. Foreign Relations, PSCI 431
American Politics Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462

Required:
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 302 Urban Politics or PSCI 306: Legislative Process
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy

Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Subfield electives (those students selecting this subfield must complete at least
three electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 303 State and Local Government
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency
PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics

Second Semester
Nat. Security Pol., PSCI 332
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Int. Politics Elective
Int. Politics Area Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
PSCI 332 National Security Policy
PSCI 351 Internat. Political Economy
PSCI 431 American Foreign Policy
Subfield electives (those selecting this subfield must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus three subfield electives chosen from the following, one of which
must be an area course):
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 333 International Organization

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PSCI 335 Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 336 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
PSCI 337 East Asian Affairs
PSCI 338 Southeast Asian Affairs
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Affairs
PSCI 340 Latin American Affairs
PSCI 341 African Affairs
PSCI 342 International Terrorism
PSCI 343 Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 344 European Affairs
PSCI 345 South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 352 Global Democracy
PSCI 353 International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 433 Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498 Independent Study
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 384 International Crime
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301 or CHIN 301
Subfield C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Intro to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 201
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
American Politics Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Law &amp; Legal Process, PSCI 361
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 461
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
CRMJ 201
PSCI 361
PSCI 461

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Introduction to Criminal Justice
Law and Legal Process
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law

Subfield electives (those selecting this subfield must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus two subfield electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
PSCI 311
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 393
Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402
Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 498
Senior Research Project/Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
ENGL 411
Writing in the Professions
BADM 211 Accounting Principles and Practice
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301 or CHIN 301
Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
(Please refer to p. 121)
Minor in East Asian Studies
(Please refer to p. 133)
Minor in International and Military Affairs
(Please refer to p. 141)
Minor in International Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 143)
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
(Please refer to p. 146)
Minor in Non-Western Studies
(Please refer to p. 151)

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Political Science Course Descriptions

PSCI 101
Introduction to Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen.
An introduction of politics in general and the discipline of political science
in particular. Attention will be given to the basic questions and methods of
political science with introductions to the subfields of the discipline.
PSCI 102
American National Government
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen. Satisfies Social Science Core Requirement for non political science majors.
A study of the American constitution background, the rights and liberties of
persons, public opinion, voting behavior, political parties, interest groups, and
the organization and roles of the presidency, the Congress, and the national
judiciary in policy formation and implementation.
PSCI 231 International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the international system, of the nation-state, the role of power
in international politics, and the goals and instruments of a nation’s foreign policy.
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the various political systems in terms of institutions, structure,
and function. Emphasis on the development of common criteria for the evaluation and comparison of these divergent systems.
PSCI 301
American Parties and Politics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the dynamics of American politics, with particular emphasis
upon the factors entering into the formulation of public opinion, the role of
interest groups, and the nature and operation of the party system.
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 303
State and Local Government
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of the states in the American constitutional system,
the institutional organization of state governments, and the relationships both
between the states and the national government and among the various levels
of state government.
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
Three Credit Hours
A study of the basic political ideas which have developed in response to
American constitutional, social, and economic conditions.

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PSCI 305
American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis placed on the examination of the
various roles and functions of the president and on an analysis of presidents
in action.
PSCI 306
Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body with attention to its role in policy formation and its relationships with other parts as
a political and governmental system.
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of politics in the South in both regional and national contexts. Attention given to the politics of individual states and to an analysis of regional
developments in such areas as race relations, political behavior, and party
competition.
PSCI 308
Public Opinion and Political Behavior
Three Credit Hours
A systematic analysis of political attitudes and behavior in relation to techniques of opinion survey design and analysis, voting behavior, and mechanisms
for influencing options.
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 examines the threat posed by “home-grown” Jihadist terrorism in the U.S.
with varying degrees of ideological, political, and material support from nondomestic al-Qaida affiliates and, additionally, the public policy issues related
to the capacity of national security agencies to deter political violence by local
nationals and home-grown Jihadists.
PSCI 311

The Civil Rights Movement and
Three Credit Hours
American Politics
Examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II to the present
with special attention to the period from 1954 through 1965. The course will
consider the impact of this critical period on American politics and political behavior during the decades since, down to the present. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues such as affirmative
action and racial typing will be discussed.
PSCI 331
International Law
Three Credit Hours
A survey of international law as developed through treaties, customs, usages,
and decisions of national and international tribunals.
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the components of United States security policy. Consideration given to factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.

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PSCI 333
International Organization
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development and functions of international organizations,
including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and other international
agencies seeking to promote harmony and cooperation among nations.
PSCI 335

Comparative Foreign and
Three Credit Hours
Defense Policies
A comparison and analysis of the foreign and defense policies of Russia,
China, Britain, France, and selected Third World states, including an introduction to the defense strategies of the state and the relationship between foreign
and defense policy in today’s world.
PSCI 336

Russia and the Commonwealth of
Three Credit Hours
Independent States
A selective survey of the structure and operations of the government of
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of China from 1911 to the present, with emphasis on the rise of
communism in China, on the structure and operation of the Chinese People’s
Republic, and on contemporary Chinese foreign policy. As appropriate, Japan,
the Koreas, and Taiwan will also be addressed.
PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of selected countries in the area with emphasis
on the problems of regionalization, transition, ideological orientations, and
the importance of the area to the national interests and foreign policy of the
United States.
PSCI 339
Middle Eastern Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Middle East with emphasis on the domestic and foreign
policies of the region’s states and the role of the area in the foreign policy of
the United States.
PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of Latin America with emphasis on issues of political change, development, and regionalism and on the importance of the area to the foreign
policy of the United States.
PSCI 341
African Affairs
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the politics and modernization of Sub-Saharan Africa with
emphasis on the diverse political, social, and economic factors influencing
political development.
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,
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PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Three Credit Hours
The core course for the non-Western studies minor, this course is a multidisciplinary introduction to the history and politics of the societies of Asia,
Africa, and Latin America. Attention is addressed to their experiences with
colonialism and confrontations with modernization as well as to their current
international relations.
PSCI 344
European Affairs
Three Credit Hours
An examination of politics and economics in selected states in the unified
entity known as “Europe.” Organizations such as the European Union and the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and others) and their impact on the United
States will also be addressed.
PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region: 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 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues relating to the mandating, deployment, and
maintenance of multinational peacekeeping operations of the United Nations and
selected regional/subregional organizations such as NATO, the OAU, ECOWAS,
and Arab League. Includes an examination of the lessons learned from selected
case study operations.
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political and economic theories that explain the outbreak of
war as well as the restoration of peace in the international system. Includes an
application of theory in the context of the examination of selected case studies.
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the relationship between economic and political behavior in the international sphere by first examining the three major theoretical
perspectives of mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. Then it provides an
overview 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 the field
of international political economy, such as the North-South gap, the role of
multinational corporations, and the effects of globalization on employment,
migration, and the environment.
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the question of democratic governance from theoretical
and practical perspectives in order to understand what is meant by “measuring
democracy”; reasons behind the historical spread of democracy and the numerous challenges-domestic and international; and obstacles to its spread and
consolidation. The course incorporates a number of regional and country-specific
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PSCI 353

International Economic and
Three Credit Hours
Development Institutions
Prerequisite: PSCI 351 or permission of the instructor.
This course is an examination of competing theoretical perspectives and
approaches to the study of international cooperation and international institutions, their form, membership, and governance structures. Students will gain a
working knowledge of the major international economic institutions-in particular
the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Trade
Organization as well as regional development banks-including how these institutions operate, their memberships, how they structure their decision making,
and the political constraints they face.
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 decision-making. (Note: The criminal justice system
is surveyed in CRMJ 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI 371
Leadership in Politics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the study and practice of political leadership to include
necessary concepts and tools for understanding the elements of causation,
constraint, and consequences in relation to leadership responses to challenges
both inside and outside political institutions. Students will be introduced to
interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and comparative studies in order to understand
the dynamic interplay of moral and rational calculations in relation to political
strategy and advantage in contemporary society.
PSCI 391
Foundations of Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the late medieval period;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.

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PSCI 396
Politics and the Media
Three Credit Hours
An examination of theories of communication, of the relationships between
the various types of media and the political world, of the impacts of media on
political decision-making, and of political themes found in films, television,
literature, and other media forms. Specific topics include the nature and impact
of television journalism, the context and political themes of selected films and
novels, and the political roles performed by electronic and other forms of media.
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 402

Politics of Bureaucracy and
Three Credit Hours
Public Administration
An introduction to theories of public administration and bureaucracy and
consideration of the role of administration in the governmental process with
emphasis on the principles of administrative control, personnel, and fiscal management. The challenges, constraints, and opportunities posed by bureaucracies
are also reviewed.
PSCI 403

Topics in American Government
Three Credit Hours
and Politics
Prerequisite: PSCI 102 (American National Government) or permission of
course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of American government and politics; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and
students permit.
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
Three Credit Hours
A study of American foreign policy with emphasis on the institutions and
processes in the making of foreign policy and on important problems and developments in the postwar years.

PSCI 392
Modern Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the early modern period to the present day;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.

PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 231 (International Politics) or permission of course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of international politics and security affairs; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

PSCI 393

PSCI 461

Research Methods in
Three Credit Hours
Political Science
May be used as a subfield elective.
An examination of methods in the scientific study of political phenomena with
emphasis given to the systematic study of politics and contemporary research
problems in political science, including research design, data collection, data
analysis, and computer applications.

Issues in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
Constitutional Law
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.

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PSCI 462

Constitutional Law: Civil Rights
Three Credit Hours
and Liberties
Required of political science seniors.
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.
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 361 (Law and Legal Process) or permission of course
instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of public law and
legal process; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 492

Topics in Political Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
and Theory
Prerequisite: PSCI 392 (Modern Political Theory) or permission of the course
instructor. Cannot be used as a subfield elective.
Selected special topics in the general area of political philosophy and theory;
offered periodically as the interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 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 politics
may be investigated. Especially recommended for those considering graduate
or professional study.
PSCI 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships.
Internships with government agencies and private sector entities are offered
to combine academic training with professional experience.
Anthropology Course Descriptions
ANTH 201
General Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Man’s biological and cultural origins as studied by physical anthropologists,
archaeologists, and linguists.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Satisfies the Core Social Science Requirement.
A comparative study of culture; habitat, technology, and economy; kinship
and political organization; life cycles in primitive societies.
ANTH 307
Introduction to Archaeology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.

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ANTH 433
Special Topics in Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of anthropology and related
group cultural processes; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

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Department of Psychology

Department
of
Psychology
Department Head: Taylor
Professors: Hanchon, Lassiter, Lipovsky, Matthews, Nida, Politano, Saylor, Taylor
Associate Professors: Fernald, Sawyer
Assistant Professors: Macdonald, Parrish
The major in psychology is designed around a broad liberal education whereby
the humanities and the sciences are integrated through an emphasis on the study
of human behavior. Students in psychology develop an approach to learning based
on empirical, objective methodology and statistical data analysis. These skills
enhance critical thinking and permit theory construction and analysis. Students
who graduate from this program are expected to have the knowledge base and
the data analysis skills to support graduate study in any of the specialty areas
of psychology. They also should be well prepared for employment in positions
that require understanding and motivating others. Examples of such employment areas include positions in personnel work, social service and mental health
agencies, law enforcement, sales, and business.
The major in psychology aligns with the American Psychological Association
Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major 3.0 (2013). The structure
of the psychology major fits with the five main areas of focus advocated by the
guidelines: 1) emphasis on the basic knowledge of concepts in the discipline
in psychology; 2) emphasis on scientific methods and critical thinking; 3) emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and diversity; 4) emphasis on effective
communication skills; and 5) emphasis on professional development.
The major program in psychology, which leads to the Bachelor of Arts
degree, consists of a minimum of 37 hours of course work in psychology,
including PSYC 201, PSYC 202, PSYC 203, PSYC 303, PSYC 310, PSYC
405, and PSYC 410. Students also will choose two courses from both Cluster
A and Cluster B classes. Cluster A consists of PSYC 302, PSYC 402, and
PSYC 403. Cluster B consists of PSYC 304, PSYC 305, and PSYC 306. The
total number of classes across both clusters will be four. Students will also
select one additional elective class from either Cluster A or Cluster B; alternatively, a special topics class (PSYC 463) may be used to satisfy this particular
elective requirement.
The department also offers elective courses to majors in other academic
disciplines.

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The Department of Psychology offers graduate degree programs leading to
the Ed.S. degree in School Psychology and the M.A. in Psychology: Clinical
Counseling.
The Department of Psychology also sponsors the Psychology Club, which
is open to all students interested in the study of human behavior regardless of
their major. The club seeks to stimulate and maintain interest in scholarship and
service and to promote closer social and intellectual association among students.
Psi Chi, the national honor society in Psychology, has a Citadel chapter
open to undergraduate majors or minors with a 3.000 average who rank in the
top third of their class. Psi Chi activities promote scholarship and research that
prepare students for graduate school or other future endeavors in psychology.
Minor in Psychology
(Please refer to p. 154)
Psychology Course Descriptions
PSYC 201
General Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course meets the Social Science core requirement for non-psychology
majors.
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior; emphasis upon experimental
investigation of such fields as development, cognition, perception, motivation,
learning, emotions, physiology, and personality.
PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of the individual from prenatal to senescent
stages, emphasizing growth in intelligence, motor behavior, perception, cognition,
socialization, and emotion. Empirical findings and theoretical interpretations in
the study of human behavior will be explored.
PSYC 203
Psychological Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological
experimentation. Particular emphasis is placed upon hypothesis testing by means
of the t-test and randomized designs of the analysis of variance.
PSYC 302
Behavioral Neuroscience
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course explores the role of biological factors in human experience and
behavior. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the structure
and functions of the nervous system. Students will learn about the biological
underpinnings of various behaviors, including vision, emotions, sleep, biological rhythms, learning, memory, drug addiction, neurological and psychological
disorders. Students also will engage in laboratory experiences to further enhance
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PSYC 303
Experimental Psychology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203
This course introduces students to the methods of scientific inquiry used by
psychologists. Students will learn how to design studies and how to analyze
data using computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking
and clear communications.
PSYC 304
Abnormal Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A study of fundamental theory and research in the area of abnormal behavior. Emphasis is on symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and
behavior problems.
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A study of the individual in relation to his social environment with special
attention to group behavior, communication, conformity, leadership, aggression,
and interpersonal attraction.

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tion, memory, problem solving, language, decision-making, and comprehension.
Students will become familiar with models of cognition through discussion and
experiential exercises.
PSYC 403
Psychology of Learning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster A.
A comprehensive and critical review of the experimental literature in the
area of learning and motivation, including the major learning theories and the
motivational determinants of behavior.
PSYC 404
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
Application of psychological principles to the world of work. Specific topics include concepts of work, job satisfaction, personnel selection, performance
appraisal, human engineering, leadership, and organizational behavior.
PSYC 405
History and Systems of Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303
Historical survey of psychology, emphasizing contributions of major “schools”
of psychology, theories, their place in science, and current theoretical trends.

PSYC 306
Theories of Personality
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster B.
A study of major contemporary theories of personality with special emphasis on the biological and psychological foundations and integrative aspects of
personality.

PSYC 407
Psychological Testing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A survey of the theory and principles of psychological testing, demonstration
and discussion of representative tests of intelligence, aptitude, achievement,
interests, and personality.

PSYC 310
Professional Development in Psychology Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A seminar course designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in
psychology. Topics include: an examination of the variety of jobs available in
psychology, how to apply to graduate school or for a job, writing a formal
research paper, and interviewing techniques.

PSYC 410
Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Required of all senior psychology majors; open to others with the permission of the instructor.
A study of selected critical issues in contemporary psychology, encompassing the various aspects of the discipline. Special emphasis will be given to
integrating concepts, principles, and skills learned from earlier courses and
related disciplines.

PSYC 371
Psychology of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines leadership theory and contemporary trends in leadership, organizational behavior, and the management of human resources as they
are related to the emergence and effectiveness of leaders.
PSYC 402
Cognitive Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303 (Psychology majors only); PSYC 201
(non-majors). Cluster A.
This course surveys the theoretical and empirical work in the area of cognitive
psychology. Topics include sensation and perception, pattern recognition, atten-

PSYC 418
Experiential Leadership in Psychology I Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies.
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. If taking both, students
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encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.
PSYC 419
Experiential Leadership in Psychology II Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to Majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. If taking both, students
may select different mentors or different options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.
PSYC 420
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Strongly
recommended for students planning graduate study. Approval for enrollment
based on capability of applicant and the acceptance of a written proposal.
PSYC 463
Special Topics in Psychology
One to Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and permission of department head
This course is designed to focus on a current problem, technique, or theory
in the field of psychology.
Required courses provide a solid foundation, preparing students for graduate
education or entry level employment. The field of psychology is much more
diverse than can be fully reflected in our required curriculum, yet limited resources make a full slate of elective courses in psychology impossible. Through
special topics courses, the department can offer (on an occasional basis) exposure
to the frontiers of the field while maintaining a focus on the mainstream of
psychology through required courses.

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Col. John Weinstein, Head
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Col. Holly Bevsek, Head
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Department of Biology
Department Head: Weinstein
Professors: Gramling, J. , Gustafson, Nolan, Weinstein, Zardus
Associate Professors: Donnell, , Johnson, Rocha, Zanin
Instructor: Gramling, A.
The Biology Department is structured to offer courses which give students a
better understanding of themselves, their relationship with their environment, and
the diversity of life. Enrichment courses with minimum prerequisites are offered
in summer and evening programs for interested individuals.
B.S. Biology Major
The B.S. in Biology degree is intended for those students who plan to enter
graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military service;
and technical positions in the broader field of biology. The major is designed to
provide students with a broad background in modern biology that will prepare them
for employment or further study. All students majoring in biology are required to
take the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141),
Cell Biology (BIOL 205), Evolution (BIOL 208), Genetics (BIOL 308), Ecology
(BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar (BIOL 411). Students must take four additional
biology electives. One must be chosen from each of the following course groupings:
Cell and Molecular Biology Courses:
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 340 Pathophysiology
BIOL 341 Pharmocology
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Ecology and
BIOL 314
BIOL 407
BIOL 408
BIOL 409
BIOL 425
BIOL 426

Field Biology Courses:
Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Conservation Ecology
Ornithology
Marine Biology
Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
Freshwater Biology

Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 410
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

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Biology Courses:
Introduction to Plant Biology
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Vertebrate Natural History
Economic Botany
Toxicology

Physiological Biology Courses:
BIOL 403 Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414 Environmental Physiology
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization
The Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization major
is designed to provide students with a broad background in modern biology that
will prepare them for certification to teach Biology and General Science at the
secondary school level. All students choosing this major are required to take
the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141), Cell
Biology (BIOL 205), Evolution (BIOL 208), Genetics (BIOL 308), Methods and
Applications of Science (BIOL 330), Ecology (BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar
(BIOL 411). Students must take four additional biology electives chosen from the
list below and all other indicated courses. Students in this program must make a
formal application for admission to the School of Education for the Internship
in Teaching as outlined on page 165.
Biology Electives: One course must be chosen from each of the three areas
below.
Animal Physiology Area
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Botany Area
BIOL 204
BIOL 314

Introduction to Plant Biology
Vascular Flora of South Carolina

Zoology Area
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 408
BIOL 410

Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Ornithology
Vertebrate Natural History

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Allied Science and Mathematics Courses
CHEM 151/161
General Chemistry I
CHEM 152/162
General Chemistry II
EART 201
Earth Science
MATH 106/107
Applied Calculus I and II
PHYS 203/253
College Physics I
PHYS 204/254
College Physics II
STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Required Education Courses
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 306
Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
EDUC 312
Learners with Exceptionalities
EDUC 401
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
EDUC 499
Internship in Teaching (Spring Semester Senior Year)
Core Curriculum Courses
Orientation
ORTN 101
Mathematics
Counted above
English
ENGL 101/102/201/elective
History
HIST 103/104 or 105/106
Science
Counted above
Social Science
ANTH 202, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
HESS
Two Activity Courses
HESS
RPED 250/251
ROTC Courses
AERO, MLTY, or NAVL sequence (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401
and 402)
Premedical-Predental Program
Students who are planning to enter medical school, dental school, veterinary
school, or professional school in allied health should consider the B.S. Biology
major. The flexibility of the major course of study permits the preprofessional
students to tailor their plans of study to each area of specialty. The department
coordinates a voluntary program where students may gain practical experience
before graduation. The large number of electives available in the biology curriculum makes it possible for the student to develop the broad science-humanities
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Research Opportunities
The Biology Department strongly urges majors to engage in research under the
direction of a Citadel faculty member. The best way to learn science is to become
actively involved in doing science and the Biology Department faculty offer majors
many opportunities to become involved in their research programs. Majors can earn
academic credit for research by enrolling in BIOL 320. This course can be used
once as a biology elective and may be repeated one time as a general elective.
Minor in Biology
(Please refer to p. 124)
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
(Please refer to p. 150)
Minor in Sustainability and Environmental Studies
(Please refer to p. 159)
Biology Course Descriptions
BIOL 101
General Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 111
An introductory course in biology designed for non-majors that emphasizes the
importance of biology and its impact on human society. Topics include the methods of science, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration,
molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 102
General Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 112
A continuation of the introductory course for non-majors that covers topics
including evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal form and function, and
principles of ecology. It is recommended that students complete BIOL 101 and 111
before taking BIOL 102 and 112.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 111
General Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 101
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 101.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 112
General Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 102
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 102.
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BIOL 130
Introduction to Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 131
An introductory course required of all biology majors and education majors
whose teaching field is biology; recommended for students in other majors who
are interested in medicine or other health professions. Topics include the scientific
method and data analysis, cell and molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 131
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 130
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 130.
Laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 140
Introduction to Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and 131 or a grade of “B” or better in BIOL 101 and 111
Corequisite: BIOL 141
A continuation of the introductory course for biology majors. Topics include
evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal biology, and ecology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 141
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
Corequisite: BIOL 140
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 140.
Laboratory: three hours
BIOL 150
General Biology for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 151
An introductory course in biology designed for engineering students. Topics include the methods of science, chemistry and cells, evolution, ecology, and
microbiology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 151
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 150
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 150.
Laboratory: two hours.

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BIOL 203
Introduction to Plant Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or 140/141
A general survey of the vascular and nonvascular plants. Lecture and laboratory
experiences will include a study of the characteristics, life cycles, evolutionary
trends, ecological importance, and economic value of each plant group.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 205
Cell Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the morphological, biochemical and biophysical properties
of cells and their significance in life processes.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 206
Human Genetics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will introduce students to a variety of genetic issues that they
will encounter during their lives including: 1) the genetic basis of disease; 2)
genetically modified organisms; 3) genetic screening and prenatal diagnosis; 4)
cancer; 5) the human genome; 6) genetically modified organisms; and 7) DNA
fingerprinting. In addition to gaining a scientific understanding of these issues,
the ethical and societal impacts will be discussed.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will focus on specific organisms that could be used as bio-weapons,
discussing their normal existence, common methods of weaponization of such
organisms, their potential effects on a human population, and strategies for protecting populations from bioterrorism attacks (vaccine development). A detailed
study of the biological characteristics of these organisms will be the main focus
study for this course.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 208
Evolution
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors
A basic course in the concepts of evolution and population dynamics. The history of evolutionary thought, the processes of organic evolution, and systematics
are included.
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BIOL 209
Environmental Science
Three Credit Hours
Does not count toward biology major.
Human impact on our environment has never been so intensive or so farreaching. Fundamental conditions in global nutrient cycling, biological diversity,
atmospheric composition, and climate are changing at an unprecedented rate. This
course will use real world case studies to investigate the complex interactions
among ecology, geology, chemistry, ethics, policy, and economics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 217
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111 or BIOL 130/131 and EXSC major or Permission
of Biology Department Head.
Does not count toward biology major.
An introduction to the integrated structure and function of human organ systems covering cells and tissue; integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems; and
sensory organs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: BIOL 227 is optional.
BIOL 218
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
A continuation of the study of integrated structure and function of the human
organ systems covering muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory, BIOL 228 is optional.
BIOL 227
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
217.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 228
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 218
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
218.
Laboratory: two hours.

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BIOL 290
Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205 or approval of instructor.
A general study of microorganisms and their importance to humans with special emphasis on their fundamental life processes. Includes a brief introduction
to epidemiology and immunology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 291
History of Biology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor.
This course covers major aspects of the development of biological sciences
and their relationship to other scientific disciplines. Special attention will be paid
to the development and content of theories and to changes in the methods of
biological research.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 301
Invertebrate Zoology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A general study of the invertebrate animals, including taxonomy, morphology,
and ecology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 302
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A study of the functional anatomy of representative vertebrate animals. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the vertebrate body and adaptations in
form and function in response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 308
Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor; STAT 160 strongly
recommended.
Required of all biology majors.
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, changes
in chromosome structure and number, cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 309
Animal Behavior (Ethology)
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or PSYC 201
This course deals with the description, development, and adaptive nature of
behavior in free-living animals. The laboratory will emphasize the description and
quantification of behavior patterns. It is highly recommended that students take
STAT 160 before enrolling in this course.
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BIOL 314
The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: four hours.

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with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or field,
excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook
and write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for
Biology elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.

BIOL 320
Intern Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Medical University of South Carolina, National Marine Fisheries
Services, and The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, etc. Students
must plan their schedule to allow two free afternoons per week, totaling eight hours
per week in the laboratory or field, excluding travel. They are expected to maintain
a weekly laboratory notebook and write a research paper detailing their work.
Eight hours per week.

BIOL 324
Undergraduate Research in Biology IV
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor,
and completion of BIOL 323.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or field,
excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook
and write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for
Biology elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.

BIOL 321 Undergraduate Research in Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or field, excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook and
write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for Biology
elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.

BIOL 330
Methods and Applications in Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 152/162
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and field
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientific method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on field experiences as well as science fair preparation is included.
Also listed as CHEM 330.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: three hours.

BIOL 322
Undergraduate Research in Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor,
and completion of BIOL 321.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free
afternoons per week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or field,
excluding travel. They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook
and write a research paper detailing their work. This class may be taken for
Biology elective credit with permission of the department head.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 323
Undergraduate Research in Biology III
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor,
and completion of BIOL 322.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects

BIOL 340
Pathophysiology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
This course will provide students with a broad overview of human diseases
and disorders. Common disease and disorder mechanisms will be discussed first.
These general concepts will be further investigated later in the course through
the study of common pathologies of various organ systems. Case studies will be
employed throughout the course to provide students with real-world application
of concepts learned.
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BIOL 341
Pharmacology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131, CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 and
CHEM 104 and CHEM 114 or CHEM 151 and CHEM 161 and CHEM 152 and
CHEM 162
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the applications of
pharmacology and the concept of pharmacotherapeutics. At the completion of
the course, students will have an understanding of the major pharmacotherapeutic
agents as they relate to the nursing process and diseases/disorders.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 401
Developmental Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including: the process 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 induction 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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 402
Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 208
A systematic study of the general physiology of mammalian organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 406
Ecology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and the effects of
the environment on the structure and function of animal and plant populations.
Laboratory will emphasize methods and materials of ecological investigations. It
is highly recommended that students take Statistics before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: four hours.

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BIOL 407
Conservation Ecology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
Conservation ecology is an integrated science based primarily on ecology,
with important contributions from genetics, evolution, biogeography, sociology,
economics, and political science. The course will address definitions, origins, and
patterns of biological diversity, explore why the maintenance of biodiversity in native and human dominated ecosystems is fundamentally important to the continued
well-being of humans and other species, and examine the context and causes of
extinction and strategies for preventing or ameliorating the loss of biodiversity.
Lecture: three hours
BIOL 408
Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 409
Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarities with species, taxonomic methods,
sampling procedures, experimental design, use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 410
Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 411
Senior Seminar
Required of all biology majors. Open only to seniors.
A group study of current topics of biological interest.
Lecture: one hour.

One Credit Hour

BIOL 412
Special Topics in Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
A course designed for the study of specialized topics in modern biology.
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BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205
This course will cover the physiological adaptations of organisms to physical
and chemical parameters of the environment. It includes molecular mechanisms
which help organisms adapt to environmental factors.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 419
Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
An introductory 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 which make them economically important, and
their roles in prehistoric and modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 421
Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or 140 and CHEM 104 or 152, or BIOL 218
An overview of the basic science of poisons, including the disposition of
chemicals in the body, the role of metabolism in enhancing or reducing their toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity, and the effects of toxicants on major organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 308, CHEM 208; CHEM 409 Strongly Suggested; BIOL
290 suggested.
Coordinated lecture/laboratory class covering classical molecular and cellular
biochemistry as well as modern molecular genetics. Study of the manner in
which genetic information is carried in DNA and how DNA directs the synthesis
of proteins in bacterial and eukaryotic cells and their associated viruses. Specific
topics to be covered include mechanisms governing gene expression, metabolic
control system, gene therapy, oncogenesis, molecular genetics of genetic diversity,
molecular basis of human diseases, and a review of known disease-causing genes
such as the cystic fibrosis gene, Huntington’s chorea gene, and the Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy gene.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 425
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
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lunking 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 426
Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment. Instruction will cover
the biological diversity, ecological and physiological adaptations, 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.
BIOL 427
Immunology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A description of the immune system including the cells and organs involved
in immunity; antigen-antibody reactions; immunoglobulin structure, function;
organization and expression of immunoglobulin genes; the major histocompatibility complex; immune regulation and tolerance. These basic concepts will be
applied to understanding the role of the immune system in vaccinations; infectious
disease; organ transplantation; autoimmune disease; immunodeficiency diseases;
AIDS and cancer.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant journal articles
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Department
of
Chemistry
Department Head: Bevsek
Professors: Mabrouk, Zuraw
Associate Professors: Adair, Bevsek, McAfee
Assistant Professors: Dorko, Hunter
Visiting Assistant Professor: Knight
The course of study for students majoring in chemistry is designed to prepare
them to enroll as graduate students in full standing at leading universities; to
provide the foundation for pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, and other
professions; to teach chemistry in public and private secondary schools; and to
fill positions as chemists in industrial laboratories. The curricula embody training in the five fundamental subdivisions of the science: biochemistry, inorganic,
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
The department occupies Byrd Hall, which was completed in 1968. Within its
52,000 square feet, this facility houses a lecture theater, laboratories, computer
laboratory, and conveniently located stock, preparation, and balance rooms.
B.S. in Chemistry
The B.S. in Chemistry degree is intended for those students who plan to
enter graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military
service; and positions in industry. A specific curriculum will be developed in
consultation with the student’s academic advisor to fit each student’s specific
career goals. Requirements of the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 302
Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 305/315 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 306/316 Physical Chemistry II/Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I

CHEM 409
CHEM 419
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Biochemistry I
Senior Research I
Senior Research II

B.S. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 131
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 132
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 221/271 Physics with Calculus I/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus I
PHYS 222/272 Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II
Majors in the B.S. in Chemistry program must also take an approved elective
from the following selection: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404,
410; CSCI 205; MATH 303, 335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS
301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Majors in B.S. in Chemistry must also take another approved elective from the
following selection: CHEM 402, 404, 410.
B.S. in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Accredited)
Students who wish to pursue research-related careers (chemical, medical, industrial) should consider taking the courses to complete the American Chemical
Society approved program. Students completing these additional requirements
are awarded a certificate by the American Chemical Society documenting their
status as professional chemists and are frequently given preferential treatment
as candidates for professional positions. In order to qualify for this distinction,
students must complete all the requirements of the B.S. in Chemistry program
and these additional courses:
MATH 234
CHEM 460

Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Biochemistry Laboratory

A chapter of the Student Members of the American Chemical Society is active
at The Citadel.
B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization
Students who have a particular interest in biochemistry or those who intend
to enter medical, dental, veterinary, or similar professional schools are encouraged to major in the B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization program.
Requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the B.S. in
Chemistry program with the following differences:
CHEM 315 is not required.
CHEM 410 and CHEM 460 are required.

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Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from the following: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, or 427.

B.A. in Chemistry - Teaching Specialization in Chemistry and
Comprehensive Broad Field Science

Students in this program may also be awarded an ACS accredited degree by
taking the following additional courses:

The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry with Teaching Specialization in
Chemistry and Comprehensive Broad Field Science provides a broad background
in chemistry and the natural sciences to prepare students to teach at the secondary school level. In this program, the student must make a formal application for admission to the School of Education for the Internship in Teaching.
Requirements for this degree are the same as the B.A. in Chemistry program
requirements with the following differences:

CHEM 315
MATH 234

Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Applied Engineering Mathematics I

B.A. in Chemistry
The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry provides great flexibility in choosing
electives which permit the design of a program to fit the student’s individual
aspirations. This degree is intended for those students who wish to combine a
technical background with a liberal arts education.
Requirements for the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
One sequence from one of the following areas:
Analytical Chemistry: CHEM 300, CHEM 302
Physical Chemistry: CHEM 305/315, CHEM 306/316
Biochemistry: CHEM 409, CHEM 410, CHEM 460
Students must also take one course from each of the remaining three chemical
areas, e.g., if students take the full analytical chemistry sequence, then they
must take one course from the physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and
biochemistry sequences.
B.A. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 106
MATH 107
PHYS 203/253
PHYS 204/254

Applied Calculus I
Applied Calculus II
College Physics I/Laboratory for College Physics I
College Physics II/Laboratory for College Physics II

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

208/218 are not required.
300 is required.
330 Methods and Applications of Science is required.
409 is required.

BIOL 130/131 or BIOL 101/111 are required.
BIOL 140/141 or BIOL 102/112 are required.
EART 201 Introduction to Earth Science is required.
PSYC 201 General Psychology is required.
The following education courses are required:
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC

101
202
206
301
306

EDUC 312
EDUC 401
EDUC 402
EDUC 499

Education in Modern Society
Educational Psychology
Adolescent Development
Foundations in Reading
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and High
School
Learners with Exceptionalities
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Special Methods in Teaching
Internship in Teaching

Premedical Program
Students who plan to enter medical school or allied professional schools
such as dental or veterinary school should consider either of the two B.S. in
Chemistry programs. The non-ACS curriculum will provide a solid foundation
for medical, dental or veterinary school. However, students who are pursuing a
career in medical research should consider taking the ACS approved curriculum.
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degrees should acquaint themselves with requirements of the medical schools
of their choice and plan their programs accordingly. An extremely worthwhile
reference to the entrance requirements for all medical schools in the United
States and Canada is Medical School Admission Requirements, published each
year by the Association of American Medical Colleges, One DuPont Circle
N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.
Minor in Chemistry
(Please refer to p. 126)
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
(Please refer to p. 150)
Requirements for Non-Science Students
Unless the students’ degree plans stipulate they take CHEM 151/161 and
CHEM 152/162, it is highly recommended they take CHEM 103/113 and CHEM
104/114. A student may not use both CHEM 103 and CHEM 151 or CHEM 104
and CHEM 152 to meet degree requirements.
Chemistry Course Descriptions
CHEM 103
Introduction to Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 113
For non-science majors only.
The first semester of a course designed for students who are not science
and engineering majors. The course will cover the fundamentals of chemistry
including electronic structure of the atoms, bonding, basic chemical calculations, gases, and various types of reactions. Mathematical emphasis will be less
rigorous than in CHEM 151. Chemical processes of products used in everyday
life will be stressed.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 104
Introduction to Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 or CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 114
For non-science majors only.
The concluding semester of a course designed for students who are not
science and engineering majors. Among the topics to be covered will be the
relationship of chemistry to the environment, to the human body, to energy
production, and to product manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on making
students more informed consumers as they choose and use everyday products.
Lecture: three hours.

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Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 103
Required of all students selecting CHEM 103.
Student-conducted laboratory procedures and experiments designed to parallel as closely as possible and to enhance the material covered in CHEM 103.
Emphasis will be placed on basic laboratory techniques. Demonstrations will
be used to illustrate important chemical concepts.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 114
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113
Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 104
Required of all students selecting CHEM 104.
A continuation of CHEM 113. Experiments and demonstrations will parallel,
as closely as possible, and enhance the material covered in CHEM 104. Preparation and analysis of some interesting common products will be conducted.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 140
General Chemistry for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 141
Required of freshmen majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering.
This course is designed to introduce the engineering student to some of the
fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics to be covered include: stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic
compounds, properties of gases, periodic trends, Lewis dot structures, molecular
geometries, intermolecular forces, phase diagrams, solids, and polymers.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 141

General Chemistry for Engineers
One Credit Hour
Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 140
Required of all students selecting CHEM 140.
The first hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 140. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 140.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.

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CHEM 151
General Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 161
Required of all freshmen majoring in the sciences and engineering; the chemistry option for B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Problem-solving techniques and essential concepts, including structure and
properties, reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, and bonding. Calculators with logarithmic capability are required.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 162
Required of all students majoring in the sciences; the chemistry option for
B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Continuation of CHEM 151. Emphasis includes solutions, kinetics, equilibrium,
acids and bases, solubility, redox, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 153

General Chemistry I for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 163
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
Students will learn about stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, periodic trends, thermochemistry, properties of gases, Lewis dot structures, molecular geometries, and
molecular orbital theory. Introduction to research methods and problem solving
techniques will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 154

General Chemistry II for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 153 and CHEM 163 or permission of department head.
Corequisite: CHEM 164
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
A continuation of CHEM 153 in which students continue to explore theory
and application of chemical concepts including solubility and solutions, kinetics,
equilibrium, acid/base chemistries, oxidation/reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Introduction to research methods
and problem solving techniques will continue to be discussed and practiced.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 161
General Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 151
Required of all students selecting CHEM 151.
Introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to accompany
the topics covered in CHEM 151.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 162
General Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students selecting CHEM 152.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 163

General Chemistry I Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 153
The first hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 153. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 153.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 164

General Chemistry II Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students majoring in chemistry.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to
qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Research skills are introduced and utilized in a project.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; Chemistry majors must
have a grade of C or higher.
Required of all sophomores majoring in chemistry.
A study of the aliphatic hydrocarbons, their preparations and reactions, with
emphasis on reaction mechanisms and transformations.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 218
A study of aromatic compounds and the various functional classes of
compounds. Emphasis will be placed on reactions, reaction mechanisms, and
transformations. Important biomolecules will be covered briefly.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 207
A course which emphasizes the development of skill in the use of basic laboratory techniques through the completion of a series of experiments involving
various types of reactions such as substitution, elimination, and addition reactions
with an introduction to modern instrumentation such as the IR spectrometer,
gas chromatograph, and NMR spectrometer.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 208
A continuation of CHEM 217 with the emphasis on the synthesis, reactions,
and identification of the various classes of organic compounds.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 and MATH 107 or the
equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors pursuing the B.S. in chemistry; elective to others.
This course has as a primary focus the chemical principles involved with
classical gravimetric and volumetric analysis; however, modern methods of
analysis including colorimetry and potentiometry are introduced.
Lecture and discussion: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 302
Instrumental Methods
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors pursuing the B.S. in chemistry; elective to others.
Modern instrumental methods of analysis are discussed, with emphasis on
the physical or chemical principles involved in the method, design or analytical
instruments, and treatment of analytical data. Laboratory work provides practice
in the three major areas of instrument analysis—chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: four hours.

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Physical Chemistry I and II
Three Credit Hours
CHEM 306
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or MATH 107; PHYS 204/254 or PHYS 222/272;
CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 or permission of department head.
Corequisite for CHEM 305: CHEM 315 (except biochemistry specialty majors)
Corequisite for CHEM 306: CHEM 316
CHEM 305 provides a detailed study of the postulates of quantum mechanics, simple quantum mechanical systems, approximation methods, many-electron
systems, bonding, and spectroscopy. CHEM 306 provides a detailed study of
statistical mechanics, the kinetic theory of gases, the laws of thermodynamics,
equilibrium, and kinetics and mechanics of reactions.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 208
Required of all chemistry majors; elective to others.
This course is an introduction to the literature of chemistry and the basics of
developing a research project. Students will be introduced to both computer and
print-based literature searches and will apply these skills as they research their
thesis topics under the direction of a faculty research advisor.
Lecture and discussion: two hours.
CHEM 309
Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective only.
Interesting current topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students
with a general chemistry background. The topics will be determined by student
interest and faculty availability.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 315 and
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
CHEM 316
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisites or prerequisites: CHEM 305 and CHEM 306
Required of all chemistry majors; CHEM 316 is required for biochemistry
specialty majors; elective to others.
The first semester course will be devoted to attaining skills in the evaluation,
analysis, and presentation of experimental data. Topics covered will include
graphing techniques, error analysis, extraction of useful quantities from raw data,
and the use of spreadsheets. Experiments will be performed on topics covered in
CHEM 305. The second semester work will be a hands-on study of experimental
physical chemistry on topics covered in CHEM 306, emphasizing the acquisition
of data that can be analyzed using the skills learned in the first semester.
Laboratory: three hours.

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CHEM 319
Applied Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective for all majors.
Interesting topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students with a
general chemistry background. This course will utilize a laboratory component.
CHEM 320
Polymer Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 and CHEM 305 or approval of the instructor
A general overview of polymer chemistry which includes mechanisms of
polymerization, reactions of monomers, molecular weight distributions and limitations, polymer morphology and rheology, structure elucidation, applications, and
industrial processing.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 330
Methods and Applications of Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and field
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientific method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on field experiences as well as science fair preparation are included.
Lectures: two hours; laboratory: three hours
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or approval of instructor
Required of all chemistry majors.
An introduction to the systematic chemistry of the elements and the structures
and reactions of their compounds. Topics covered include atomic and bonding
theories, acid-base theories, symmetry and spectroscopy, and chemistry of the
main group elements.
Lectures: three hours.
CHEM 402
Inorganic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 401
The chemistry of the transition metals, including bonding theories, coordination
compounds, organometallic chemistry, catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 403
Special Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or permission of the instructor.
An in-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry that requires a thorough
understanding of organic chemistry. Topics vary depending on student interest
and instructor availability.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 404
Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 and CHEM 305
Elective course.
A detailed study of a selected contemporary topic will be presented at a
level that requires comprehension of the subject matter covered in the physical chemistry and quantitative analysis courses.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207, CHEM 208, CHEM 217, and CHEM 218
Elective course.
A coverage of the chemistry of amino acids, peptides and proteins; enzymes; biochemical energetics; Kreb’s cycle; electron transport system and
oxidative phosphorylation; and amino acid metabolism.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 409 or permission of the instructor.
A continuation of the topics covered in Biochemistry I. Topics include
lipids with emphasis on fatty acid oxidation, synthesis and lipid biosynthesis, and carbohydrates and their metabolism, and nucleic acid biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Chemistry majors; elective to others with permission of
the instructor.
This course provides an introduction to a research topic of the student’s
choosing and under the direction of a faculty advisor. After the topic has been
approved by the faculty advisor, the student will be allowed to initiate the
project. Using this topic, the student will be required to develop a research
proposal which will be presented in the form of a seminar to the Chemistry
Department Faculty and the chemistry majors.
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 419
A continuation of CHEM 419 in which the research project is completed
and the data and results are compiled into a senior thesis. To finalize the
project, the student will present a seminar to the Chemistry Department
Faculty and chemistry majors and defend the thesis before a committee of
faculty members from the Chemistry Department.

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CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; CHEM 208/218.
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant biochemistry
journal articles and related materials.
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CHEM 409 OR CHEM 410
Covers experimental techniques commonly used in biochemistry including
protein isolation and characterization, enzyme kinetics, isolation and manipulation of DNA, reactions and characterization of lipids and carbohydrates.
Laboratory: three hours.

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Department Head: Bott
Professors: Davakos, Garner
Associate Professor: Bott
Assistant Professors: Bornstein, Imam, Sacko, Sole, Yee
Instructors: Bogle, Triantafyllidis
The purpose of the Department of Health and Human Performance is to
provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to
acquisition of skills, knowledge, and dispositions within the domains and scientific understanding and application of human movement and healthful living.
Competence within each of these areas contributes to preparation of principled
leaders for positions of leadership within their respective fields.
Required HHP
The HHP program is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences which contribute to an improved quality of life for
the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical
fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational sports of immediate
and lasting value to each student.
All cadets are required to successfully complete four semesters of RPED.
All cadets must successfully complete RPED 250 and RPED 251.
RPED 250
Contemporary Health Foundations
Two Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide basic information in personal health,
drug and substance use and abuse, nutrition, stress management and human
sexuality. The course is designed to provide a knowledge base for health maintenance and development of proper health values.
Lecture: two hours.
RPED 251

Foundations of Physical Fitness
Two Credit Hours
and Exercise
This course is designed to teach students what physical fitness is; why they
should be fit; how they can evaluate physical fitness; and what can be done
to develop, maintain and improve levels of physical fitness. Basic exercise
physiology, body mechanics, exercise programs and prescriptions are taught.
Lecture: two hours.
All cadets must successfully complete two different activity (100 level) RPED
courses. Cadets may elect any two activities from the following courses.

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RPED 103
Beginning Swimming
0 Credit Hours
A beginning swimming course designed for adults who are classified as
non-swimmers or poor swimmers.

RPED 122
Archery
0 Credit Hours
A course which provides instruction in basic knowledge and skills of target
archery.

RPED 105

RPED 124
Beginning Golf
0 Credit Hours
A course which teaches grip, stance, and swing development, as well as
knowledge of rules and strategy of recreational and competitive golf.

Intermediate Swimming and Emergency
0 Credit Hours
Water Safety
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
A course consisting of instruction in five basic swimming strokes, self-rescue,
basic lifesaving techniques and emergency water safety.
RPED 110
Individualized Physical Education
0 Credit Hours
A course providing an individualized approach to health-related aspects of
physical fitness, including, but not limited to, cardiorespiratory and muscular
endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition.
RPED 111
Beginning Racquetball
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to provide instruction in rules, skills and strategies of
playing racquetball.
RPED 113
First Aid and CPR (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
A certification course of the American Red Cross for community first aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants.
RPED 114
Lifeguarding (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency
Corequisite: RPED 117
A certification course designed to teach skills and knowledge required to
properly assume responsibilities of a lifeguard. Completion of this course may
result in ARC lifeguarding certification.
RPED 115
Water Safety Instruction (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency
An instructor course which may result in ARC certification for all levels of
swimming instruction.
RPED 116
Lifeguard Instructor (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: RPED 114 or a current ARC lifeguard training certificate.
An instructor course which may result in ARC certification for water safety
and lifeguarding instruction.
RPED 117
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
0 Credit Hours
Corequisite: RPED 114
A certification course of the American Red Cross for lifeguards, fire officers,
police officers, and others with a duty to provide care. Includes adult, child,
infant, two-person and bag valve mask CPR.

RPED 126
Judo
0 Credit Hours
A comprehensive coverage of history, dojo etiquette, ukemi (break-fall),
nagewaza (throwing), and ne-waza (grappling) techniques.
RPED 127
Skin and SCUBA Diving I
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
Basic techniques of using mask and snorkel are taught. Material is presented
to provide information related to underwater physics and physiology. This course
will prepare a student for confined water SCUBA work. This is not a certification course, but a prerequisite that may lead to eventual PADI certification.
RPED 128
Skin and SCUBA Diving II
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 127 or completion of PADI’s five academic modules
and approval of instructor.
Confined water practice using SCUBA equipment. Completion of this course
may result in a PADI Referral certificate for open water certification dives.
RPED 129
Beginning Tennis
0 Credit Hours
A course which emphasizes grip, stance, footwork, and basic movement
patterns in executing serve and ground strokes and stresses knowledge of rules
and etiquette.
RPED 130
Weight Training
0 Credit Hours
A course which stresses proper lifting techniques as well as knowledge concerning the relationship between strength training and various sports programs.
RPED 134
Jogging
0 Credit Hours
A course which presents jogging as a means of developing and maintaining
a satisfactory level of cardiorespiratory fitness.
RPED 135
Intermediate Tennis
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 129 or equivalent.
This course requires minimal skills (serve, forehand, and backhand ground
strokes) and presents more advanced skills such as lob, smash and net play in
addition to advanced strategy in singles and doubles play.

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RPED 136
Sailing and Canoeing
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
A course which includes basic knowledge and skill concerning small sailing
craft and canoes.

RPED 155
Special Topics
0 Credit Hours
These courses allow students to take activity courses not offered on a regular basis. Examples include cardio fitness, pilates, Jujitsu, boating and boating
safety and advanced kayaking.

RPED 137
Beginning Kayaking
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to teach basics of flat water kayaking for lakes and oceans.

Degree Options within Health and Human Performance
The purpose of the professional preparation program is to prepare undergraduate students for selected involvement within the broad fields of health and human performance while maintaining reasonable flexibility for adaptation beyond
the specialty area. This is accomplished by offering professional opportunities
within three degrees: B.S. in Physical Education - Teaching, B.S. in Exercise
Science, and B.S. in Sport Management.

RPED 140
Sigma Delta Psi
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to prepare a student for thirteen sports/fitness skill tests
required for membership in this national athletic fraternity.
RPED 142
Orienteering
0 Credit Hours
A presentation of skills for cross-country running with map and compass.
RPED 143
Water Skiing
0 Credit Hours
A progressive presentation of water skiing skills from land drills through
proper power boat handling to basic, intermediate and advanced techniques
with double and single (slalom) equipment.
RPED 148
Beginning Yoga
0 Credit Hours
A course presenting basic philosophy, positions and breathing techniques of
yoga. Emphasis is also placed on meditation and positive thinking as means to
reduce stress and increase concentration.
RPED 149
Taekwon-Do
0 Credit Hours
Taekwon-Do is a Mixed Martial Art designed in the 1950s for the Korean
Army. This is an introductory course teaching basic kicks and punches on a
heavy bag and pads, take downs, and no gi self defense standing up and on
the ground.
RPED 150
Kendo
0 Credit Hours
An introduction to Kendo, or Japanese fencing, requires rules, basic techniques, and customs and courtesies of Kendo be learned. The first three Nihon
Kendo Kata will also be taught. Students are expected to learn proper care
and use of kendo equipment and clothing. Students successfully completing
the course will have begun learning the U.S. Kendo Federation requirements
for the rank of first kyu.
RPED 151
Aerobic Activities
0 Credit Hours
This course will cover rhythmic and step aerobic techniques. Students will
study techniques used in both systems as well as health issues in weight reduction and physical fitness development.

B.S. in Exercise Science
The B.S. in Exercise Science is designed to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and
attitudes within scientific understanding and application of human movement
and performance. Competence within these areas contributes to preparing our
students for graduate education and leadership positions in health and allied
health professions, public and private health agencies and the wellness and
fitness industry.
A student in the Exercise Science degree must complete the curriculum which
includes four (4) of the following approved elective courses:
BIOL 102
BIOL 209
BIOL 290
BIOL 308
CHEM 103
CHEM 104
CHEM 151
CHEM 152
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CSCI 110
HLED 310
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410
HLED 410/411
PHED 408
PHED 411
EXSC 315

General Biology II
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Genetics
Introduction to Chemistry I
Introduction to Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Biochemisrty I
Biochemistry II
Microcomputer Applications
Introduction to Gerontology
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health
Special Topics
Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education
Techniques of Conditioning in Sport

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EXSC 317
EXSC 411
EXSC 412
EXSC 420
PHYS 203
PHYS 204
PHYS 221
PHYS 222
PSYC 201
PSYC 304
PSYC 306
PSYC 404
PSYC 201
SOCI 201
STAT 160
NURS 200
NURS 201
NURS 301

Department of Health and Human Performance
Medical Terminology
Special Topics for Exercise Science
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Research Project
College Physics I
College Physics II
Physics with Calculus I
Physics with Calculus II
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Personality
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Statistical Methods
Introduction to Nursing
Health Assessment
Adult Health I

B. S. in Physical Education (Teaching)
The teaching track is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and dispositions
within domains for human movement, growth and development of individuals;
and application of physical, biological and behavioral sciences to the teaching/
learning process. Competence within each of these areas contributes to development of our students in accordance with state and national standards, and
prepares them for leadership positions in schools. The curriculum for prospective
physical education teachers is designed to build progressively upon meaningful concepts and experiences acquired within other disciplines as well as those
unique to the profession. In addition, competencies identified with successful
teaching methodology are an integral part of the curricular content.
Assignment to Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track)
Students interested in teaching physical education at K-12 grade levels are
first assigned as Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track). At this level of admission, the student’s responsibility is to successfully complete all three parts
of the PRAXIS I examination and to ensure official records of passing PRAXIS
I scores are on file at The Citadel. Successful completion of this test of basic
skills in reading, writing, and mathematics is a requirement for admission to
Physical Education (Teaching Track) major, and this requirement should be
met by end of sophomore year. In addition, a student is responsible to make
certain, with counsel of his or her advisor, to follow the appropriate curriculum.
A student should also be aware of the importance of maintaining a cumulative
grade point ratio of at least 2.750 to allow admission to the Physical Education
(Teaching Track) major.

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Admission to Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major
To be admitted to the Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major, a student
enrolled in Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track) must have the support of
his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest in teacher education and
must also have:
1. Official records of passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS I exams
on file at The Citadel, or a score of 1650 on the new SAT (1100 on the
old SAT), or 24 on ACT;
2. Professional dispositions evaluation;
3. Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Ratio of 2.750 or higher on at least
45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
4. Successfully completed PHED 101, PHED 200, PHED 201, PHED 203 and
PHED 235 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who have not met all these requirements by end of their sophomore
year will not be permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the major
and will be encouraged to consider another major.
The Citadel School of Education Guidelines and Policies regarding transition
points and common assessments must be met.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (PHED 499)
Students must make formal application for admission no later than May 1st
of the previous academic year for admission to the spring internship in teaching. This internship is not normally offered to students in fall semesters. This
application will be reviewed by faculty of the Department of Health and Human Performance and will include, among other things, recommendations from
professors in completed professional education courses and an evaluation by
the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and interest in teacher
education. In addition, a student must have:
1. Completed (with a GPA of at least 2.750) all required coursework except
PHED 404, 421 and 499;
2. Completed the following professional education courses with the cumulative GPA of at least 2.750: EDUC 202, 206, 301, 306, 307; PHED 101,
200, 201, 203, 235, 300, 305, 314, 319, 321, 335, 350, 433, 460; and
HLED 407;
3. Successfully completed all previous field experiences (100 hours);
4. On file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s).
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of results of this review
and will send official notice of admission or rejection to the student. In the
absence of significant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for the
Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.

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Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Physical Education (Teaching Track)
major must complete all requirements of the course of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750 on each of the following: all cumulative coursework and all professional education courses. In addition, passing scores on the
appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams
must be on file at The Citadel.
Completion of curricular requirements may result in licensure by the South
Carolina Department of Education to teach physical education in grades K-12.
A grade of “C” or better in PHED 499 is necessary to qualify for teacher
certification.
Additional licensure in health education may be pursued through 12 hours
of required courses (*) and 12 hours of electives selected from among the following offerings. Successful completion of the health specialty of the Praxis
II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam is also required, and
official results must be on file at The Citadel.
*Required Courses
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
HLED 400
HLED 407

Approved Electives
HLED 302
HLED 401
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
First Aid/Emergency Care
Methods of Teaching School
Health Education

Drug and Substance Abuse
Nutrition
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health

Credit Hours
3
3
3

BADM 201
BADM 212
BADM/
COMM 216
BADM 305
BADM 317
BADM 320
BADM 321
BADM 338
BADM 371
BADM 405
BADM 409
BADM 414
BADM 425
ENGR 401
PESM 301
PESM 302
PESM 305
PESM 402
PHED 408
PHED 411
PHED 420

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Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Communications in Business
Legal and Ethical Environments of Business
Computer Applications in Business
International Business
Business Finance
Management and Organizational Behavior
Leadership in Organizations
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Consumer Behavior
Small Business Management-Entrepreneurship
Project Management Career Skills
The Governance of Sport
Sport Communications
Risk Management in Sport
Sport Sales
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Senior Research Project

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Minor in Sport Coaching
(Please refer to p. 157)

Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3

Minor in Sport Management
(Please refer to p. 158)

Successful completion of RPED 250 (Contemporary Health Foundations) and
RPED 251 (Foundations of Physical Fitness and Exercise) will be credited as
one approved elective course.
B.S. Sport Management
The B.S. in Sport Management is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge
and attitudes within domains for management and administration of sport,
exercise and recreation. Competence within each of these areas contributes to
preparing our students for graduate education and leadership positions in sport
management and sport professions, including the recreational industry, college/
university sports, resort sports programming, intramural-club-recreational sports
programs, and management positions within the wellness and fitness industry.
A student in the Sport Management/Administration option must complete
the professional curriculum and select six (6) of the following courses as approved electives.

Health and Human Performance Course Descriptions
EXSC 200
Motor Development and Motor Learning Three Credit Hours
Instruction will focus on the study of sequential changes and characteristics
of physical growth and development related to physical activity across the
lifespan. Consideration of factors associated with individual differences in attaining motor proficiency during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood will be
examined. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 202
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 317
Corequisite: BIOL 318
Discussion, demonstration, and application of skills and procedures utilized
in athletic training.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 305
Measurement and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
A course including test selection and administration, analysis and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly
associated with health, exercise, sport, and physical education.
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EXSC 314
Biomechanical Kinesiology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 217, BIOL 218, BIOL 227, and BIOL 228
The anatomical and mechanical analysis of functional posture and motor performance for the purpose of improving teaching and coaching effectiveness.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 315
Techniques of Conditioning for Sports
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise physiology as they 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. This class is designed as a preparation for the Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 317
Medical Terminology
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course will be to introduce students to medical terminology as it relates to such areas as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, skin, endocrine,
and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 319
Physiology of Exercise I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 317 or BIOL 318
An in-depth study of effects of exercise upon components of physical fitness,
including strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular-respiratory
endurance.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 320
Physiology of Exercise II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EXSC 319
This course will build upon the fundamentals of Physiology of Exercise I,
developed during previous Health and Human Performance coursework. The
purpose of this course is to provide a more in-depth examination of the major
content areas of the exercise physiology discipline including, but not limited
to, the following topics: cardiovascular adaptations to exercise training, skeletal muscle adaptations to training, exercise endocrinology, and environmental
exercise physiology.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 329
Physiology of Exercise I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: BIOL 317 or BIOL 318
Corequisite: EXSC 319
This course will provide the laboratory component associated with EXSC
319, Physiology of Exercise I.
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EXSC 403
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: EXSC 319, EXSC 320 and EXSC 329
Instruction will focus on the principles of exercise testing and assessment of
fitness. Focus will also be placed on the development of an exercise prescription to enhance fitness, improve health, and reduce risk factors in healthy and
diseased populations, across the lifespan.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in fields of health,
exercise, and sport science.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 412
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Three Credit Hours
A study of the fundamental concepts of basic exercise science, human
movement science, fitness assessment, training (flexibility, cardiorespiratory,
core, balance, resistance, speed, agility, and quickness), nutrition, and behavior
modification, as they apply to program development for improving fitness and
health. Theories, current research, and field-based techniques for assessing human
physiological and behavioral responses to exercise will be studied. This class
is designed as a preparation for the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s
Certified Personal Trainer exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.
EXSC 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, and sport science curriculum. An opportunity is
provided to apply what has been learned to a written project and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 101

Introduction to Health and
Three Credit Hours
Human Performance
A study of philosophies, aims, objectives and principles of health, exercise,
sport science, and physical education. Professional development and career opportunities are also emphasized.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 201

Introduction to Teaching Physical
Three Credit Hours
Education and Coaching
This course begins with an exploration of the theoretical underpinnings that
promote motor learning. The course develops student awareness of the many
variables that affect the ability for students and athletes to improve performance
or technique. Specifically, the course seeks to develop practical skills in planning, task presentations, demonstrations, content development, observational
analysis, and feedback.
A 10-hour field experience is required for this course.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 303

Adapted Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
And Sport
A course to prepare students for accommodating persons with disabilities in
situations involving access to facilities and equipment, physical fitness assessment and programming, sports participation and competition, and as a team
member within various professional settings.
A 10-hour field experience is required for this course.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 335

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PHED 404

Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport Three Credit Hours
Science, and Physical Education
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 406
Directed Field Experience
Three Credit Hours
A controlled exposure to professional experiences in a selected area, e.g.
athletic coaching, athletic training, physical therapy, intramurals, recreation,
recreation therapy, sport business, and public health education.
A field experience component of a minimum of 100 hours is required.
PHED 408
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretation of current research including maturation and development, learning theory, perception, personality, motivation and group dynamics
related directly to sport, exercise, physical education, and competitive athletics.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in fields of health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours

Advanced Performance and Athlete
Three Credit Hours
Development: Team Sports
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching variety of sports
including popular invasion games and team sports. The examination of theoretical
models sets the stage for the development of best practice in terms of athlete
development and successful coaching. Topics include coaching for character,
managing athletes, tactical coaching, observational analysis of performance, and
physical training basics.
Lecture: three hours
A 10 hour field experience is required for this course.

PHED 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.

PHED 350

PHED 433
Elementary School Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program; PHED 201
Study of the progressively graded program of activities for elementary
schools, grades K-5. Theoretical as well as practical material will be presented.
A field experience component of a minimum of 15 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours

Advanced Performance and Athlete
Three Credit Hours
Development: Individual and Dual Sports
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching variety of
sports including net/wall games and individual/dual sports. The examination of
theoretical models sets the stage for the development of best practice in terms
of athlete development and successful coaching. Topics include developing a
coaching philosophy, effective communication strategies, motivation, and principles of teaching.
Lecture: three hours
A 10 hour field experience is required for this course.

PHED 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, sport science, and physical education curriculum.
An opportunity is provided to apply what has been learned to a written project
and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.

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PHED 460

Secondary Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Training Methods
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program and PHED
201.
The course emphasizes methods of teaching that are consistent with the
intent of the national and state standards. Students will be able to design and
implement a program geared towards the achievement of valued health outcomes
such as increased physical activity levels. Topics include health-related fitness
assessment, personal program development, and instruction based on lifetime
activities.
A 15-hour field experience is required for this course.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 499
Internship in Teaching
Twelve Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 100 hours field experience (minimum).
Please refer to requirements for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(PHED 499).
A requirement for certification, observation and teaching in approved schools
under approved supervising teachers and supervision by college instructor. Assignment only in major teaching field. All students must provide their own
transportation.
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
twelve weeks is required. Formal application for admission to the spring teaching internship must be made no later than 1 May of the previous academic year.
HLED 302
Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused drugs and substances and
reasons for use and abuse.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 310
Introduction to Gerontology
Four Credit Hours
This course addresses both the pragmatic and theoretical issues of aging.
Interdisciplinary methods of social, biological, and medical sciences are utilized
to examine and define the aging process. Family and societal relationships, ethnic
and multicultural, economic and political concerns of aging are also addressed.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: one hour
HLED 400
First Aid and Emergency Care
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 113
A comprehensive coverage of safety concepts and accident prevention as
well as presentation of specific topics including cursory examination, wounds,
traumatic shock, asphyxia, cardiac arrest, burns, toxins; and bone, joint and
muscle injuries.
For health, exercise, and sport science majors only or with department head
approval.
Lecture: three hours

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HLED 401
Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A detailed 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 performances are also investigated.
Contemporary topics are presented, including degenerative diseases, food-borne
diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and health foods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 402
Sport Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HLED 401
The course examines the interaction of sport and exercise and nutrition.
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth examination of specific
areas of nutrition as they relate to exercise and sport and include such topics
as: bioenergetics, macro and micronutrients, water and temperature regulation,
body weight regulation and body composition, and food drugs and supplements.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 403
Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of all facets of human sexuality. A course designed
to prepare potential health educators in curriculum design for all grade levels,
teaching methods, teaching styles, and evaluation methods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 404
Public Health
Three Credit Hours
Analysis of public health trends, services, funding, and organization of local,
state and federal agencies.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 406
The School Health Program
Three Credit Hours
A study of the total school health program and roles of health and physical
education within the program.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 407

Advocacy and Accountability
Three Credit Hours
in Public Health and Education
A review of curricula available for teaching health and physical education
in grades K-12. Focus is on constructing and implementing developmentally
appropriate movement and fitness experiences for elementary/middle/secondary
school learners from various backgrounds. A review of curricular models available for teaching health and physical education including curriculum.
Lecture: three hours
A five hour field experience is required for this course.
HLED 408
Health and Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquaint the potential health educator or public health
worker with the science of epidemiology and techniques used in the study of
disease and non-disease conditions.
Lecture: three hours

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HLED 410
Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide factual and scientifically-based information
about medical goods and services as well as development of consumer skills
including decision-making, values clarification, assertiveness, bargaining, bidding, data collection, and data analysis.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
and Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in the fields of
health, exercise, and sport science.
Sport Management Courses
PESM 201
Introduction to Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
An orientation and foundational study of the field of sport management
including types of careers, and training and experiences necessary for success.
An introduction to characteristics of successful managers as well as principles
of management will be discussed.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 202
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of social and cultural aspects affecting sport, including race,
gender, ethnicity, violence, politics, deviance, and economics.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 301
The Governance of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of organizational structure, managerial practices, decisionmaking processes, and policy formation for sport and exercise organizations at
local, regional, national, and international levels. Discussions will be conducted
on how national and international politics, political systems, and policies effect
sport and exercise organizations.
Lecture: three credits

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PESM 304
Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PESM 201, PESM 202, and BADM
309 or permission of instructor.
An examination of theories, fundamentals, and practical applications of
marketing to sport and exercise industries. Comparisons will be made between
marketing in general business as opposed to sport and exercise industries.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 305
Risk Management in Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to legal principles applicable
to a variety of sport settings. Topics of tort liability applicable to sport will
be explored in depth with special emphasis on effective management of risk.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 401
Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law, legal system, and liability issues as apply to sport
and exercise industries. Examination will be made of legal issues and problems
confronting sport and exercise managers. Focus will be on liability, tort, agency,
antitrust-labor, contract, equal opportunity, and constitutional law.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 402
Sport Sales
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to basic and essential principles
and concepts of personal selling and sales management in the sports marketplace.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 404

Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science Organizations
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and/or sport management.
Lecture: three credits

PESM 302
Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to basic knowledge, skills, understanding, and implementation
of media and its relationships with sport and exercise industries. Emphasis will
be on building and managing effective media and communications programs
through study and analysis of publications, statistics, news releases, publicity,
press releases, media packets, and public relations.
Lecture: three credits

PESM 405

PESM 303
Sport Facility Management
Three Credit Hours
Students will focus on advanced management principles, practices, and methods
important to successfully operating public and private sport facilities. Budgeting,
operations management, marketing, sponsorships, registrations, hospitality, and
volunteer management will also be emphasized.
Lecture: three credits

PESM 421
Senior Seminar in Sport Management
One Credit Hour
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing either subject matter from
all courses in sport management or implementation of an event based upon
knowledge from courses in the sport management., Opportunity is provided to
apply what has been learned to a “hands-on” project and a written and oral
report, requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.

Event Management: From Theory
Three Credit Hours
to Practice
An examination of the fundamental principles used in event management.
Students will be involved in a combination of field work and seminars with
the target goal of staging a sporting event as implementation of comprehensive
knowledge in the Sport Management program.
Lecture: three credits

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PESM 499
Internship in Sport Management
Nine Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Cadet classification of at least “2B”, and successful completion
of PHED 406 and BADM 202, or permission of the instructor.
Involvement in an external working environment with a host sport organization for a period of at least 400 hours. This internship will provide students
opportunities to observe and receive practical field experience in selected sport
management settings under direction of sport and exercise professionals.

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Department
of
Mathematics and Computer Science
Department Head: Chen
Professors: Banik, Chen, Groetsch, Moore, Trautman, Zhang
Associate Professors: Florez, Joshi, Mukherjee, Verdicchio, Wittman
Assistant Professors: Li, Robinson, Sun, Swart
The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is to
prepare our students and citizens of the Lowcountry to meet the mathematical
and computing demands they will face in their careers and as knowledgeable
citizens. To achieve this goal, the department offers the B.S. degree in mathematics; B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science; and a variety of minors
in mathematics, statistics, information systems, and computer science. In addition, the department offers courses in support of other disciplines and courses
in quantitative reasoning and data analysis in support of the core educational
curriculum. The department supports the disciplines of mathematics and computer science and the growth and development of educational opportunities in
the Lowcountry through the graduate programs, research, and public service.
B.S. Mathematics Major
The B.S. program in mathematics is designed to prepare our students to pursue
graduate work in pure or applied mathematics and to provide the background
which will enable them to use mathematics in the behavioral sciences as well
as in more technical areas.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in mathematics includes
18 semester hours of general electives. The required courses are 4 semester
hours of computer science (CSCI 201) and the following 40 semester hours of
core mathematics: MATH 121, MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, MATH
231, MATH 234, MATH 240, MATH 303, STAT 261, MATH 403, MATH
470, MATH 495. In addition, the student must select 12 hours of approved
Mathematics Electives from among the mathematics courses numbered at the
300 or 400 level.

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B.S. Computer Science Major
The B.S. program in computer science offers the student a sound foundation
in computer science complemented by a broad core of courses in the sciences
and liberal arts, a background in mathematics with sufficient breadth and
depth to enable the student to deal with scientific applications as well as the
theoretical basis of computer science, and an exposure to computer hardware
(microprocessors) through courses offered by the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering. Through electives, the student will have the opportunity
to gain background in areas such as business administration and political science where the information processing aspects of computer science are readily
applied. Upon completion of this course of study, students will be qualified for
careers as system analysts, system programmers, or applications programmers in
business or industry. In addition, graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced
degrees in computer science or related fields. This program is accredited by the
ABET Computing Accreditation Commission.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in computer science
includes 15 hours of electives; 14 hours of core mathematics and statistics:
MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, STAT 261; 39 hours of required courses
in computer science: CSCI 201, CSCI 202, CSCI 223, CSCI 305, CSCI 317,
CSCI 320, CSCI 355, CSCI 405, CSCI 420, CSCI 495, ELEC 311, ELEC
330, and one of CSCI 421 or CSCI 499; and 6 hours of Approved Computer
Science Electives selected from among the computer science courses offered at
the 300 or 400 level. The complete course of study is provided in the Courses
of Study section of this catalog.

Minor in Applied Mathematics
(Please refer to p. 122)
Minor in Applied Statistics
(Please refer to p. 123)
Minor in Computer Programming
(Please refer to p. 130)
Minor in Cybersecurity
(Please refer to p. 132)
Minor in Management Information Systems
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The Mathematics Placement Exam
The Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) is given online and is designed to
evaluate a student’s readiness for MATH 131, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I.
A student’s score on the MPE determines whether or not the student will need
to complete MATH 119, Precalculus, before taking MATH 131. Students who
have college credit for MATH 131 or MATH 119 are exempted from the MPE.
Mathematics Tutorials
Personal tutorial assistance for students having difficulties with freshman and
sophomore level mathematics course work is provided through the Academic
Support Center in Thompson Hall. Assistance is provided during the normal
working day and during evening study periods. Additional materials - worksheets,
workbooks, texts, journals, etc. - that complement classroom work are available.
Mathematics Course Descriptions
MATH 104
Elementary Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
This course will introduce students to mathematical models of real world
problems. Designed for non-technical majors, this course focuses on basic mathematical functions, modeling using those functions, properties of their graphs,
and real-world applications. Functions will include linear, quadratic, higher
degree polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic. Students will solve
problems using algebra and a graphing calculator; they will use matrices for
solving systems of linear equations; and they will be required to interpret results
in writing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 104 and MATH 119
in meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirements.
MATH 105
Finite Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to finite mathematics with an emphasis on applications and
formulation of problems in mathematical language. Topics selected from matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, counting methods, probability,
and statistics. The course includes work using a computer software package.
MATH 106
Applied Calculus I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to differential and integral calculus of polynomials, exponential, and logarithmic functions with an emphasis on applications to business
and the life and social sciences. Students may not receive credit for both MATH
106 and MATH 131.
MATH 107
Applied Calculus II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 106 with a grade of “C” or higher or MATH 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher.
A continuation of the calculus introduced in MATH 106. Topics include
techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper integrals, partial
derivatives and applications, and a brief introduction to double integrals.

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MATH 119
Precalculus
Four Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to prepare students majoring in mathematics,
sciences, and engineering for the required calculus sequence. Topics include
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and
their graphs, with emphasis on conceptual understanding and algebraic skills
necessary for success in calculus. Students in the majors above will normally
start their mathematics track in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH
131). Students desiring to enhance their mathematics foundation before taking
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I can opt to take this course. Students scoring
below baseline on the departmental Mathematics Placement Exam must take
this course. A student who passes MATH 119 and subsequently changes to a
major that does not require MATH 131 may substitute MATH 119 for MATH
104. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 104 and MATH 119 in
meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirement.

MATH 206
Introduction to Discrete Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131, or HONR 131, or a grade of “C” or higher in
MATH 106 or MATH 119
Set algebra including relations and functions, propositional and predicate
logic, combinatorics, graphs, and applications of these to various areas of
computer science.

MATH 121

MATH 234
Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132 or HONR 132
An integrated course in linear algebra and differential equations. Topics
include differential equations of the first order and degree, linear differential
equations of higher order, systems of differential equations, the Laplace transform, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, systems of linear equations,
algebra of matrices, and determinants.

Introduction to the Practice
Three Credit Hours
of Mathematics
Prerequisites: None
This course is restricted to the first year mathematics majors
This course is required of all mathematics majors during the first year. It is
intended to provide them with basic skills needed for independent studies and
undergraduate research projects in mathematics. Among these skills are effective
written and oral mathematical communication and basic facility with modern
mathematical software. Instruction in written communication will include the
craft of mathematical writing, the use of technology (e.g., LATEX) for creation
of mathematical text, and readings of level-appropriate mathematics articles
in undergraduate journals. Attendance at some departmental seminars will be
required and models for effective presentations in professional venues will be
discussed. An introduction to computational (e.g., MATLAB) and indexing (e.g.,
MathSciNet) software that will be of use throughout the four-year curriculum
will be provided.
MATH 131
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 119 with a grade of “C” or higher, or a satisfactory
score on the placement exam, or approval of the department head.
Limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives and definite
integrals.
Students who complete MATH 131 and change to a major that does not
require MATH 132 must complete one additional MATH course. Students may
not receive credit for both MATH 106 and MATH 131.
MATH 132
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 with a grade of “C” or higher or HONR 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher
Applications of the integral, transcendental functions, techniques of integration,
series and sequences of real numbers, Taylor series, power series, parametric
equations and polar coordinates.

MATH 231
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or HONR 132
The analytical geometry of two and three dimensions, the differential and
integral calculus of functions of two or more variables, and vector differential
calculus.

MATH 240
Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Systems of linear equations, algebra of matrices, inverses, determinants,
vector spaces with emphasis on Euclidean vector spaces, bases, subspaces,
transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms.
MATH 290
Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular aspect of mathematics or a related area that is of
interest to both mathematics majors and other majors, but is not in our list of
standard courses. This course assumes no prerequisites.
MATH 303 and
Modern Algebra I and II
Three Credit Hours
MATH 304
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 206 and MATH 240.
A two-semester sequence in the algebraic structures that lie at the foundations
of many areas of modern mathematics. Topics chosen from theory of groups,
rings, integral domains, and fields, coding theory, Galois theory, modules, and
Euclidean constructions.
MATH 305
Modern Geometry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Special topics from axiomatic geometries. Topics include Euclidean geometry,
projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, and metric projective geometry.

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MATH 335
Applied Engineering Mathematics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MATH 234
Advanced topics in differential equations and multi-dimensional calculus.
Topics include power series solutions of differential equations, line and surface
integrals, Fourier series, vector integral calculus, special functions, and an introduction to partial differential equations.

MATH 405
Mathematical Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and STAT 361
Axioms of probability, combinatorial probability, random variables, distribution
functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, estimation, maximum
likelihood methods, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and non-parametric
methods.

MATH 343
Applied Numerical Methods I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 240 or MATH 234, and knowledge of a programming
language
An introduction to numerical methods. Topics include floating-point computation, finding zeros of functions, direct methods for solving systems of linear
equations, interpolation, and numerical differentiation and integration.

MATH 411
Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
The Euclidean algorithm, prime and composite integers, elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s phi-functions, congruencies,
Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and primitive roots, and quadratic residues.

MATH 344
Applied Numerical Methods II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234 and knowledge of a programming language
A further study of numerical methods. Topics include approximation, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, iterative methods for solving
systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, and error analysis.
MATH 381

Deterministic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: One semester of calculus
The theory and applications of deterministic models of operations research.
Topics include linear programming and the simplex algorithm, transportation
and assignment problems, graphs and network flows, dynamic programming,
and sensitivity analysis.
MATH 382

Probabilistic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus
The theory and applications of probabilistic models of operations research.
Topics include queuing models, birth and death processes, finite-state markov
chains, inventory theory, forecasting, simulation, decision analysis, game theory,
and reliability.
MATH 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course offers a mathematics junior an opportunity to complete research
in an area of current interest and importance in mathematics in collaboration
with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in this course. Although it
is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a departmental elective. It
may be used to fulfill a general elective.
MATH 403 and
Introduction to Analysis
Three Credit Hours
MATH 404
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 231
A two-semester sequence in real analysis. Topics include sets, functions,
properties of the ordered field of real numbers, topology of the reals, sequences
and series, continuity, differentiation, integration, and sequences and series of
functions.

MATH 412
History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
A survey of the concepts and methods of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present. The course includes a research paper on some major
mathematician or body of mathematics.
MATH 414

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics- Three Credit Hours
The Teaching Cycle
Prerequisite: MATH 303
Students examine research-based models of teaching and learning in mathematics. Students also work in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
within the class to model the ongoing professional development they will be
expected to undertake throughout their careers. Topics include: constructing
quality assessments, promoting mathematical discourse, thoughtful integration
of technology, and issues of equity and access.
MATH 415

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics- Three Credit Hours
Mathematical Proficiency and Motivation
Prerequisite: MATH 303
Topics include: unpacking the concept of mathematical proficiency in the
context of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry; research-based strategies for
promoting student motivation; and the role of classroom culture and student
identity in teaching and learning. Students will work in Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) within the class to model the ongoing professional development they will be expected to undertake throughout their careers. Students
will also gain experience productively observing current in-service teachers,
building skills and dispositions that are key to long-term professional growth
and development.
MATH 422
Complex Variables
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 231
Topics from complex function theory: complex differentiation and integration,
Cauchy theorem, complex series and uniform convergence, harmonic functions.
MATH 451
Graph Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 206
A formal introduction to the theory and applications of graphs. Topics include connectivity, trees, Eulerian graphs, Hamiltonian graphs, planarity, graph
colorings, matchings, and domination.

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Statistics Course Descriptions
MATH 470

Mathematical Models and
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisite: MATH 234
An introduction to the theory and practice of building and analyzing mathematical models for real world situations encountered in the social, biological,
and environmental sciences.
MATH 480
Readings in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Directed reading on assigned topics in mathematics. The course includes
weekly conferences with the instructor and a formal paper. Since the content
of the course may change, a student may repeat the course for credit with the
consent of the department head.
MATH 490
Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Selected topics in mathematics. The offering of this course will depend upon
the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval of the
department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
MATH 495
Senior Seminar in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior mathematics majors.
This is a “capstone” course that will cover various topics from the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Each student will have a substantial term
project and will write a paper and make an oral presentation to departmental
faculty about that topic.
MATH 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head
Open only to senior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Approval for enrollment based on the acceptance of a
written proposal by the instructor and approval of the department head.

STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Three Credit Hours
An elementary treatment of probability and statistical concepts. Topics include
descriptive statistics, probability basics, population distribution, sampling distribution and hypothesis testing for population mean. Emphasis will be placed on understanding the fundamental concepts in statistics and interpretation of statistical results.
Excel/calculators are used for computation.
STAT 261
Introduction to Probability and Statistics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or MATH 106
An introduction to probability and statistical concepts. Topics include frequency
distributions, probability theory, probability distributions, central limit theorem,
sampling distribution, and hypothesis testing for parameters of population. A
statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 290
Topics in Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
A study of a particular aspect of statistics or a related area that is of
interest to computer science, mathematics and other majors, but is not in the
department list of standard courses.
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 160 or STAT 261 or BADM 205
A course in applied statistics covering practical statistical methods. Topics include comparisons of population means, One-way ANOVA, simple
linear regression, categorical data analysis and certain nonparametric
procedures. A statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 461
Data Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 366
An introduction of using statistical packages such as R to analyze data
from real world examples. Topics include exploratory analysis of data, the
analysis of variance, linear regression models, multiple comparisons and
resampling techniques such as bootstrap method.
STAT 490
Advanced Topics in Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Selected topics in statistics. The offering of this course will depend upon

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the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval of
the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
Computer Science Course Descriptions
CSCI 103
Survey of Computer Science
Two Credit Hours
The computer is examined as a machine, problem-solving tool, and information repository. An overview of the discipline of computer science is presented.
Students will receive hands-on experience with the computing facilities at The
Citadel, and they will learn how to research technical topics and present the
results in written form.
CSCI 110
Microcomputer Applications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to computer systems and computer applications. Students
learn to use software packages for word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentations with applications to management and social sciences.
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
Four Credit Hours
Required for all mathematics and computer science majors.
No previous computer programming experience is needed for this course.
An introduction to problem solving and algorithm development using Java.
Topics include computer organization, operating systems, structured programming, and program modularization. Assignments involve designing, coding,
debugging, and documenting computer programs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours.
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
A continuation of the material covered in CSCI 201. This course emphasizes
object-oriented programming and a disciplined approach to program development. Topics include data abstraction, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism,
linked data structures, stacks, and queues.
CSCI 205
Introduction to Programming with Python
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are NOT computer science majors.
This course teaches hands-on computer programming skills to students who
are not computer science majors. This includes how to frame a problem as an
algorithm, how to translate an algorithm to executable code, how to be sure the
code does what you want. Programming assignments are drawn from a variety
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Introduction to Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course introduces computers and information systems, including fundamental concepts of hardware and software as applied to computers in a business
environment. Topics will include introductions to databases, web interfaces,
networking, and operating systems, basic computer architecture, privacy and
security, and computational thinking and problem solving. Students will work
with spreadsheet, database, and other applications, and a simple programming
language. The course assists those seeking a career as a computing professional,
an understanding of the role of Information Systems in the business community,
or introductory computing skills.
CSCI 216

Introduction to Programming
Three Credit Hours
and Databases
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Computer-oriented information systems. Program construction in Visual Basic
with applications in the management and social sciences is presented in a microcomputer environment. Topics include data organization and collection, file
organization, sort and search techniques, database construction, and manipulating
data created in Microsoft Access using Visual Basic.
CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
This course provides an introduction to web page design and the Internet.
Topics include finding and evaluating resources, legal issues, web design, HTML,
CSS, and dynamic HTML pages.
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and MATH 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Formal specification and implementation of abstract data types and analysis
of algorithms. Topics include list and set representation methods, sorting, trees
and graphs. Data structures used include stacks, queues, binary trees, hash tables,
priority queues, and search trees.
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are not computer science majors.
This course will provide an introduction to concepts related to cybersecurity.
Students will learn safe practices which can be deployed to secure computer
systems. Students will gain an understanding of different tools which can be
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systems and applications that non-CS majors will likely to encounter in daily
life. In addition to lecture classes, security lab exercises will be conducted to
perform hands-on experiments on safe security practices.
CSCI 290
Computer Science Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A study of a particular aspect of computer science or a related area that is
of interest to both computer science majors and other majors and assumes no
prerequisites.
CSCI 305

Computer Organization and
Three Credit Hours
Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher; prerequisite or corequisite: Math 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to computer architecture and assembly language programming.
Relationship of the conventional machine level of a modern computer system
with its other levels. Topics are chosen from addressing; machine instructions;
I/O; subroutines; parameters; recursion; stacks; interrupts; number systems and
arithmetic; and the physical, digital, and the microprogramming levels.
CSCI 317
Computer Networks and Internets
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and CSCI 305, or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to data communications and computer networking. Topics include LAN technologies, 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 320
Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or CSCI 216
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the logical and physical structures of computer database
systems. Topics include data models, query languages, relational database design, and database constraints. Students will be required to complete a project
involving database design and implementation.
CSCI 327
Computer Security
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 201 and MATH 206, or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
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include cryptography, privacy, authentication, access control and authorization,
security policies, and legal and ethical issues. A significant component of the
course is the investigation of attacks commonly used by computer criminals
and strategies that can be used to thwart the attacks.
CSCI 355
Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223; prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Programming language concepts and constructs with emphasis on the runtime behavior of programs. Topics include imperative, functional and logic
programming paradigms, language syntax and semantics, and global properties
of programming languages including scope, parameter passing, storage allocation, and the binding time of constituents.
CSCI 365
Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
This course provides a solid foundation for object-oriented programming
using the C++ programming language. It emphasizes the effective use of the
advanced language features, presented in the context of modern software engineering themes of modularity, abstraction, information hiding, and reusability.
Fundamental principles of object-oriented design and programming are stressed
while covering the language details.
CSCI 370
Developing Mobile Applications
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or ELEC 206
This hands-on, project-oriented course explores the principles and tools involved in the design and construction of applications for mobile devices. Although
a specific offering of the course might focus on one platform (e.g., smartphones
running Google Android or Apples iOS), the basic concepts and experiences
extend to other mobile devices. Topics include an overview of mobile application
development, the platform application architecture, mobile application lifecycle,
managing application resources, designing user interfaces, data storage options,
integrating audio and video, location-based services, cross-platform development
using a mobile device emulator, and porting applications to actual devices. In
addition to several smaller programming assignments to provide experience and
reinforce concepts, students will work in teams on a substantial programming
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CSCI 375
Enterprise Java
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A project-oriented course that introduces advanced Java technologies for
building distributed enterprise and web applications. Topics include threads,
networking, security, JDBC, servlets, and JavaServer Pages (JSP).
CSCI 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course offers a junior computer science student the opportunity to
complete research in an area of current interest and importance in computer
science in collaboration with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in
this course. Although it is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a
departmental elective. It may be used to fulfill a general elective.
CSCI 405
Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the concepts of modern operating system design, the
architectural features of modern computer systems, and a study of the implementations of these components in actual operating systems. Topics include
data structures and algorithms to support process control, concurrency, and
scheduling; memory management, including virtual memory architectures; and
I/O and file management.
CSCI 407
Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and MATH 240
An introduction to the fundamental principles of two- and three-dimensional
computer graphics. Topics include graphics systems, transformations, clipping,
animation, lighting, shading, color, and hidden surface removal. Graphics principles are applied and reinforced through the use of a modern graphics application
programming interface (API) to implement a series of programming projects.
CSCI 412
Compiler Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
This course explores the basic principles, algorithms, data structures, and
tools involved in the design and construction of compilers. Topics include
formal grammars, lexical analysis, parsing algorithms, semantic analysis, error
recovery, code generation, and optimization. Each student will be required to
complete a substantial programming project, the implementation of a compiler
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CSCI 420
Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to current techniques used in medium- and large-scale software development. Topics include requirements analysis, functional specification,
systems design, implementation, testing, maintenance, project management, and
professional ethics.
CSCI 421
Software Engineering Practicum
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 420
A team-based project class to apply software engineering practices in a
realistic environment. The purpose of the course is to give students an opportunity to construct real-world software in a group using standard software
engineering practices.
CSCI 427
Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 327
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.
CSCI 455
Artificial Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A survey of artificial intelligence concepts, theory and practice. Topics
include AI languages, knowledge representation, search strategies, logical and
probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, natural language processing, expert
systems, computer vision and AI robotics. Students will implement intelligent
systems in software and/or hardware.
CSCI 490
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in computer science. The offering of this course will depend
upon the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval
of the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.

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CSCI 491
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 2.500.
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 involved in developing, implementing, and managing computing
resources in a real-world setting. Interns will spend ten to twelve hours per week
in an area business working alongside an experienced computing professional or
as part of a development team.
CSCI 495
Senior Seminar in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors.
A variety of topics in computer science will be studied in areas ranging from
theoretical computer science to social, professional, and ethical issues. Students
will be required to make oral and written presentations.
CSCI 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Enrollment based upon a written proposal accepted by
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Department Head: Joseph
Associate Professor: Ballestas, Joseph
Assistant Professors: Matutina, Pelletier
The Swain Department of Nursing is structured to prepare students for the role
of a novice nurse in clinical practice. The department focuses on the caring and
healing aspects of nursing and promotes the leadership role that nurses play in the
care of individuals, families and communities. Courses progress from the care of
healthy and/or chronically ill but stable individuals through the care of multiple
individuals, those with complex health care needs and the health needs of populations. The critical role of quality and safety in healthcare is threaded throughout
the curriculum.
Research Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate with faculty in research and evidence-based
practice projects. As a developing science, the opportunities for research in nursing are numerous. Clinical practice partners are increasingly interested in scientific
evidence to support the practice of nursing and students have an opportunity to
support this need through evidence-based projects.
Nursing Course Descriptions
NURS 200
Introduction to Nursing
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to the nursing profession. This course provides an overview of nursing science to the student. The history of nursing is explored as well as
theoretical frameworks that establish nursing as an independent discipline. Students
are exposed to trends in healthcare that transform the role and responsibilities of the
nurse in population health. The students will explore nursing education, evidencebased practice and its use in the healthcare arena as well as critical thinking and
the nursing process.
Lecture: two hours
NURS 201
Health Assessment
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 200
Introduces students to the methods of the assessment of the healthy adult, which
includes obtaining the health history, physical examination skills, health promotion
strategies, and clinical assessment tools while incorporating communication skills.
Professional behaviors are learned and practiced.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours

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NURS 202
Fundamentals of Nursing
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 200
This course introduces the student to the nursing process, concept of critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and fundamental skills necessary for the
provision of safe and effective nursing care. Professional behaviors are learned
and practiced.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours
NURS 301
Adult Health I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 200, NURS 201, NURS 202, BIOL 340 and BIOL 341
This course will focus on critical thinking and the nursing process that addresses
the specific needs of the hospitalized adult with medical and/or surgical disorder.
The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse will be explored. The
student will apply knowledge gained through the Fundamentals, Pathophysiology,
and Pharmacology course to the care of patients in the health care setting that
promotes maintenance, promotion, and restoration of physiological/psychosocial
function. The student will use an interprofessional approach to care incorporating
principles of caring. This course uses knowledge gained in pathophysiology and
pharmacology to address the nursing care of patients.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 302
Adult Health II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301 and NURS 311
This course is designed to expand the knowledge of the student in the care
of the hospitalized patient. Students apply critical thinking skills to the care of
complex patients including patient and family teaching and planning across the
continuum of care. The student uses knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional knowledge base using evidence
and analytical decision-making.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 303
Health Policy
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to issues in health policy and management
within the United States. Four specific areas are covered: economics and financing, need and demand, politics/ethics/law, and quality and safety.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 306
Healthcare Analytics
Two Credit Hours
This course is designed to give the student the basic knowledge needed to
identify a problem related to the delivery of healthcare care, craft metrics for the
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explores existing measures of quality and safety and has an opportunity to apply
basic data analytic strategies to these measures. The student also has an opportunity to identify a problem that is important to the practice setting and design and
implement a measurement plan to address the problem.
NURS 311
Adult Health I Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 200, BIOL 340 and BIOL 341
Corequisite: NURS 301
This clinical course is designed to explore the role of the professional nurse
in the care of the hospitalized adults with specific medical/surgical conditions.
The students will apply critical thinking skills and utilize the nursing process to
provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and restore
physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual and family
teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will use knowledge
gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional
knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: six hours
NURS 312
Adult Health II Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301 and NURS 311
Corequisite: NURS 302
This clinical course is designed to expand the role of the professional nurse in
the care of the complex hospitalized adults with specific medical/surgical conditions. The students will utilize critical thinking skills and the nursing process to
provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and restore
physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual and family
teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will use knowledge
gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional
knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: six hours

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NURS 401
Maternal-Child Health
Five Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
This course is designed to assist the student in caring for women and families.
This course covers the application of the nursing process with this population where
there will be a focus on the childbearing phase of development. This includes the
assessment of health needs related to normal and abnormal prenatal, intrapartum,
and postpartum physiological changes and psychosocial needs. There will be a
focus on pediatric health and illness from infancy to adolescence. An emphasis
is placed on growth and development, health promotion, evidence-based practice,
cultural variation and communication with children and families in the hospital
and community settings.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory/clinical: six hours
NURS 402
Community and Mental Health Nursing
Five Credit
Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
This is an integrated course that allows the student to understand population
health as well as focus on behavioral issues. Students will focus on the dynamics
of the client with behavioral issues within the larger population and the special
needs associated with these clients. The student will employ a biopsychosocial
approach to care. The student will also work with interprofessional groups on
general population health and healthy communities and focus on assessing needs
and promoting health of vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities. Family
and community assessments will be performed utilizing public health concepts
and principles.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory/clinical: six hours
NURS 403
Evidence-Based Practice
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
Students are exposed to the use of evidence in daily nursing practice. Research
and performance improvement activities are learned. Students identify a problem
statement and search the literature for supporting evidence. Basic data analysis
skills are developed with the emphasis on the review and critique of published
research with consideration of the application of research finding in the healthcare.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 404
Nursing Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
Students are exposed to effective leadership and management skills both within
the health care profession as well as the community at large. Although bioethics
is emphasized in each individual course, organizational ethics are presented to the
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the profession of nursing, the healthcare systems and society as a whole.
Lecture: three hours.
NURS 405
Capstone
Two Credit
Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 401 and NURS 402
An independent practicum for students to gain experience in preparation for assuming a novice nurse role in the work setting. Students work
to obtain 72 clinical hours in a hospital setting under the supervision of a
preceptor. This course also provides lecturers designed to assist students in
synthesizing knowledge learned across the curriculum and prepare students
for licensing exam and practice. Students will develop a quality improvement
project that is an identified need of the preceptor’s department.
Lecture: four hours over two weeks; clinical: seventy-two hours over
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Department
of
Physics
Department Head: Hilleke
Professors: Adelman, Berlinghieri, Hilleke, Yost
Associate Professors: Briggs, Sollitt
Physics is the fundamental physical science, the foundation upon which all
other physical sciences are constructed. It is a vast and comprehensive discipline
which studies the entire realm of nature from the most minute particles, distances,
and times imaginable to the most massive stars, the outer limits of the universe,
and the eons of duration. It is particularly concerned with those aspects of nature
which can be formulated in terms of principles and laws reduced to their essence
and expressed in an elegant and concise mathematical form.
The Department of Physics at The Citadel provides a comprehensive curriculum
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics as well as undergraduate education in basic physics through calculus-based and non-calculus based introductory
sequences. In addition, some specialized graduate courses are available to support
those pursuing advanced degrees in education.
The department sponsors a section of the Society of Physics Students and the
physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma to provide fellowship for physics majors and
other students of similar interests and to make available extracurricular activities
which illustrate that physics in practice is a vital and active discipline.
I. Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. This degree is designed to offer
students a thorough education in physics at the undergraduate level and to prepare
them to pursue graduate study in physics as appropriate to their career aspirations.
Professional physicists have traditionally experienced careers in education, industry
and government, but a sound knowledge of basic physics has become increasingly
important to other areas of endeavor as well. For example, a strong undergraduate
background in physics is considered essential to a career as a commissioned officer
in one of the high-technology branches of the Armed Forces. The curriculum for the
B.S. degree in physics is comprehensive and includes 56 semester hours of physics,
beginning with a one-semester introduction to physics course followed by a threesemester basic course in physics for engineers and physical scientists, a calculusbased sequence which emphasizes fundamental principles and problem solving, and
which also includes a weekly two-hour laboratory each semester. The sophomore,
junior and senior years include upper-division courses in analytical mechanics,
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optics, modern physics, and quantum mechanics. Starting in their freshman year,
majors receive four years of undergraduate research experience. Research planning,
participation, and presentation give students an opportunity to apply physics to a
theoretical or experimental project or to the design and construction of apparatus.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics also include four or
five semesters of mathematics, four semesters each of English and foreign language,
two semesters each of chemistry and history, and one semester of social science,
as well as physical education and ROTC.
The program for physics majors retains flexibility in that a student who does
not intend a profession in physics may, at the discretion of the department head,
replace up to six credit hours of physics courses numbered above 300 with courses
numbered above 300 in other science fields.
II. Physics courses for majors in other fields. As a service to other departments,
and to meet the expectations of the college core curriculum, two separate basic
physics sequences are individually designed to meet the requirements of specific
groups of disciplines. All basic physics sequences have concomitant laboratories.
For the non-science majors and the biology majors, PHYS 203/253 and PHYS
204/254 (College Physics) constitute a survey sequence which emphasizes basic
principles, as well as some exciting developments of modern technology.
For the students majoring in physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, and those
preparing to be secondary school teachers in general science or physical science,
PHYS 221/271 and PHYS 222/272 (Physics with Calculus) cover the fundamental
principles of physics using more advanced mathematical tools. Additional, related
topics (in mathematics and data analysis) are covered in two accompanying courses,
PHYS 231 and PHYS 232 (Applications of Physics with Calculus).
PHYS 223/233/273 is a continuation of this sequence covering modern physics
and research tools. Descriptive courses in elementary astronomy, ASTR 201 and
ASTR 202; flight, PHYS 241; and meteorology, PHYS 243 are provided as electives.
A student may not use both PHYS 203/204 and PHYS 221/222 in meeting
degree requirements, nor can a student take the 203/204 sequence after completing PHYS 221/222. However, should a student whose major does not require
PHYS 221/222 complete PHYS 203/204 and then decide, for whatever reason, to
complete the calculus-based sequence, PHYS 221 and 222 may satisfy General
Elective requirements.
Minor in Aerospace Science
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Physics Course Descriptions
PHYS 101
Introduction to Physics
Three Credit Hours
Required of most freshmen majoring in physics.
An elementary course consisting of lectures on physics topics in their historical context from Galileo to the present. Covers fundamental techniques which are
useful for learning this discipline and the conduction of research. Class notes and
library reading will be required.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 203 and PHYS 204

College Physics
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 203: PHYS 253
Prerequisites for PHYS 204: PHYS 203 and PHYS 253
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 204: PHYS 254
This course presents physics in a manner suitable for students who do not have
a strong background in mathematics. The course is designed primarily to help
the non-scientist act in an informed way in today’s technically oriented society.
Topics covered in the two-semester course include mechanics, thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 221 and PHYS 222

Physics with Calculus,
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisites for PHYS 221: MATH 131, MATH 107, or HONR 131 (May be
taken concurrently with MATH 131 with permission of the head of the Department of Physics).
Prerequisite for PHYS 222: PHYS 221
Calculus-based introductory physics sequence designed to address the needs of
students majoring in engineering and sciences. Kinematics, dynamics, electricity
and magnetism, fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics and optics covered
with no assumption of prior knowledge of physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 223
Modern Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and PHYS 222.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others as an elective. A
continuation of the 221/222 physics sequence.
The course material covers a selection of topics from twentieth century physics. It progresses from Maxwell equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves,
and the wave theory of light to the elements of special relativity, early quantum
theory of radiation, then to the principles of quantum mechanics. It discusses the
fundamental experiments in modern physics and the principal discoveries in the
area of atomic, solid state, nuclear and elementary-particle physics.
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PHYS 231, PHYS 232

Applications of Physics
One Credit Hour
with Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 231: PHYS 221
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 232: PHYS 222
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses in
mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour.
PHYS 233
Applications of Modern Physics
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 223.
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of
students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses
in optics and quantum mechanics, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour
PHYS 241
The Physics of Flight
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
The flight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous application
of the principles of physics. This course is an introduction to the theory and application of aerodynamics, the study of air in motion. It provides an introduction to
the physical principles of flight. The primary goals are to acquire an understanding
of the basic principles, elementary models, and applications of aerodynamics as
they apply to the study of heavier than air flight. Students who have a knowledge
of algebra and of introductory mechanics as found in the first term of introductory
physics have the prerequisites for the level at which this course will be taught.
Students who want to understand how planes fly or who have a desire to be a
pilot will find this course useful.
Lecture: two hours.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 243
Meteorology
Three Credit Hours
Meteorology is the science of weather and climate. The material covered will
include a study of the pressure, temperature, and density profiles of the atmosphere
and the development of temperature, pressure, and moisture variances from the
standard atmosphere. Winds, clouds, and temperature changes will be studied.
Rain, snow, fog, storms, the jet stream, optical effects, and their application to
flight will be addressed. There are no explicit prerequisites, but knowledge of
basic algebra is needed.
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PHYS 253 and PHYS 254

Physics Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
College Physics I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 253: PHYS 203
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 254: PHYS 204
These laboratories are designed to correlate with the lecture material in PHYS
203 and PHYS 204, respectively. The experiments are designed to illustrate and
emphasize the physical phenomena discussed in the corresponding lecture courses.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills..
Laboratory: two hours.

PHYS 307
Electronic Instrumentation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisite: PHYS 357
Required of all physics juniors.
Brief review of DC and AC circuits. Introductions to theory and applications
of solid-state diodes, transistors and other semiconductors, amplifiers, waveform
generators, operational amplifiers, transducers, and digital electronics.
Lecture: three hours.

PHYS 271, PHYS 272 Laboratory for Physics with
One Credit Hour
Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite for PHYS 271: PHYS 221
Corequisite for PHYS 272: PHYS 222.
The laboratories parallel and supplement the lecture material in PHYS 221 and
PHYS 222, respectively. The laboratories utilize modern measuring equipment
including computer interface experiments, oscilloscopes, spectroscopes, etc. PHYS
271 concentrates on the fundamental concepts of physics and their application to
the study of material properties. PHYS 272 concentrates on the procedures and
techniques used in the experimental laboratory. Emphasis is placed on proper
experimental technique, error analysis, and technical report writing. Experiments
represent all the areas of physics included in the lecture: measurement, statics,
linear and rotational dynamics, wave phenomena, sound, light, thermodynamics,
electricity, magnetism and geometric optics.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills.
Laboratory: two hours.

PHYS 308
Optics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics juniors.
Principles of geometrical and physical optics presented with attention to engineering applications. Topics covered include geometrical imaging, ray analysis,
fiber optics, interferometry, thin film optical filters, polarization, Fourier optics,
diffraction, and coherence theory. Matrix methods are applied to lens systems,
thin films, and polarization.
Lecture: three hours.

PHYS 273
Modern Physics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: PHYS 271 and PHYS 272.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others with the permission
of the instructor.
This lab concentrates on the role of the apparatus and technology in the experimental laboratory. Experiments include student versions of several fundamental
experiments of modern physics. Students are also introduced to research which is
conducted within the department.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 301
Biological Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
The applications of physics to the processes occurring in living systems. Among
the topics to be discussed will be bioenergetics, radiation, biophysics, sensory biophysics, and bioelectricity. Attention also will be given to biomedical instrumentation.
Lecture: three hours.

PHYS 315 and PHYS 316

Analytical Mechanics

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, collision kinematics, central-force motion, oscillating systems, introduction to relativity.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 319
Research Planning
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
An outstanding recent development in physics is chosen by one or more students
and studied intensively. Also addressed is the role of ethics in scientific research.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 320
Mathematical Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Emphasis on mathematical methods of theoretical physics. Topics may include
coordinate transformations, vector calculus techniques, special functions, definite
integrals, approximations, numerical methods of data reduction, eigenvalue problems,
boundary-value problems, representation theory, perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 341
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
This course provides an introduction to the aerodynamics of heavier than air
flight. It will be presented at the level suitable for technical majors who have taken
at least the first two semesters of calculus and the first two semesters of calculus
based introductory physics. Although not a prerequisite, PHYS 241 is a useful
introduction to the concepts more deeply studied in this course. Introduction and
fundamental principles and understanding of inviscid and viscous incompressible
flow, and inviscid compressible around airfoils, through engine nozzles and diffusers will be covered.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 343
Applied Climatology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 243
Applied Climatoloty is a survey of the weather systems that contribute in the
aggregate to world climates and their cumulative influence on Earth systems.
Included are presentations from an historical perspective on the development of
past climatic regimes, the transition to present-era climate, and the atmospheric
dynamics involved in the global change process. Emphasis is placed on developing a broad-based working knowledge of the impacts present day climate and
climate-trend changes have on human activities including aviation-related practices,
procedures, and operations.
Lecture: three hours
PHYS 357
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 307
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 307.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 358
Optics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 308
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 308.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 391
Fluids Laboratory
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. This laboratory course concentrates on the role of the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in
the study of fluid flow around or through scaled models.
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PHYS 393
Flight Simulation
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. The effect of aerodynamic
flow on the control and stability of an aircraft will be studied using the physics
engines (aerodynamics calculation model) which powers flight simulation software
packages such as Flight Simulator or X-Plane. Effects studied in PHYS 241, The
Physics of Flight, will be observed using flight simulators.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 403 and
Electrodynamics I and II
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 404
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 222; MATH 231
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
The electrostatic field and its effect on matter, the properties of magnetic fields
and magnetic materials, electromagnetic effects, vector potentials, displacement
currents, Maxwell’s equations, Lorentz force on particles, periodic currents.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 405 and
Quantum Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 406
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 223, PHYS 308, PHYS 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
An introductory course in quantum mechanics with emphasis on both physical
principles and mathematical techniques. Stress is placed on understanding how
quantum mechanics is used in explaining the behavior of physical systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 409
Intermediate Optics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisites: PHYS 308 and MATH 234
This course is a continuation of Optics PHYS 308. It develops the Fourier
analysis approach to physical optics. Topics covered include the optical transfer
function, the wave theory of aberrations, spatial filtering, holography and applications, fiber optics, and nonlinear optics.
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PHYS 410
Thermodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics seniors.
Principles of thermodynamics presented with attention to engineering, chemical,
and biological applications. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, especially
as applied to closed hydrostatic systems and open steady-flow systems. Concepts
of internal energy, heat flow, enthalpy, and entropy. Perfect gas processes. Carnot
cycle for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators. Power output; mass flow equations; quality factor for mixed systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 415
Special Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Topics may vary by semester according to student interest and availability of
instructor. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such topics as space
physics, special relativity, fluid dynamics, and solid state physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 416
Advanced Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Similar to PHYS 415. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such
advanced topics as group theory in quantum mechanics, magnetic resonance, propulsion, and plasma physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 420
Research Participation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 319
Required of all physics seniors.
The project started in PHYS 319 (Research Planning) is completed to include
a written thesis and an oral presentation.
Lecture: one hour.
Laboratory: four hours.
PHYS 421
Research Presentation
Two Credit Hours
Using the research started in PHYS 319 and completed in PHYS 420, a dissertation will be written and a seminar will be presented before the faculty and
student body of the department. Writing a paper for scientific journals, writing a
dissertation for graduate school requirements, and presenting a paper at a scientific
meeting will be emphasized.
Lecture: one hour
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PHYS 441
Fluids Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 341
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion, both gases and liquids. This
course develops the integral, differential, and computational approaches to calculating the effects which fluids have as they pass over or through an object.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 451
Advanced Laboratory Physics
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
Experiments selected from famous fundamental measurements.
Laboratory: four hours.
Astronomy Course Descriptions
ASTR 201

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Sun and Planets
A descriptive introduction to the universe, our sun and its solar system, the Earth
and the other planets, asteroids, and comets. Practical observational astronomy.
Planetary discoveries made by space craft. Life in the universe.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 202

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Stars and Galaxies
The universe outside the solar system, the sun as a typical star, the Milky Way
and other galaxies, pulsars, quasars, and black holes are studied.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 240

Astrobiology: The Search for Life
Three Credit Hours
in the Universe
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
We will begin our study of the new science of astrobiology with general topics
such as current theories of the rise of habitability and life on Earth, distribution of
complex organic molecules in the universe and definition of habitability as regards
other planets and star systems. We will then move into specialized topics relating
to current research themes in astrobiology: potentially habitable zones in the Solar
System -- oceans of the Jovian satellites, potentially wet regions of Mars, Enceladus; other places of interest, such as Venus and Titan; current limits of life on
Earth -- Earth extremophiles, including Antarctic cryptoendoliths as a case study;
potentially habitable zones in other star systems; the search for extrasolar planets.
Lecture: three hours.

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ASTR 412
Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and MATH 132
The structures, atmospheres, dynamics, and evolutions of stars; the techniques
of stellar abundance analysis and spectral classification; the reduction, eigenvalue
problems, boundary-value problems, representation theory, and perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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Department
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Leadership Studies
Department Head: Rivers James
Professors: Connor, Rivers James
Associate Professor: B. Dean, J. Smith
The mission of the Department of Leadership Studies is to enhance the ability
of students from any academic background to perform effectively as principled
leaders in their present or future leadership roles and organizational contexts. The
program utilizes core leadership courses and interdisciplinary courses to engage
students in broad learning about leadership in applied contexts. At various points,
the interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to tailor the focus of their study
toward individual and career interests.
The Department oversees all credit-bearing academic leadership courses (LDRSprefix), including the Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership, required of all
cadets. A minor in Leadership Studies addresses learning, scholarship, and critical
thinking about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result, gives
students a broad understanding of the nature of effective, ethical leadership. This
minor complements the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life at The Citadel.
All upper level Leadership Studies courses serve as ROTC fulfilment classes for
Juniors and Seniors.
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 147)
Leadership Course Descriptions
LDRS 201
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, this course incorporates The Citadel core
values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute principled leadership.
The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman year
to the sophomore year and enables them to reflect upon their experiences of the
Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about effective, ethical leadership.
In addition, the course includes service as a component of principled leadership
through a service learning experience. This course is a graded, one-hour course.
A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to
withdraw from LDRS 201. Students must complete LDRS 201 prior to enrolling
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LDRS 320
Leadership Communications
Three Credit Hours
Leadership Communications will focus on an understanding of effective leader
communications based on analysis of speeches and writings. This course requires
critical thinking to analyze and develop leader intent and messages. The course will
also examine multimedia tools available to leaders and will address opportunities
and challenges of using technology in achieving effective leadership.
LDRS 371
Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: LDRS 201
This course considers various theories of leadership and their role in critical organizational issues, including leader effectiveness, ethics, power, influence,
politics, teamwork, motivation, creativity, innovation, communication, conflict,
strategy, diversity, and leadership development. The course uses case studies and
experiential components to provide hands-on learning and practice opportunities in
business, political, and social justice contexts. This course is identical to BADM
371 and is cross-listed.
LDRS 401
Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the minor in Leadership Studies or instructor permission.
Candidates for the Leadership Studies minor will work closely with the profes¬sor
on an independent study project dealing with a leadership issue or challenge and
with the application of principled leadership values. The student will write a case
study or research project of approximately 20-25 pages discussing a specific leadership issue or problem. The presentation of the results will be an integral part of
this exercise. Students will present in class and, at the discretion of the profes¬sor,
present in other forums, such as Citadel faculty/staff meetings, symposia, or professional conferences.
LDRS 433
Special Topics in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of leadership; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.

Department
of
Aerospace Studies
Department Head: Will
Professor: Will
Assistant Professors: Batts, Brabham, Campano, Figlewski, Kretser, Lee, Megee,
Yearage
Citadel Air Force ROTC courses feature a wide variety of instruction and
training opportunities. During the freshman and sophomore years, the curriculum provides students with an understanding of air power’s past, present, and
future roles in world affairs, as well as its relation to national defense. These
courses cover the doctrine, mission, and organization of the United States Air
Force and examine the development of air and space power from its inception
to its uses today in contingency operations.
During the junior and senior years, the Air Force ROTC program instruction focuses on leadership and ethics principles, global studies, and prepares
cadets for active duty entry. Included are communicative skills, professional
responsibility, the military justice system, functions and practices of leadership
and management principles, and problem solving.
Air Force Course Descriptions
AERO 101

Heritage and Values of the U.S. Air Force
One Credit Hour
(Fall Semester—Fourth Class Year)
Heritage and Values of the US Air Force and its follow-on is course providing
the student with an introductory survey of the United States Air Force (USAF)
and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training Corps (AFROTC). In the first semester, the course begins with an introduction to AFROTC’s mission, the Air Force
Core Values, the profession of arms, customs and courtesies as well as dress and
appearance standards expected of all Air Force officers. It continues with discussion on Air Force speaking and writing overviews and career field briefings. The
course concludes with an overview of service benefits and an introduction to team
building and leadership. Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine
Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and
exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Communication
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Laboratory is mandatory for AF ROTC contract/pursuing cadets and compliments
this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 102

Heritage and Values of the US Air Force
One Credit Hour
(Spring Semester—Fourth Class Year)
Heritage and Values of the US Air Force is a survey course covering an introduction to the evolution of airpower and the basic characteristics of war. The
course offers the student an opportunity to learn about the principles of war and
tenets of airpower as well as the general construct of the Department of the Air
Force. Students are introduced to Air Force Major Commands, Air Force guidelines
on social media as well as knowing the distinct functions and various levels of
doctrine as they relate to Air Force operations. Case studies and video scenarios
are used to examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means
of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.
Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets
and compliments this course by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 201

Team and Leadership Fundamentals
One Credit Hour
(Fall Semester—Third Class Year)
Team and Leadership Fundamentals is a survey course focused on laying the
foundation for strong teams and sound leadership. The topics include skills that
will allow cadets to improve their own leadership on a personal level, as well as
within a team, starting with classes on the comprehension of how personality types
can influence mission accomplishment. Classes on effective listening, followership,
problem solving, motivation, standards and accountability as well as full-range
leadership will aid the student in preparation for their field training experience.
Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine Air Force leadership and
management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. Communication skills are further developed
through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for
AF ROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course by providing
cadets not only followership and initial leadership opportunities, but also initial
preparation for Field Training.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)

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AERO 202

Team and Leadership Fundamentals
One Credit Hour
(Spring Semester—Third Class Year)
Team and Leadership Fundamentals is a survey course focused on building
teams, managing conflict, human relations and comprehensive Airman Fitness as
it relates to stress management. The purpose is to instill a leader’s mindset and
to motivate students to transition from AFROTC cadet to AFROTC officer candidate. Case studies and video scenarios are used to examine Air Force leadership
and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical
application of the concepts being studied. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory
for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course by providing
cadets not only followership and initial leadership opportunities, but also initial
preparation for Field Training.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
Field Training approximately 30 days (typically summer after sophomore year)
AERO 301

Leading People and Effective
Three Credit Hours
Communication
(Fall Semester—Second Class Year)
Leading People and Effective Communication, a course for contracted cadets
only, is a study of leadership and management fundamentals. Cadets will study
decision making, change management, as well as learn Air Force writing techniques.
The class will explore informative briefing requirements in addition to learning
about the effective supervision of Airmen. Classes will receive perspectives from
Noncommissioned Officers, and discuss topics such as equal opportunity, leading and thriving with diversity, cross-cultural competence, and cultural visual
expeditionary skills training. Airmanship, Air Force heritage and cyber security
will round out first semester coverage. Case studies video scenarios are used to
examine Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied. A
mandatory Leadership Laboratory compliments this course by providing advanced
leadership experience in officer type activities, giving students the opportunity
to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. Fall Semester
requirements also include individual communications assignments. Students are
required to research leadership topics and provide oral and written presentations
in the Air Force formats.

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AERO 302

Leading People and Effective
Three Credit Hours
Communication
(Spring Semester—Second Class Year)
Leading People and Effective Communication, a course for contracted cadets
only, is a continued in-depth study of leadership and management. Students will
begin to hone their negotiation skills as well as learn the enlisted force structure
to include feedback and mentoring processes, evaluation concepts, and professionalism. Leadership effectiveness, creating a vision, organizational climate and
public affairs are also covered. Classes will be introduced to the Air Operations
Center as well as Air Force Command and Control concepts. Air Force heritage
and airpower theory is explored. Case studies are used to examine Air Force
leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising
practical application of the concepts being studied. Spring Semester requirements
also include individual communications assignments. Students are required to
research leadership topics and provide oral and written presentations in Air Force
formats. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 401

National Security Affairs and Preparation Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty I
(Fall Semester—First Class Year)
This course covers the development of U.S. national security and military
policies. The course begins with a discussion of the constitutional relationship
between the Executive and Legislative Branches of government and the military.
Other topics include Air Force doctrine; joint operations; terrorism and force
protection; regional studies; and the Aerospace Expeditionary Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)

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AERO 402

National Security Affairs and Preparation
Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty II
(Spring Semester—First Class Year)
This course expands on the concepts introduced in AERO 401, with a continued
emphasis on regional studies and the impact that international affairs may have
on the U.S. National Security Policy. In addition, special topics are presented to
prepare contract cadets for transition to active duty in the Air Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
AERO 450

Air Force Leadership Laboratory
Zero Credit Hours
(Fall &amp; Spring Semesters—All Class Years)
This lab is designed to give insight into the Air Force and give leadership
opportunities to cadets through a variety of experiences. Cadets are expected to
perform a multitude of tasks in both the followership and leadership roles. Some
topics include Air Force customs and courtesies, military commands, LEAD Training prep, preparation for active duty, and Air Force opportunities. Additionally,
cadets gain leadership experiences in planning, organizing, and executing cadettraining activities; preparing and presenting briefings and other oral and written
communications. This lab is graded on a PASS or FAIL basis and must be taken
each semester by cadets on AF contract or those desiring to be on an AF contract.
Lecture: two hours

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Department of Military Science

Department
of
Military Science
Department Head: Cyrulik
Professor: Cyrulik
Assistant Professors: Hill, Jones, Marvel
Instructors: Austin, Fontenet, McCullough, Ragusa
The Army ROTC program of instruction at The Citadel is geared toward
teaching “hands-on skills” that are required of a new Second Lieutenant in the
active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Instruction at all levels
centers around leadership. The program includes instruction in basic combat
techniques, physical training, weapons, general military subjects, tactics, and
communication skills. Selected cadets have the opportunities to attend military
schools and unique training opportunities. In addition to the schooling opportunities, cadets will have the opportunity to serve as “Third Lieutenants”
with an active Army unit for two to four weeks in the Cadet Troop Leadership
Training (CTLT) Program. The Citadel also has one of the largest Simultaneous Membership Programs (SMP) in the nation. This program is a volunteer
officer training program which allows Army National Guard and Army Reserve
enlisted members to also participate in the Advanced ROTC course leading to
a commission in one of the reserve components.
Military Science is a four-year program of instruction, divided into a twoyear Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. The first year (Military
Science I) addresses the role of the individual soldier through instruction and
practical training in the areas of physical training, marksmanship, first aid, map
reading, U.S. weapons, and leadership. The second year (Military Science II)
builds upon the first, through the development of more advanced individual
skills such as land navigation, basic individual combat techniques, and small
unit tactics and leadership.
Students transferring into Army ROTC from another service and seeking
a commission, or students at cross-town universities with a ROTC crossenrollment agreement, that have not taken Army ROTC Basic course classes
(MLTY 101 to 202) will attend the Basic Camp at Fort Knox, Kentucky
prior to enrollment in the Army ROTC Advance Course. Basic Camp is a
four week basic instruction program designed to accommodate alternate entry
into the Army ROTC Advance Course through hands-on training and
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The Army ROTC Advance Course is restricted to students contracted to
commission in the Army and to students pursuing a contract to commission.
Exceptions are granted on a case by case basis by the Professor of Military
Science. Students not seeking a commission will take ROTC fulfillment
courses offered by the college.
The first year of the Advanced Course (Military Science III) is primarily
designed to train cadets to attend Advanced Camp, which takes place between
their junior and senior years. The curriculum focuses on instruction and practical training exercises in advanced land navigation and map reading, individual
military skills, principles and techniques of squad and platoon operations, the
principles of organizational leadership, communications, fire support, U.S. Army
weapons systems, and rigorous physical training. At the conclusion of their junior year, contracted cadets will attend Advanced Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
Advanced Camp is based upon performance-oriented training and continuous
leadership potential evaluation. Each cadet’s Advanced Camp evaluation is
a principal determinate in branch selection and in being chosen for Active or
Reserve Forces Duty.
The final year of the Advanced Course (Military Science IV) consists of
instruction in solving contemporary leadership problems, principles of military
justice, techniques of military writing, evolution of current tactics, precommissioning seminars, and military professionalism and ethics. The beginning of the
senior year is the final opportunity for Citadel cadets to apply for a contract
and seek an Army commission.
Cadets seeking commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army
are required to successfully complete one of ten designated military history
courses, Advanced Camp, and ROTC Advanced Courses training. Cadets are
highly encouraged to take courses in mathematical reasoning (Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics), computer science, natural science (Biology,
Geology, Chemistry or Physics), human behavior, management, and national
security affairs to better prepare themselves for their futures as Army officers.
Cadets enrolling in Military Science are provided a consolidated list of all
academic courses offered by The Citadel that satisfy the professional military
education requirement.
Army Course Descriptions
MLTY 101
Leadership and Personal Development
One Credit Hour
MLTY 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that
are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the
personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting,
time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted

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with MLTY 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs,
and Basic Camp. Scholarship cadets will register for MLTY 151, Army lab in
conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets classified as 4th class cadets
are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 102
Foundations in Leadership
One Credit Hour
MLTY 102 introduces you to the Army tactical concepts such as map reading,
land navigation and general operations. It also focuses on the Army Leadership
Model and explores these dimensions in detail. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 102, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program
consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs, and
Basic Camp. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing cadets will register
for MLTY 152, Army lab in conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets
classified as 4th class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 151/152/251/252/351/352/451/452
Army Contract Lab
Zero Credit Hours
This is the laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing an
Army contract. This laboratory includes two Training Exercises a semester;
during which cadets will learn leadership, small unit tactics, team building
skills, and essential Skill Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing.
All training that occurs in these labs is received and disseminated through the
Army’s Troop Leading Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to refine
necessary skills of a Second Lieutenant. All courses are Pass/Fail.
MLTY 201
Leadership and Decision Making
Two Credit Hours
MLTY 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Aspects of
personal motivation and team building are practiced in planning, executing, and
assessing team exercises. The focus continues to build on developing knowledge
of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening knowledge of
land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies will provide a tangible context
for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos. Scholarship, contracted,
and seriously pursuing contract cadets will register for MLTY 251, the Army
Contract Lab, in conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets classified as
3rd class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.

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MLTY 202
Army Doctrine and Team Development
Two Credit Hours
MLTY 202 examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the operational environment. The course highlights dimensions of doctrine, ethics and
leader development. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in
the context of military operations. MLTY 202 prepares cadets for MLTY 301.
Cadets develop greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles
and practice communication and team building skills. Ethical and Culture Case
studies give insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and decision
making in real-world scenarios. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing
cadets will register for MLTY 252, the Army Contract Lab, in conjunction with
their Army course. Only cadets classified as 3rd class cadets are authorized to
enroll in this course.
MLTY 301
Adaptive Team Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MLTY 101, MLTY 102, MLTY 201, and MLTY 202 or completion of Basic Camp or US Army Basic Training with an approved waiver from
the PMS.
The Advanced Course is designed to build off basic programs (MLTY 101,
102, 201, and 202) being progressive and sequential. The course is driven by
the professional competence in Army doctrine and leadership principles taught
through the Adult Learning Model. This includes introduction to squad/section
tactical operations using troop leading procedures and battle drills to achieve
the assigned mission within the commander’s intent. Cadets enrolling in MLTY
301 are required to enroll in MLTY 351; the Army Contract Lab and cadets
will attend Physical Training. Only cadets classified as 2nd class cadets are
authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 302
Leadership Under Fire
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MLTY 301
The Advanced Course will balance adaptability and professional competence
building on the lessons introduced in MLTY 301. Various platoon operations
are stressed in order to familiarize the cadet with materials that they can expect
to execute during CST. Adaptability concepts introduced include analysis of
complex problems, creating solutions that exhibit agile and adaptive thinking,
analysis of the situational environment and formulation of solutions to tactical
and organizational problems. Cadets enrolling in MLTY 302 are required to
enroll in MLTY 352; the Army Contract Lab and cadets will attend Physical
Training. Only cadets classified as 2nd class cadets are authorized to enroll in
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MLTY 401
Command and the Army Profession
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MLTY 302, completion of Advance Camp or with PMS
approval.
MLTY 401 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations
of current military operations. You will examine differences in customs and
courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the
face of international terrorism. You also explore aspects of interacting with
non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield; the decision making
processes and host nation support the complex ethical demands of serving as
a commissioned officer in the United States Army. Scholarship and contracted
cadets will register for MLTY 451, Army Contract Lab.
MLTY 402

Mission Command and the
Three Credit Hours
Company Grade Officer
Prerequisite: MLTY 401, completion of Advance Camp or with PMS
approval.
MLTY 402 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations
during Unified Land Operations, examines the Art of Command, how to
properly communicate with your NCOs and Soldiers, and Developing Others
(counseling). Additionally, cadets will develop an understanding of cultures
through Cultural Awareness and Cultural Property Protection (CPP), and how
ethical decisions impact personnel and the unit mission. The course places
significant emphasis on preparing you for BOLC B and your first unit of
assignment. It uses mission command case studies and scenarios to prepare
you to face the complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned officer
in the United States Army. Scholarship and contracted cadets will register
for MLTY 452, Army Contract Lab.

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Department
of
Naval Science
Department Head: Dunne
Professor: Dunne
Associate Professor: Marks
Assistant Navy Professors: Bartek, Bottler, Jones, Mowrey, Scappe, Walgrave
Assistant Marine Corps Professors: Moreno, Parker
Instructor: Hart
The Department of Naval Science course of instruction is designed to provide
students with the basic professional knowledge and leadership skills needed
to become Navy and Marine Corps officers. In the initial three semesters, all
students receive an introduction to the essential aspects of the Navy and Marine
Corps warfighting team, the history of seapower and maritime affairs, and naval
leadership and management.
Students receive their subsequent instruction in either Navy or Marine Corps
service specific courses. Navy option students study naval engineering, combat
systems, navigation, and naval operations and seamanship. Marine option students
study Marine Corps organization and weapon systems, the historical development
of warfare, and amphibious operations. Both options conclude with practical
leadership training designed as final preparation for assuming the responsibilities
of a junior officer in the Navy or Marine Corps.
An added value of being a member of The Citadel NROTC Unit is the
opportunity to participate in a variety of quality off-campus Field Training
Exercises (FTXs). These opportunities are enhanced by the close proximity, and
eager support, of several local DoD organizations and installations. For Navy
option midshipmen, FTXs include shipboard training, aviation operations, and
joint operations with local Coast Guard assets. For Marine option midshipmen,
FTXs consist of field orientation and tactical exercises conducted aboard nearby
military installations.
More information about the Department of Naval Science may be found at
www.citadel.edu/nrotc.
Sequence of Naval Science Courses
Fourth Class Year
All Naval ROTC Cadets
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
NAVL 450
Navy Training Lab
NAVL 451
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Third Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 201
NAVL 210/220
NAVL 450
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
201
202
451

Second Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 310
NAVL 311
NAVL 450

Navy commissions
Naval Leadership and Management
Navigation/Navigation Laboratory
Navy Training Lab
Marine Corps commissions
Naval Leadership and Management
Marine Corps Concepts and Weapon Systems
Marine Training Lab
Navy commissions
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Navy Training Lab

Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
303
304
451

Marine Corps commissions
Evolution of Warfare I
Evolution of Warfare II
Marine Training Lab

First Class Year
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
410/420
403
450
452

Navy commissions
Naval Operations and Seamanship/Laboratory
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Navy Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 402
NAVL 403
NAVL 451
NAVL 452

Marine Corps commissions
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Marine Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Naval Science Course Descriptions
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
One Credit Hour
General introduction to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Emphasizes
organizational structure, warfare components, and assigned roles/missions of
USN/USMC. Covers all aspects of naval service from its relative position within
DoD to the specific warfare communities/career paths. Also includes basic
elements of leadership and Navy Core Values. Designed to give the student
initial exposure to many elements of naval culture. Also provides conceptual
framework/working vocabulary for the student to use on summer cruise. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)

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Seapower and Maritime Affairs
One Credit Hour
A study of the U.S. Navy and the influence of seapower upon history. Incorporates both a historical and political science process to explore the major
events, attitudes, personalities, and circumstances that have imbued the U.S.
Navy with its proud history and rich tradition. Deals with issues of national
imperatives in peacetime, as well as war; varying maritime philosophies that
were interpreted into naval strategies/doctrines; budgetary concerns which shaped
force realities; and the pursuit of American diplomatic objectives. Concludes
with a discussion of the Navy’s strategic and structural changes at the end of
the Cold War and its new focus, mission, and strategy in the post-9/11 world.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 201
Naval Leadership and Management
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to many of the fundamental concepts of leading
Sailors and Marines, which will be expanded upon during the continuum of
leadership development throughout NROTC. Develops the elements of leadership vital to the effectiveness of Navy/Marine Corps officers by reviewing the
theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the
naval service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills,
management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored
through the use of experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory
discussions. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 202

Marine Corps Concepts and
Two Credit Hours
Weapon Systems
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of the Marine
Corps in relation to its structure and organization, as well as the common weapon
systems of the service and how they relate to its warfighting doctrine. This
course is meant to help prepare the Marine option student for further courses
in Evolution of Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, and Leadership and Ethics. This
course also includes history and traditions of the Marine Corps relevant to the
future Marine Corps officer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 210
Navigation
Three Credit Hours
In-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures, and application of plotting,
piloting, and electronic navigation, as well as an introduction to maneuvering
boards. Students learn piloting techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and
electronic aids, and the theory of operation of both magnetic and gyrocompass.
Students develop practical skills in plotting and electronic navigation. Other
topics include tides, currents, effects of wind/weather, voyage planning, and an
application and introduction to the international/inland rules of navigation. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 220 (Navigation Laboratory).

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NAVL 220
Navigation Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 210. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 210.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 303
Evolution of Warfare I
Two Credit Hours
This course provides the student with a general knowledge of the concepts
and art of warfare along with its evolution from the beginning of recorded history to the present. Included are the considerations of the influence that political,
economic, sociological, and technological factors, along with different forms
of leadership, have had on warfare, and also the theoretical principles behind
modern strategy and tactics. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 304
Evolution of Warfare II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 303
This course enables the student to acquire a working knowledge of the more
practical aspects of warfare and the U.S. Marine Corps. The general principles
of warfare addressed in NAVL 303 are considered as they relate to the small
unit level. Tactical aspects of offensive combat are examined in detail. The
student is given the opportunity to master skills required of the small unit
leader—tactics and land navigation. Physical training is included to prepare
students for summer training at Officer Candidates School, Quantico, Virginia.
(Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 310
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Two Credit Hours
Detailed study of ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, propulsion,
electrical theory and distribution, hydraulic theory and ship control, and damage control. Included are basic concepts of theory/design of steam, gas turbine,
diesel, and nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in the
engineering arena are also covered. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 311
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Two Credit Hours
Outlines the theory and employment of weapons systems. Student explores
the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery,
guidance, and explosives. Fire control systems and major weapons types are
discussed, including capabilities and limitations. The physical aspects of radar
and underwater sound are described. Facets of command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence are explored as a means of weapons system
integration. The tactical and strategic significance of command and control
warfare and information warfare is discussed. This course if supplemented with
review/analysis of case studies involving the moral and ethical responsibilities
of leaders in the employment of weapons. (Navy faculty)

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NAVL 402
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare is a detailed look at broad aspects of
warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Specific focus
is on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting
institution. This class examines the historical influences of amphibious warfare
and the development of USMC maneuver warfare doctrine on current tactical,
operational, and strategic engagements. Case studies regarding the implications
of maneuver warfare practices in current and future operations will be conducted
throughout the course of study. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 403
Leadership and Ethics
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 402 (Marine option) or NAVL 410 (Navy option)
Completes the final preparations of Ensigns and Second Lieutenants. The course
integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical
philosophy with a variety of topics, such as military leadership, core values, and
professional ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to
the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior officers, command relationships,
and the conduct of warfare. The course provides midshipmen with a foundation
of moral traditions, combined with a discussion of actual current and historical
events in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, to prepare them for the role
and responsibilities of leadership in the naval service of the 21st century. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 452 (Senior Naval
Laboratory.
NAVL 410
Naval Operations and Seamanship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
A continued study of relative motion, formation tactics, and ship employment.
Also included are introductions to naval operations analysis, ship behavior and
characteristics in maneuvering, applied aspects of ship handling, afloat communications, naval command and control, naval warfare areas, and joint warfare. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 420 (Naval Operations
and Seamanship Laboratory).
NAVL 420

Naval Operations and Seamanship
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 410. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 410.
(Navy faculty)

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NAVL 450
Navy Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Navy College Program midshipmen, and Seaman
to Admiral-21 students. This lab is broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, navy specific training, and leadership development.
Lab occasionally supplements Naval Science courses, as well. At the end of
the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be prepared for commissioning in order to
take on the roll of a junior officer in the Navy. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 451
Marine Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Marine option College Program midshipmen,
and Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program students. This lab is
broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, Marine
specific training, and leadership development. This lab will also supplement
Naval Science courses. At the end of the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be
prepared for commissioning and life as a Marine Officer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 452
Senior Naval Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content
of NAVL 403. Guest speakers will expand on the lessons discussed in class.
Additional training will cover fiscal responsibility, moral and ethical decision
making, and the role of a junior/company grade officer. (Navy and Marine
Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 403 (Naval Leadership
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Organization
Board of Visitors
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75, Chair
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC, Retired, ‘60, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02
Colonel Peter M. McCoy, Sr., ‘74
Colonel L. E. “Gene” Pinson, ‘72
Colonel Greg A. Lapointe, ‘85
Colonel Stanley L. Myers, Sr., ‘98
Colonel John C. “JC” Dominick, USAF, Retired, ‘71
Colonel James H. “Jim” Harrison, USAR, Retired, ‘73, Secretary
Colonel Jamie A. Kahn, ‘00
Ex Officio Members
The Honorable Henry D. McMaster, Governor of the State of South Carolina
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General of South Carolina
The Honorable Molly M. Spearman, State Superintendent of Education
Emeritus Members
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, CPA, ‘82
Non-Voting Representatives
Mr. Claudius E. Watts IV, ‘83, Chairman, The Citadel Foundation
Mr. Willis E. Tisdale, Jr., ‘77, President, The Citadel Alumni Association
Mr. F. Xavier Starkes, ‘84, President, The Citadel Brigadier Foundation

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Members of the Executive Staff
General Glenn M. Walters, USMC, ‘79
President
Brigadier General Mark Alan Bebensee, SCM
Interim Provost and Dean of the College
Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ‘82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration
Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ‘89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel Charles Cansler, SCM
Vice President for Finance and Business
Colonel John L. Dorrian, USAF, Retired
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Mr. Robert Acunto
Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Members of the Senior Staff
General Glenn M. Walters, USMC, ‘79
President

Mr. Robert Acunto
Interim Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Lieutenant Colonel Jay Beam, USAF, Retired, ‘91
Associate Vice President for Facilities and Engineering
Colonel David G. Allen, SCM
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Colonel Kevin Bower
Associate Provost for Academic Operations
Colonel Tara F. Hornor, SCM
Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation; Dean of
Enrollment Management
Colonel Michael Weeks, USAF, Retired
Dean of Business
Colonel Larry G. Daniel, SCM
Dean of Education
Colonel Ronald W. Welch, USA, Retired
Dean of Engineering
Colonel Winfred B. Moore, Jr., SCM
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences

Brigadier General Mark Alan Bebensee, SCM
Interim Provost and Dean of the College

Colonel Darin Zimmerman, SCM
Dean of Science and Mathematics

Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ‘82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration

Mr. Mark C. Brandenburg, ‘90
General Counsel

Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ‘89
Commandant of Cadets

Commander William A. Lind, USN, Retired, ‘91
Executive Assistant to the President

Colonel Charles Cansler, SCM
Vice President for Finance and Business

Lieutenant Colonel Jack Porter, SCM
Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty Senate Chair

Colonel John L. Dorrian, USAF, Retired
Vice President for Communications and Marketing

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Administrative and Activity Directors
Captain Jennifer Albert
Director of the STEM Center

Mrs. Lori Hedstrom
Special Assistant to the President for Board Matters

Lieutenant Colonel Pamela S. Barton, USA, Retired
Assistant Commandant for Operations and Training

Major Kyle Herron
Chief Information Officer

Major Lisa Blake
Registrar

Ms. Mary Ellen Huddleston
Director of Intramural, Club, and Recreational Athletics

Mrs. Tiffany Boyd
Director of Budget

TBD

Lieutenant Colonel Suzanne Bufano
Director of Student Counseling Center
Colonel (Dr.) Carey M. Capell, USAF, M.C., Retired
Surgeon and Infirmary Administrator
Colonel Thomas Sterling Clark III, USMC Retired, ‘85
Executive Director of the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics
Lieutenant Colonel Diana Cheshire
Director of the Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and Distance Education
Lieutenant Colonel Elizabeth Connor
Interim Director of Daniel Library
Colonel John Dorrian
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Lieutenant Colonel James de Luca, USMCR
Director of Procurement Services
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Dougherty
Assistant Commandant for Cadet Leadership Programs
Lieutenant Colonel Hank M. Fuller
Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships
Lieutenant Colonel Dena Petty Garner
Director of Undergraduate Research and Assistant Provost for Research
and Policy

Director of Alumni Affairs and Career Services/Executive Director of
The Citadel Alumni Association

Colonel Faith Rivers James
Assistant Provost for Leadership
Lieutenant Colonel F. Ward Logan
Controller/Director of Financial Services
Mr. Kevin M. Modglin
Director, Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center
Chaplain (CDR) Joe R. Molina
Director of Religious Activities and Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
Colonel Paul J. O’Leary, Jr.
Chief of Staff, Commandant’s Office
Ms. Lisa L. Pace
Director of Institutional Research
Colonel Robert Pickering
Director of Multicultural and International Student Services
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Powell, Jr., USMC, Retired
Director of Admissions
Lieutenant Colonel Dierdre Ragan
Director of Honors Program
Colonel Conway F. Saylor
Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Sberna, USAF, Retired, ‘76
Assistant Commandant for Discipline

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Major Leah S. Schonfeld
Director of Human Resources
Lieutenant Colonel Zane U. Segle
Director of Study Abroad, International and Domestic Programs
Ms. Dewis Shallcross
Director of Executive Events
Mrs. Janet Addison Shealy
Director of Cadet Advocacy, Response, and Education
Major Jeri-Elayne Goosby Smith
Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion
Ms. Paget M. Tisdale
Director of Career Center
Michael Turner
Director of Public Safety
Colonel Jane M. Warner
Director of Academic Support Center
TBA
Treasurer

Auxiliary Enterprises

Mr. Kevin Reid
Director, Auxiliary Enterprises
Auxiliary Activity Managers/Directors
Mr. Andy Beckwith
Citadel Bookstore, General Manager
TBD

Director, Event Management

Faculty
Glenn M. Walters, General, USMC
B.S.E.E., The Citadel
President
Mark Alan Bebensee, Colonel
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Business; Interim Provost and Dean of the College
Samuel M. Hines, Jr., Brigadier General
A.B., Davidson College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Political Science and Leadership Studies; Provost Emeritus
Blakely Adair, Major
B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Texas Tech
University
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Jennifer L. Adair, Captain
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Instructor of English
Saul Joseph Adelman, Colonel
B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Professor of Physics
Nancy A. Aguirre, Captain
B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., University of Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Texas of El Paso
Assistant Professor of History
Jennifer Albert, Captain
B.S., North Carolina State University; M.A., Austin Peay State University
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the STEM Center
of Excellence

Mr. Christopher Floyd
Director, Laundry and Dry Cleaning

David Gordon Allen, Colonel
B.A., Assumption College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor and Head, Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications

Mr. Ricardo Gutierrez
Director, Tailor Shop

Elba Magally Andrade, Colonel
Licenciatura Ciencias Sociales e Históricas, Universidad de Chile; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Professor of Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures

Mrs. Linda Mattingly
Director, Cadet Store
Mr. Omar Muhammad
General Manager, Dining Services

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Lizzie Washington Arnold, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University;
Ph.D. Rutgers University
Associate Professor of Accounting
Maria Aselage
B.A., University of Georgia; M.B.A., The Citadel
Visiting Assistant Professor of Business
Juan Whangbai Bahk, Colonel
B.A., The Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.A., Ph.D., The University
of New Mexico
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Helen Ballestas, Major
B.S., M.S., Molloy College; Ph.D., Capella University
Associate Professor of Nursing
Jennifer Balmer
B.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Shankar M. Banik, Lieutenant Colonel
B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Professor of Computer Science
Robert Barsanti, Colonel
B.S., Polytechnic Institute of New York; M.S., Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate
School
William States Lee Professor of Electrical Engineering and Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michael Martin Barth, Colonel
B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Business
Patrick Bass, Major
B.S.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S.E., University of Colorado;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mostafa Batouli, Captain
B.S., University of Tehran; M.S., Islamic Azad University; M.P.A., Florida
International University; Ph.D., Florida International University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Steffon Batts, Captain
B.S., US Air Force Academy, M.S. University of Incarnate Word
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Faculty

501

Joel Carl Berlinghieri, Colonel
B.S., Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Professor of Physics
College Marshal
Carl Betterton, Major
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.B.A., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Holly Mary Bevsek, Colonel
B.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry
James B. Bezjian, Captain
MLitt., University of St. Andrews, Scotland; MBA, Azusa Pacific University;
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Assistant Professor of Business
Phillip Gregory Bogle, Dr.
B.S., East Carolina University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Indiana
University
Instructor of Health and Human Performance
Cynthia Elaine Bolt, Colonel
B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M. Tax., University of South
Carolina
Professor of Business
Emily Kate Book, Captain
B.S.M.E., Purdue University; M.S.M.E., University of Wisconsin; MBA, Clarke
College; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Benjamin Bornstein, Captain
B.S., Hobart College; Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Timothy Scott Bott, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Health and Human
Performance
Kurt Boughan, Major
B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Associate Professor of History

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Kevin C. Bower, Colonel
B.S., Ohio University; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron; P.E. (South
Carolina)
Professor, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
D. Graham Professor of Civil Engineering
Associate Provost for Academic Operations
Martin Brabham, Colonel, USAF
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Central Michigan University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Michael D. Brady, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army (Ret)
B.A., The Citadel; M.S., National Intelligence University
Citadel Fellow of Intelligence and Security Studies
Patrick Ray Briggs, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Physics
Kweku Tekyi Brown, Captain
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana; M.S.,
University of Connecticut; Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty

503

Mei-Qin Chen, Colonel
B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Diana Louise Cheshire, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Indiana University; M.A., University of California - San Diego; Ph.D.,
Indiana University
Director, Center for Excellence and Innovation in Teaching, Learning, and
Distance Education
Sean D. Cleveland, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.A., Arizona State University Ph.D.,
Texas Tech University
Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Innovation and Visiting Assistant
Professor, Department of English
William Bradford Collins, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., University of London; A.B.D., Claremont
Graduate University
Instructor of Political Science

Monika Bubacz, Major
B.S., M.S., Poznan University of Technology; Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Elizabeth N. Connor, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., MLS, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.Ed., The Citadel
Professor of Library Science and Leadership Studies and Interim Director
of Library Services

Scott Eugene Buchanan, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., University of Georgia; M.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of
Oklahoma
Professor of Political Science

John M. Cyrulik, Colonel, USA
B.S., State University of New York-Brockport; M.M.A.S., The U.S. Army
Command and General Staff College-Ft. Leavenworth
Professor and Head, Department of Military Science

Rebekah D. Burke, Captain
B.S., University of Wyoming; M.S., Arizona State University; Ph.D., Arizona
State University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Christopher Dague, Captain
B.A., University of Akron; M.Ed., Campbell University; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Education

Rodolfo N. Campano Jr., Captain
B.A., San Diego State University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies
Patrice Capers
B.S., Spelman College; M.S.C.R., PhD. Morehouse School of Medicine
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology

Larry G. Daniel, Colonel
B.A., Southeastern University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Professor and Dean of Education
Harry D. Davakos, Colonel
B.P.E., National Academy of Physical Education, Athens, Greece; M.Ed.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., The Citadel; D.P.E., Springfield College
Professor of Health and Human Performance

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William Jeffrey Davis, Colonel
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Georgia
Institute of Technology; P.E. (Alabama, Georgia)
Professor and Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Faculty

505

Lori Neal Fernald, Major
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., University of Delaware; D.Ed.,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Psychology

Benjamin P. Dean, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; LLM, The Judge
Advocate General’s School; Ph.D., Regent University
Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Business

Sara Fernández-Medina, Major
Licenciatura, Universidad de Alcalá; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

David Michael Donnell, Major
B.S., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Biology

Nathan M. Figlewski, Captain
B.S. , The Citadel; M.S. Wright State University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Michael John Dorko, Major
B.S., M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Daren G. Fisher, Captain
B.S., University of New South Wales Sydney; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Maryland
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Chuck Dunne, Colonel, USMC
B.S., The Citadel; M.M.S., Amphibious Warfighting School, Marine Corps
Command and Staff College; M.S., Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Professor and Head, Department of Naval Science
Richard M. Ebeling, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University at Sacramento; M.A., Rutgers University;
Ph.D., Middlesex University, London, England
BB&amp;T Distinguished Professor in Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership

Rigoberto Flórez, Major
B.A., Universidad de Antioquia; M.S., Universidad Nacional de Colombia;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Donald L. Fowler, Dr.
AB, Wofford College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Citadel Fellow in Public Affairs, Department of Political Science

Alyson Eggleston, Captain
B.A., M.A., Youngstown State University; Ph.D., Purdue University
Assistant Professor in English

Elenor Frances Frame, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Davidson College; M.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of English

Christine Rose Elliott, Captain
B.A., Macon State College; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor of Library Science

Muhammad Fraser-Rahim, Captain
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A., Ph.D., Howard University
Assistant Professor, Department of Intelligence and Security Studies

Amy Emm, Major
B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Mallory Factor, Mister
B.A., Wesleyan University; Joint Business and Law Program, Columbia
University
Governor John C. West Professor of International Politics and American
Government
Roy Fenoff, Captain
B.S., B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D.,
Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Dena Petty Garner, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Oregon
State University
Professor of Health and Human Performance, Director of Undergraduate
Research, Director of Research and Grants
Jason Geathers, Captain
B.S., Morehouse College; B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Simon Thomas Ghanat, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Daniel Fitzgerald Giblin, Captain
B.S.B.A., Creighton University; M.A., European University at St. Petersburg; M.A., University of Massachusetts-Boston; Ph.D., University of North
Carolina at Chapel Hill.
Assistant Professor of History
Tammy J. Graham, Major
B.S., Athens State College; M.S.Ed., Alabama A&amp;M University; Ed.D.,
Cambridge College
Associate Professor of Education
Andrea E. Gramling, First Lieutenant
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Instructor of Biology
Joel M. Gramling, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
North Carolina
Professor of Biology
Melissa Graves, Captain
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; J.D., M.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Intelligence and Security Studies
James Michael Grayson, Major
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ronald Floyd Green, Colonel
B.S., Clemson University; M.P.A., M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Ph.D., Clemson University
Professor of Business
David Greenburg, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., The Citadel; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School; Ph.D., Northcentral
University
Associate Professor and Director of Engineering Leadership and
Program Management
Katherine Haldane Grenier, Colonel
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Virginia
Professor, Department of History
Sean Griffin, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Professor and Head of Criminal Justice

Faculty

507

Charles W. Groetsch, Colonel
B.S., M.S., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Distinguished Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Danny J. Gustafson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Blackburn College, M.S., Illinois State University, Ph.D., Southern
Illinois University
Professor of Biology
Timothy A. Hanchon, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Albion College; M.A., Ph.D., Ball State University
Professor of Psychology
Daniel Hawkins, Captain
B.S., University of North Carolina at Greensboro; M.L.S., University of
North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Ronald J. Hayne, Colonel, USA, Retired
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D.,
University of Virginia
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
M. Kristen Hefner, Captain
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Maria José Hellin-Garcia, Major
B.A., University of Valencia; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Licia Morrow Hendriks, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Associate Professor of English
Sean J. Heuston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California Polytechnic State University; M.A., Stanford University;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Professor of English
Stephenie McCoy Hewett, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University; Ed.D., New Mexico State University
Associate Professor of Education

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Griffin Hill, Captain
B.A., The Citadel
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Leslie Hill, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

Faculty

509

Faith Rivers James, Colonel
A.B., Dartmouth College; J.D., Harvard Law School; John F. Kennedy
School of Government Executive Education – Master Leadership Teacher
Professor and Head, Department of Leadership Studies
Assistant Provost for Leadership

Russell Otto Hilleke, Colonel
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor and Head, Department of Physics

Renée Nesbitt Jefferson, Colonel
B.S., M.L.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., California State University,
Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Education and Associate Dean

Thomas D. Horan, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Harvard University; J.D., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of North Carolina
Professor of English

Carl J. Jensen III, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D.,
University of Maryland
Professor and Head, Department of Intelligence and Security Studies

Tara G. Hornor, Colonel
B.S.W., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Campbell University; MSRHM, Troy
University; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Education
Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation; Dean of
Enrollment Management

Robin Jocius, Captain
B.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., Peabody College of Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Education

Jason Howison, Captain
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Rebecca A. Hunter, Captain
B.A., Hood College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
James Marvin Hutchisson, Colonel
B.A., Radford University; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Professor of English
Guy Edward Ilagan, Major
B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Clemson University
Associate Professor of Education
Sarah Imam, Captain
M.B.B.S. I, Kings College London, School of Medicine and Dentistry, United
Kingdom; M.D., Spartan Health Sciences University, St. Lucia
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance

Kristy Young Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Gardner Webb University; Ph.D., Medical University of South
Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
Paul Andrew Johstono, Major
B.A. Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Associate Professor of History
Wesley M. Jones, Jr., Colonel
A.A., Brewton Parker College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Georgia Southern University;
Ph.D./FIN, Florida Atlantic University
Associate Professor of Finance
Whit Jones, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., The Citadel
Assistant Professor of Military Science
Amelia Marie Joseph, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; MBA, The Citadel; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Head, Swain Department of Nursing
Deepti Joshi, Major
B.A., University of Delhi; M.S., Northwest Missouri State University; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Associate Professor of Computer Science

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Britnie D. Kane, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M. Ed., Ph.D., Peabody College of
Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
Branwell DuBose Kapeluck, Colonel
B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., North Carolina State University at Raleigh;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A&amp;M College
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science
Iordanis Karagiannidis, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of Macedonia (Greece); MBA, Rutgers University; Ph.D./
Fin, Michigan State University
Associate Professor of Business and Associate Dean for Curriculum,
Finance, and Outreach
Alvin W. Katz
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Alvah H. Chapman Chair in Business
Soo Joung Kim
B.A., Chung-Ang University; M.A.Ed., Korea University, State University of
New York at Buffalo; PhD., University of Maine
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
Keith Nathaniel Knapp, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Professor of History

Faculty

511

James Stanley Leonard, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Brown University
Professor of English
John Lewis
B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., Boston University;
Visiting Assistant Professor
Bo Li, Captain
B.S., Shanxi Agricultural University; M.S., China Agricultural University;
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University at Lubbock
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Kwangsoo Kevin Lim, Major
B.E., M.E, Seoul National University; M.B.A., Ph.D., Purdue University
Associate Professor of Business
Julie Ann Lipovsky, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida
Professor of Psychology
Michael Livingston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Professor of English
Alton A. S. Lovvorn, Commander, USN, Retired
B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
Associate Professor of Business

John D. Knight
B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., Duke University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry

Scott C. Lucas, Colonel
B.A., University of California; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor and Head, Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications

Michael P. Kretser, Captain
B.S., Limestone College; M.S., Ph.D., Air Force Institute of Technology
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Suzanne Theresa Mabrouk, Colonel
A.B., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Professor of Chemistry

Kerry Scott Lassiter, Colonel
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma;
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Professor of Psychology
Kaylan K. Lee, Captain
B.A., Oklahoma State University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Alexandra Macdonald, Captain
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Melanie Colleen Maddox, Captain
B.A., University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews,
Scotland
Assistant Professor of History

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Faculty

513

Timothy Darin Matthews, Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Professor of Psychology

Heather M. Megee, Captain
B.S.B.A., Florida State University; M.S., Columbia Southern University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

Robin Matutina, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Nursing

Dimitra Michalaka, Captain
B.S., National Technical University of Athens, Greece; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Lauren Rule Maxwell, Major
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Associate Professor of English

William H. Money, Major
B.A., University of Richmond; M.B.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Northwestern University
Associate Professor of Business

Terry Maynard Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Auburn University; M.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Professor of Political Science
Timothy Wayne Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The University of Memphis; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Gregory J. Mazzaro, Major
B.S., Boston University; M.S.E.E., State University of New York, Binghamton;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Lyle Vernon McAfee, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph.D., Oregon State University
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Courtney McAllister, Captain
B.A., University of Mary Washington; M.A., University of Warwick; MLIS,
University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor, Daniel Library

John Isham Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of History
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Clinton Moran, Captain
B.A., Willamette University; M.S., Moss Landing Marine Laboratories;
Ph.D., Northern Arizona University
Assistant Professor of Biology
Robert Franklin Morris, Jr., Major
B.S.A.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., Auburn University
Associate Professor of Business
Antara Mukherjee, Major
B.S., M.S., Calcutta University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Mathematics

Joel McCullough, SFC
B.S., University of Louisville
Instructor, Military Science

John Alden Murden, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S.C.E., M.S.C.E., Ph.D., Clemson University
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Mark H. McKinney, Colonel
B.S., M.E., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Richard Kent Murray, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ed.S.,
The Citadel; Ed.D., South Carolina State University
Professor of Education

Robert Hartmann McNamara, Colonel
B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State
University; Ph.D., Yale University
Professor of Criminal Justice

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Amanda R. Mushal, Major
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Associate Professor of History
Jordana N. Navarro, Captain
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Joelle Neulander, Colonel
B.A., Tufts University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor and Head, Department of History
Steve A. Nida, Colonel
B.A., King College; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., The Ohio State
University
Professor of Psychology
Paul M. Nolan, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S. Pennsylvania State University; M.S., University of California at Davis;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Professor of Biology
Brian L. Norris, Captain
B.A., University of Texas, Arlington; M.A., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D.,
John Hopkins University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Aaron H. Oberman, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D.,
University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Education
Soomin Park, Captain
B.A., M.A., Seoul National University; Ph.D., State University of New York
at Buffalo
Assistant Professor of Business

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James Pelletier, Lieutenant Commander, USN, Retired
B.S.N., Johns Hopkins University; M.H.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,
Medical University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Katherine Pilhuj, Major
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami
Associate Professor of English
Keith Plemmons, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program Management
Jeffrey Plumblee, Captain
B.S.C.E., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
Paul Michael Politano, Colonel
B.A., Duke University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Professor of Psychology
Sergey Y. Ponomarov, Major
M.B.A., University of Louisiana, Monroe; M.S., Ph.D., The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
Associate Professor of Business
Jack J. Porter, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Colgate University; M.I.A., Columbia University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California at Berkeley
Associate Professor of Political Science, Faculty Senate Chair
Siripong Potisuk, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

Audrey E. Parrish, Captain
B.S., Winthrop University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Assistant Professor of Psychology

David Lee Preston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., Ph.D., College of William and Mary
Professor of History and Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies

Kirsten Anne Passyn, Major
B.S, Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Associate Professor of Business

Robert Rabb, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Texas at
Austin; P.E. (Missouri)
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering and
Head, Engineering Leadership and Program Management

Johnston William Peeples, Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina; P.E.
(South Carolina)
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering

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Deirdre D. Ragan, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Rice University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Santa Barbara
Director of The Citadel Honors Program and Visiting Assistant Professor
of Mechanical Engineering

Scott Philip Segrest, Captain
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Dallas; Ph.D., Louisiana State
University
Assistant Professor of Political Science

Thomas E. Reilly
B.S., George Washington University; MAT, The Citadel; M.A., George
Washington University; Ed.D., University of Southern California
Director of Internships and Field Experiences and Visiting Assistant Professor of Education

C. David Shepherd, Major
B.S., David Lipscomb College; M.B.A., University of Tennessee at
Chattanooga; Ph.D., University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Business

Robert J. Riggle, Major
B.A., M.B.A., Henderson State University; Ph.D., University of South Florida
Associate Professor of Business

Tracey Honeycutt Sigler
B.B.A., M.B.A., Bowling Green State University; Ph.D., University of North
Carolina
Associate Professor of Business

Tracy D. Rishel, Major
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Associate Professor of Business
Richard Robinson, Captain
B.A., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

Tiffany Reed Silverman, Captain
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Williams College
Senior Instructor and Director of Fine Arts
Kyle Scott Sinisi, Colonel
B.A., Virginia Military Institute; M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Professor of History

Silvia M. Roca-Martinez, Captain
B.A., University of Seville, Spain; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D.,
Indiana University
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Kevin Skenes, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Claudia Lucia Rocha, Major
B.S., Universidad de Los Andes; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology

Jason S. Skinner, Major
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering

Ryan S. Sacko, Captain
B.S., Charleston Southern University; M.S., Ph.D.,University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance

Katya Skow, Colonel
A.B., Middlebury College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Genelle K. Sawyer, Major
B.A., University of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Associate Professor of Psychology

Alison Smith, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

Conway F. Saylor, Colonel
B.A., Colorado College; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Professor of Psychology and Leadership Studies; Director of Service
Learning and Civic Engagement
Zane U. Segle, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., University of Colorado
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and
Director, Study Abroad, International and Domestic Programs

Jeri-Elayne Goosby Smith, Major
B.S., Spelman College; M.B.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership Studies
Assistant Provost for Diversity and Inclusion

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Russell S. Sobel, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Francis Marion College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of Business
Christopher Sole, Captain
B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., East Stroudsburg University; Ph.D., East
Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Luke S. Sollitt, Major
B.A., B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Physics
Kirstin Allison Steele, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.L.S., University of Alabama
Associate Professor of Library Science
Caroline F. Strobbe, Major
B.A., University of Lille; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Shao-cheng (Michael) Sun, Captain
M.A., National Cheng-chi University; M.A., National Defense University;
Ph.D., National Cheng-chi University; Ph.D., Tamkang University
Assistant Professor of Political Science
Zheng (Jonathan) Sun, Captain
B.S., M.S., Shandong University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Irvine
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Breeanne A. Swart, Captain
B.S., Meredith College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Kieran Taylor, Major
B.A., Marquette University; B.S., Indiana University Northwest-Gary;
M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Associate Professor of History
Lloyd A. Taylor, Colonel
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor and Head, Department of Psychology
Sarah Tenney, Major
B.A., Marietta College; M.A., The University of Kent at Canterbury;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Associate Professor of Political Science

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Rodney Thompson, Captain
B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
South Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
Thomas C. Thompson, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of English
Uriah Tobey
B.S., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.B.A., Arizona State University;
M.S., Air Force Institute of Technology
Instructor, Mechanical Engineering
Guy David Toubiana, Colonel
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona
Professor and Head, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and
Cultures
David Anthony Trautman, Colonel
B.A., Drake University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Professor of Mathematics
Stavros Triantafyllidis
B.S. University of the Aegean, M.S. University of Miami, Ph.D. University
of Florida
Instructor of Sport Management
William N. Trumbull, Colonel
B.B.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Professor of Business
Yun-Chu (Tiffany) Tsai, Captain
B.A., National Dong Hwa University; M.A., State University of New York,
Stony Brook; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine.
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deborah Turkewitz, Captain
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; J.D., State University of New
York at Buffalo; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Tessa Updike, Captain
B.A., Northeastern University; M.L.I.S., Simmons College
Assistant Professor of Library Science

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Eloy Urroz, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California, Los Angeles
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Michael P. Verdicchio, Major
B.S.E., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Associate Professor of Computer Science

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D. Sykes Wilford
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Tulane
University
Visiting Professor of Business and W. Francis Hipp Chair
Christopher J. Will, Colonel, USAF
B.A. Claremont McKenna College; J.D. Southern Methodist University
Professor and Department Head of Aerospace Studies

Elise DuBois Wallace, Major
B.A., Roanoke College; MLIS, University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Library Science

George Taylor Williams, Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of
Cincinnati
Professor of Education

Nathan Washuta, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland
Instructor of Mechanical Engineering

Todd C. Wittman, Major
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Mathematics

Mary Katherine Watson, Major
B.S., M.S., Clemson University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; EIT (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Michael Hoi Sing Woo, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of Dundee, United Kingdom; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

Michael Weeks, Colonel
B.S.E.E., M.B.A., Auburn University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oxford
Dean of the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business; Robert A.
Jolley Chair
Lee Westberry, Captain
B.A., Columbia College; M.Ed., University of South Carolina; Ed.D., Nova
Southeastern University
Assistant Professor of Education
John E. Weinstein, Colonel
B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor and Head of Biology
Ronald W. Welch, Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois;
P.E. (Virginia)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dean of Engineering and Louis S. LeTellier Chair

Timothy A. Wood, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Warren William Woolsey, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., George Mason University
Associate Professor of Business
Christopher J. Wright, Major
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of California at Santa
Barbara
Associate Professor of History
Kimbo Edward Yee, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Health and Human Performance
Capt Edward L. Yerage
B.A., Park University; M.S., Walden University
Assistant Professor of Aerospace Studies

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Emeriti Faculty

Scott A. Yost, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Carnegie-Mellon; Ph.D., Princeton University
Professor of Physics
Mary Katherine Zanin, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
John D. Zardus, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Northeastern University
Professor of Biology
Li Zhang, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Wuhan Jiaotong Keji University; M.S., University of Louisiana at
Lafayette; M.S.C., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Mathematics
Fei Zhao, Captain
B.S., Hua Zhong Normal University; LL.M., China University of Petroleum;
Ph.D., University of Kansas
Director of Educational Assessment and Instructor of Education
Darin T. Zimmerman, Colonel
B.S., University of California Irvine; Ph.D., Texas A&amp;M University
Dean of the School of Science and Mathematics; Traubert Chair
Matthew T. Zommer, Major
B.A., Westfield State College; M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice;
Ph.D., City University of New York
Associate Professor of Criminal Justice
Lisa A. Zuraw, Colonel
A.B., Saint Anselm College; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Chemistry

Robert Spencer Adden, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Larry Holbrook Addington, Professor of History
J. Michael Alford, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Thomas Joseph Anessi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Harold William Askins, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Robert Edward Baldwin, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Michael Baker Barrett, Ph.D., Professor of History
Jane Carol Bishop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
James Randal Blanton, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
D. Oliver Bowman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Thomas Clark Bowman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Milton Lee Boykin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Kenneth Paul Brannan, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John Robert Braun, D.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Kathy LaBoard Brown, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education
James Cozby Byrd, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics
Elizabeth Wall Carter, MLS, Associate Professor of Library Science
Harrison S. Carter, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles E. Cleaver, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
William James Clees, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Stephen Daniel Comer, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Leslie Harrison Crabtree, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Jerry Wayne Craig, J.D., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Edward Braxton Davis, III, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
William Allen Denig, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Thomas Raymond Dion, M.S., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Louis Dominic Dornetto, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lawrence John Dunlop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Kanat Durgun, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Charles Eugene Durkee, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Linda Kitchen Elksnin, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Melvin Haskell Ezell, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Dennis John Fallon, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Frank Lynn Feigl, P.E.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Alfred J. Finch, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Gardel M. Feurtado, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Dennis Martin Forsythe, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Sheila D. Foster. Ph.D., Professor of Business
Margaret Ann Francel, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Frank Dieter Frohlich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Peter Greim, Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science
John Southy Grinalds, M.A., Professor of Ethics and Leadership
Albert Earle Gurganus, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
David C. R. Heisser, Ph.D., M.A., M.L.S., Associate Professor, Daniel Library
Spencer P. Hurd, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
David Donovan Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
William George Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology

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Bernard Joseph McLain Kelley, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Thomas Irby Kindel, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Enoch Lawrence Lee, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Jimmy Magoulas, Professor of Education
Thomas William Mahan, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology
Peter A. Mailloux, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
James Parker May, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
John Charles Mettler, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Isaac Spigner Metts, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Janette W. Moody, PhD., Professor of Business
Dorothy P. Moore, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Jamie Wallace Moore, Ph.D., Professor of History
Laurence Wayne Moreland, M.A., Professor of Political Science
William Gary Nichols, Ph.D., Professor of History
Dan Terrell Ouzts, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Suzanne Ozment, Ph.D., Professor of English
Jean-Marie Paul Pages, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Richard T. Pokryfka, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Roger Clifton Poole, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Richard Dwight Porcher, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Zachary Taylor Ralston, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
Tony Neil Redd, Ph.D., Professor of English
James Aldrich Wyman Rembert, Ph.D., Professor of English
William Peterson Rhett, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Education
Jack Wright Rhodes, PhD., Professor of English
John W. Rosa, Professor of Leadership Studies
Paul M. Rosenblum, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gerald Luther Runey, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Carey Rushing, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
William C. Sharbrough III, PhD., Professor of Business
David Sanford Shields, Ph.D., Professor of English
Stephen Jay Silver, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Susan Annette Simmons, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles O. Skipper, Ph.D, Professor, Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
John P. Smyth, Ph.D., Professor of Health &amp; Physical Education
Donald Lee Sparks, Ph.D., Professor of Business
Christopher Bennett Spivey, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Grant B. Staley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Robert Preston Steed, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Arnold B. Strauch, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Douglas Eugene Styles, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
Josephine Hough Templeton, D.Ed., Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Ronald K. Templeton, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr., Professor of History
Wallace Earl Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Leadership
Frederick Lance Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gordon Alan Wallace, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
David Henry White, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Robert Ashlin White, Ph.D., Professor of English
Joseph Ridley Wilkinson, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry

Emeriti Faculty
William Robert Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
Augustus Thomas Wilson, M.S., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Gary Lee Wilson, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Muhammad Ishaq Zahid, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Ronald M. Zigli, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration

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Index

Page
Academic Advisor .............................................................................................. 52
Academic Awards ............................................................................................... 27
Academic Calendar .............................................................................................. 6
Academic Classifications ................................................................................... 39
Academic Criteria For Continuance .................................................................. 40
Academic Forgiveness/Fresh Start Policy ......................................................... 43
Academic Grievance, Student ............................................................................ 47
Academic Discharge ........................................................................................... 41
Academic Policies .............................................................................................. 25
Academic Probation ........................................................................................... 41
Academic Support Center .................................................................................. 58
Acceptance and Withdrawals ............................................................................. 17
Account Statement ............................................................................................. 86
Accreditation ....................................................................................................... 13
Administrative and Activity Directors ............................................................ 496
Admission Procedure ......................................................................................... 18
Admission Requirements
High School Record ....................................................................................... 17
Entrance Examinations .............................................................................17, 21
Personal ........................................................................................................... 18
High School Courses...................................................................................... 19
Advanced Placement .......................................................................................... 23
Advisory Services............................................................................................... 52
Aerospace Studies, Department of .................................................................. 477
Air Force ROTC Program ................................................................................. 80
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Program ......................................... 54
Anthropology, Courses in ................................................................................ 390
Archives .............................................................................................................. 56
Army ROTC Program ........................................................................................ 75
Astronomy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 473
Athletic Facilities ............................................................................................. 102
Audit Status ........................................................................................................ 28
Automobiles ........................................................................................................ 68
Auxiliary Enterprises ........................................................................................ 498
Band .................................................................................................................... 61
Beach House ....................................................................................................... 65
Biology, Department of ............................................................................164, 398
Board of Visitors .............................................................................................. 493
Boating Center .................................................................................................... 65
Business, Tommy and Victoria Baker School of .......................... 162, 168, 242
Cadet Activities, Department of ........................................................................ 62
Campus Worship................................................................................................. 60
Career Center ...................................................................................................... 53

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Catalog of Record .............................................................................................. 25
Change of Grade ................................................................................................ 29
Chemistry, Department of ........................................................................170, 412
Choirs .................................................................................................................. 61
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of ...........................178, 267
Class Attendance Policy..................................................................................... 31
Class Privileges .................................................................................................. 39
Classification of Cadets...................................................................................... 39
Clothing/Luggage ............................................................................................... 68
Club Sports Program .......................................................................................... 63
Clubs, Groups and Organizations ...................................................................... 63
College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) ................................................... 24
Combining Courses ............................................................................................ 37
Commandant of Cadets ...................................................................................... 66
Commencement Honors ..................................................................................... 36
Commencement, Requirements to Participate .................................................. 35
Company Academic Advisor ............................................................................. 52
Computing Resources......................................................................................... 56
Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and .............................182, 443
Conduct Discharge ............................................................................................. 44
Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA) ................................................... 49
Construction Engineering..........................................................................180, 267
Core Curriculum ............................................................................................... 111
Counseling Center .............................................................................................. 54
Course Load Requirements ................................................................................ 37
Course Overload ................................................................................................. 37
Courses of Study .............................................................................................. 161
Course Substitutions ........................................................................................... 37
Credit Earned through Testing........................................................................... 23
Criminal Justice, Department of ..............................................................184, 312
Daniel Library .................................................................................................... 54
Day Student Status ............................................................................................. 45
Dean’s List .......................................................................................................... 27
Degree Completion, Academic and Cadet Requirements for .......................... 33
Degrees ............................................................................................................... 32
Demerits .............................................................................................................. 67
Deposit (OneCard Restricted)-Books, Supplies, Uniforms, and Accessories . 86
Discharge
Academic and Second Academic.............................................................41, 43
Conduct ........................................................................................................... 44
Discipline ............................................................................................................ 66
Double Major ..................................................................................................... 38
Drug Testing, Mandatory ................................................................................... 21
Education, Zucker Family School of ......................................................186, 256
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of ......................... 190, 286
Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................. 523
Employment ........................................................................................................ 65

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Engineering, School of..................................................................................... 266
Engineering Leadership and Program Management, Department of..............310
English; Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications .......192, 322
English Fluency Policy ...................................................................................... 48
Entrance Examinations (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) ................................................... 21
Executive Staff.................................................................................................. 494
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 84
Faculty............................................................................................................... 499
Fees/Charges .......................................................................................... 84, 85, 87
Fellowships ........................................................................................................ 58
Final Exams ........................................................................................................ 32
Financial Aid and Scholarships ......................................................................... 89
Fine Arts, Courses in ....................................................................................... 330
Fine Arts Series .................................................................................................. 61
Fitness Test ......................................................................................................... 72
Fourth Class System .......................................................................................... 70
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students ...................................................... 72
French, Courses in ...................................................................................214, 367
General Education Student Learning Outcomes ............................................. 112
General Information ........................................................................................... 13
Geography, Courses in ..................................................................................... 351
German, Courses in..................................................................................218, 370
Gold Stars ........................................................................................................... 27
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Computation ........................................................ 27
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Requirements for Continuance ........................... 40
Grade Replacement ............................................................................................ 29
Grades ................................................................................................................. 25
Grades, Change of.............................................................................................. 29
Grades, Incomplete ............................................................................................. 26
Grades, Pass-Fail ................................................................................................ 27
Graduate Courses ............................................................................................... 39
Grants .................................................................................................................. 91
Greater Issues Series .......................................................................................... 61
Grievances........................................................................................................... 47
Health Services ................................................................................................... 64
Health and Human Performance, Department of .......................... 194, 228, 425
History, Department of.............................................................................198, 335
History of The Citadel ......................................................................................... 7
Honor System ..................................................................................................... 62
Honors Program ............................................................................................... 104
Hour Requirements for Continuance ................................................................. 41
Humanities and Social Sciences, School of ................................................... 311
Infirmary ............................................................................................................. 64
Insurance, Group Hospital ................................................................................. 64
Intellectual Property, Ownership ....................................................................... 48
Intelligence and Security Studies, Department of.....................................200, 353
Intercollegiate Athletics, Department of.......................................................... 102

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International Baccalaureate Program ................................................................. 23
International Student Services ........................................................................... 59
Internships ........................................................................................................... 38
Intramural, Club and Recreational Athletics (ICRA) ..................................... 63
Language Requirement, Placement, Bypass Credit and Waivers .................. 363
Leadership .......................................................................................................2, 67
Leadership Studies, Department of ................................................................. 475
Leaves: Emergency, Medical, and Special........................................................ 69
Library................................................................................................................. 54
Loans ................................................................................................................... 92
Luggage............................................................................................................... 68
Major, Change of ............................................................................................... 37
Marine Corps ROTC Program .......................................................................... 77
Mark Clark Hall ................................................................................................. 65
Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of .............................210, 443
Maymester........................................................................................................... 31
Mechanical Engineering Program............................................................212, 298
Medical Care ...................................................................................................... 64
Military Environment, Purpose of The Citadel’s ............................................. 16
Military Policies ................................................................................................. 66
Military Science, Department of ..................................................................... 482
Ministry, Campus ............................................................................................... 59
Minors: .............................................................................................................. 118
Aerospace Science...........................................................................................118
African American Studies.............................................................................119
American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process....................................121
Applied Mathematics....................................................................................122
Applied Physics.................................................................................................122
Applied Statistics..............................................................................................123
Biology.............................................................................................................124
Business............................................................................................................125
Chemistry..........................................................................................................126
Chinese, French, German, or Spanish...............................................................127
Civil and Environmental Engineering..........................................................128
Computer Engineering..................................................................................129
Computer Programming....................................................................................130
Criminal Justice.................................................................................................131
Cybersecurity.................................................................................................132
Cyber Interdisciplinary Studies....................................................................133
East Asian Studies.............................................................................................133
Education..........................................................................................................135
Electrical Engineering.......................................................................................136
English...........................................................................................................136
Fine Arts...........................................................................................................137
History..............................................................................................................139
Intelligence and Homeland Security.................................................................140
International and Military Affairs......................................................................141

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International Criminal Justice............................................................................143
International Relations......................................................................................144
Law and Legal Studies.......................................................................................146
Leadership Studies.........................................................................................147
Management Information Systems....................................................................148
Mechanical Engineering...................................................................................149
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry................................................................150
Non-Western Studies.........................................................................................151
Philosophy........................................................................................................153
Psychology........................................................................................................154
Southern Studies...............................................................................................155
Sport Coaching.................................................................................................157
Sport Management........................................................................................158
Sustainability and Environmental Studies....................................................159
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values ......................................... 14
Modern Languages, Department of .........................................................214, 361
Multicultural Student Services........................................................................... 59
Museum............................................................................................................... 56
Musical Organizations ........................................................................................ 61
Naval Science, Department of ......................................................................... 487
Navy/Marine ROTC Program ............................................................................ 77
Nursing, Swain Department of ................................................................226, 459
Overdrawn Accounts .......................................................................................... 85
Overload, Course ................................................................................................ 37
Pass-Fail .............................................................................................................. 27
Philosophy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 333
Physical Effectiveness Program ......................................................................... 72
Physical Examinations ....................................................................................... 18
Physics, Department of ............................................................................232, 464
Placement Policy ............................................................................... 21, 363, 445
Political Science, Department ..................................................................234, 378
Prelaw and Premedical Advising Service ......................................................... 53
Premedical-Predental Programs ...............................................................400, 415
Probation, Academic .......................................................................................... 41
Psychology, Department of ......................................................................240, 392
Publications ...................................................................................................61, 62
Public Safety....................................................................................................... 64
Readmission ........................................................................................................ 42
Refunds .........................................................................................................88, 99
Religious Activities ............................................................................................ 59
Religious Support................................................................................................53
Repeating Courses ........................................................................................29, 98
Required Physical Education Program ............................................. 35, 117, 425
Reserves and National Guard ............................................................................ 69
Resident Tuition and Fees ................................................................................. 85
Ring Requirements ............................................................................................. 40
ROTC, Fulfillment...............................................................................................34

Index

531

ROTC, Graduation Requirements...................................................................... 33
ROTC, Non-cadet Enrollment ........................................................................... 36
ROTC Programs ................................................................................................. 74
ROTC Programs, Change of ............................................................................. 34
ROTC Scholarships ..........................................................74, 75, 77, 78, 82, 95
Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................... 96
Scholarships ........................................................................................................ 94
Science and Mathematics, Swain Family School of ...................................... 397
Second Academic Discharge.............................................................................. 43
Second Baccalaureate Degree ............................................................................ 38
Senior Staff ....................................................................................................... 494
Sociology, Courses in....................................................................................... 320
Spanish, Courses in ..................................................................................222, 373
Sports Program ................................................................................................. 102
Statement of Students’ Accounts ....................................................................... 86
Statistics, Courses in ........................................................................................ 451
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities ........................................ 52
Students with Disabilities, Services for ......................................................28, 58
Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs .................... 57, 145, 362
Substance Abuse Prevention Program ............................................................... 54
Summer School .................................................................................................. 31
Tactical Officer ................................................................................................... 52
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)............................................ 22
Testing Out Program .......................................................................................... 24
Transfer Credits .................................................................................................. 30
Transfer Student Admission ............................................................................... 23
Undergraduate Curriculum
Leadership .................................................................................................... 109
Core Curriculum............................................................................................111
Major Curriculum..........................................................................................117
Minors............................................................................................................118
Uniforms ............................................................................................................. 86
Veteran Programs
Veteran Cadet Program. ................................................................................46
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program ...........................................................22, 47
Veteran Students Policy .................................................................................... 46
Veterans Services .............................................................................................. 95
Withdrawals from Courses................................................................................. 26
Work Programs ................................................................................................... 91

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                    <text>THE CITADEL
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON, S.C.

FOUNDED 1842

CATALOG ISSUE
2017-2018

�Leadership
Since 1842, The Citadel has molded individuals into leaders. As we enter a new millennium, The Citadel reaffirms its
belief that the whole person is one who is worthy of the trust of
others. The following qualities of leadership will be the guiding
principles for The Citadel as we develop a new generation of
leaders to serve their families, their communities, their professions, and their country.
A Leader. . .
believes in an optimistic vision for the future.
motivates others to achieve.
demonstrates loyalty.
respects the rights of others.
sets a good example.
pursues excellence in all endeavors.
treats others with concern and civility.
demonstrates the courage to act responsibly.
possesses uncompromising integrity.
is devoted to duty and honor.
These principles will guide our behavior and serve as our moral
compass in all that we say and do.

�Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired
President

�Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book
Provost and Dean of the College

�Table of Contents
Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 6
History of The Citadel........................................................................................... 7
General Information ............................................................................................ 11
Requirements for Admission............................................................................... 15
Academic Policies............................................................................................... 23
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities........................................... 49
Military Policies .................................................................................................. 63
ROTC Programs.................................................................................................. 71
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 81
Financial Aid and Scholarships........................................................................... 86
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .............................................................. 99
The Citadel Honors Program ............................................................................ 101
The Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................ 106
Courses of Study ............................................................................................... 153
Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business ............................................... 230
Zucker Family School of Education ................................................................. 244
School of Engineering....................................................................................... 254
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .............................. 255
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ............................... 270
Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................................... 282
School of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................... 295
Department of Criminal Justice ................................................................ 296
Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications ......................... 307
Department of History .............................................................................. 319
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ................... 336
Department of Political Science................................................................ 353
Department of Psychology........................................................................ 367
School of Science and Mathematics ................................................................. 372
Department of Biology ............................................................................. 373
Department of Chemistry.......................................................................... 386
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science ................................. 399
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ................................ 417
Swain Department of Nursing .................................................................. 433
Department of Physics .............................................................................. 437
Department of Leadership Studies .................................................................... 448
Department of Aerospace Studies ..................................................................... 450
Department of Military Science ........................................................................ 455
Department of Naval Science ........................................................................... 462
Organization
Board of Visitors ....................................................................................... 468
Executive Staff .......................................................................................... 469
Senior Staff................................................................................................ 469
Administrative and Activity Directors ...................................................... 471
Auxiliary Enterprises ................................................................................ 473
Faculty....................................................................................................... 474
Emeriti Faculty.......................................................................................... 493
Index ................................................................................................................. 496

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The Citadel Academic Calendar 2017-2018
2017

2018

Aug. 12

Class of 2021 Reports

Jan. 7

Winter Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Aug. 20

Corps of Cadets Upperclass
Students Report

Jan. 10

Classes Begin for the Corps of
Cadets

Aug. 22

Freshman Convocation

Jan. 15

Aug. 23

Classes Begin for the Corps
of Cadets

Martin Luther King’s Birthday
(No Classes)

Jan. 16

Last Day to Drop/Add

Aug. 29

Last Day to Drop/Add

Mar. 9

Sept. 4

Labor Day (Classes Held)

Spring Break Begins after Last
Class

Oct. 6-7

Parents’ Weekend

Mar. 18

Spring Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Oct. 18

Leadership Development Day
No Classes for Corps of Cadets

Mar. 19

All Classes Resume

Oct. 25

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W

Mar. 21

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Oct. 27-28

Homecoming Weekend

Mar. 22-23 Leadership Symposium

Nov. 7

Election Day (Classes Held)

Mar. 24

Corps Day/Recognition Day/
175th Anniversary

Nov. 17

Thanksgiving Break Begins
after Last Class

Apr. 25

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets

Nov. 26

Thanksgiving Break Ends

May 1

Exams End for Corps of Cadets

Nov. 27

All Classes Resume

May 5

Corps of Cadets Commencement

Dec. 7

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets

May 7

Maymester and Summer I
Evening Classes Begin

Dec. 13

Exams End for Corps of Cadets
Winter Break Begins

May 25

Maymester Ends

May 28

Memorial Day (No Classes)

May 29

Summer I Day Classes Begin

Jun. 19

Summer I Evening Classes End

Jun. 25

Summer II Evening Classes Begin

Jun. 26

Summer I Day Classes End

Jul. 4

Independence Day

Jul. 5

Summer II Day Classes Begin

Aug. 2

Summer II Day Classes End

Aug. 7

Summer II Evening Classes End

�7

A Brief History
of The Citadel
The Origin
In 1822, the South Carolina Legislature passed “An Act to Establish a Competent Force to act as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the City of
Charleston and Vicinity.” Land on the north end of Marion Square was selected
for an arsenal and guard house, and in 1829, the architect, Frederick Wesner,
completed the building which was known as The Citadel. A similar facility was
constructed in Columbia, South Carolina, which was known as The Arsenal.
State troops occupied both sites at a cost of $24,000 a year.
Governor John P. Richardson felt that guard duties should be combined with
a system of education. On December 20, 1842, the South Carolina Legislature
passed an act establishing the South Carolina Military Academy. The Citadel and
The Arsenal were converted into educational institutions, and students replaced
the state troops. In 1845, the role of The Arsenal was changed to the instruction
of freshmen. As a result, cadets spent their first year in Columbia and transferred
to The Citadel for the remaining three years. The South Carolina Military Academy became known for its high academic standards and strict military discipline.
Civil War Period
Enrollment in The South Carolina Military Academy increased from 34 students in 1843 to 296 in 1864. The $200 tuition in 1843 increased to $1,200 in
1864. When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860, Major
Robert Anderson moved his garrison of U.S. troops to Fort Sumter and requested
reinforcements from the federal government. On January 9, 1861, Citadel cadets
stationed on Morris Island fired on the U.S. steamer, the Star of the West, as
it attempted to supply Fort Sumter with troops and supplies. This was the first
overt act of the war.
On January 28, 1861, the Corps of Cadets was made part of the military
organization of the state and was known as the Battalion of State Cadets. The
Arsenal and The Citadel continued to operate as military academies; however,
classes were often disrupted when the governor called the cadets into military
service. Manning heavy guns, mounting guard duty, and escorting prisoners were
among the services performed by the cadets. On February 18, 1865, The Citadel
ceased operation as a college when Union troops entered Charleston and occupied the site. The Arsenal was burned by Sherman’s troops and never reopened.

�8

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Reopening
In January 1882, The Citadel buildings were returned to the State of South
Carolina after seventeen years in the possession of the United States government. In the same month, the legislature of South Carolina passed an act to
reopen the college. The 1882 session began with an enrollment of 185 cadets.
Name Change
In 1910, the name of the college was officially changed to The Citadel, the
Military College of South Carolina. The word Academy had become synonymous
with secondary schools, and the public had the misconception that the South
Carolina Military Academy was a preparatory school.
New Campus
The Citadel had outgrown its campus on Marion Square, despite numerous
building additions and could accommodate only 325 students. In 1918, the
City of Charleston gave the State of South Carolina 176 acres on the banks of
the Ashley River for a new campus. In 1922, the college moved to its current
location.
Today, the picturesque campus contains 26 major buildings. In addition to a
Corps of approximately 2300 cadets—coeducational since 1996—The Citadel
Graduate College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs during the
evening and summer. The U.S. News &amp; World Report has ranked The Citadel
among the best colleges in the region in its surveys of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Military Service
As early as 1846, Citadel cadets served as drill instructors for the recruits
of South Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment prior to the regiment’s departure for
the Mexican War.
During the Civil War, the Corps of Cadets participated in eight engagements.
The flag of the Corps of Cadets includes eight battle streamers representing
those engagements and one streamer representing the Confederate States Army.
In the war with Spain in 1898, more Citadel alumni volunteered for service
than were needed. In World War I, Citadel graduates were among the first contingents of American troops to fight with the English and French divisions. In
major conflicts since World War II, Citadel cadets have continued to perform
military service for their country. Twenty-three cadets served on active duty as
members of the National Guard and Reservists during Operation Desert Storm.
Throughout The Citadel’s proud history, the military college has produced
scores of graduates who have selflessly served their country, often giving their
lives, to protect our freedom and the freedom of our allies. As we fight the war

�History of The Citadel

9

on terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and other regions, we honor our cadets
and graduates who continue The Citadel’s tradition of service and sacrifice.
The Citadel History section of the college’s website contains a listing of
alumni who have made the supreme sacrifice for their country.
The Student Body
In 1864, there were 145 cadets in the Corps. When the move to the new
campus was made, there were almost 300 cadets. In 1947-48, 2,271 students
were enrolled, including cadets and veterans. Nearly 3,500 veterans of World
War II and the Korean conflict, most of whom were civilian students, attended the College under the G.I. Bill. The Citadel program for veterans
ended in 1960, but was resumed in 1967. The Corps of Cadets maintains
a strength of over 2,300 cadets. Through The Citadel Graduate College,
undergraduate programs have been offered for citizens of the Lowcountry
since 1966, and the graduate programs have been available since 1968. In
the 1993-94 academic year, that college was formally designated as the
College of Graduate and Professional Studies, and in 2007, renamed to The
Citadel Graduate College (CGC). This college offers eight undergraduate
degree-completion programs. In addition, twenty-five masters degree programs are offered, four jointly with the University of Charleston, along
with two specialist degree programs and twenty-four graduate certificates.
Archives
The Archives, located on the 3rd floor of Daniel Library, house over 300
collections, including papers of Citadel Presidents, institutional records and
publications, letters, diaries, speeches, phtographs, audio and video recordings
relating to The Citadel’s history. In 1966, General Mark W. Clark donated
his personal military and official papers covering his career in World War
II, the Austrian Occupation, the Korean War, and presidency at The Citadel.
Other notable collections include the Civil War letters of General Ellison
Capers and the papers and diaries of Colonel Oliver J. Bond. Authors and
scholars from the United States and Europe frequently visit the Archives
to research the collections. Visit the Archives website (http://library.citadel.
edu/archives) to access our online guide to collections and our digital collections featured on the Lowcounty Digital Library. To schedule access to
archive materials, send your request to archives@citadel.edu.

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The Citadel Museum
Also on the 3rd floor of Daniel Library, the Museum reopened to the
public in 2016. The Museum contains exhibits which trace the history
of The Citadel from its founding in 1842 to the present. The exhibits
feature the military acdemic, social, and athletic aspects of cadet life as
illustrated by changes to cadet uniforms over time. In addition, Citadel
class rings from 1895 to the present are exhibited. Also on display are
two swords that belonged to notable Citadel alumni, Colonel Charles
Courtenay Tew, first honor graduate, and Major James B. White, Citadel
Superintendent and leader of the Battalion of State Cadets. The Museum
is open to visitors during library operating hours; please call 843-9532569 with any questions.

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General Information
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.
Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET; web address is http://
www.abet.org.
The undergraduate program in Business and the program leading to the Master
of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602-5730. Telephone: 813-769-6500; Fax: 813-769-6559. The web
address is www.aacsb.edu.
Programs for the preparation of secondary teachers at the bachelor’s level, for
the preparation of secondary and special education teachers at the master’s level,
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 Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone:
202-223-0077. The web address is www.caepnet.org. The Dean of the School of
Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The B.S. Chemistry Program is accredited by the American Chemical Society,
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 800-227-5558.
The web address is www.acs.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
MD 21202. Telephone: 410-347-7700; web address is www.abet.org.
The Citadel’s School Psychology Program has been granted full approval by the
National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 4340 East West Highway,
Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: 301-657-0270; FAX: 301-657-0275.
The web address is www.nasponline.org. The Clinical Counseling program is
accredited by the Masters in Psychology and Counseling Accreditation Council,
595. New Loudon Rd, #265, Latham, NY 12110. Telephone: 518-785-1980. The
web address is http://mpcacaccreditation.org/.

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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.

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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 more than 2,300 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, Bachelor of Science
in Electrical Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and
Bachelor of Science in Nursing) 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 1,100. The primary service
area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers eight
baccalaureate degree programs (Bachelor of Arts in Criminal Justice, Bachelor of
Arts in Political Science, Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Bachelor
of Science in Civil Engineering, Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering,
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, and Bachelor of Science in
Nursing, Bachelor of Science in Social Studies Education), 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 eight certification 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.

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Together, the Corps of Cadets and The Citadel Graduate College enroll approximately 3,400 students, about two-thirds of whom come from South Carolina.
In its education programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacherscholar 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.
Four-Year Principled Leader Development Model
4th class
3rd class
2nd class
1st class

Prepare
Engage
Serve
Lead

The Purpose of The Citadel’s Military Environment
The Citadel seeks to provide the best qualities of a military and disciplined
environment to support the growth and development of character, fitness, and moral
and ethical principles, thereby preparing its students to meet the requirements of
citizens and especially of leaders. From the first year, with the Fourth-Class System, through the senior year, the military environment requires additional duties
and responsibilities not normally found on a college campus.
The military environment at The Citadel also attempts to draw out and cultivate
such values as truth, honor, integrity, and courage. Qualities of proper behavior
and etiquette are stressed, and excellence in military bearing and appearance is
taught. Whether in military or civilian life, the testimony of the value of this
institution in service to the nation, state, and local communities is prominent.
Official Communications
Each Citadel student is assigned a Citadel e-mail address. Official communications are often sent electronically, and these communications will be sent to the
cadet’s Citadel e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each student to check
his/her Citadel e-mail regularly to ensure receipt of all official communications.

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Requirements
for
Admission
The Citadel gives consideration to all applicants who meet the personal,
physical, and educational requirements for admission to the Corps of Cadets.
The Citadel seeks to enroll well-rounded, mature students whose motivation and
educational achievements indicate that they are prepared to do college level work
with a reasonable probability of success. Therefore, each admission portfolio is
reviewed individually and must include at least the following:
a. High School Record (courses, grades, class standing). The high school
record provides insight into an applicant’s motivation, study habits, and scope
of interest. Particular attention is given to grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages.
b. College Entrance Examination Board Test Scores. Consideration is given
to an applicant’s test scores on the College Board’s SAT or the American College Testing Program’s Assessment Exam (ACT). Although these test scores
represent only one factor in the determination of an applicant’s acceptability,
they tend to indicate the applicant’s educational development with respect to
contemporaries; therefore, the applicant’s scores provide a reasonable evaluation
of actual preparedness and potential to do college level work.
c.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college,
amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. Where any one of these factors is in question, the College
may obtain additional information by means of interviews with the applicant
and/or the applicant’s parents or other persons who know the candidate. If it is
deemed necessary, The Citadel may request that the applicant present a written
report on goals in life, reasons for choosing The Citadel, or reasons for choosing a particular major field of study.
d.
The Citadel reserves the right to cancel any academic acceptance or
reservation if the recipient is found to be physically disqualified or if a subsequent academic or conduct record is found unsatisfactory. Entrance requirements
must be fully met before the date of matriculation. No one will be admitted on
probation.
Initial Acceptance and Withdrawals
New cadets are admitted to the Corps of Cadets only in the first semester
of the school year but may commence their academic work in the preceding
summer. However, courses taken before formal matriculation will not be counted
toward the 24 credit hours required to be completed in the first academic year
as a continuation requirement. Mid-year transfers from the federal service
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If a cadet finds it necessary to withdraw from The Citadel during the college
year or does not wish to return to The Citadel in August following any college
year, a written request for an honorable discharge must be sent to the Registrar.
Admission Procedure
Formal application for admission must be made by the applicant. The application for admission may be found online at www.citadel.edu/admissions/
apply. The Citadel admits new students into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
only in the fall semester of each year.
A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must accompany each application.
Applications for admission may be submitted after the candidate’s junior year in
high school. All students are encouraged to apply no later than the fall semester
of the prospective cadet’s senior year in high school. In addition, the applicant
should make early arrangements to take the SAT or ACT test and have these
test scores sent to The Citadel. Prospective cadets are responsible for having the
official high school transcript sent directly to The Citadel’s Office of Admissions.
The Citadel will advise the applicant of subsequent procedural actions as
they are necessary.
A deposit of $300 is required of all new cadets accepted for enrollment. This
reservation fee is not refundable to those students who cancel their reservations
after May 1.
Each applicant must undergo a thorough medical examination. Final admission is contingent upon the results of this test. Only The Citadel’s forms, which
are provided on-line by the Office of Admissions, may be used to report these
results. The medical examination form shows the immunizations required by
The Citadel.
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 matriculation,
each matriculant will be required to submit a photocopy of their birth certificate
or valid U.S. passport. (A copy of the birth certificate must be provided as part
of the preregistration information necessary for enrollment in the ROTC classes.)
Personal Requirements
Applicants to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must meet the U.S. Army
standard for height and weight (Army Reg 40-501) and must be physically
qualified as determined by the Citadel Surgeon. An initial applicant who fails
to meet the Citadel height/weight standard can gain admission by passing the
Citadel body-fat standard (included on the Admissions website under Physical
Fitness) using the U.S. Army technique for measuring body fat. The height/
weight standard for admissions is NOT the same as that required of a cadet.
After matriculation, all freshmen fall under the Corps Physical Effectiveness
Program and its standards as outlined in The White Book.
Should an accident, injury, or serious illness in any way change the
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campus, the Citadel Surgeon must be informed immediately. Any physical
impairment could result in cancellation or postponement of admission. In addition, an applicant must meet the following personal requirements:
a. Applicants must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the day
of matriculation at The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy are made only
under extremely extenuating circumstances and with the permission of
the Provost.
b. Applicants may not be married. (If a cadet marries, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
c. Applicants may not have childcare responsibilities for any minor child
related to him/her by blood or marriage. (If a cadet assumes childcare
responsibilities for any minor child related to him/her by blood or marriage, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
d. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
e. Applicants are expected to be prepared physically for the rigors of cadet
life. The Citadel Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) will be administered for
record early in the fall semester. Individuals who do not meet standards
will be required to participate in remedial physical training.
High School Course Requirements
All applicants for admission to The Citadel must be graduates of accredited
high schools or must have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination. By this, the basic requirements for admission
to the College comply with standards prescribed by the South Carolina Commission for Higher Education (CHE).
The following secondary school subjects are required:
Area
Units
English
4
At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least
one must be in English literature, and at
least one must be in American literature.
Completion of College Preparatory English
I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion.
Mathematics
4
These include Algebra I (for which Applied
Mathematics I and II may count together
as a substitute, if a student successfully
completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and
Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among
Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a
capstone mathematics course and should be
taken during the senior year. Applicants
who plan to major in mathematics, computer

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Laboratory Science

3

Foreign Language

2

Social Science

3

Fine Arts

1

Elective

1

science, chemistry, physics, or engineering
and who have not completed at least onehalf unit of trigonometry will be required
to complete MATH 119 with a grade of C
or higher prior to enrolling in calculus.
Two units must be taken in two different
fields of the physical or life sciences and
selected from among biology, chemistry,
or physics. The third unit may be from
the same field as one of the first two units
(biology, chemistry, or physics) or from
any laboratory science for which biology
and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses
in earth science, general physical science,
or introductory or general environmental
science for which biology and/or chemistry
is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that
students take physical science (taught as a
laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the
three required units of laboratory science
outlined in this section. It is also strongly
recommended that students desiring to
pursue careers in science, mathematics,
engineering or technology take one course
in all three fields.
Two units of the same foreign language.
(American Sign Language will not fulfill
this requirement.)
One unit of U.S. History is required. Half
units each of economics and government
are strongly recommended.
One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or
Performance in one of the fine arts.
One unit must be taken as an elective. A
college preparatory course in Computer
Science (i.e., one involving significant
programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for
this elective. Other acceptable electives
include college preparatory courses in
English; fine arts; foreign languages;
social science; humanities; laboratory
science(excluding earth science, general
physical science, general environmental sci-

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ence, or other introductory science courses
for which biology and/or chemistry is not
a prerequisite); or mathematics above the
level of Algebra II.
One unit of physical education or ROTC
must be taken.

Prior to entering The Citadel, each applicant should take steps to address
any weaknesses in preparation in English or mathematics. The Citadel offers
courses in these areas each summer.
The Citadel’s Policy on Testing for Illegal Drugs
The Citadel has a clear and unwavering policy of zero tolerance for drugs.
Whether on campus or off, the possession, solicitation, distribution, sale, or
use of hallucinogenic, narcotic, or other controlled drugs or substances, or any
drug paraphernalia, (except in accordance with a legal prescription for such
substance, drug, or paraphernalia for the student possessing or using it), will
result in expulsion. This policy does not permit cadets to tolerate these actions
by fellow cadets. In support of this policy, The Citadel reserves the right to
test members of the Corps of Cadets periodically for the presence of illegal
drugs and other controlled substances. Agreeing to participate in this program
of testing for drugs is a condition of final admission to The Citadel. Refusal to
participate in this testing may lead to expulsion from the college.
Policy on Placement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in that language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue his/her study of the language.
Credit for by-passed courses will be awarded when the higher level course
has been completed at The Citadel with the grade of “C” or higher, transferred
in from an accredited institution, or completed through an approved “testing
out process.”
If the grade of “F” is earned in a higher level course, no by-pass credit is
awarded and all by-passed courses must be completed. If the grade of “D” is
earned in the higher level course, that course may be repeated only once in
an attempt to earn by-pass credits. If the grade of “C” or higher is not earned
after one repeat, no by-pass credit will be awarded and all by-passed courses
must be completed.
Entrance Examinations
All applicants for admission to The Citadel are required to take the College
Board’s SAT or the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Tests.
If an applicant lists The Citadel on either the SAT or ACT examination, the
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taken. An applicant should complete the required entrance examinations early
in the student’s senior year in high school.
Students from a foreign country whose native language is not English
must receive satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). Students who score less than 550 on the TOEFL paper exam or 79
on the computer exam are generally not eligible for academic acceptance. The
TOEFL is prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service of the
College Entrance Examination Board and must be taken before March 1 of the
spring preceding admission.
In order to apply for these tests, the applicant may apply online. Test dates,
registration information and deadlines may be found at the links below:
SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register
TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/
ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
The Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a DD 214 of 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.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
“High School Course Requirements” and “Entrance Examinations” sections
for the Corps of Cadets or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college
work. Qualified veteran students applying as transfer students must meet the
requirements as stated in this catalog under the “Transfer Student Admissions”
section.
Personal Requirements:
A. Veteran applicants are civilians and are not subject to those personal
requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be subject to
the RPED or ROTC requirements.
B. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal
offense showing poor moral character.
Admissions Procedure:
In order to be considered for admission as a veteran student at The Citadel,
the following actions must be completed:
A. Submit a complete Veteran’s Application for Admissions with a nonrefundable $40 application fee.
B. Request all high schools and colleges attended to send official transcripts (if high school was completed by GED test, submit a copy of the
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C. Request the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American
College Testing Programs Assessment Exam (ACT) send to The Citadel,
Office of Admissions the latest SAT or ACT test scores.
D. Submit DD Form 214 (member copy 4).
Transfer Student Admissions
A student who is applying for admission to the Corps of Cadets as a transfer student from another accredited college or university must have an official
transcript sent directly from any college or university previously attended to
the Office of Admissions at The Citadel. The high school record and college
entrance examination scores will also be considered. In addition to meeting all
the personal requirements listed above for cadet admission, a transfer student
must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student and
must have accumulated at least 24 hours of credit, maintaining a GPA of at
least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on courses equivalent to those offered at The Citadel.
Students presenting college transcripts with less than two full-time semesters
will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It is important for prospective students to realize that meeting any of the minimums stated in this section does
not guarantee admission as a transfer student.
Transfer students must complete a full year in the Fourth Class System
regardless of the number of academic credits transferred to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a individual basis for transfers
from federal academies.

Credit Earned Through Testing
International Baccalaureate Program
The Citadel recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and awards college credit for scores of 4 or higher on “higher level” examinations in the IB
Program. The number of credits will be determined by the score obtained. A
complete listing of course credits that may be earned through the IB Program
may be acquired from the Registrar’s office.
CEEB Advanced Placement Program
The Citadel awards advanced placement credit to applicants who score 3 or
higher on appropriate examinations. Applicants desiring Advanced Placement
credits must have the official score report form sent directly to The Citadel
from CEEB. A complete listing of The Citadel’s courses that may be completed through Advanced Placement credit may be obtained by contacting the
Registrar’s Office.

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College Level Equivalency Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations,
students are permitted to earn college course credits for knowledge they have
gained in certain subject areas prior to beginning their college experience. Students are permitted to earn credits through CLEP only during their first year,
including summer, at The Citadel. After the student has completed one year at
The Citadel, no course credits may be earned through CLEP.
CLEPs 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 scored 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 the 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.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
CLEP or any other “testing out program.”
Departmental Testing Out Program
Some Citadel departments have developed a process by which students may
earn credit for selected courses. These processes may differ from department
to department, and interested students should check with the Registrar’s Office
for a list of those credits that can be earned through this program.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
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Academic Policies
Any exceptions to policies stated 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, students will be informed in writing. Every effort will be made to ensure that the new requirements can be met by the
student’s original expected graduation date.
Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which cadets enter
The Citadel will be their catalog of record for matters of academic policy.
When a cadet 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.
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
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“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline. After that time,
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 official deadline with the
recommendation of the instructor and the concurrence of the Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs. Supporting evidence is the responsibility
of the student and must be submitted in writing to the Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs.
“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. To be eligible for
the grade of “I,” students must be passing at the time they are forced to
terminate their participation in the course. Students who are not passing
at the time they are forced to terminate their participation will receive
the grade of “F” in the course. The grade of “I” must be removed within
the first thirty class days of the next full semester, or the “I” 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 Incomplete is the responsibility of
the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they currently
have an “I.” A student is not eligible for Dean’s List or Gold Star awards
until Incompletes are removed.
“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.”
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 “F,” “I,”
or “W” as determined by the individual faculty member in consultation with the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
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
among instructors, every effort is made to obtain consistent grading standards
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End-of-the-semester grade reports and midterm progress reports are made
available electronically through BANNER Self-Service.
Grade-Point Average Computation
For purposes of ascertaining a grade-point average, grades are weighted as
follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A.................................................................................... 4
B.................................................................................... 3
C.................................................................................... 2
D ................................................................................... 1
F, I, IP, W, P, S, U ....................................................... 0
The grade-point average for any semester is determined by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of hours for which grades
of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were received.
The cumulative grade-point average 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. For this purpose, the number of quality hours includes all credit hours
attempted at The Citadel for which grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were
received. The number of quality points earned includes all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The Citadel does not recognize
plus or minus grades in undergraduate courses.
Academic Awards
The Dean’s List is a recognition given for the work in a semester to those
students who have earned 12 or more semester hours excluding Pass-Fail hours
whose grade-point average is 3.200 or higher, with no grade of “I” and no grade
below “C.” The medal is worn on the cadet uniform during the following semester.
A Dean’s List certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who meet the
requirements for Dean’s List for the work in a semester.
Gold Stars are awarded to those students on the Dean’s List who have made a
grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the work of a semester. Stars can only
be worn on the cadet uniform if the cadet earned them in the previous semester.
A Gold Star Recognition certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who
meet the requirements for Gold Stars for the work of a semester.
Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.00 or higher
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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.
Students may not change their decision to take a course on a Pass-Fail basis
after the first two weeks of the term. Courses taken Pass-Fail carry graduation
credit, but no quality points are awarded. Such courses are not included in GPA
computations except in determining the First and Second Honor Graduates of
the graduating cadet class.
Instructors report grades as usual, “A” through “F.” The Registrar’s Office
translates an “A,” “B,” or “C” as an “S” (meaning “satisfactory, credit awarded”).
Grades of “D” or “F” are translated as “U” (meaning “unsatisfactory, no credit
awarded”).
Cadets who are taking a course under the Pass-Fail option and who wish to
be considered for Dean’s List or Gold Star honors must satisfactorily complete
the Pass-Fail course and must earn the appropriate GPA on 12 or more semester
hours in addition to the Pass-Fail course.
In determining the GPA for the position of First and Second Honor Graduates,
courses taken under the Pass-Fail option will be included.
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should contact the
Registrar’s Office.
Students with Documented Disabilities
The Director of the Academic Support Center is responsible for determining if
a student has a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and for determining appropriate accommodations and services. Students
with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify to the Director upon admission
to The Citadel. If the Director determines that a disability warrants substitutions
for courses required in the areas of foreign language and/or mathematics, all
grades of “F” earned in previously completed courses in that discipline will be
changed to “U” and will not be included in computing the student’s GPA. Grades
of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” made by students in previously completed courses in
that discipline will not be altered.
Audit Status
Any student who is eligible to enroll in a particular course may, with the approval of the instructor and the Registrar, audit that course for no credit. There
will be no additional charge if the student is enrolled for credit in courses totaling
12 or more hours. For students taking fewer than 12 credit hours, registration
fees and 100 percent of the tuition for the course will be assessed. The student
may not change the decision to take the course on an audit basis rather than for
credit after the first two weeks of the term. Grades will not be given for courses
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Change of Grade
After grades in a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a
change of grade will be considered only in cases of instructor error. The change
of grade must be made within one month after the beginning of the next semester following the recording of the grade and must be approved by the head of
the instructor’s department/school and by the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. A grade change may not be based on work submitted after final grades
have been submitted.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade Replacement
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 may 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. It is the student’s
responsibility to complete Grade Replacement Request forms in the Office
of the Registrar in order to have the new grade replace the older grade(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. Grades of “S” earned when a student elects to take
a course on a Pass-Fail basis may not be used to replace older grades(s).
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.
7. A student is not eligible for grade replacement after he/she has completed
their degree program.
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Transfer Credits
The appropriate deans or department heads have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses. Normally, only courses taken at an accredited institution
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 will be
considered for transfer. However, the appropriate dean or department head 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. In those cases where a course
has been taken in a department or school not represented at The Citadel, the dean
of the school or head of the department in which the student is majoring will
determine if the course in question may be accepted for General Elective credit.
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. Grades earned in courses transferred from another college will not be
computed in the student’s grade-point average at The Citadel. Courses previously
passed at The Citadel will not be accepted for transfer. All transcripts sent from
another college to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel and cannot
be issued to the student or a third party.
Cadets who have been given Academic or Conduct Discharges from The
Citadel or who leave The Citadel while their conduct status is in question may
not enroll in courses at The Citadel during that period of discharge nor may
they transfer back to The Citadel courses taken during that period of discharge.
Cadets who have resigned in lieu of a conduct discharge will be treated as if
they have committed the offense with which they have been charged and have
been given the most severe consequence available for that offense. Courses these
cadets may take during the period of that consequence will not be considered for
transfer back to The Citadel. Cadets who have been discharged for reasons other
than academic or conduct may transfer back to The Citadel no more than one
semester of academic work successfully completed during the period of discharge.
All transfer credits are provisional. If a department/school determines within
a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the student is not prepared
to take a course for which the transferred course is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn, and the student must take the prerequisite course
at The Citadel.
During the fall and spring semesters, a cadet may not take a course offered
at another institution, classroom or online. Academic juniors or seniors may, in
certain circumstances, take one Citadel Graduate College online, undergraduate
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Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel offers a Maymester, two day summer sessions, and two evening
summer sessions. Over a summer, a student will not normally be permitted to
enroll at The Citadel or transfer in from another accredited institution more than
four courses and associated labs. If, however, the student is enrolled in Maymester
and two summer sessions, a maximum of five courses and associated labs may
be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester is one course; the maximum
allowed in each session of summer school is two courses and associated labs.
As with all transfer courses, prior approval is required for transfer of summer
courses taken at another accredited institution.
Class Attendance Policy
The cornerstone of undergraduate education is communication between the
teacher and the learner, and at The Citadel, class attendance is mandatory. Students
may, however, need to miss class for authorized reasons—athletic events, academic
travel, special ceremonies, guard duties, etc. Illness and personal emergencies may
also cause students to be absent for legitimate reasons. Should it be necessary to
miss a class for any reason, the student will, unless circumstances preclude it,
notify the professor in advance and will be responsible for any material missed.
Tests and labs are critically important and are scheduled well in advance. It is,
therefore, imperative that these are missed only due to circumstances beyond the
control of the student and that the student notify the instructor when missing a
test or lab cannot be avoided. Students are notified each time they are reported
absent from a class and have 72 hours to make requests to their Academic Officer for adjustments.
Absences, whether excused or unexcused, in excess of 20% of the meetings
of a particular course can, at the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of
“F” in the course. When class attendance is used to adjust or determine a cadet’s
grade, the faculty member’s class attendance record will provide the official
attendance record. Faculty members may correct submitted class absence data
for 6 working days after the day the class meets by sending this information to
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. However, the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs will accept no late class absence submissions from the faculty
after the last day of classes each semester..
As soon as a determination has been made that a grade of “F” for excessive absences is warranted, the instructor will notify the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs, and the student will be assigned an “F.” If, as a result of this
action, the total hours carried by a full-time student drops below 12 credit hours,
the student is subject to immediate discharge from the College unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances must be presented in writing to
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When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. After 10 unexcused absences
in any semester, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Final Examinations
Examinations are required at the end of each semester. Examinations will be
given at the assigned time. If a faculty member has more than one section of
the same course, students may, with the permission of the faculty member and
providing that there is no conflict, take the final examination with another section.
Since no scheduling conflicts are possible, make-up examinations should not
be necessary. Any examination which is missed due to an emergency should be
rescheduled after the regularly scheduled examination period but not during a
Reading Period, during ESP, or on a Sunday. If rescheduling is not possible prior
to the deadline for submission of final grades, the instructor should award the
student an “I.” Conflicts resulting from a student’s travel arrangements do not
constitute an emergency and do not justify a make-up examination. Any exception to these policies must be requested in writing by the student and concurred
in by the instructor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
The final examination schedule is published each semester on the Citadel
web page.
Degrees
The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon satisfactory completion of
the appropriate program of study in chemistry, criminal justice, English, history,
modern languages, political science, or psychology. The Bachelor of Science
degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of the appropriate program of
study in biology; chemistry; computer science; education; health, exercise, and
sport science; mathematics; nursing, or physics.
Graduates in business administration receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Business Administration. Graduates in accounting receive the degree of
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Accounting.
Graduates in civil engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering. Graduates in electrical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Electrical Engineering. Graduates in mechanical engineering receive
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Requirements for Degree Completion
Academics: A student must complete one of the major courses of study outlined in the catalog of record and must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned at The
Citadel. In addition, each student must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned in
major coursework at The Citadel.
Students majoring in education or in the teaching track of health, exercise
and sport science must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least
2.750 and a grade-point average of at least 2.750 on all professional education
courses; and must have on file in the Registrar’s Office at The Citadel passing
scores for the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching
(PLT) Examinations.
If a student is pursuing a minor, a grade-point average of 2.000 must be
achieved in all coursework completed in that minor.
All students, including transfer students from other colleges, are required to
earn at The Citadel a minimum of one-half the semester hours prescribed for
their major course of study.
The student’s school or department is responsible for ensuring that the student’s
knowledge in the major is current. Cadets who have met the overall grade-point
average and major coursework grade-point average requirements and who are
conduct proficient but who have not completed all course requirements for graduation may take not more than two courses totaling 7 semester hours at another
institution for transfer to The Citadel in order to complete degree requirements.
Prior approval of these courses is mandatory.
ROTC: The ROTC requirement for cadets serves two purposes. First, ROTC
course work plays a major role in The Citadel’s mission to educate and prepare
graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life. Second, ROTC course
work is an essential component of the criteria to receive a commission in one
of the armed forces. All cadets are, therefore, required to enroll in and pass an
ROTC course for every semester during which they are enrolled at The Citadel
or until they have completed eight semesters or met graduation requirements. If
extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the cadet require that he/she
withdraw or not register for ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may wish to
pursue a commission must have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment. The cadet who is not pursuing a commission must have the permission
of the academic advisor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Cadets
who miss or fail an ROTC class must meet that requirement in order to graduate.
When cadets are making up a missed ROTC requirement or changing to another
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class. For example, a member of the senior class who wishes to change to another
ROTC must enroll in a senior-level course in the new ROTC unless the head of
the ROTC Detachment authorizes the enrollment in a lower-level course.
Upon the recommendation of the head of the appropriate ROTC department
and with concurrence of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, training
experiences may be accepted in lieu of ROTC coursework. When approved, the
designated ROTC courses will be recorded on the student’s Citadel transcript as
exempted military credits.
ROTC classes may not be used to satisfy elective requirements in any course
of study.
Cadets who are pursuing a commission in one ROTC program and who then
decide to pursue a commission in another ROTC program must have the approval
of the head of the ROTC program they are leaving and the head of the ROTC
program they wish to join. Cadets who wish to move from one ROTC program
to another but do not wish to pursue a commission must have the approval of
the head of the ROTC department they wish to join, academic advisor, and the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. A change in ROTC program does not
reduce the number of semesters of ROTC required for graduation.
Senior cadets who are not pursuing military careers will fulfill the ROTC
requirement by enrolling in a 3-hour leadership-oriented course in the Fall and
Spring semesters rather than the traditional senior-level ROTC courses designed
for cadets who will be commissioned at graduation. This ROTC-alternative
program for seniors provides a more relevant set of leadership-oriented courses/
experiences for cadets who are not going into the U.S. military and allows the
ROTC detachments to focus their resources on senior cadets who are pursuing a
commission. The first of these courses is LDRS 371, the course a first-semester
non-contracting senior cadet will ordinarily take in the Fall semester. (Business
majors and others who have already taken BADM 371 will select a different
ROTC alternative.) The second course, taken in the Spring, can be chosen from
a wide variety of Leadership or other high-impact practice courses such as Internships or undergraduate research courses.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute
to an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities
and recreational sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is
required to complete RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED
251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
Residential: Students pursuing a cadet degree must reside in the Corps of
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Requirements for Participation in Commencement Exercises
Students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
the May Commencement if the following conditions are met:
1. All grade-point average (GPA) requirements have been met. That is, the
cumulative and major grade-point averages must be at least 2.000. For
Education majors and Physical Education (Teaching Track) majors, the
cumulative and professional education grade-point averages must be at
least 2.750.
2. The student must be no more than 15 credit hours short of meeting degree
requirements.
3. The student must be cleared by the Office of the Treasurer.
4. The cadet must have completed all tours and confinements, must have
passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test, and must have met height/weight
requirements as presented in Chapter 5 of the White Book.
5. The cadet must have met all ROTC and RPED requirements.
6. The cadet must be eligible to complete degree requirements without returning to the Corps of Cadets since participation in commencement is the final
act of a cadet.
Commencement Honors
Commencement Awards are restricted to those graduates who have earned and
are using to satisfy graduation requirements a minimum of 90 semester hours.
Annually, the Board of Visitors recognizes the two top graduates of the Corps of
Cadets by presenting at Commencement the David Shingler Spell Honor Graduate
Awards, honoring David Shingler Spell, Class of 1950. The First Honor Graduate
receives the traditional Scholarship Medal and both the First and Second Honor
Graduates receive an appropriately inscribed plaque and a stipend to be used for
educational expenses at the graduate level or at the discretion of the recipient. These
honors are awarded to the cadet graduates whose grade-point averages at The Citadel
are highest and second highest among the graduating cadet class. In case of a tie,
grades in courses taken under the Pass-Fail option are included in computing the
grade-point average. In those cases where the grade-point averages are still identical,
the total number of quality points earned is used to break the tie.
To be eligible to graduate with honors and to be eligible for departmental honors,
a student must have earned at The Citadel at least half of the semester hours required
in the major course of study.
A degree summa cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.900-4.000.
A degree magna cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.700-3.899.
A degree cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class who
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School/Departmental Honors are awarded on the recommendation of deans/
department heads to those students of the graduating class who have earned a gradepoint average of 3.500 or better in at least 36 hours of work in the major completed
at The Citadel.
Non-cadet Enrollment in ROTC
Non-cadets are not permitted to enroll in ROTC classes unless they meet all
the following conditions:
1. The individual must either be on active duty and on orders as a participant
in a commissioning program for one of the armed services or be an enrolled
veteran student.
2. The individual must be accepted as a degree-seeking student in the day
program of The Citadel.
3. The individual must be enrolled as a full-time student in courses in the
day program of The Citadel.
4. The individual must be provided leadership experiences outside the context
of the Corps of Cadets.
5. ROTC classes will fulfill no degree requirements in a degree program of
a non-cadet.
6. The individual must be in uniform while on campus.
Fine Arts Requirement
Freshmen and Sophomores should attend at least one approved Fine Arts
performance each semester.
Course Load Requirements
A full-time student must be enrolled throughout each semester in course work
totaling at least 12 credit hours. A cadet must be a full-time student. Any cadet
who drops below the 12-credit-hour minimum at any time during a semester is
subject to discharge, unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances. Such
circumstances must be presented in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. Students and their parents should be aware that carrying fewer than 12
credit hours may affect insurance coverage with some insurance companies and
may also affect eligibility for financial aid.
Course Overload
The maximum course load (credit hours) which will be approved for either
fall or spring semester is normally 22.
Overloads may be requested in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs.
Course Substitutions
Course substitutions are made only when justified by extenuating circumstances.
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substitution must have the support of the faculty advisor, the associate dean or
department head, and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Forms for
requesting course substitutions are available in the Registrar’s Office.
Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general elective requirement under the following circumstances:
1. The courses to be combined must be offered by the same department and
must be related in some way.
2. The associate dean or department head of the student’s major school or
department must provide a recommendation and rationale for combining
the courses.
3. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs must grant final approval for
the combining of courses.
Change of Academic Major
Students who wish to change their major should consult with their academic
advisors as well as with the associate dean or department head offering the new
major. Forms for requesting a change of academic major are available in the
Registrar’s Office.
Pursuing a Double Major
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different majors
concurrently within the same baccalaureate degree. This will be permitted under
the following conditions:
1. Students must declare their intentions to the registrar no later than the fall
semester of the junior year.
2. Both majors must be offered under the same baccalaureate degree.
3. Students must complete all requirements for each major.
4. Students, in addition to meeting a minimum overall grade-point average,
must achieve the minimum grade-point average requirements of each major.
5. Requirements for both majors must be completed concurrently.
A student who has met these requirements will have both majors indicated
on the transcript.
Pursuing a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different baccalaureate degrees concurrently. This will be allowed under the following conditions:
1. The student must complete all requirements of each degree.
2. The student is normally expected to complete requirements for the second
degree while pursuing the initial undergraduate degree.
3. Any remaining requirements after the initial degree has been completed
may be addressed in the Citadel’s summer school, in The Citadel Graduate
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Internships
Academic internships offer the opportunity for students to apply academic
learning to practical situations.
Normally, only juniors and seniors are eligible for academic internships. A
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 is preferred. Exceptions to this requirement
will be considered by the internship advisor and the department head or associate dean.
To receive course credit, the student should pursue an internship that is clearly
related to his or her major course of study and/or career interest. If the internship
is not offered by the student’s school or major department, the student must have
successfully completed appropriate preparatory coursework.
To receive three semester hours of credit, each intern will work a minimum
of 50 hours over the course of the semester, to include activities on site at the
internship agency and regular meetings with the internship advisor. Each student
intern will be required to maintain an internship journal or diary containing a
detailed record of internship activities and will prepare a formal paper and/or a
formal oral presentation based on a substantive topic related to the internship
experience.
A student may earn a maximum of six semester hours of credit from internship courses to apply to a degree program at The Citadel and may participate in
only one internship during the semester.
Taking Graduate Courses
Academic seniors with a cumulative Grade Point Average of at least a 3.20
may take up to six hours of CGC graduate courses in each semester of their
senior year when space is available. These courses may provide students a head
start on earning a graduate certificate or a graduate degree, but graduate courses
may NOT be used to meet undergraduate degree requirements.
Academic Classifications
Academic classifications of 4A (first-semester freshman) through 3B (second
-semester sophomore) are based strictly on hours earned. For example, to be classified 3A (first-semester sophomore), the cadet’s total hours earned must be no
less than 8 fewer than the total hours required through the spring semester of the
freshman year of the major course of study. A table of credit hours required for
each academic classification for each major is provided on the Citadel webpage
under “Registrar.”
To be academically eligible to be classified as a first-semester senior (1A), a
cadet must have earned a sufficient number of hours to be no more than 8 hours
short of the number of hours required in the major course of study through the
spring semester of the junior year.
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loan eligibility and by the Commandant’s Office to determine room assignments,
the appropriate class numeral, class privileges, and eligibility to hold cadet rank.
Class Privileges
Cadets are considered for privileges based on their Academic Classifications.
To be eligible to receive class privileges, a cadet must not be on Academic Probation and must be both Conduct and Physically Proficient.
Ordering and Receiving a Class Ring
While any rising senior cadet may in the spring of the junior year be measured
for and order a class ring, to be eligible to receive a class ring, a cadet must
meet these two conditions: (1) have an academic classification of 1A and (2)
have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.000. To participate in the Ring Ceremony,
the cadet must (3) have passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test and (4) have met
the height/weight requirement as outlined in Chapter 5 of the White Book. Cadets
who have met academic requirements to receive the ring but have not met the
Commandant’s Physical Effectiveness Requirements to participate in the Ring
Presentation may pick up their rings on the Monday following Parents’ Weekend
at the Holliday Alumni Center. If a cadet fails to meet requirements to receive
the ring with his/her class, the Alumni Association will normally hold the ring
until the end of the following spring semester. If the cadet has not met requirements to receive the ring by that time, it will be returned to the manufacturer.
The cadet may not order the ring, again, until all requirements to receive the
ring have been met. The eligibility of cadets who failed to meet ring eligibility
in October of their senior year will be checked again in January. The rings of
cadets who have not yet received their rings but will receive their diplomas in
May or will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony will be
cleared to receive their rings before commencement. No other cadets will be
cleared to receive their rings until after commencement.
These are minimum requirements and will not be waived. Students should
see the Registrar to confirm eligibility.
Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards for hours earned at The Citadel or properly transferred from another
accredited institution and cumulative grade-point average maintained. These criteria are assessed initially after the cadet’s second semester at The Citadel and
then at the end of each two-semester period.
Credits earned through AP or course work taken by an entering freshman in
the summer prior to initial matriculation WILL NOT be used toward meeting the
minimum standard for hours earned in an academic year. Although The Citadel
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sibility of the student to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPA requirements concurrently
either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the spring semester, or in
August, as appropriate.
A full-time student (one carrying at least 12 credit hours each semester) must
pass at least 24 semester hours in each 12-month period after initial matriculation
or readmission. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be used
only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
Part-time students must pass 50% of the hours attempted.
Each student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average as
prescribed in the following table. This grade-point average is calculated as described earlier in this section.
The column labeled “Total Hours” includes 1) all credits 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 Pass-Fail or in which
the grade of “U” was earned.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
on Probation

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1.300
40-69
1.500
70-99
1.700
100 &amp; above
1.900
This table shows the minimum academic progress a student must make to
continue at the College and to avoid academic discharge.
For the purpose of determining academic probation, criteria for continuance,
dean’s list, gold stars, graduation, and other academic matters, the grade-point
average will be computed to three decimal places.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation for any semester when the cumulative grade-point average based on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet
the requirements for continuance without probation as outlined in the following
table. A student will be removed from academic probation after the semester in
which the cumulative grade-point average meets the requirements set forth in
the following the table.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
without Probation

0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

1.700
1.800
1.900
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Academic Discharge
A cadet’s academic record will be subject to formal review for purposes of
academic discharge at the end of the second semester after initial matriculation
at The Citadel. During these two semesters and the summer sessions after initial
matriculation, the cadet must have earned at least 24 credit hours and must at
the time of review meet GPA requirements for continuance. If these requirements
are not met concurrently at that time, the cadet will be discharged for academic
deficiencies.
Academic assessment for the purpose of academic discharge is conducted at
the end of each two-semester period, and the associated summer sessions, after
the student is admitted or readmitted. Under the Academic Discharge Policy,
cadets may be discharged for academic deficiencies in January or in August of
each year. Credits completed while a student is on academic discharge will not
normally be accepted for transfer to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy must
have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Summer session work cannot make students ineligible to enroll in the following fall semester, if they were eligible for enrollment at the end of the previous
spring semester.
Minimum grade-point averages for the various categories are as shown in the
previous sections; however, the minimum GPA required will not be raised as a
result of summer school work. That is, students moving from one category to the
next higher category as a result of credit hours earned in summer school at The
Citadel or elsewhere will be required to meet the GPA minimum of the lower
category of credit hours for continuance in the following fall term.
Students who voluntarily withdraw at times other than January or August or
who are discharged for other than academic reasons will have their academic
status assessed upon application for readmission.
When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. If the number of unexcused
absences reaches 10, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Readmission
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
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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.
In addition to any specific readmission requirements stated at the time of
discharge, applicants for readmission to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
must meet the personal and physical fitness requirements for current cadets (see
updated Application for Readmission on the Registrar’s website). These include
the following:
a. Applicants for readmission must meet the U.S. Army standard for height and
weight (Army Reg 600-9) and must be physically qualified as determined
by the Citadel Surgeon. Applicants who fail to meet the height/weight
standards can gain readmission by meeting the Citadel body-fat standard.
Height/weight and body-fat standards for current cadets are detailed in the
White Book, Chapter 5. These standards are more stringent than those for
initial applicants.
b. Applicants for readmission may not be married nor have childcare responsibility for any minor child related to him or her by blood or marriage.
c. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
d. Applicants for readmission must be less than 26 years old on the first day
of classes in the semester of their readmission. Applicants for readmission
who have not completed their fourth-class system requirements must be
less than 23 years old on the first day of classes in the semester of their
readmission.
If approved for readmission after an academic discharge, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation. Cadets who have been approved for readmission may or may not be assigned to their former cadet company.
Second Academic Discharge
A student who fails for a second time to meet minimum academic criteria
for continuance will be awarded a Second Academic Discharge. The Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs 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
Associate Dean, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will determine the
conditions under which the student may be considered for readmission after a
second academic discharge.
“Academic Forgiveness” or “Fresh Start” Policy
Any undergraduate student who has been separated from The Citadel for 48
or more consecutive months is eligible to apply for Academic Forgiveness.
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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.).
Conduct Discharge
Cadets who have been suspended or dismissed or who leave the College with
a disciplinary board pending are not eligible to attend any undergraduate class at
The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—or to transfer credits back to The Citadel
for any courses taken during the period of discharge.
Cadets Called to Active Duty
When Cadets are called to Active Duty, it is the policy of The Citadel to minimize
the academic and financial impacts of being required to interrupt their studies. When
the cadet learns that call to active duty is likely, he/she notifies the Office of the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and his/her Tactical Officer.
Financial
If the cadet and his/her instructors feel that completing courses in which he/she
is currently enrolled is not a reasonable expectation, the cadet is awarded the grade
of “W” in each course and is provided a full refund less room and board used and
OneCard charges. When the cadet elects not to withdraw from all courses, refunds
of tuition and fees are prorated based on a per-credit-hour rate and the number of
credits the cadet and his/her faculty members believe he/she will be able to complete.
Academic
When the date of required departure from The Citadel becomes fixed, the cadet
works with his/her instructors to determine if it is reasonable to complete courses
after departing on active duty or delaying completion until the cadet returns to The
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or assignments of the course, but to help the student determine if it is feasible to
continue to work on, and ultimately complete, course requirements after leaving
The Citadel. In some cases, the date of departure is sufficiently late in the semester
that final course assignments and the final exam can be completed before the cadet
leaves campus. This, however, will likely be the exception rather than the rule, and
faculty members are not expected to “force” early course completion.
When the faculty member and the student feel that it is not reasonable to complete
requirements in a particular course, the student is withdrawn from that course with
the grade of “W.” When the faculty member and student feel that requirements in
a particular course can be completed by the student through independent study, the
grade of “I” is given until course requirements are met. If at any time the faculty
member and/or the student feel that completing the course is no longer a reasonable
expectation, the student is given the grade of “W” in that course.
Civilian Students in Cadet Classes
With the exceptions of Day Students, Returning Veteran Cadets, and Non-Cadet
Veteran Day Students, no civilian students are permitted to take classes with the
Corps of Cadets. These three student categories are defined below.
Day Student Status
Cadets will normally remain in the Corps of Cadets until degree requirements
have been met. Cadets who have completed eight semesters in the Corps of
Cadets, all ROTC requirements, all LDRS course requirements, and all RPED
course requirements and who have been cleared by the Commandant and the
Treasurer may apply for Day Student status through the Office of the Registrar.
Cadets who request Day Student status with the desire to participate in the Long
Gray Line Parade and Corps of Cadets graduation ceremony must be certified as
proficient in all pillars prior to becoming a Day Student. This is evaluated at the
time of the cadet’s application by the Office of the Commandant.
If Day Student status is approved, the student must live off campus and may
attend day classes with the Corps of Cadets or evening undergraduate classes in
The Citadel Graduate College. While on campus in Day Student status, students
will wear civilian clothes, but their attire is expected to be compatible with the
military environment established by the uniformed Corps of Cadets.
To satisfy the Commandant’s requirements for participating in the commencement ceremony, cadets in Day Student status must meet with the Commandant’s
Sergeant Major no later than the Wednesday of commencement week and review
all expectations. These include an inspection of all uniforms related to graduation
and Height/Weight screening if necessary.
For Day Students, the following specific dress code is in force:
1. Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the same as those
for the members of the Corps of Cadets.
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for a military college campus or classroom. Portions of cadet uniforms are
not, therefore, to be worn by non-cadets.
3. Hair will be neatly trimmed and styled; as will mustaches and sideburns
if they are worn. Men will be permitted to wear beards only when required
to do so for medical reasons, which must be explained in writing by a
physician and submitted to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
4. Students will wear business attire when attending formal occasions when
the members of the Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress
or white uniform.
5. Any student who is not in compliance with minimum standards for personal appearance will be required to leave campus until discrepancies are
corrected. Repeated offences may result in discharge from the College.
Veteran Students Policy
1. All veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening Undergraduate
Studies Program 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Veteran Cadet Program
Effective with the fall 2008 semester, cadets who have begun their pursuit of
the cadet degree and have elected to pursue or have been called to active military
service will be provided the following options if their tour on active duty was not
for training purposes and they have been discharged honorably with full rights
and privileges of a veteran.
Option 1. If they are eligible, they may return to the Corps of Cadets to continue
to pursue the cadet degree.
Option 2. They may enroll as civilian students in classes with the Corps of
Cadets to pursue a non-cadet degree with non-cadet diploma and ring (the same
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Citadel Graduate College.)
Eligibility Criteria
• must have been sworn into the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel
• must have been honorably discharged from active duty with the full
rights and privileges of a veteran
• must meet academic and disciplinary criteria for readmission to The
Citadel
Students electing this option
• may enroll in civilian status in classes with the Corps of Cadets
• may enroll in evening classes in The Citadel Graduate College
• are eligible to earn the non-cadet degree/diploma and receive the noncadet ring currently awarded to Active Duty students and students in
The Citadel Graduate College
• may not return to the Corps of Cadets but will be allowed to participate
in Cadet Commencement in cap and gown.
At its 14 June 2008 meeting, the Board of Visitors approved the pursuit of
the Cadet Degree, Diploma, and Ring through the Veteran Cadet Program under
the following conditions:
1. The former cadet has received while on active duty and in combat an injury
that precludes readmission to the Corps of Cadets; or
2. The former cadet has served at least four semesters in the Corps of Cadets
prior to moving to Veteran Cadet status.
Former cadets who are approved to pursue the Cadet Degree in Veteran Cadet status will be awarded credit for appropriate ROTC courses 301, 302, 401,
and 402 based on their active duty service, and requirements to complete RPED
250/251, two activity courses, and LDRS courses will be waived.
Through these options, The Citadel is attempting to address the needs of those
students who have formally joined the Corps of Cadets but prior to completing
the cadet degree have been called to active duty or have elected to serve on active duty that ends with an honorable discharge as a veteran.
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a Department of Defense Form DD 214 of 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.
Admission Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
High School Course Requirements and Entrance Examinations for the Corps
of Cadets found in the Requirements for Admission section of this catalog
or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college work. Qualified veteran
students applying as transfer students must meet the requirements as stated
in Transfer Student Admissions in the Requirements for Admission section
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a criminal offense showing poor moral character. For complete admission
requirements, please refer to Non-Cadet Veteran Day Admissions in the
Requirements for Admission section of this catalog.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants are civilians and will not be subject to academic requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. Such requirements include the
RPED, ROTC, and LDRS courses.
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 or
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
associate dean.
If the matter remains unresolved, the student may present the grievance and
the attempted solution in writing to the appropriate dean. If deemed appropriate,
the dean may appoint a review committee consisting of three faculty members,
with one designated as chair and a student in good standing from the same student category as the grieving student. This committee shall have the authority
to interview individuals who may have information pertaining to the grievance
and to request records and materials pertaining to the grievance. In a grievance
procedure, all employees and students are obligated to provide requested information to the dean/associate dean/department head, or review committee. The
committee shall forward its findings and recommendations to the convening dean
who shall decide the case. The student may appeal that decision to the Provost
who has the authority to settle all student grievances.
English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English
fluency of its teaching faculty through a two-stage review process.
1. During the interview process, each applicant will make an oral presentation before a group consisting of faculty members and students. Using the
included form, each participant will evaluate the candidate’s English fluency and clarity of presentation. These evaluations will be a major factor
in the selection process, and should a candidate who is ultimately selected
be deemed by this evaluation to have a language problem, the extent of
this problem, the support to be provided the candidate by the College in
addressing this problem, and the expectations for improvement in English
fluency will all be clearly stated in the offer of employment.
2. Should the English fluency of a member of the faculty be challenged by a
student, standard procedures for student academic grievances as described
above will be followed. If a review committee is called for, the native
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Ownership of Intellectual Property
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).
Definitions
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.
Policy
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.
Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), which affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within
45 days of the day The Citadel receives a request for access.
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ment, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s)
the student wishes to inspect. The Citadel official will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Citadel official to whom the
request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official
to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records
that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask The Citadel to amend a record should write
the official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the
student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If The Citadel decides not to amend the record as requested, The Citadel will
notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing
procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before The Citadel discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The Citadel discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent
under the FERPA exception for disclosure to “school officials” with “legitimate
educational interests.” A school official has a “legitimate educational interest”
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibilities for The Citadel. A “school official” is a person employed by The Citadel in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research,
or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health
staff), or a person or company with whom The Citadel has contracted as its agent
to provide a service instead of using Citadel employees or officials (such as an
attorney, auditor, or collection agent). At The Citadel, “school officials” include
the Board of Visitors; the faculty; and personnel in the Offices of the President,
Provost and Dean of the College, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, Vice President
for Finance and Business Affairs, Director of Athletics, Director of Admissions,
and Commandant. In addition, the Provost (for academic records) and the Commandant of Cadets (for disciplinary records) may give specific cadets, by virtue
of their cadet duty position, limited access to the educational records of other
cadets. These cadets must first attend a FERPA briefing and sign a Statement of
Undrstanding before being provided access to other students’ educational records.
The Citadel may also disclose appropriately designated “directory information”
without written consent, unless a student has advised The Citadel to the contrary.
“Directory information” is information that is generally not considered harmful or
an invasion of privacy if released. Directory information includes student name,
local and permanent address and telephone number, e-mail address, photograph,
date and place of birth, major field of study, class schedule, full or part-time
status, Dean’s List and Gold Star List, ROTC branch, dates of acceptance and
attendance, years in school, anticipated date of graduation, degrees and awards
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vious educational agency or institution attended by the student, cadet company
and rank, duty status, class absence status, participation in officially recognized
activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams, U.S.
citizenship, extracurricular activities, and residency status.
The Citadel may disclose directory information to parents, the public, and
outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include, but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish
yearbooks. Students who do not wish to have directory information published
must notify the Registrar within two weeks of the beginning of the fall semester
each academic year. Requests to keep directory information confidential are valid
only for the year in which they are made.
The Citadel will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence the
final results of any student disciplinary proceeding conducted by The Citadel
against the alleged perpetrator of such crime. Both the accuser and the accusedwill be informed of the final outcome of any Citadel disciplinary proceeding
based on an alleged sex offense.
The Citadel may also disclose to parents, without a student’s consent, alcohol or drug violations of either the College’s policies or local laws by students
under 21 years of age.
The Citadel will also disclose, to the court, information from a student’s file
if that student or the student’s parent has initiated legal action against the institution or if the institution has initiated legal action against the parent or student.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Educationconcerning alleged failures by The Citadel to comply with the requirements
of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
A copy of the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,” as amended,
and details of The Citadel policy on maintaining and disclosing student records
may be obtained from the Office of the General Counsel.

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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS,
SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES
The student support programs, services, and activities offered by The Citadel
complement and support students’ academic development by . . .
. . . promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and selfconfidence;
. . . equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
. . . developing leadership skills;
. . . enhancing ethical development;
. . . increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
. . . encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their
chosen fields; and
. . . providing activities that promote personal health and physical fitness.
The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the
individual for life.

Student Advisory and Counseling Services
Academic Faculty Advisor
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who provides counsel concerning course selections and options within particular courses of study. Though
students are encouraged to visit their advisors throughout the academic year,
formal planning sessions are designated each semester during preregistration
and registration.
Tactical Officer
TAC stands for Teacher, Advisor, and Coach. TACs serve as the primary
integrator for cadet leader development and are the key assessors of cadet
performance. They are available to coach and assist cadets in the execution of
their leadership roles. TACs seek out reports from faculty, staff, and coaches
to assist them in providing cadets with a holistic assessment of their strengths
and weaknesses and regularly counsel and mentor cadets on their progression
through the four-year model. Finally, TACs certify cadet performance in the
Military, Moral-Ethical, and Physical Effectiveness Pillars.
Company Academic Advisor
Each cadet company is assigned a specially chosen member of the faculty or
staff who works closely with the company tactical officer and the cadet chainof-command to ensure that academic and military requirements are compatible
and that cadets are aware of academic resources and services available to them
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Prelaw and Premedical Advising Services
The Citadel provides counseling and guidance to all students who have an
interest in attending law or medical school after graduation. Students interested
in a law career should seek advice early in their college careers from the chair
of the Prelaw Advisory Committee. Students interested in medicine and related
fields should seek early advice from the chair of the Premedical Advisory
Committee. Each committee is composed of faculty members from academic
disciplines related to these professional fields.
Career Center
The Citadel Career Center has a primary mission of providing the training
and resources that enable students to make well-informed career decisions. The
first step in this process is providing a career assessment for incoming students
to help them in selection of majors and in identification of career paths of
greatest interest for further exploration.
The Career Center provides group and individualized instruction and assistance to students in exploring career options, the career planning process,
resume construction, internships and summer employment, exploring graduate
and professional school, networking, interviewing, the job search process, and
success in the first job. A comprehensive website with related information is
provided. Students should participate in all training sessions and follow career
planning guidelines provided on the Career Center website.
The Career Center coordinates bi-annual Career Fairs (one per semester),
information sessions, workshops, information sessions, and other career-related
events. It also provides an online job board and resume database which are
used by many employers to advertise opportunities and find candidates. It is
important that students take full advantage of these events and services. The
office distributes a wide variety of career planning and career search information
to students, in-house and online. A computer lab is available and used from
real-time career counseling during alotted drop-in hours.
The Career Center also coordinates the “Citadel in DC” program each summer, a 10-week opportunity to live, learn and intern in Washington, DC.
The Career Center is located at 573 Huger Street. Please visit www.citadel.
edu/career for additional information.
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral counseling is an important component in the overall design of The
Citadel’s advisory program. The Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets and the campus
pastors are available to assist students with pastoral counseling which includes
dealing with life problems in the context of religious faith. With the chaplain
and campus pastors, students are assured of care, concern, and confidentiality,
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Counseling Center
The Citadel Counseling Center provides professional, confidential short-term
counseling to currently enrolled students at no charge. Personal and substance
abuse prevention counseling are available by appointment. In the event of an
emergency, counselors are also available to provide crisis intervention without
an appointment. In addition, the Counseling Center staff provides referrals for
off-campus psychiatric evaluations and/or long-term counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center provides individual assessment, including
the administration and interpretation of personality and interest inventories.
Students may complete these assessments in an effort to address personal or
career concerns presented in individual counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center is located at 203 Richardson Avenue behind
Bond Hall. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly
to schedule appointments for counseling or assessment.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
The Counseling Center provides evaluation and assistance in the treatment
of alcohol and substance abuse. Strategies utilized include an in-depth alcohol
and substance use evaluation, individual short-term counseling, an online alcohol
education course, and appropriate referrals for long-term outpatient and inpatient
treatment. These services, which are available to currently enrolled students, are
aimed at reducing a student’s risk for developing serious problems associated
with the abuse of alcohol and other substances. In addition, any cadet who is
mandated by the Commandant’s Department to complete a minimum of two
meetings with a counselor will receive an in-depth alcohol and substance use
evaluation and recommendations for additional services are provided to the
cadet as appropriate.
Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly to schedule
appointments for individual counseling.

Instructional Support Services
Daniel Library
The mission of the Daniel Library and the Citadel Archives and Museum
is to deliver exemplary services for learning, decision support, and scholarship
that inspire and excite our students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni; to
provide innovative information leadership to administrative and support units;
to preserve The Citadel’s unique and important information assets; and to offer
noteworthy learning experiences and professional research services to Charleston,
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During the academic year, the Daniel Library is open seven days a week.
Visit the Daniel Library website to access library online resources (http://library.
citadel.edu).
The Daniel Library provides organized access to professionally curated
research and information resources and creative technologies. The collection
consists of over 186,853 print materials; 174,944 electronic books; 125 online
full-text and citation indexes; and over 361,000 electronic full-text journals and
print journal subscriptions. In addition, the Library holds DVDs and streaming
videos, microforms, maps, and government documents. Through PASCAL
Delivers, interlibrary loan, and document delivery, the Library is able to provide
efficient access to materials outside its own collections.
To enable students to make the best use of the array of resources and services
available to them, the Library provides instruction classes about locating, evaluating, and effectively using information along with individual research assistance
via phone, email, text, online chat, and personalized research consultations. In
the required First-Year Experience course (CSI or LDRS 101), students learn
to access Library resources, evaluate information for authority, accuracy, and
level of scholarship, and incorporate appropriate information into research
projects. Course-specific research classes organized by liaison librarians focus
on the unique information needs of each student and address specific research
requirements of each course.
The Daniel Library facilities feature collaborative spaces and individual and
group study rooms. Students may reserve a study room for up to two and a half
hours per day. Room reservations can be made online and in advance (http://
citadel.libcal.com/booking/study). Facilities also include a wireless network accessible with library laptops or students’ personal laptops and mobile devices.
Students may also check out laptops and use them in the library. All computers
allow access to electronic resources and the Internet, as well as software for
word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and presentations. Examples of site
licensed software available to students are statistical analysis software SPSS,
investment information through Morningstar, and the New York Times.
The newest addition to The Daniel Library is The Citadel Makerspace. The
mission of this new space is to foster innovation, ingenuity, and creativity
through the exploration of new and emerging technologies in a collaborative
environment, regardless of one’s department or level of knowledge. Students
can make use of two 3D printers, a mini CNC milling machine, high-powered
PCs and Macs with creative software, an electric cutter, digital sewing machine,
thermal binder, and other creative project materials. More information about
the Makerspace can be found at http://library.citadel.edu/makerspace. Students
can also check out circulating technology with their Citadel OneCard. Supplementing exploration and project creation beyond the library’s walls, available
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recorders, Arduino &amp; Raspberry Pi kits, camcorders, and more.
In addition, Daniel Library Friends (http://library.citadel.edu/friends) sponsor a series of cultural events for the campus community throughout the year,
featuring cadets, alumni, authors and other notable presenters.
The Daniel Library also houses the Citadel Archives and Museum (see
“Archives” and “The Citadel Museum” sections for more information) and
displays unique, historically significant portraits, murals, and artifacts throughout the building.
Computing Resources
The Citadel provides all students with an email account and access to Microsoft Office. The campus has over a dozen computer labs located in classrooms
and a small computing space in each of the barracks. All labs are equipped
with personal computers and networked printers. Most of the college’s 100+
classrooms and auditoriums are equipped with multimedia technology, such as
projection systems and interactive whiteboards.
Information Technology staff members assist students at the IT Help Center,
located on the second floor of Bond Hall. The Help Center is open from : 8:009:00 M-TH, 8:00-5:00 Friday, 9:00-3:00 Saturday. The Multimedia Service’s staff,
located in the Multimedia Studio in Bond Hall, assists students with designing
and editing graphics, creating computer and poster presentations, and creating
and editing video and audio projects.
The Citadel has a high-speed campus-wide network that connects virtually
every computer on campus to the Internet. Much of the campus is also configured with wireless networking.
Most cadets bring a personal computer of their own to use in the barracks.
Information Technology staff and student workers assist to answer questions
and solve computer problems per the IT Technical Assistance Policy.
The college encourages students to review The Citadel’s website prior to
purchasing a computer or software application in order to: review the minimum requirements for compatibility with The Citadel’s network, learn about
academic pricing discount opportunities, and understand warranty information
for technical support.
Review The Citadel’s Information Technology Computing website at www.
citadel.edu/its or contact the IT Help Center staff at 1-843-953-HELP (4357)
for more information.
Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs
The Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs works to
make study abroad programs an integral part of students’ academic, leadership,
social, and personal development during their time at The Citadel. By making
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have broadened their perspectives and will thrive as principled leaders in a
global society.
Currently, the Office of Study Abroad offers a myriad of study abroad choices
to fit the student’s individual ambitions, academic needs, and interests. The
duration and types of programs include a variety of experiences such as a full
semester abroad, summer programs, international internships, service learning,
and exchange programs. All study abroad programs, both short- and long-term,
are validated by the Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs and are included on the student’s experiential transcript.
It is the policy of The Citadel that students will study abroad only during
the summer, fall, and spring-break terms. Study abroad applications will not be
accepted during the spring semester without prior approval and only on a caseby-case basis. Students are encouraged to come by the office where they may
view resource materials, receive guidance on available programs, and receive
assistance on the study abroad application process.
Under the Office of Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs is
the Office of Fellowships. This office identifies superior students and helps them
prepare for national and international fellowships. Experienced faculty in each
department find and enhance emerging talent. Promising candidates are aided in
cultivating their areas of expertise by the Star of the West International Summer Scholarship which supports overseas travel, advanced study, independent
research, and field experience.
The Office matches the student’s ability and interest with appropriate opportunities. The Director serves as the campus representative for various granting
organizations, disseminates information, counsels student candidates, collects
applications, schedules interviews, certifies nominees, and offers a preparatory
course for qualified students who plan to apply for nationally competitive fellowships. The Office coordinates all campus Fulbright initiatives, publicizes
available grants, and provides assistance to graduate students and faculty at
all stages of the applications process. The office is located in Richardson 202,
2nd floor, where cadets, graduate students and faculty are encouraged to visit.
FELP 301
Fellowship Preparation
Three Credit Hours
This course helps prepare highly qualified freshmen, sophomores and juniors
to apply for nationally-competitive fellowships including Fulbright, Truman,
Rhodes and Marshall scholarships. The focus is on developing the critical thinking skills that are vital in preparing for such awards. Based on similar courses
at West Point and the Naval Academy, this course is seminar-based, including
guest lectures by foundation representatives and past fellowship recipients.
Participants will target pertinent awards, draft curriculum vitaes, personal statements and project proposals. Participants must have a 3.3 GPA and permission
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Academic Support Center
The Citadel Academic Support Center (ASC) provides support to Citadel
students through the following programs:
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Academic Coaching Program
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Athletic Academic Services
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Mathematics Lab
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Services for Students with Disabilities
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STEM Lab
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Subject-Area Tutorial Program
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Supplemental Instruction Program
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Writing Lab
The Writing Lab, as well as Services for Students with Disabilities and
Academic Coaching are available to both graduate and undergraduate students.
All other programs are limited to undergraduates.
The staff is comprised of professional tutors, graduate assistants, undergraduate students, and full-time personnel. Students may set up an appointment by
emailing the ASC at ascenter@citadel.edu, calling 843-953-5305, or stopping
by 117 Thompson Hall.
For further information about the ASC and its programs, please visit our
website at www.citadel.edu/asc.
Office of Multicultural and International Student Services
The Office of Multicultural and International Student Services (MISS) promotes
an appreciation for diversity among students, faculty, and staff. Multicultural
Student Services encourages an attitude that celebrates multi-ethnic perspectives
of various cultures and backgrounds. Programming and activities sponsored
by the office are designed to increase the involvement of minority students
in extracurricular activities; to assist first-year and transfer students with the
transition into the Corps of Cadets; to enhance interaction and communication
among all students; and to enable students of color to celebrate their cultural
heritage with pride.
Assistance is offered to students, faculty, and staff who have concerns relating to race relations, campus diversity, or multicultural awareness. Resource
materials including videos, study guides, and directories, are available for use
by cadet companies, classroom instructors, and clubs and organizations.
The MISS Office offers a variety of services for international and American students. The office provides freshmen orientation programs, immigration
advising and assistance, and helps with personal and academic concerns for
international students. The office further serves as a liaison with embassies,
acts as an advocate for international students with campus offices, organizes
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Religious Activities
College years are exciting times of growth and challenge, when a young
person’s faith and religious heritage are examined in the light of new experiences and perspectives. While college years are occasionally marked by a
“crisis of faith,” they frequently are also marked by a deepening commitment
to life-long religious values. The Chaplain, who also serves as the Director of
Religious Activities, is committed to assisting in that deepening commitment.
Working closely with the Cadet Chaplain in the coordination of all religious
activities are the Cadet Regimental and Battalion Religious Officers. Additionally, the college is fortunate to have twenty-three campus pastors or ministry
directors representing Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and fourteen Protestant denominations and Para-Church ministries. These leaders work together
to maintain a strong religious foundation for the ethical and moral pillar, one
of the four pillars in The Citadel’s whole person concept. Faith group meetings
are held each Monday evening and Para-Church groups meet each Thursday
evening for study, fellowship, and worship. While attendance at all chapel or
campus religious activities is optional, all cadets are encouraged to explore
their faith as a part of the growing process of their development as leaders.
Denominational Faith Groups:
African Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Catholic
Episcopal-Anglican
Episcopal Church SC
Jewish Student Union
Latter-Day Saints
Lutheran Student Movement
Muslim Student Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian Student Association: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Reformed University Fellowship: Presbyterian (PCA)
Wesley Foundation (United Methodist)
Para-Church Nondenominational Groups:
VALOR (Campus Crusade for Christ-CRU)
Campus Outreach
Officers’ Christian Fellowship
The Navigators
Fellowship of Christian Athletes

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Campus Worship
Built in 1936, Summerall Chapel has held a special place in the life of the
Corps of Cadets since its dedication. In the first place, it is for many of our
cadets a place of sanctuary, a safe haven away from the constraints and stresses
of cadet life. Secondly, it is, of course, a place of worship. Throughout the
school year, there are weekly Protestant and Catholic services of worship on
Sundays and an Episcopal worship service on Monday evenings. Cadets provide
dynamic vibrant leadership in all of these services. Finally, it is for all who
enter a place of prayer. It’s not uncommon throughout the week to find staff
and faculty sitting in prayer. The inscription on Summerall Chapel, “Remember
Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1), embodies the
focus of ministry at the chapel and its importance to cadets who need a source
of strength beyond their personal means.
Citadel Chapel Choirs
Three cadet chapel choirs enhance services of worship on campus. They
are the Catholic Chapel Choir, the Interdenominational Protestant Choir and
Gospel Choir. These three choirs combine for special events each year such as
Parents’ Day, Homecoming Sunday, the Christmas Candlelight Services, and
Corps Anniversary Sunday.
Greater Issues Series
The Greater Issues Series presents two or more major addresses each academic
year. In 1954, the series was inaugurated by General Mark Clark to enhance the
preparation of Citadel cadets for roles as responsible members of our society.
Since then, these addresses have brought to The Citadel an impressive group
of distinguished speakers including Presidents of the United States, American
and foreign dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, important military figures, and
business leaders.
Fine Arts Series
Inaugurated in 1965, the Fine Arts Series has presented annually a wide variety of programs which have been both entertaining and culturally illuminating.
All fourth-class and third-class cadets are encouraged to attend one approved
fine arts performance each semester.
Musical Organizations
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes provides music for concerts, parades,
reviews, and other official ceremonies both on and off campus. Music for basketball games is provided by The Citadel Pep Band, a group of members from
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Academic Publications
Founded in the spring of 1993, El Cid is the publication of The Citadel’s
Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor
Society. This publication is a refereed journal in Spanish that publishes select
undergraduate and graduate creative writing. Only members of Tau Iota may
be selected for the editorial team.
The Gold Star Journal, The Scholarly Journal of the Corps of Cadets and
Citadel Graduate College, publishes nonfiction papers from any discipline. This
journal is produced by a staff of cadets for Corps Day.
The Journal of the Scipio Africanus Society is published annually by a staff
of cadets and serves as an outlet for cadet independent research in international
affairs.
The Shako documents the literary and artistic achievements of Citadel cadets
and graduate students. All submissions are compiled, edited and published annually by cadets for distribution throughout the Citadel community.
The Honor System
The Cadet Honor System provides a unique contribution to the overall developmental process of the Citadel Experience. As an integral part of Corps
life, its purpose is to promote ethical growth and inculcate a sense of integrity
in Citadel graduates so that they instinctively conduct themselves in an honorable manner. The Honor Code states that a “cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do.” The code is enforced and supervised by a Cadet
Honor Committee composed of First Class cadets who are elected in the fall
of their junior year by the Fourth, Third, and Second Class cadets within their
companies. These Honor Committee representatives are responsible for educating and assisting their fellow cadets on the Honor System and interpreting the
honor code. When a cadet is reported for an honor violation, the circumstances
are thoroughly investigated by members of the Honor Committee. If there is a
prima facie case established against the cadet, he or she appears before an Honor
Court composed of 10 members of the Honor Committee. A cadet accused of an
honor violation is entitled to cadet counsel, and cross examination is allowed.
A finding that a cadet has committed an honor violation requires a unanimous
secret vote by the Honor Court. If a cadet is found to have committed an honor
violation, and if the President confirms the Honor Court’s decision, the cadet
is expelled from the Corps of Cadets. Under rare circumstances, the cadet may
be granted leniency from the punishment of expulsion. The Honor Committee
is responsible directly to the President of the college. A faculty advisor assists
the Honor Committee. This officer provides guidance to the Honor Committee
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Department of Cadet Activities

This department, with offices located in Mark Clark Hall, provides activities and services for cadets to develop outside the classroom that allow them
to broaden their talents and interests. Major activity areas include publications,
events, student learning opportunities, monthly blood drives, clubs and organizations. The department offers services to cadets, as well, such as the Ride-Drive
Program, social media pages, and community service opportunities.
Cadet Activities Publications
The Brigadier newspaper is written, designed and laid out by cadets. There
are approximately six issues issued each semester.
The Sphinx yearbook is the college yearbook of The Citadel. It is published
annually in the spring by a staff of cadets. This publication serves as a semiofficial record of the cadets’ year. The cost of this publication is incorporated
into the spring semester tuition.
The Guidon, the handbook for the fourth class cadets, is published annually
by the Cadet Activities staff and is available online in early summer for the
incoming freshmen. On Matriculation Day, each incoming cadet will receive
a hard copy. This book contains a complete description of the activities of
the Corps of Cadets, Citadel history, customs and courtesies, and duties and
responsibilities of cadets.
Clubs, Groups and Organizations
Membership in a wide variety of clubs, groups and organizations is available
to all Citadel students. All 100+ clubs fall under the four pillars of The Citadel:
Academic, Military, Moral-Ethical and Physical. Among these are discussion
groups, professional societies, military groups, athletic clubs and religious
groups. The span of these activities is so broad and so varied that all Citadel
students should be able to find organizations that fit their interests and talents.
Intramural, Club and Recreational Athletics (ICRA)
The purpose of the ICRA program is to provide and promote safe and healthful means for competition, exercise, physical fitness and recreational pursuits
for students, faculty and staff. ICRA is a division of the Department of Health,
Exercise and Sport Science (HESS).
Intramural Athletics
Citadel Intramurals are an integral part of cadet life with year-long competitive activities in individual sports and cadet company team sports. Cadet
companies compete annually for the Board of Visitors Trophy, awarded to the
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Club Sports
Citadel Club Sports provides structure for student-run competitive sport teams
not governed by the NCAA or Southern Conference, and other sports-related
activities that may not be fully supported by the academics of HESS or events
of Citadel Intramurals. Club Sport athletes are not part of Corps Squad.
Physical Recreation
The primary purpose of Deas Hall is to provide instructional support for
students in the Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science (HESS),
and to support activities of Intramural Athletics and Club Sports. Deas Hall is
otherwise available to all students, faculty and staff.
More information can be found at: www.citadel.edu/icra.
Health Services
The Citadel Infirmary provides acute care services for the South Carolina
Corps of Cadets. These services include outpatient medical clinics during the
duty day, a walk-in nurse clinic after hours, and round-the-clock inpatient care
(36 beds) during the academic year. In the summer, outpatient clinics (only)
are provided for cadets on a limited schedule. Infirmary services are covered
by the annual cadet Infirmary fee.
The Infirmary staff includes a full-time primary-care physician and a family nurse practitioner, a part-time orthopedic surgeon, nurses, nurse aides, an
administrative assistant, and a receptionist. Certified athletic trainers conduct
daily Sports Medicine clinics in the Infirmary to evaluate and treat cadet orthopedic injuries. Serious injuries are referred to the orthopedic surgeon (Monday
and Friday morning clinics). Trainers also provide coverage for intramural and
intercollegiate athletics, on-campus military training, and club sports activities.
Supplemental services (immunizations, medications, X-Ray, ECG, etc.)
are provided for cadets at cost. When needed, lab specimens are collected by
the Infirmary and sent to a commercial laboratory off campus. Charges for
supplemental services are applied to the cadet’s OneCard Restricted Account.
If desired, the Infirmary secretary will provide an itemized list of charges for
insurance reimbursement. The Infirmary is not staffed to file insurance claims.
Cadets are required to carry student health insurance for all semesters they
are present on campus. Supplemental insurance is mandatory to defray the costs
of hospitalization, emergency care, ambulance transportation, specialty medical
and surgical care. Cadets must notify the Infirmary immediately of any changes
in insurance coverage. Charges for emergency room visits, subspecialty medical
care, hospitalizations, dental care, and other services not provided by the Infirmary, must be settled directly with the medical provider. The Citadel does not
have contracts with any off-campus hospitals, urgent-care centers, pharmacies,
or medical/surgical/dental providers. In the event of an emergency, two large
hospitals are located within two miles of the campus and EMS ambulances
are on call 24/7 for transport. For more information on insurance, please visit:
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Department of Public Safety
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to “ensure the safety
and security of all persons and property on The Citadel campus.” Public safety
officers are state-commissioned law enforcement officers operating under the
authority of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with jurisdiction both
on and off campus for incidents occurring on Citadel property. The Department
of Public Safety is also responsible for assigning campus parking spaces and
enforcing campus parking regulations. Campus police may be reached at 9535114. In an emergency, dial 811 from any campus phone.
Employment
The time of a cadet at The Citadel is filled with duties and obligations;
however, there is opportunity for campus employment for cadets who believe
they can manage the extra responsibility. The College offers a limited number
of part-time positions with various campus activities as well as work-study jobs
which are available to students with financial need. Employment is designed to
provide for a modest portion of college expenses.

Cadet Facilities
Mark Clark Hall
Mark Clark Hall is named after General Mark W. Clark who served as president of The Citadel from 1954-1965. The campus post office, barber shop, a
lounge for upper class cadets, and a Barnes &amp; Noble bookstore are located on
the first floor. Buyer auditorium, the Greater Issues Room, a lounge for fourth
class cadets, and the offices of the Department of Cadet Activities are found
on the second floor. The Honor Courtroom is located on the third floor, as are
the offices of the Catholic Chaplain, the Episcopal Chaplain, and the campus
photography department.
Beach House
The Colonel Robert R. McCormick Beach Club of The Citadel is located
oceanfront on the Isle of Palms, about a half hour’s drive from the campus.
The five-acre property includes a two-story beach house, the Blue &amp; Grey
Pavilion, a sand volleyball and basketball court, and shower and locker facilities. Beach access and parking are available to cadets, students, faculty, staff,
Citadel Alumni Association Lifetime Members, and annual donors to The
Citadel Foundation or The Citadel Brigadier Foundation above specific levels.
Additionally, the venue may be rented for daytime or evening events through
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Boating Center
The Citadel Boating Center membership is available to students, faculty,
and staff. Preference is given to students in the use of the center’s facilities.
The club fleet consists of canoes, small sailboats, and outboard motorboats.
Boating Center facilities consist of a clubhouse, dockage, marine railway,
sail loft, and work area for maintenance and repair of small boats. Storage of
privately owned boats is available for a small fee.

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Military Policies
General
The Citadel is justly proud of its military training program which contributes significantly to the State of South Carolina and the nation in the form
of military and civilian leadership. The Citadel is one of six senior Military
Colleges remaining in the country. Citadel graduates are adding to the rich
heritage of their alma mater as officers in the armed forces and as leaders in
the state and nation.
The ROTC training at The Citadel is conducted by active duty commissioned
and noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,
and U.S. Marine Corps. These active duty military personnel are organized into
the Department of Military Science, the Department of Naval Science, and the
Department of Aerospace Studies. Cadets are encouraged to seek a commission
in one of the armed force services; however, they are not required to accept
a commission.
Commandant of Cadets
The Commandant of Cadets oversees the military aspect of all cadet life.
Along with the Chief of Staff, the Assistant Commandant for Discipline, the
Assistant Commandant of Operations and Training, the Assistant Commandant
for Leadership Programs, the Commandant’s Sergeant Major, and his Special
Staff, the Commandant designs, plans, and executes various leadership programs
and activities for the Corps of Cadets. All cadet discipline, privileges, leaves,
and special recognitions are managed inside this department. The Commandant
and his team of Tactical Officers exercise the implementation of all Citadel
policies as well as Cadet Regulations in their supervision of life in the barracks, through the teaching, advising, and coaching of all cadets. As a senior
college Vice President, the Commandant is in continuous communication with
the College President on all matters pertaining to the administration, conduct,
training, and discipline of the Corps of Cadets.
Discipline
As a military college, The Citadel sets high standards of conduct and discipline. By instruction and example, cadets are taught to be neat in person
and in uniform. Daily inspections of rooms ensure cleanliness and good order.
Through individual personal contact, group meetings, and training, cadets are
encouraged to uphold the traditions of The Citadel and the standards of honor,
duty, and respect which are the core values of the college.
A cadet who commits an act off-campus that reflects adversely on The Citadel or the Corps of Cadets may be punished as if the act had been committed
on-campus should the alleged misconduct violate the cadet disciplinary code
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potentially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of members of the
campus community, or
• potentially places college property at risk of damage, loss, or destruction,
or
• occurs at a time when the cadet represents the College in an off-campus
activity, or
• involves conduct that charges one or more of the following:
a felony act; a crime of moral turpitude; an act of violence; an act that
involves the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug or alcohol; or,
an act involving racial or sexual harassment, sexual assault, or results
in the student being found guilty in a court of law or the student
declines to contest such charges although not admitting guilt (e.g. no
contest or nolo contendere).
During periods of furlough, the cadet disciplinary system may apply if the
conduct meets these criteria.
Leadership
Leadership, initiative, and character are developed by placing cadets in
positions of responsibility within the Corps of Cadets. In addition, all cadets
are engaged in the Leadership Training Program which covers a wide range of
topics to develop problem-solving techniques and expand general knowledge
in real-life situations. These value-added sessions are conducted in classroom
and practicum environments.
All cadets live in the barracks. From reveille to taps, every hour of the
cadet’s time is programmed. Regular habits of study and living, attention to
duty, obedience to authority, and appreciation for order are considered among
the most valuable features of The Citadel education. While some graduates enter
the military profession, thousands in all walks of civilian life attest to the high
value of the training received at this institution.
The daily routine is regulated by the Corps of Cadets 24 Hour Schedule
and supported by the Cadet Regulations which include the Blue Book and the
White Book.
Allowances of Demerits
Cadets who accumulate more than 20 demerits per month in their senior
year, 22 per month in their junior year, 25 per month in their sophomore year,
or 30 per month in their freshman year, will be declared conduct deficient.
Cadets repeating any part of the fourth class year are allowed only 25 demerits
per month. Conduct deficient cadets are not allowed to take normal leaves or
passes and are required to serve one hour of punishment for each demerit over
the specified limit. Any cadet exceeding the allowed limit of demerits or other
punishments may be discharged.
Clothing/Luggage
All cadets are required to furnish their own sheets, pillows, and pillow cases.
A bedspread and blanket will be issued to each cadet when they arrive. Beds
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items for freshmen to bring can be found on The Citadel webpage inside the
Fourth Class Success Packet. It is imperative that items be purchased prior to
arrival. Training begins immediately and there is no time provided to acquire
anything missing.
Cadets are advised to bring inexpensive trunks and suitcases. Luggage must
be stored in the Central Warehouse Facility on campus. Only one overnight
bag for weekend or athletic trips may be kept in a cadet’s room. On a limited
basis, excess luggage may be stored in the Central Supply Facility at the risk
of the owner.
Luggage and boxes of supplies may be shipped to The Citadel in advance.
They should be sent by commercial transportation and clearly identified with
the following address: Cadet’s Full Name, Central Supply, The Citadel, 171
Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409.
Automobiles
All vehicles operated on campus by cadets must be registered with the Commandant’s Department. Each cadet of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class is authorized
to have an automobile at The Citadel. Registration is a privilege, not a right.
Registered vehicles must meet current home-state requirements with regard to
registration, insurance, and safety inspections. All vehicles operated and parked on
campus are at the owner’s risk. All unregistered or illegally parked vehicles are
subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s risk and expense. Certain conduct
infractions may affect a cadet’s ability to maintain an automobile on campus.
Parking fees are charged for all cadet parking. Each registered vehicle will
be assigned to a specific, 24 hour-a-day campus property lot. A set of decals
for this lot will be affixed to each registered vehicle, which can only be parked
in the lot designated. Cadets may park in any space inside that lot except for
those assigned to specific leadership positions. These reserved spaces will be
identified around each barracks. On major college weekends, cadets may be
required to move their vehicles to other college procured locations to allow for
family, alumni, and guests to park on or near the main campus.
NO CADET IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CITADEL. This area is defined by Spring Street on the south,
Rutledge Avenue on the east, and St. Margaret Street on the north. Parking in
this area will result in ticketing and possible towing by the Charleston City
Policy and/or disciplinary action from the Commandant’s Department for the
cadet. 4th class cadets are NOT authorized to have, maintain, drive, or park an
automobile on The Citadel campus or within this prescribed area at any time
during their freshman year. They should not bring a car to Charleston.
Two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus.
Reserves and National Guard
Cadets may become members of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Reserves or National Guard (Army or Air). Students who join these organizations should consider joining local units in the Charleston area for ease of
transportation and conducting business. Although Reserve and National Guard
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Citadel military responsibilities and make all efforts to ensure that conflicts are
kept to a minimum.
Leave
It is expected that parents will not ask for special leave for their sons or
daughters except in cases of extreme emergencies. In every case, the decision
is left to Citadel authorities as to whether the circumstances warrant the granting of the leave.
EMERGENCY LEAVE.
Emergency leave may be granted in the event of death or critical illness of
a member of the cadet’s immediate family.
Duration of this leave will be predicated upon distance and time required
but should normally not exceed five class days. The immediate family includes
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and the permanent resident members of
the family.
Critical illness is defined as an illness of such proportions that death may
be imminent.
SPECIAL LEAVE.
Special leave normally may be granted upon request of the family or guardian for events/activities which involve his/her immediate family.
Cadets may also be granted special leave for such unusual business affairs as
cannot be arranged by correspondence but require the presence of the cadet in
person. In all cases, the final decision rests with the Battalion Tactical Officer.
OTHER LEAVE.
The Citadel has a weekend and overnight leave policy based on increasing class privileges for cadets who maintain academic, physical, and conduct
proficiency. Fourth class cadets are not authorized overnight or weekend leaves
during the first semester.
Furloughs for the Corps of Cadets are scheduled throughout the year. They
include Fall Furlough (November), Winter Furlough (December-January),
and Spring Furlough (March). Specific dates for these can be found on
the college calendar. Cadets may depart after their last class in the case
of Fall and Spring Furloughs which always begin on a Friday and end on
a Sunday. CADETS MAY NOT DEPART EARLIER. Parents are highly
discouraged from purchasing tickets that require early departure. Cadets
will not be allowed to leave. In the case of Winter Furlough, cadets may
depart after completing their last exam. Return times from all furloughs
are posted on the Commandant’s Department website accessed from The
Citadel Home Page. It is imperative that ALL cadets return not later than
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MEDICAL SERVICES.
Except in an emergency occurring on leave requiring immediate attention,
a cadet will not arrange for or receive professional treatment from doctors or
specialists without the knowledge of The Citadel Physician. Applications for
any special leave required for such treatment will be submitted to The Citadel
Physician and, if approved, will be forwarded by The Citadel Physician to the
Commandant.
Cadets who are receiving medical care under the auspices of a private doctor
will in all cases report the nature of the treatment, to include the illness and
prescribed medication, to The Citadel Physician.
SPECIAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE.
(1) Dental work, special eye examinations, etc. should be scheduled during
the summer, winter, or spring furlough periods.
(2) If the services of a local dentist, oculist, doctor, or other specialist are
deemed necessary, cadets will make their own appointments; however, they
must inform The Citadel Physician. If desired, the Infirmary will schedule the
required appointment for the cadet.
The Fourth Class System
The purpose of the Fourth Class System at The Citadel is to lay the foundation, early in a cadet’s career, for the development of those qualities of character
and discipline implied in the mission of The Citadel as a military college—to
educate principled leaders with an alert mind and a sound body who have been
taught high ideals, honor, integrity, loyalty, and patriotism; who accept the responsibilities which accompany leadership; and who have sufficient professional
knowledge to take a place in our competitive world.
These personal qualities must be deeply ingrained in individuals so that neither
time nor troubles will diminish their respect for complying with the customs
and traditions set forth for the fourth class cadets’ conduct. Self-discipline and
self-evaluation develop graduates whose integrity and sense of duty cause them
to serve selflessly beyond the prescribed limits of their tasks.
The Fourth Class System is both difficult and demanding. It represents an
abrupt change from the life normally experienced in the home and encompasses
the period from the cadet’s arrival for his or her first year at The Citadel until
Corps Day Weekend. It is administered professionally and requires a full measure of mental preparedness and physical endurance.
Because of the nature of the new cadets’ training during their first weeks at
The Citadel, physical demands are great. Experience indicates that the cadets
who, prior to admission, have conditioned themselves physically are best able
to meet the training requirements.
At the time of their medical examination, cadets should consult with their
physician regarding their body weight. Particular attention should be given to
estimated percent body fat, which provides a much more accurate figure for
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appears to be indicated, cadets should follow the physician’s advice relative to
reducing caloric intake and increasing caloric expenditure.
The Charleston climate is generally conducive to year-round outdoor physical
activity; however, the hot, humid conditions of August and September present
several problems worthy of consideration. It is, therefore, important that cadets
prepare themselves by controlled exposure to similar conditions during exercise.
Preparation guidance can be found in the Fourth Class Success Packet on The
Citadel home page.
In addition, each applicant for entry into The Citadel should be assured
through a medical examination that there is no history of physical ailments
which could possibly cause discharge due to inability to participate in the
Fourth Class System.
The Fourth Class System by nature appears arbitrary on the surface. It demands prompt and unquestioning obedience of authority through the use of a
collection of customs and traditions. However, each of the elements or customs
has a special purpose in furthering a cadet’s development.
The system includes standing at a rigid position of attention, turning square
corners when walking, undergoing inspections before formations, learning various
items of fourth class knowledge, working on approved company details such
as minor chores incident to keeping one’s own area of the barracks in order,
submitting to a variety of minor restrictions concerning the use of certain campus
grounds and facilities, the wearing of the uniform, and the general conduct of
a fourth class cadet.
Cadets who are unable to meet the desired standards or violate one or more
of the customs are subject to corrective action. This can range from a verbal
reprimand to walking tours on the barracks quadrangle and may include restriction to the limits of campus. In extreme cases, a cadet who is unable to
conform to the military way of life may be brought before a Suitability Board
to determine fitness to continue at The Citadel.
The measures described above are designed to test a cadet’s mettle and to
determine motivation for cadet life. Their value lies in developing cadets’ ability
to perform their duty successfully under trying and stress-producing conditions.
Hazing is not a part of the Fourth Class System and is not tolerated. The
suffering of degradation, humiliation, and indignity does not foster the rapid
development of those qualities sought in fourth class cadets.
The Fourth Class System is a formidable challenge to any young person.
The decision to enter The Citadel must be preceded by a conviction on the
part of the prospective cadets and their parents that these future cadets have
the mental and physical characteristics appropriate to the system and possess a
willingness to undergo the system’s rigors with a determination to see it through
and to reap its benefits.
Although the system is demanding and difficult, the rewards are considerable,
and they more than justify the effort. At recognition by the upperclass cadets, a
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to accept the responsibilities of leadership which will ultimately be given at
The Citadel and in the world.
An incoming cadet is classified as a “Legacy” if at least one or more of the
following criteria are confirmed:
• Father and/or mother are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are current members of the South Carolina Corps
of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Grandfather and/or grandmother are graduates and former members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
These are the ONLY qualifications that relate to the determination of “Legacy”
cadets.
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students
Those students transferring from the national service academies (specifically
the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast
Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy), Virginia Military Institute,
or any other institution at which such students have:
a. successfully completed their participation in a fourth class or plebe system;
b. been full-time students in good standing in an ROTC program for the
period of their enrollment at such an institution;
c. been enrolled at any of the institutions listed above for a minimum of
two semesters;
shall have the option of requesting a transfer out of the Fourth Class System
after one semester at The Citadel, provided at that time they are at least academic sophomores. Eligible students exercising this option to transfer out of
the Fourth Class System shall have no cadet rank, nor have any authority over
the other fourth class cadets for the balance of the academic year. All other
transfer students, regardless of academic standing, will undergo a full year of
the Fourth Class System at The Citadel. The Commandant of Cadets will make
the final decision on requests for transfer.
The Citadel’s Physical Effectiveness Program
There are two (2) parts of The Citadel Physical Effectiveness Program:
Weight Management and Physical Fitness. Every cadet is expected to meet
the standards established in each of these areas at all times. A Corps Height/
Weight Screening is held each fall and spring semester. The Corps Physical Fitness Test is administered each term. By regulation, cadets are required to take
these tests every semester. Detailed information on both is found in Chapter
Five of the cadet regulation entitled The White Book. Cadets not meeting the
standards of the Corps Physical Fitness Test are considered Physically Deficient
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cadets work towards reaching the minimum requirements in both fitness and
weight management. These programs are mandatory, and it is the individual
cadet’s responsibility to participate. Seniors who do not pass the Corps Physical
Fitness Test as required each semester will not be allowed to participate in the
Fall Semester Ring Presentation or the Spring Semester Graduation Activities
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The Citadel offers commissioning opportunities in all branches of the armed
services. While every cadet must successfully complete a course in one of four
ROTC programs each semester, cadets are not required to enroll in any ROTC
commissioning program nor are they required to accept a commission should
it be offered.
All cadets are required to enroll in and pass an ROTC course for every
semester in which they are enrolled at The Citadel until they have completed
eight semesters or met graduation requirements. If extenuating circumstances
beyond the control of the cadet require that he/she withdraw from or not enroll
in ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may wish to pursue a commission must
have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment. The cadet who is not
pursuing a commission must have the permission of the academic advisor and
the Associate Provost. Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC class must meet that
requirement in order to graduate. When cadets are making up a missed ROTC
requirement or changing to another ROTC, they are not, without permission of
the head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll in an ROTC class at
a level lower than their academic class. For example, a member of the senior
class who wishes to change to another ROTC must enroll in a senior-level
course in the new ROTC unless the head of the ROTC Detachment authorizes
enrollment in a lower level course. ROTC classes may not be used to meet
elective requirements in any course of study.
ROTC Enhancement
The Armed Forces Scholarship Program has been established to assist the
Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC Detachments at The Citadel in bringing the
best and brightest officer candidates to the school. Prospective students must
have a minimum 1200 SAT (or 27 ACT), a minimum high school GPA of 3.2,
and have accepted an ROTC scholarship prior to matriculation as a freshman
at The Citadel in order to be considered. Recipients of the scholarship will
receive an annual award of $3,500 for each year in which they receive the
ROTC scholarship. Recipients of the Armed Forces Scholarship will be notified
by The Citadel’s Director of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships.
A student must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA to maintain the Armed Forces
Scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
The Armed Forces Scholarship will not be reinstated once it has been lost.
Students who are awarded an ROTC Scholarship after matriculating at The
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ARMY ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of Army ROTC is to commission the future officer leadership
of the U.S. Army and to motivate young people to be better Americans. Army
ROTC is the only commissioning program that offers future officers the opportunity to serve in the regular Army as well as the National Guard or the Army
Reserve. Regardless of cadets’ academic majors, there is an Army specialty
that can fulfill their goals.
U.S. Army ROTC Graduates
Graduates of The Citadel’s Army ROTC program, who have accepted a
contract, have the opportunity to serve their country in a variety of branches
and specialties. Those cadets who have excelled academically and militarily,
both in the classroom and at the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC), and who
have clearly demonstrated high character and outstanding leadership ability, will
be selected as Distinguished Military Students.
Graduates of the Army ROTC program may serve as officers on Active Duty,
members of the United States Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Those
who desire to be in the National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve will serve on
active duty to complete their officer basic course, and then serve as a “citizen
soldier” in a Reserve or Guard unit near their homes, graduate schools, places
of employment, or in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). No matter what type
of option is chosen, the total obligation is eight years of active or reserve duty,
or a combination of both.
Scholarships
The Army sponsors 4-, 3-1/2-, 3-, 2-1/2-, 2-, and 1-year academic scholarships for outstanding cadets who desire careers as officers in the United States
Army. High school students must apply before 17 January of their senior year
for four-year and three-year Advanced Designee scholarships. Applications
may be obtained at www.armyrotc.com. The application process for two-year
and three-year Campus Based Scholarships begins in November of the cadet’s
freshman (three-year) and sophomore (two-year) years. The Army scholarship
currently pays tuition and fees or room and board for qualified applicants. The
amounts are adjusted annually due to institutional tuition and fee changes.
Cadets interested in Reserve Component Duty can apply for a two-year
Dedicated or Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship or for a two-year
Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship in November of their sophomore
year.
Pay and Allowances
Cadets enrolled in the ROTC Basic Course, who are academic freshmen
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are in the Advanced Course (junior and senior years) and contracted with the
Army to be commissioned when they graduate receive a uniform allowance.
Additionally, contracted cadets will receive a non-taxable subsistence allowance
based on their MS level for ten months of the school year. Freshmen receive
$300/month, sophomores receive $350/month, juniors receive $450/month, and
seniors receive $500/month. All scholarship students receive a textbook allowance of $600 per semester. Between their junior and senior years, all contracted
cadets attend a five-week Cadet Leader Course (CLC) and receive one-half of
the base pay of a Second Lieutenant plus travel to and from CLC from either
Charleston, SC or their home of record.
Summer Training
Outstanding cadets also have the opportunity to attend U.S. Army training
such as Airborne school, Air Assault school, Mountain Warfare training, and/or
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) with active duty Army units around
the globe. Cadets are allowed to enlist or retain their membership in the Army
National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve under the Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP).
Formal Enrollment Requirements
The basic requirements for enrollment in the Army ROTC program must be
fully met before the Professor of Military Science can consider a cadet for enrollment in the Army program. (Cadets not meeting these standards are not eligible
for commissions or ROTC monetary allowances.) To be eligible, a cadet must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be of good character. Cadets convicted by a civil or military court of
offenses other than minor traffic violations are not eligible for enrollment
without specific approval of the Department of the Army. A cadet may
apply for a waiver for a conviction, provided the offense was nonrecurring and did not involve moral turpitude.
3. Maintain a satisfactory academic record. A minimum of a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required for CLC attendance and commissioning.
4. Maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record and leadership rating. This
rating is determined by the Professor of Military Science.
5. Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet/maintain the required
height and weight standards.
6. Be physically and medically qualified under Department of the Army
medical standards.
Formal enrollment in the Advanced Course and contracting requires a cadet
to meet all of the above criteria, and validation of these criteria is normally
done during the cadet’s sophomore year. Waivers for physical defects are
granted only in exceptional circumstances, and then only by the authority of
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NAVY/MARINE ROTC PROGRAM
The purpose of the Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Program at The Citadel
is to educate and train cadets for professional service as officers in the U.S. Naval
Services. The Citadel’s NROTC Program is uniquely suited to provide extensive
operational training opportunities as a result of being located in proximity
to several military bases and training facilities. Additionally, frequent visits
to The Citadel and the Charleston area by operational Navy and Marine Corps
units provide several “hands-on” training evolutions for students in The Citadel’s
NROTC Program.
Two programs are offered by the NROTC Program, leading to commissions as
Ensigns (Navy) or Second Lieutenants (Marines):
1. The Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship Program includes selected Naval
Scholarship candidates assigned to The Citadel who have their tuition and
a portion of their college expenses paid by the Department of the Navy and
will be commissioned upon graduation.
2. The Navy/Marine Corps College Program is that part of the NROTC Program
in which students, who have not received national NROTC scholarships,
pursue education and training for commissions in the Navy or Marine Corps.
College Program students are eligible to compete for Naval Scholarships
while students at The Citadel, or may be selected for Advanced Standing
within the College Program.
Naval ROTC Scholarship Program
Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship students are selected through national competition
and attend one of the colleges or universities with NROTC units. The Navy/Marine
Corps Scholarship midshipmen attending The Citadel may enroll in any academic
major offered by the college. However, all Navy option midshipmen, regardless
of major, are required to complete MATH 131/132 or MATH 106/107 and PHYS
221/222 (with associated laboratories). All Navy/Marine Corps midshipmen are
required to be enrolled in the Service Specific Naval Science Labs. All four-year
Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship students receiving a commission must
also attend three summer training sessions with pay. In return, the Department of
the Navy, via The Citadel NROTC Unit, provides tuition, certain fees, a textbook
allowance, a uniform allowance, and a monthly subsistence allowance. Upon
graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen receive commissions as Ensigns in
the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active
duty a minimum of five years. For additional information, please see the NROTC
website at www.nrotc.navy.mil and NROTC Unit, The Citadel’s website at www.
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Naval ROTC College Program
The NROTC College Program is offered for cadets who wish to earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps but were not
recipients of NROTC Scholarships. College Program students are required to
enroll in Naval Science classes, participate with the NROTC Unit in scheduled
training and events, and may compete for a variety of other Naval Scholarships
offered by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Each year a number of
College Program cadets at The Citadel may receive two- or three-year NROTC
scholarships.
Additionally, some College Program students, who have not previously been
offered Naval Scholarships, may be selected for Advanced Standing prior to
beginning their junior year. Students selected for Advanced Standing must attend a minimum of one summer training course, with pay, usually the summer
after their junior year. College Program students in Advanced Standing will
be provided with all Naval Science textbooks, an annual uniform allowance,
and a monthly subsistence allowance during the junior and senior years. Upon
graduation, these Naval cadets receive commissions in the U.S. Navy or the
U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Naval ROTC program, cadets must:
1. be citizens of the United States;
2. have reached the 17th anniversary of their birth by September 1 of the
year enrolled;
3. not have reached their 27th birthday by December 31 of the year they
expect to graduate (this can be waived); and
4. be physically qualified. (Defective vision must be correctable to 20/20,
and waivers for color blindness may be considered.)
5. Additional program entrance requirements may be found at www.nrotc.
navy.mil.
Those cadets not qualified for or not desiring formal enrollment in either
the Scholarship or College Program may participate in Naval Science courses
for academic credit only. They will not be eligible for appointment to a commissioned grade.
NROTC Summer Training
NROTC Scholarship Midshipmen
• Required to complete up to three summer training courses of two to four
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First Summer Training Course
o Navy and Marine midshipmen will attend Career Orientation Training
for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID). CORTRAMID provides midshipmen
with a four week indoctrination to career fields in the Navy and Marine
Corps. The midshipmen will receive exposure to operations in each
of the following communities:
o Aviation
o Submarine Warfare
o Surface Warfare
o Marine Corps
Second Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen receive two weeks of specialized training in mountain
warfare, amphibious operations, and combined arms.
Third Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.

Advanced Standing College Program
• College Program students are required to attend one summer training course,
usually the summer between their junior and senior year.
• Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in the
fleet.
• Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.
Transportation costs to and from the sites of the training will be covered by the
Department of the Navy, and cadets will earn summer training pay during the
period of training.
Summary of Estimated Naval ROTC Allowances
Navy/Marine Scholarship Program:
Each scholarship pays tuition and registration, college, hospital, and laboratory fees outlined in this catalog. In addition, the following payments are also
made by the Navy Department:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over four years
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
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4. Book allowance, paid each semester
Advanced Standing Program
Navy Department reimbursements for students enrolled in the College Program
are:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over one year
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
Naval ROTC Active Duty Commissioning Program
Active Duty students belonging to the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 Program (STA-21)
or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) are exempt from
having to enroll in ROTC courses every semester. STA-21 Active Duty students are
only required to complete Naval Leadership and Management (NAVL 201) and Naval
Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses in order to meet graduation and
commissioning requirements. MECEPActive Duty students are required to complete
Evolution of Warfare I (NAVL 303), Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare (NAVL 402),
and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses; however, the Professor
of Naval Science may grant waivers for Evolution of Warfare and Fundamentals
of Maneuver Warfare if these courses cause an academic overload and result in a
graduation delay. Additionally, all Active Duty students must also enroll in Navy
or Marine Corps Training Labs each semester. The Senior Leadership Integration
Seminar (LDRS 411) is not a graduation requirement for Active Duty students.
AIR FORCE ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of The Citadel’s Air Force ROTC Detachment is to develop Air
Force leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving the nation.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of dedicated professionals who readily accept responsibility, think critically and creatively, and write and speak
effectively.
Citadel graduates have served the Air Force and the nation well in war and
peace. Today’s Citadel cadets will assume important command and leadership
positions in the United States Air Force, government services, or the private sector.
Four-Year Program
The four-year Air Force ROTC program at The Citadel serves as a major
commissioning route for young men and women interested in becoming officers
in the U.S. Air Force.
Students enroll at the beginning of the freshman year, and during that first
year, they study the organization, mission, and functions of the Air Force as
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During the sophomore year, cadets will examine the development of air and
space power from its inception to its uses today in contingency operations. Cadets who are physically qualified and have maintained good academic standing
may apply for entry into the advanced portion of the program. Cadets desiring a
commission will attend a summer field training course between their sophomore
and junior years. Cadets enrolled in the Professional Officer Course—the last
two years of the Air Force curriculum—study communication skills, leadership in theory and practice, the principles and functions of management, and
problem solving. The final year includes the military justice system, the role of
the professional officer, U.S. National Security Policy, and Regional Studies. In
addition, cadets continue to prepare for entry into active duty.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible to pursue a commission through the Air Force ROTC Program,
a cadet must:
1. be a citizen of the United States;
2. maintain a satisfactory academic record (at least a 2.0 cumulative GPA
for contract and 2.5 cumulative GPA for scholarship);
3. pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment;
4. pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT);
5. be of good moral character;
6. be medically qualified;
7. agree to serve on active duty and/or reserve inactive duty for a specified
period:
a. four years active duty and four years inactive reserve status for most
b. ten years active duty for pilots and six years active duty for Remotely
Piloted Aircraft Pilots (RPA), Combat System Officers (CSO) and Air
Battle Managers (ABM) after completion of Undergraduate Flying
Training;
8. successfully complete a summer field training course.
Leadership Evaluation and Development (LEAD) Training
Citadel cadets pursuing a commission through AFROTC are required to attend
a summer training course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL and
Camp Shelby, MS between their sophomore and junior years. LEAD training is
a memorable experience in which cadets get an introduction to Air Force life
and operations. Each cadet receives practical guidance in leadership, small-arms
familiarization, physical training, and expeditionary operations.
Base Visits
The vast scope of the United States Air Force operations is difficult to portray
in the classroom. The Air Force ROTC detachment travels to Air Force bases
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cadets receive base activity briefings and observe Air Force operations firsthand.
They return to school with an accurate perspective of the organization’s global
nature. Experience has shown that these visits are of considerable value in developing the cadets’ appreciation of the Air Force officers’ challenging careers.
Pay and Allowances
Air Force contract cadets are provided a monthly subsistence allowance. The
current rates are: $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors,
and $500 for seniors. Scholarship cadets are also paid an annual book allowance and a uniform allowance.
AFROTC Scholarship Programs
Air Force scholarships are awarded under the auspices of two separate
program tracks. The first, the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP), is
open to graduating high school seniors. The second scholarship track is the InCollege Scholarship Program (ICSP), and is open to freshmen and sophomores
in certain approved majors. Details on how to apply for HSSP scholarships,
eligibility requirements, and the on-line application can be found at the www.
afrotc.com website.
High School Scholarship Program
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and
4-year scholarships in three different types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 7. The
application process is the same for each type.
Type 1 — pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books. Approximately 5 percent of
our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type 1 scholarship.
Type 2 — pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 and $600
per year for books. Approximately 15 percent of our 4-year scholarship
winners will be offered a Type 2 scholarship (mostly in technical fields).
All 3-year scholarships are Type 2.
Type 7 — pays full college tuition and most lab fees up to the equivalent
of the in-state rate. These students also receive $600 per year for books.
Type 7 scholarships may be converted to a Type 2 for 3 years. Out-ofstate recipients attending The Citadel typically convert their Type 7 to a
Type 2.
In-College Scholarship Program
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is highly competitive and consists of two phases.
ICSP Phase One
ICSP Phase One is open only to sophomore students enrolled in the Air
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Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase One by the AFROTC
detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership
ability, grades, fitness, and overall participation in the Air Force ROTC program.
Headquarters AFROTC makes the final decision and awards scholarships.
Cadets selected through ICSP Phase One are awarded a Type 1 or 2 scholarship.
Selectees are awarded 3-year scholarships All scholarships activate the term
they are awarded.
ICSP Phase Two
ICSP Phase Two is open to college freshmen in approved majors.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase Two by the commander
of the AFROTC detachment.
ICSP Phase Two scholarships are a mix of Type 1 and Type 2 scholarships.
Depending on academic major and funding availability, Phase 2 scholarships
can be awarded for any of the listed types.
Type 1 - pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books.
Type 2 - pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 per year
and $600 per year for books.
ICSP Eligibility Requirements*
To be eligible to apply for the ICSP you must:
• Be a United States citizen;
• Possess at least one standardized test (ACT, SAT or AFOQT) score
• Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
• Complete a physical examination and be certified as “Commission-Qualified” by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board.
Non-AFROTC students can apply if the examination has been scheduled.
If selected, you cannot activate a scholarship until the medical certification
is complete.
• Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
• Meet the Air Force ROTC age, moral, and other scholarship eligibility
requirements.
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Expenses
The Citadel is supported by the State of South Carolina. The costs of operation are underwritten through fees collected from the students, appropriations
made by the General Assembly of South Carolina, and contributions to The
Citadel. Nonresidents are required to pay a larger portion of the costs of their
education than is required of residents of South Carolina.
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. If referral to a collection agency is required for
overdrawn accounts, the amount referred will include the collection agency fee.
If an account is unpaid, the college will initiate internal and external collections proceedings.
These proceedings will include credit bureau reporting, referring accounts
to outside collections and State of South Carolina collection efforts. Accounts
referred for collection will incur additional collection costs paid by the student.
Fees
Students attending the day program at The Citadel pay three primary fees:
college fees, auxiliary fees, and a OneCard Restricted deposit. Active duty
military personnel assigned to military units for educational purposes pay the
same college fees as cadets. The college reserves the right to adjust fees to
meet the current cost of operation should it become necessary. This applies
to all educational programs at The Citadel. Current fees are available on The
Citadel’s web page.
All fees and deposits are due and payable by semester, prior to the date of
reporting to school. Bills are normally due the first Friday in August. Failure
to meet billing deadlines subjects the student to being dropped from enrollment
at The Citadel. For incoming freshman cadets or returning upperclass cadets,
failure to meet billing deadlines may result in the loss of space in the Corps
of Cadets and a late payment charge. Remittances by money order or check
should be made payable to The Citadel and mailed to the Treasurer, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409. Remittances by
credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express) may be paid on
line via a secure connection at the citadel.edu website. There may be a 2.75%
convenience fee charged for the use of credit card payments, but no charge for
e-check payments.
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for payment of all fees and overdrafts, unless the Treasurer is notified prior to due dates that the student or
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Information relative to financing educational fees on a monthly installment
basis may be secured by contacting the Treasurer’s Office at The Citadel or by
viewing the Treasurer’s Office link on The Citadel’s web page at citadel.edu.
The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships also has information concerning
financing educational fees through loans other than the guaranteed student loan.
Financing arrangements require time for processing, so it is essential that application be made as early as possible prior to the beginning of the school year.
Overdrawn Accounts: A student whose account is overdrawn will not be issued or be allowed to send copies of his or her official transcript, be issued a
diploma, or be permitted to enroll in additional course work until satisfactory
settlement of the account has been made.
Non-negotiable Checks: There will be a handling charge of $30 for a nonnegotiable check. The college will pursue collection procedures as provided by
the laws of the State of South Carolina. The Citadel will not accept personal
checks from individuals who have issued two non-negotiable checks or one
non-negotiable check which has not been redeemed.
ATM machine: The college contracts with a major bank to provide an ATM
machine in Mark Clark Hall. Students can access their personal bank accounts
through this machine. This is a convenient and secure method to handle cash
and eliminates the need for students to have large amounts of cash on hand.
Resident Tuition and Fees
Any undergraduate student or prospective student whose status concerning entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees is uncertain 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 and are to be completed and returned to that office
at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes for any semester or summer
term for which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of the in-state
tuition and fee rate. Until such time that eligibility for residency is confirmed,
out-of-state fees will be due and payable. Refunds will be issued when a ruling
awards in-state status.
Eligibility for payment of in-state tuition and fees shall be determined under
the provisions of Sections 59-112-10 through 59-112-100, South Carolina Code
of Laws, 1976, as amended. A copy of this law may be obtained from The
Citadel Registrar’s Office.
Fee Descriptions
College fees support the general operations of the college. A portion of college
fees is earmarked to provide debt service for bonds issued to support construction
and renovation of education and general facilities and equipment of the college.
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Auxiliary fees include athletic support, room, board, infirmary care, and laundry
and dry cleaning. A portion of these fees is designed to pay debt service for
the auxiliary and athletic facilities.
OneCard Restricted deposit is used to pay for uniforms, uniform alterations,
accessories, books, academic supplies, and haircuts. The amount of the deposit is
determined annually based upon the average needs of cadets. Certain academic
programs and certain corps activities will require other expenditures that are
unique to that activity. If a cadet’s costs exceed the deposit amount, the cadet
will be required to pay in full or provide additional deposit money. Any unused
portion of the deposit will be carried over to the following semester. All unspent
funds will be refunded upon graduation or discharge.
Uniforms: All cadets are required to wear The Citadel uniform, which is issued by the College. New cadets are required to be outfitted in new uniforms
and uniform accessories issued by the college. New cadets should not bring a
supply of civilian clothes other than those which are worn upon reporting to
the college, as they are not permitted to wear civilian clothes except during
authorized furloughs.
The cost of uniforms, although a paid fee, should be viewed as a clothing
expense which is incidental to attending any college. With proper care, uniforms
should last for several years. Requirements in subsequent years will depend on
the manner in which cadets have cared for their uniforms. The overall cost of
the uniforms should not exceed that which would be incurred in purchasing
clothes to attend a civilian college. Additional sets of uniforms may be purchased
as desired (for cash) in the Cadet Store.
The woolen uniforms issued to cadets are custom-made for The Citadel. Once
the uniforms have been fitted, the entire cost will be charged to the cadet. Since
the uniforms are tailor-made to the measurements of each cadet after enrollment
at The Citadel, every cadet withdrawing from college will be charged a fee for
canceling the purchase of the uniforms.
In order to keep the appearance of the Corps of Cadets at the highest level,
an inspection will be made of the uniforms of members of the sophomore, junior,
and senior classes at the beginning of the school year. If the uniforms do not
meet the minimum standards of appearance, the individual will be required to
purchase replacements of unserviceable uniform items.
Statement of Students’ Accounts
Students have three accounts at the Citadel, a student account, the OneCard
Restricted Account, and the Open Account. All are available for review online. It is incumbent upon the students to verify each charge or credit made
to their accounts.
The Restricted Account and the Open Account are both different accounts
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The Restricted Account is automatically loaded each fall and spring semester. It is used to purchase scholastic items only. This includes books, supplies,
haircuts, uniforms, tailoring, and accessories.
The Open Account on the One Card can be loaded with additional funds for
use at campus facilities. The Open Account is used mainly to purchase food,
drinks, and other items that cannot be purchase on the Restricted Account.
To deposit funds, you can send cash or check to the One Card Office located
in Bond Hall, room 244. You may also go online via Lesesne Gateway and
navigate to Campus Center to deposit funds electronically to the Open Account.
Any unexpended OneCard balance will be held until the student withdraws
or graduates from The Citadel.
Full athletic grant-in-aid and full academic scholarship recipients are not
authorized to receive a refund. Balances in accounts of full athletic grant-in-aid
recipients are refunded to the Athletic Department annually.
Other Fees
Reservation Deposit: A $300.00 deposit will be maintained for each cadet.
When there is insufficient money in the cadet’s account to cover the cost of
damage to buildings, rooms, equipment, or loss of ROTC manuals or government property, this deposit will be used. The unused portion is refundable after
graduation or withdrawal from The Citadel.
Diploma Fee: The diploma fee is adjusted each year to address the current
market price.
Transcript Fee: Information regarding transcripts is available on the Registrar’s Office web page: http://www.citadel.edu/root/registrar.
Laboratory/Orientation Fees: Laboratory/Orientation Fees are charged students
taking certain designated courses or orientation programs. Fees are billed as
part of the preregistered course load.
Technology Fee: A technology fee is charged each cadet. The fee partially
offsets the cost of the various computer laboratories on campus and the costs
associated with having computers in barracks rooms.
Late Fee: A significant late fee is charged to all students who are permitted
to enroll, even though they may not have satisfied all the financial requirements,
i.e. those who have not finalized federal financial aid. Students who sign up for
a payment plan and fail to meet the requirements of that plan will be charged
the same late fee at the time they fall behind.
Other Fees: In addition to the above, other fees that can be charged include:
parking fees, infirmary charges, barracks damage, parking citations, yearbook,
lost library books, library book late fees, rifle repair, and other fees directed
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Refunds
The Citadel is committed to many expenses based upon the anticipated
enrollment of a student at the beginning of each semester. Registration at The
Citadel is considered to be a contract binding students and their parents or
guardians to charges for the entire semester.
However, students who withdraw during a semester may receive partial
refunds based on the length of attendance. Refunds will be computed from the
required reporting date until the withdrawal date as determined by the Registrar.
No refunds will be made for less than $1.00.
In the event that a cadet receives a Medical Discharge, any refund due the
cadet will follow the normal refund schedule policy as promulgated by the
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs. In the event that the Medical
Discharge is a direct consequence of an injury received during The Citadel
training program, the cadet may request an adjustment to this policy. The Campus Assessment Team (CAT) will make the final decision on all such requests.
Authorized refunds are as follows:
The school is not subject to any State or Accrediting Agency refund policy.
The refund schedule can be found on the Treasurer’s Office web page: http://
www.citadel.edu/root/treasurer.
Deposits for Uniforms, Books, Supplies, and Accessories - OneCard Restricted
Account:
Any unused portion of the deposit to the student’s account for uniforms,
books, supplies, and accessories will be refunded within 30 days of graduation
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Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships administers student loan applications,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel and to best demonstrate eligibility for
need-based scholarships, all students should file a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1 of each year. These
forms are available online at http://FAFSA.ed.gov. The financial aid office may
request additional information. Students are responsible for checking their e-mail
account, online Citadel financial aid account, completing all requested paperwork,
and submitting financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds are limited,
so late applications are considered for aid only if resources are available.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
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 October each year. This form solicits information about the applicant’s
family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”
(EFC). Adjusted gross income data from tax forms is 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,
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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 dependent 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 automatically considered independent:
a. 24 years old or older by December 31 of the award year,
b. Master’s or doctorate student,
c. Married,
d. Have children and provide more than half of their support,
e. Have legal dependents (other than a spouse),
f. Dependent or ward of the court or were in foster care or both parents
were deceased since turning age 13,
g. On active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training,
h. Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces,
i. Homeless or at risk of being homeless, or
j. Is/was an emancipated minor.
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:
a. A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or provisional
student,
b. A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident,
c. A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default on any federal student
loan program with any institution,
d. 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,
e. A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment on a Pell Grant,
Supplemental Grant, or state Student Incentive Grant at any institution,
f. A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and must make
satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree to continue to
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Types of Financial Aid

Grants
Federal Pell Grant
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 an electronic Student Aid Report (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 four
business days.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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
$4,000 per academic year, with the average award being $1,000.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina residents, on
a first-come basis, who demonstrate 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.
Visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site for eligibility
requirements.
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
These grants are awarded to qualified students selected by members of the
coaching staff. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Director
of Athletics.
Work Programs
The Federal Work-Study Program
This federally funded program provides part-time employment to qualifying
students. Students are paid on an hourly basis, not less than the federal minimum
wage. Paychecks are issued twice a month directly to students for hours worked.
The Human Resources Office makes assignments after a student has qualified for
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The Institutional Work Program
This non-federally funded program makes a variety of student jobs available in
academic and administrative offices on campus. A student does not need to demonstrate financial need. Inquiries and applications are made in the Human Resources
office.
Loans
The Federal Direct Loan Program
The Federal Direct Loan Program provides students with long-term, low interest
subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The federal government pays the interest of the
subsidized loan while the student is enrolled in school, whereas the interest accrues
on the unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA contribution is taken into consideration
when determining eligibility for any subsidized student loans. The maximum loan
amount for a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans is $5,500 for a first
year student; $6,500 for a second year student; and $7,500 for remaining years of
study. During their academic careers, undergraduate dependent students may borrow up to a maximum of $31,000 (only $23,000 can be subsidized). Independent
undergraduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $57,500 (only $23,000
can be subsidized). The interest rates are set each year. Please check current rates
online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or after enrollment drops below half-time status.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
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 is
set each year. Please check current rates online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment
begins 60 days after the final disbursement or can be deferred while the student is
enrolled at least half-time.
South Carolina Teacher Loan Program
This South Carolina Teacher Loan Program is intended to attract and maintain
the residency of talented teachers through the offer of student loan cancellation.
Loan recipients who become certified to teach in critical need subject areas or who
choose to teach in a designated school district will have their loans cancelled up to
100% at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching. To qualify for this program,
students must be South Carolina residents who attend 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 fail to become certified or who do not teach in a critical need
area must repay the entire amount of the loan plus interest. Funds are limited; the
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Scholars Programs
The Citadel Honors Program is the college’s premier program for intellectually
and academically gifted students who demonstrate a love of learning and wish to
participate in rich intellectual discourse over their four-year college career. Special
benefits of the program include an honors curriculum of small classes, discussionstyle instruction, regularly-scheduled one-on-one tutorials with honors program
faculty, and comprehensive pre-professional counseling which includes research,
writing, discussion, and planning regarding post-graduate goals, whether that’s
finding a job, applying to graduate or professional school, or competing for a
national-level post-graduate scholarship or fellowship. A special notation will appear
on the transcript of Honors Program graduates, and a distinctive gold seal will be
attached to The Citadel diploma in recognition of this significant accomplishment.
A $10,000 annual scholarship will be awarded to all participants in The Citadel
Honors Program. All applicants will be considered for one of The Citadel’s full
scholarships. An interview and separate application are required: citadel.edu/honors.
The Business Scholars Program is an exciting opportunity for talented students
who are interested in business management, sales, supply-chain management and
logistics, entrepreneurship, operations, accounting, finance, and related fields.
Business Scholars will receive special benefits to aid in their educational and career
development, such as unique networking opportunities, study abroad activities,
scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs. The Business
Mentor Association will provide a personal coach and counselor to assist in career
planning and visioning. Business Scholars will work as members of a specialized
cohort with opportunities for individually-tailored independent studies, experiential
learning, and interactions with key area business organizations.
The Teaching Scholars Program is a selective program for academically talented
students of excellent moral character who wish to pursue a career in teaching.
Preference will be given to those who desire to teach in South Carolina public
schools, but those who wish to teach in other locations or settings or who will accept
a military commission upon graduation are also eligible. Teaching Scholars will
receive special benefits to help in their educational and career development, such
as volunteer/service activities in P-12 schools and other youth-serving agencies,
study abroad opportunities, mentorship, networking oppotunities, and assistance
in obtaining internships and jobs.
The Intelligence Scholars Program is an innovative program for gifted students
who have a strong interest in cybersecurity and national security affairs. Students
selected as scholars will be recognized as members of an elite cohort whose skills
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tional and career development, such as special enrichment activities and training,
mentorship from private or government professionals in the field, faculty-guided
research, study abroad activities, scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain
internships and jobs.
The Leadership Scholars Program is an elite program for students who have
the disposition and interest to develop themselves as effective and ethical leaders,
leveraging The Citadel’s national recognition for leadership development in all walks
of life. Leadership Scholars will complete a minor in Leadership and benefit from
educaitonal and career development activities, such as mentorship from leaders in
business, government, and the military; study abroad activities; networking with
fellow scholars and community leaders; social events; scholarships; and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs.
The STEM Scholars Program is an innovative cohort-based program for students
with special interest and aptitude in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics. STEM Scholas will pursue a bachelor’s degree in either the School of
Engineering or School of Science and Mathematics. In addition, STEM Scholars
will receive special benefits to enhance their educational and career development,
such as professional mentorship, STEM-related community service opportunities,
faculty-guided research, study abroad activities, scholarships, and counseling/guidance to obtain internships and jobs or prepare for graduate school.
To indicate your interest in becoming a part of a scholars program, visit citadel.
edu/scholars. If you are ready to apply to The Citadel, visit citadel.edu/apply and
indicate your interest in a scholars program within your application.
Awards
Most incoming freshman scholarship recipients will be notified of their standing
by April 30th. All scholarships must be applied for on an annual basis, except for
full academic scholarships and scholarships for which the deeds of trust specify
multi-year awards.
External Scholarships
Numerous corporations, employers, professional organizations, foundations,
local civic organizations, churches, and high schools make scholarships available
to Citadel cadets. Outside scholarship assistance has been a rapidly growing source
of financial aid at The Citadel. Students should consult high school counselors,
employers, civic leaders or public officials and use the local library to obtain
information on educational foundations which offer scholarships. Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and HOPE Scholarships are available to residents of South Carolina.
Complete information concerning these state programs can be found on the website
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ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships provide significant financial assistance to Citadel students. The Army, Navy, or Air Force each has its own criteria and time tables
for application and acceptance. SAT or ACT scores should be submitted to the
respective service usually by December during the senior year of high school.
Enrolled Citadel students can also apply for two- or three-year ROTC Army and
Navy scholarships that cover all tuition costs and academic fees, but do not pay
the room and board and book and supplies components of the bill. Air Force
ROTC scholarships pay according to the type of contract awarded. Every ROTC
scholarship student also receives a monthly stipend that could be used to offset
the cost of books. Nearly 10% of the Corps of Cadets hold ROTC scholarships.
Students interested in ROTC scholarships should contact the head of the appropriate Citadel ROTC unit for additional information and application assistance.
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.
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:
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Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
Ch. 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Ch. 35 - Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
Ch. 1606 - Montgomery GI Bill—Selected Reserve

Veterans who believe they have an entitlement should check with their local
VA Office, the regional office in Columbia (1-800-827-1000), or the VA Services
Coordinator at The Citadel. An applicant should contact the VA Services Coordinator 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 complete an on-line Request for VA Enrollment Certification. Any changes in
a veteran’s course of study should be cleared with the VA Services Coordinator 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.

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Satisfactory Academic Progress
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 any of the following standards:
Undergraduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/semester) must
earn 24 credit 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 the 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
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2.
3.

by earning at least 9 hours.
b. Part-time students (enrolled in less than 9 hours/semester) must
earn at least 66% of the credit hours attempted in an academic
year.
GPA - A student must earn at least a 3.0 grade point average.
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 Packet is available on the Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarship’s webpage 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

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“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
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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.
Change of Major
Students who 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 who 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
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
South Carolina Teachers 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
The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105-244, 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 repayment of the

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financial aid award to the Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships (please see the
Expenses Section of this catalog). 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 funds, 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
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG 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
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• 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 fall under the stated 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 PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
Federal Perkins loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG Grants
Other Title IV programs
Federal, state, private, or institutional student financial
assistance received by the student for which refunds are required
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Department
of
Intercollegiate Athletics
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The Citadel is to
develop, maintain, and continue to improve a well-rounded program of athletics
geared to the aims and objectives of The Citadel, the Southern Conference, and
the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In order to carry out this mission,
all athletics personnel must be familiar with the athletics policy as approved
by the Board of Visitors and the President of The Citadel:
The Citadel policy on intercollegiate athletics includes a balanced
program covering a broad spectrum of sports for men and women. The
College will support this program to enable its representatives to be
competitive in every respect. The Citadel will compete as a Division I
institution under current NCAA and Southern Conference regulations.
The athletics program will be conducted within the aims, standards and
objectives of The Citadel as a comprehensive military college providing a quality education. The Department of Athletics is committed to
gender and minority equity in all of its programs. In addition, for the
safety and welfare of student-athletes, The Citadel maintains full-time
certified trainers, a college surgeon, and special orthopedic doctors to
provide medical support services.
The Citadel is a member of the NCAA with Football Championship Subdivision classification and Division I classification in all other sports. In addition,
the college is a member of the Southern Conference, which is comprised of The
Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University,
UNC-Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College.
The Sports Program
The Citadel Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 16 varsity teams
including football, basketball, cross country, wrestling, indoor and outdoor
track, baseball, rifle, and tennis for men; and golf, soccer, volleyball, rifle, cross
country, and indoor and outdoor track for women. Each year, nearly 400 cadets
participate as players, managers, or student trainers.
The Citadel’s intercollegiate teams are led by qualified coaches who are
concerned with the overall development of the cadet-athlete. The graduation rate
of Citadel athletes always ranks among the best of the Southern Conference.
Facilities
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a 21,000-seat facility built in 1948. The Bulldogs celebrated the re-opening of
the West Stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium for the 2006 season, and in 2008,
the West Side Tower opened its doors to The Citadel Family. The completed
project features luxury suites, club seats, a state-of-the-art press box and all
the expected amenities of a modern-day facility. The field was named Sansom
Field in 2008, commemorating the loyalty and generosity of distinguished and
active alumnus, William B. Sansom, ‘64. In the fall of 2001, the Altman Athletic Center opened. Located in the south end zone, the Center houses home
and visitors’ locker rooms, officials’ rooms, and an entertainment area for The
Citadel Brigadier Foundation.
McAlister Field House, which houses the Athletic Department staff and
several coaches’ offices, was built in 1939 and renovated in 1989, and a new
floor was installed in 2016 due to the generosity of Jimmy and Mary Reed.
Seating 6,000 for Bulldog basketball games, McAlister Field House also serves
as home of the volleyball and wrestling teams as well as the site for graduations, concerts and a variety of other events. Additional locker rooms have
also been added to the Field House. In the summer of 2011, due in large part
to private donations, The Citadel basketball program completed an overhaul of
the basketball locker room.
Next to McAlister Field House is Vandiver Hall which opened in 1991 and
provides the Bulldog soccer, baseball, wrestling, golf, volleyball, cross-country
and track and field teams with a modern and well-equipped facility. Dressing
and locker rooms, a golf driving range, a wrestling room, and a baseball batting
tunnel are a few of the features of Vandiver Hall.
Seignious Hall, which is located directly behind Vandiver Hall, houses the
football coaches’ offices and the football locker room, along with a top of the
line training room. Also located in this facility are a spacious weight room,
equipment room, and training room.
The Donald C. Bunch Courts at the Earle Tennis Center, which has often
served as the site of the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Championships, receive a significant amount of play year-round. The women’s
soccer team utilizes WLI Field along the Ashley River while the track and field
teams use a track surrounding the football team’s Maybank Triplets Practice
Facility at Willson Field.
In April 1997, The Citadel’s baseball team moved into the new, state-of-the-art
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, located on the banks of the Ashley River. The 6,000seat park, which has hosted the Southern Conference Baseball Championship
on several occasions, features the Bulldog locker room, luxury suites, an indoor
batting tunnel and a state-of-the-art video board. The Citadel utilizes nearby
College Park as a practice site during the year.
The indoor rifle range, Inouye Markmanship Center, opened in the fall of
2005. Located behind WLI Field along the Ashley River, this facility allows
for general firearms training for the entire Corps of Cadets, enhanced ROTC
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The Citadel Honors Program
The Citadel Honors Program provides exceptional learning experiences for
outstanding students whose past records indicate that they can take full advantage of the personal student-teacher relationship which the tutorial-based honors
curricula will provide. Honors courses will augment the current curriculum of
the college by offering for those selected students an experimental and alternate
means of education grounded in the methods of intellectual inquiry.
The Honors Program is an autonomous program of the college, with an
Honors Director serving as the head of the program. The Director is responsible for recruiting and admitting Honors students, reviewing courses which
are proposed to meet Honors requirements and selecting those which will be
included in Program offerings, critiquing Honors courses and the performance of
the faculty offering them, establishing and enforcing entrance and exit requirements, serving as the Honors Advisor for all Honors students, establishing and
monitoring the operating budget for the Honors Program, and coordinating the
Honors Program requirements with those of the academic majors.
The Honors Council is comprised of members of the faculty who have
taught Honors courses the previous semester. The Honors Council will advise
and assist the Honors Director in the governance of the program.
The Honors Students’ Association is comprised of academically proficient
participants or past participants in the Honors Program. Its purpose is to promote closer association among participants in the Honors Program, to provide
a student forum for discussion of the Honors Program and its operation, and
to assist the Honors Council.
Admission and Retention of Students
Students must apply separately for admission to the Honors Program, in addition to applying for admission to the college. The Honors Director will evaluate
all applications and offer acceptances based upon the student’s standardized test
scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and intellectual and academic promise.
Personal interviews, at least by telephone, are required as part of the application
process. Applications should be to Dr. Jack W. Rhodes, Honors Program, The
Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409-6370. Phone: 843-953-3708.
Email: rhodesj@citadel.edu. The suggested deadline for applying is January 15.
Students with outstanding grades after their first semester at The Citadel
may apply for admission to the Honors Program at that time. Also, deserving
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basis; in such cases, the Honors courses will meet Core Curriculum or General
Elective requirements as appropriate.
To remain in good standing, students in the Honors Program must maintain
at least a 3.0 in their Honors courses and a 3.0 overall. The Honors Council
will review the records of all Honors students who fall below this average
and take appropriate action, which might be either separation from the Honors
Program or the establishment of a probationary period.
Honors Student Advisors
One faculty member in each academic department serves as academic advisor to all the Honors Program students majoring in that discipline. In addition,
the Honors Director helps advise students concerning their schedules, courses
of study, and other matters as needed.
Honors Program Curriculum
The Honors Program is designed to provide an exceptionally broad background
of cultural knowledge and learning skills which students can then apply to their
chosen areas of academic specialization. Most of the Honors Program curriculum
will come in courses designed to be taken in lieu of Core Curriculum requirements, and most will, therefore, be taken in the freshman and sophomore years.
The other Honors courses will take the place of General Electives. The emphasis
in Honors courses will be not primarily acceleration, but enrichment. The courses
will go into extra depth, examining more closely the significance and implications
of the material studied or presenting that material in a broader cultural context.
In general, it is expected that Honors courses will employ discussion in order to
establish habits of rigorous inquiry and intellectual independence.
The plan behind the curriculum is to create an environment of learning in
which the students’ intellectual habits can be formed. The patterns and processes
of intellectual and scholarly inquiry will be taught, not merely the results of
other people’s having conducted that inquiry. Each Honors course will have a
tutorial foundation; individual students will meet with their instructors frequently
(usually, once every week) to discuss and develop ongoing writing, research,
and laboratory projects.
Curricular Requirements
Students majoring in one of the sciences or engineerings will be required
to complete all of the following Honors courses: HONR 211/311/411: Honors
Personal and Professional Development I, II, and III; HONR 101/102/201/202:
Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104: Honors History I and II;
and, HONR 131/132: Honors Mathematics I and II. In addition, they will be
required to complete one of the following courses: HONR 203: Honors Social
Science; HONR 300: Honors Seminar; or, HONR 400: Directed Research Project.

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Students majoring in one of the liberal arts or social sciences will be required to complete all of the following lower-level Honors courses: HONR
211/311/411: Honors Personal and Professional Development I, II, and III;
HONR 101/102/201/202: Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104:
Honors History I and II; and, HONR 203: Honors Social Science. In addition,
they will be required to complete six hours of upper-level Honors courses,
in one of these combinations: a. Two HONR 300: Honors Seminars; b. Two
HONR 400: Honors Directed Research Projects; or, c. One HONR 300: Honors
Seminar and one HONR 400: Honors Directed Research Project.
Freshman Honors Courses
HONR 101 and 102

Honors English I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Aesthetic Context
Each Semester
This sequence will introduce students to the artistic achievements, chiefly
literary, of Western and possibly some non-Western cultures, within the context
of the major intellectual and ideological currents of those cultures. Techniques of
prose composition will be taught as the students engage these issues in writing.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirements in freshman English by successfully completing HONR
101 and 102 (“Honors English: The Aesthetic Context”) instead of ENGL 101
and 102 (“Composition and Literature”). Students who successfully complete
the first semester of the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL
102 and may fulfill their Core Curriculum requirement in freshman English by
successfully completing that course.
HONR 103 and 104

Honors History I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Social, Political,
Each Semester
and Historical Context
This sequence will introduce students to the social, political, and historical
events involved in the development of Western and possibly some non-Western
cultures, emphasizing the interplay between the way people of the past saw
themselves and the universe and the way they shaped their environment.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirement in history by successfully completing HONR 103 and 104
(“Honors History: The Social, Political, and Historical Context”) in lieu of
HIST 103 and 104 (“History of Western Civilization”). If a student successfully
completes the first semester of Honors History and then ceases participation in
the Honors Program, the student may complete the Core Curriculum requirement in history by completing HIST 104 (the second semester of “History of
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HONR 131 and 132

Honors Mathematics I and II: Four Credit Hours
The Analytic Context
Each Semester
Prerequisite for HONR 131: B or higher in MATH 119; 3 or higher on the
AP Calculus exam; by placing in through The Citadel’s Mathematics Placement
Exam; by transfer credit for MATH 131 from another college; or by permission
of the Chair of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science.
Prerequisite for HONR 132: C or higher in HONR 131; B or higher in
MATH 131.
This sequence will teach the calculus within the context of its development
from the civilization which produced it and its impact on civilization since. Topics covered will closely match those in MATH 131 and MATH 132. Students
enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the Core Curriculum requirement in
mathematics by successfully completing HONR 131/132 (“Honors Mathematics: The Analytic Context”) in lieu of MATH 131/32, MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 105/106, or MATH 106/107. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of Honors Mathematics and then cease to participate in the
Honors Program can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement in mathematics
by completing MATH 105, MATH 107, or MATH 132.
Sophomore Honors Courses
HONR 201 and 202

Honors English III &amp; IV:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in British and
Each Semester
American Literature
This sequence will teach one or more themes, genres, modes, schools, periods, or authors in British and American literature. The techniques of prose
composition will be reinforced and developed.
Two sections of sophomore Honors English with different course topics are
taught each semester. Thus, a student can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for sophomore English in three ways: 1) HONR 201 and HONR 202; 2)
two differing sections of HONR 201; or, 3) two differing sections of HONR
202. Thus, students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s
Core Curriculum requirement in sophomore English by successfully completing two different 3-hour courses of HONR 201 or 202 in lieu of ENGL 201
and either ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of sophomore Honors English and then cease participation
in the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL 202, 215, 218, or
219 and may fulfill the sophomore Core Curriculum requirement in English by
successfully completing that course.
HONR 203
Honors Social Science Project
Three Credit Hours
This introduction to the social sciences will incorporate an integrative project
in the social sciences. Students may meet the college’s Core Curriculum Social
Science requirement by completing this one semester course.

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Upper-Level Honors Courses
HONR 300
Honors Seminar: Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
Often interdisciplinary, this seminar will investigate a field of study not
directly addressed within the framework of the normal curriculum. It will be
suitable for students in all majors. Topics will vary.
HONR 400/401

Honors Directed Research
Three Credit Hours
Project I &amp; II
Each Semester
Juniors or seniors conduct research under the direction of faculty members.
The research need not be original with the student but may be part of a project
which the faculty member is currently conducting or has conducted in the past.
An extra-departmental second reader or evaluator will be required for all projects.
Multilevel Honors Courses
HONR 211, 311 Honors Personal and Professional
Three Credit Hours
and 411
Development I, II, and III
PASS/FAIL
Taught entirely in tutorial, this sequence directs students in a three-year program of research, writing, and discussion on the subject of their professional
goals, encouraging them to envision their leadership in their future profession
and guiding them in exploring through research and writing the ideals as well
as the practices of that profession. Three credit hours (PASS/FAIL) will be
granted upon completion of HONR 411.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete all Honors Program requirements will be recognized
as Honors Program graduates in their college commencement ceremony. They
will receive an Honors Program certificate plus an Honors Seal on their Citadel
diploma. A notation will be added to their official college transcript to indicate
they have completed the requirements of the Honors Program.
Students admitted to the Honors Program after their first semester at The
Citadel will be required to complete at least 18 semester hours of Honors
courses, plus HONR 211, 311, and 411. They will be recognized as Honors
Program Graduates in their commencement ceremony, and a notation will be
added to their official college transcript to indicate that they have fulfilled the
requirements of the Honors Program. Unlike Honors students who have completed the full program, they will not receive an Honors Seal on their diplomas.

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The Undergraduate Curriculum
The curriculum is the major instrument by which an institution whose purpose
is to provide a broad-based education passes along to the rising generation the
intellectual heritage of all people. This large treasury includes not only valuable
knowledge acquired over the centuries, but also the modes of thought by which that
knowledge has been acquired.
The curriculum provides an orderly sequence of academic achievements through
courses which exhibit a solid body of subject matter and employ scholarly methods
which are typical of their discipline and whose subject matter and methods are
useful for understanding other academic matters beyond the confines of their own
discipline. Such courses have been divided traditionally into two groups: the core
curriculum, through which students are initiated into the methods and subjects of
several academic disciplines that represent the full scope of academic study; and
the academic major curriculum, through which students pursue intensive study in a
single academic field.
Through this objective and intellectually rigorous method of education, The Citadel prepares not only professional scholars, but also principled leaders of society
in all walks of life.
LEADERSHIP 101: FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
One Credit Hour
LDRS 101 provides the academic and life skills to help students make a successful
transition to college as well as to the unique environment of The Citadel. Students
will develop their academic skills (reading, listening, note taking, test taking, time
management, research, etc.) and will be introduced to campus facilities, resources, and
support services. Some attention will also be given to lifestyle and relationship issues.
A student must have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
to withdraw from LDRS 101.
LEADERSHIP 111: Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
LDRS 111 is comprised of the Ethical Fitness® Seminar (EFS) designed to
promote ethical culture. This seminar meets once a week and includes an ethics
essay recorded in each cadet’s E-Leadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr.
Rushworth Kidder’s landmark book, How Good People Make Tough Choices and is
delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed by the
Institute for Global Ethics. Topics include recognizing why ethics matters, understanding trust, tasking leadership with trust, defining ethical values, and analyzing and
resolving ethical dilemmas. Completion of LDRS 111 is required of all freshmen
and is a graduation requirement.

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LEADERSHIP 201: Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, LDRS 201 focuses on the eight behaviors that
are characteristic of principled leaders. The course also assists cadets in the process
of transitioning from the freshman year to the sophomore year and enables them
to reflect upon their experiences of the Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn
more about effective, ethical leadership. This course is a graded, one-hour course.
A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to
withdraw from LDRS 201.
LEADERSHIP 211: Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab
Zero Credit Hours
The Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab is a zero credit-hour course
designed to provide sophomores with an approved Service Learning experience of
approximately 10 hours (exact hours may vary depending on the service site cadets
choose). The Pass/Fail lab component is offered in the fall, spring, or by professor
consent in the summer. Both LDRS 201 (the graded one-hour Sophomore Seminar
in Principled Leadership required in the second year) and LDRS 211 (the zero-hour
pass/fail service lab required in the second year) must be completed for a student
to fulfill the sophomore leadership course requirements for graduation.
LEADERSHIP 311: Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience
Zero Credit Hours
The Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is comprised of a one-day Moral Courage TM Seminar designed to help cadets make morally courageous decisions. At
the conclusion of the seminar, cadets will write a moral courage essay recorded in
each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr. Rushworth Kidder’s
landmark book, Moral Courage: Taking Action When Your Values Are Put to the Test
and is delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed
by The Institute for Global Ethics. Topics include gaining insight into the nature of
moral courage, the tools to analyze the dangers, and ways to measure the capability
to endure the dangers of making a morally courageous decision. Completion of the
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is a graduation requirement.
LEADERSHIP 411: Senior Leadership Integration Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
The Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a full-day professional development
seminar during which cadets reflect upon their personal values and the leadership
lessons learned at The Citadel. Cadets engage with business and community facilitators to discuss how they will apply their learning toward being effective principled
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their duty as Citadel graduates to leave positive legacies wherever they serve in
the future. Written reflections and a personal vision statement completed after the
seminar become part of each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. Completion of the Senior
Leadership Integration Seminar is a graduation requirement.
The Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is the body of courses which constitutes the center or nucleus
of a Citadel education. The disciplines represented in the core are selected according to two standards: the rational, inasmuch as the courses encompass each of the
basic methodologies employed in academic pursuits, and the historical, inasmuch as
the centuries have confirmed the durability and the serviceability of the disciplines
involved.
While the courses of the core are diverse, they, nevertheless, constitute a unit
of the college curriculum, one that coalesces at a higher level of abstraction than
other portions of the curriculum because the core courses examine the foundations
of particular, central disciplines in the perspective of the whole academic enterprise,
the search for truth. These courses, therefore, have a decidedly philosophical cast;
and for this reason, they rightly emphasize the ultimate bases of the discipline, the
validity of its method, its essential elements, and its distinctive character.
In the core curriculum, earlier education reaches a completeness and a fullness
of perspective for which the student was not previously ready. The core curriculum
also captures the academic quality of higher education better than most arrays of
courses since through core courses, the student examines the forms which knowledge
takes. Furthermore, the level of intellectual achievement in the core courses is for
most students higher than they will ever reach again, except in the confines of the
single discipline in which they major.
Since the core curriculum is fundamental to all further studies, the entire faculty
shares authority over it, although some departments have special responsibility for
the parts which they teach. The core curriculum is placed early in a student’s career
because it inculcates those skills essential for further study and for the life of an
educated person, such permanent and profound dispositions as the habits of objectivity, consistency, preciseness, orderly deliberation, prudent judgment, and passion for
lifetime learning and intellectual growth. These intellectual powers are developed by
students seriously abandoning themselves to mature study in the academic disciplines
which constitute our core curriculum.
The Standing Core Curriculum Oversight Committee of the college is charged
to monitor the overall appropriateness and effectiveness of the core curriculum
courses, to study and determine the benefit accruing to students from these courses,
to examine whether the purposes for which the core was designed are being realized,
and to recommend changes and modifications within particular courses or with the
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General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Written Communication Learning Outcome: Student can effectively communicate ideas in a logical sequence, demonstrating control of syntax and mechanics
and the ability to integrate credible and relevant sources.
Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can use quantitative reasoning skills to successfully make calculations, interpret data, communicate results,
and evaluate an issue or solve a problem.
Critical Thinking Learning Outcome: Student can analyze complex issues that
have varying positions and assumptions using information from credible sources.
Student has the ability to state positions, create new positions, and acknowledge
other positions including implications and consequences.
Ethical Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can recognize ethical issues when
presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context, analyze cross-relationships among
the issues, and evaluate ethical perspectives and concepts, including his or her own.
Inquiry and Analysis Learning Outcome: Student demonstrates skill in inquiry
and analysis, including use of design process, synthesizing information from relevant
sources, drawing conclusions, and recognizing implications and limitations.
Intercultural Knowlege and Competence Learning Outcome: Student demonstrates insight into own cultural rules and biases, accurate understanding of other
cultural worldviews, attitudes including curiosity and openness, and skills such as
perspective taking, empathy, and verbal and nonverbal communication skills.
Areas of Study
Within the Citadel’s core curriculum, study in five areas—English, history, mathematics, science, and social science—is required of all students regardless of their
academic majors. For all students other than those pursuing professional preparations
in the areas of civil and electrical engineering, education, and the teaching track of
physical education, study of a foreign language is also required. Each course, or
sequence of courses, which addresses a core curriculum requirement incorporates,
where appropriate, all the following skills: written communications, critical thinking,
logical reasoning, and resource as well as reference usage. Students are expected to
use proper grammar in all their coursework, whether written or oral. Proper usage
is expected at the college level and is required by all professors.
English: The use of language is the most essential, the most sophisticated, and
the most practical of all human arts and is a skill indispensable to further endeavors
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assess great works of literature. This obliges students to become adept in handling
the important values of civilization and also to become sensitive to the subtle nuances that great writers have found in them. Such studies also refine aesthetic sense
and, thereby, teach, among other things, how to use language with appropriate grace
and force. Literary studies contribute to the development of a student’s character by
requiring the student to evaluate human conduct and judge how people live their
lives. English studies are central to a college education because they are a forum
where the rival and complementary claims of philosophy, practicality, science, ethics,
politics, and religion come alive in concrete situations.
The primary benefits in studying English come when a student engages in
dialogues with the works of great authors, listening to their words receptively and
responding to them critically. Prerequisite to this encounter are skills in writing and
literary analysis.
Each student at The Citadel is required to complete four semesters of English.
The first semester, ENGL 101, is basic composition, and the Department of English
is responsible for determining which entering students are sufficiently prepared to
exempt this course. The transcripts of those students who are permitted to exempt
this course will reflect ENGL 101 as if it had been completed successfully on a
Pass/Fail basis at The Citadel.
For students who participate in ENGL 101, successful completion will be based
on acquired writing skills, and the course (graded on a scale of “A”, “B”, “C”, “U”)
must be completed with the grade of “C” or higher.
It is expected that the second course in English, ENGL 102, will be exempted only
by exceptionally well-prepared students. Should this circumstance occur, the transcript
will reflect ENGL 102 as was described for ENGL 101 above. This course continues
to develop the writing skills of the student, introduces the student to various literary
forms, and prepares the student to undertake a two-semester literature sequence.
All students pursuing degrees in the School of Business, the Zucker Family School
of Education, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences must also take
ENGL 201 (Major British Writers I) and one additional course from among ENGL
202 (Major British Writers II), ENGL 215 (Masterpieces of American Literature),
ENGL 218 (Masterpieces of World Literature I), or ENGL 219 (Masterpieces of World
Literature II). Students pursuing degrees in the School of Engineering are required
to take COMM 260 (Technical Writing &amp; Communication) and either ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219. Depending on their major, students in the School of Science
and Mathematics may take either sequence - ENGL 201/201, 215, 218, or 219 or
COMM 260/ENGL 201, 201, 215, 218, or 219. Honors Program participants may
complete their English requirement by taking HONR 101/102 and HONR 201/202.
Mathematics: Much of mathematics deals with the study of number, form,
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purity and completeness, and the study of it provides a precision of thinking and a
clarity of knowledge that could hardly be imagined without this unique discipline.
Mathematics is a product of human thought which does not depend on empirical
observations, yet it is admirably adapted to concrete interpretations in the physical
and social sciences. Its purely theoretical foundation confirms the objectivity of scientific findings, and its transferability to discrete sciences provides a bond of unity
among them. Mathematics, then, comprises both abstraction and the application of
the results obtained by abstraction to specific problems. Of these aspects, the basic
one is abstraction. Because mathematics is abstract and general, it is applicable to
problems which arise in widely different areas.
Core studies in mathematics are designed to enhance students’ facility in mathematical operations, advance them as far into mathematics as their talent and preparation
will permit, increase their understanding of mathematical applications in other fields,
and reveal the nature of mathematics as a discipline in its own right.
Each student is required to complete a two-semester sequence in mathematics.
Depending on the student’s major, that sequence will be MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 104/STAT 160, MATH 106/107, or MATH 131/132. The honors
sequence, HONR 131/132, may be taken in lieu of any of these sequences. A student
who chooses the sequence MATH 131/132 or HONR 131/132 is required to take
the Math Placement Exam (MPE) given online by the Department of Mathematics
and Computer Science at The Citadel. A student’s score on the MPE will determine
whether or not the student will need to complete MATH 119, Algebra and Trigonometry, before taking MATH 131 or HONR 131.
A student can also take one (or two) core mathematics course that is at a higher
level than the one required by his/her major to complete his/her core mathematics
requirement. The following table provides some possible choices for a student to
complete his/her core mathematics requirement:
Core Math Requirements
Other Possible Choices
MATH 104/MATH 105
MATH 104/MATH 106
MATH 105/MATH 106
MATH 106/MATH 107
MATH 119/MATH 105
MATH 119/MATH 131
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
MATH 104/MATH 106
MATH 119/106
MATH 119/MATH 131
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
MATH 104/STAT 160
MATH 106/STAT 160
MATH 119/STAT 160
MATH 131/STAT 160
MATH 106/MATH 107
MATH 131/107
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History: History teaches students information about the past which helps to
explain the human condition, and more importantly, teaches students to think about
human affairs as historians do.
The information in the core history courses concerns matters of major significance in the human story. It is sufficiently remote to be viewed dispassionately and
comprehensively, and it is of a sufficient quantity to display major forces at work
over a long period.
To begin thinking as a historian does, the student is required to encounter a variety
of evidence about past events, to weigh it by several standards, and to discern in it
causes, effects, theories, facts, inconsistencies, and the like; in addition, the student
is required to attempt, according to the standards of the discipline, a narrative assessment of what the evidence reveals about the past.
What a student gains from such a study of history, besides the accumulation of
information and the rigorous exercise of mental faculties, is the ability to view human
activity in its temporal and other dimensions and also from a large and objectively
framed perspective, develop a balanced regard for both concrete deeds of people
and for the larger patterns which these deeds constitute.
Each student is required to complete two semesters of History of Western Civilization, HIST 103/104, or two semesters of History of World Civilization, HIST
105/106. Honors Program participants may take HONR 103/104 to satisfy their
history requirement.
Science: Studies in a science require a student to make observations about the
physical world, to reason about observations according to scientific standards, and
to begin to understand the system of principles that control nature.
The method of science is to make and record observations about material phenomena, to arrange the accumulated data in a systematic way, to develop inductively
hypotheses which explain the data, and finally, to design and perform experiments
which test these hypotheses and their domain. Only when these hypotheses are independently corroborated and exhibit predictive capability can they be allowed to stand
as scientific theory. When a student practices the scientific methods and learns to
account for every aspect of the phenomena; to construct a hypothesis which is based
upon scientific observations which also has general application; to follow hunches
and intuitions but to hold them in suspense so as to contrive a rational explanation;
and then to test the explanation by an experiment which publicly applies it to a
demanding case, the student develops a healthy understanding of nature and a firmly
established appreciation for the marvels of the physical world.
Each student must complete four semesters of science. For non-engineering majors,
this requirement must be met by two sequences of two semesters each in biology,
chemistry and/or physics. No more than one sequence is to be completed in any single
science. Students pursuing a degree in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science meet the requirements for the study of biology through the three-semester
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engineering degree may choose to meet their core science requirement by taking
the appropriate required two-semester sequence in one science and then taking two
of the one-semester courses designed specifically for engineers in each of the other
two different sciences. Engineering majors should consult the degree requirements
of their particular department for specific details.
Social Sciences: The ultimate goal of the social sciences is the understanding of
those aspects of human experience that are social, political, economic, and psychological. By applying a variety of methods including hypothesis testing, quantification, and
statistical analysis, the social sciences seek to construct empirically based theories
of human behavior. Because the social sciences differ from the natural sciences in
subject matter and from the humanities in method, they occupy a distinctive position
among the academic disciplines. The social sciences are to human phenomena what
the natural sciences are to natural phenomena.
The social sciences are important because of the significance of social theories in
understanding human conduct and because of the increasing reliance on the methods,
techniques, concepts, and vocabularies of the social sciences.
Each student is required to complete a one-semester course in the social sciences,
and this course must be selected from among the following: ANTH 202 (Cultural
Anthropology), HONR 203 (Honors Social Science Project), PSCI 102 (American
National Government), PSYC 201 (General Psychology), and SOCI 201 (Introduction to Sociology).
Foreign Languages: In the “global village,” we can no longer afford to live
in linguistic isolation, expecting to influence those who do not know our language
while remaining ignorant of theirs. It is more vital now than ever that we become
proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about the cultures of their speakers.
Not only diplomats and military personnel, but also business people, engineers,
scientists, doctors, lawyers, and teachers can expect to spend more time abroad
themselves, working and travelling in other countries. Command of a foreign language enables them to be far more successful in their work and more comfortable
in their surroundings.
The benefits of language study are many and varied: practical ability to communicate with non-English speakers; greater understanding of our own culture through
investigation of another; increased exposure to the thought of significant world
authors; and enhanced appreciation of the richness of English.
Through marshaling their faculties to synthesize instantly vocabulary, grammar,
syntax, and idiom in coherent response to a simple verbal question, students train
their minds to deal with the abstract and learn mastery of any problem with which
life may confront them.
Other than majors in education, physical education (teaching track), and civil or
electrical engineering, each student is required to study the same foreign language
— Chinese, French, German, or Spanish — through the 202 level. The Department
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Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute to
an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in
adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational
sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is required to complete
RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED 251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
The Major Curriculum
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired through study of core curriculum
courses, the curriculum of each major consists of carefully selected required courses
complemented by a variety of electives. These electives fall into one of the following categories:
Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation but does not meet a
core or major requirement.
Approved Elective refers to a course which is required to meet major requirements but must be selected from a list of courses determined by the individual
department.
Non-departmental Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation,
does not meet core or major requirements, and must be taken outside the major
department. Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an educational experience as is practical.
In addition to providing the student with a sound foundation in the discipline, work
offered in each major course of study stresses written and oral communications and
ensures that each student is able to use the computer as a tool within the discipline.
Academic Minor
A minor is defined as a course of study that enables a student to make an inquiry
into a single discipline or to investigate a particular topic across the boundaries of
two or more disciplines. In either case, the minor is not simply a specified number
of credit hours, but a well-defined program.
A minor should complement the student’s major and not simply expand it with more
courses in the same field. For this reason, students may not ordinarily pursue both a
major and minor in the same discipline. However, in the case where a discrete topical
minor is administered by the student’s major department, an exception may be in order.
A minor consists of an ordered series of courses totaling at least 15 credit hours,
at least 12 of which must be beyond core curriculum and courses specified for major
or other minor requirements and at least 6 of which must be at the 300/400 level.
At least 9 hours of the minor must be organized in a logical sequence of required
courses which provides general direction for the student’s study. At least one course in
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The student must earn a grade-point average of at least 2.000 on all coursework
completed in the minor. Requirements for the minor must be completed concurrently
with requirements for the student’s major. A student who meets all requirements for
an approved minor will have both the major and minor indicated on the transcript.
Requirements for each minor are presented in the academic school/department sections of this catalog.
Minor in Leadership Studies
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of courses from the Department of Leadership Studies and a number of other academic departments. The minor is intended to
highlight and reinforce the centrality of leadership in the Citadel experience. The minor
in Leadership Studies is intended for students who, majoring in whatever fields they have
chosen, wish to supplement their study with a scholarly consideration of the subject of
leadership, as applied to their field.
Objectives:
The minor in Leadership Studies is designed to address learning, concepts, and critical
thinking about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result, to give
students a broad understanding of the nature of effective, ethical leadership. The minor
focuses more on an understanding of the nature and concepts of leadership than on the
development of leadership skills. This minor complements the “leadership laboratory”
aspect of cadet life at The Citadel through interdisciplinary study employing historical,
political, literary, psychological, and organizational approaches to the subject. Whereas
ROTC courses and participation in the structured, hierarchical regimen of the Citadel
Corps of Cadets teach the students discipline, perseverance, respect for authority, and the
ability to command, the minor in Leadership Studies builds on those practical experiences
with a scholarly focus on the subject. Looking at the dynamics and theoretical models
of leadership, the various courses examine leadership questions and challenges, not only
with respect to effectiveness, but also in their ethical aspects—such as abuse of power,
male and female stereotypes, cultural chauvinism, and questions of duty versus individual
responsibility.
Structure of the Minor:
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of five courses (15 credit hours total) — LDRS
371, Leadership in Organizations; two academic electives from the schools/departments
of Education, English, Business Administration, History, Leadership Studies, Political
Science, and Psychology; one experiential course in leadership; and LDRS 401, Senior
Leadership Seminar/Project.
BADM/LDRS 371 Leadership in Organizations (cross-listed)
Academic Electives (Choose 2 for a total of 6 hours)
EDUC 330 Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
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HIST 371 Historical Studies in Leadership
HIST 382 History of Military Leadership
LDRS 320 Leadership Communications
LDRS 433 Special Topics in Leadership
PESM 404 Leadership in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Organizations
PHIL 290 Ethics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 305 American Presidency
PSYC 371 Psychology of Leadership
Experiential Course in Leadership
LDRS 401 Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact Dr. Benjamin Dean, Department Head,
Department of Leadership Studies.
Minor in Aerospace Science
Objectives:
The minor in aerospace science is designed to allow a student majoring
in science, mathematics, engineering, or at least successfully completing the
introductory calculus based physics sequence an opportunity to acquire an
understanding of aerodynamics in the broad sense. The physics of flight, of
propulsion, and of the atmosphere will be addressed through an understanding
of fluid dynamics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Completing this minor will provide an understanding of the basic principles of
fluid dynamics as it applies to the flight of aircraft, their lift, thrust, stability, and
control, as well as the atmosphere in which that aircraft flies. The principles of fluid
dynamics will be also applied to hydrodynamics and the “flight” of boats and ships
in and on the sea. External and internal fluid flow is covered such that propulsion
systems will be addressed.
This minor can be taken by students majoring in a STEM discipline or who have
successfully taken the calculus based introductory physics sequence 221/271 and
222/272 with the approval of the department head.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (6 credit hours)
PHYS 241
3
Physics of Flight
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours of which only 3 can be at the 200 level)
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 315
3
Classical Mechanics
PHYS 343
3
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PHYS 391
2
Fluids Laboratory
PHYS 393
1
Flight Simulation
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 441
3
Fluid Dynamics
ASTR 201
3
Astronomy
ASTR 412
3
Astrophysics
3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required --15 (Plus two semesters of calculus and two
semesters of Physics with Calculus. Note: Students majoring in Physics may
apply only one required physics course to both the Physics Major and the
Aerospace Minor.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.
Minor in African American Studies
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
The Minor in African American Studies is designed to underscore the contributions
of people of African descent to, and their roles in, American history and to emphasize
the importance of diversity to the Corps of Cadets. Through broad interdisciplinary
study, the program aims to highlight an appreciation for the significant ways race,
gender, and ethnicity have combined to shape our cultural heritage while promoting
the values of excellence in teaching, research, and community service. It further aims:
1. To improve student’s knowledge of the African-American experience.
2. To cultivate students’ ability to think critically, to express themselves effectively,
and to respect cultural and gender diversity.
3. To encourage faculty to share their expertise with the community and to
maintain a community service component which promotes special classes,
symposia, forums; the result will be a contribution to the intellectual, cultural,
and ethical growth of The Citadel and the community.
Administration: The minor in African American Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
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Structure of the Minor: The minor will consist of 5 courses (15 credit hours). One
of the courses is required of all minors. The other four must be taken in at least
two different departments from a list of approved electives. Nine of the total fifteen
hours must be completed through courses taken at The Citadel.
1. Required Course: All minors must satisfactorily complete the following
course.
AFAM 205
Introduction to African American Studies
2. Elective Group A: All minors must also satisfactorily complete at least two
of the following Group A courses (a minimum total of six credit hours).
ENGL 349
African American Literature
HIST 310
African American History to 1865
HIST 311
African American History since 1865
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
OTHER:
Any Independent Study, Senior Research Project,
Internship, or special topics course whose primary
focus is the African-American experience and which
is approved by the Director of the Program.
3. Elective Group B: All minors may take, and count toward the minor, up to
two (a maximum total of six credit hours) of the following Group B courses.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
HIST 316
Old South
HIST 317
New South
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 462
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
SOCI 304
Minority Group Relations
4. Projected Course of Study: Students interested in earning the minor will be
instructed to file a declaration of intent with the director of the program by
the end of the first semester of the junior year. This declaration will outline
the projected course of study and will be approved by the director. In addition to approving this projected course of study, the director will assume
responsibility for publicizing the program and for monitoring each student’s
progress toward fulfilling the requirements of the minor; in this latter capacity, the director will be responsible for verifying that the student has met the
requirements of the minor and for notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
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Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of the
institutions and processes involved in the formulation of demands made on
the American political system and the responsiveness of the authorities in the
system to these demands.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the study of topics such as the formulation and expression of public
opinion, the effectiveness with which political parties create and maintain broadbased governing coalitions, the structures and operations of basic governing
institutions, and the nature of the policy process, students should develop a solid
grasp of the linkages between public opinion, groups, parties, institutions, and
public policy. Since democratic theory assumes the existence of this linkage,
students completing the minor should have a solid understanding of the practice of American democracy. Since a number of courses in the minor require
the quantitative analysis of data, students will also deepen their knowledge of
the methods of the social sciences. The requirement that papers and reports be
submitted should enhance mastery of the English language.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
2.

Electives (choose two)
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 396 Politics and the Media
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations
PSCI 499 Internship
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 3 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
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Minor in Applied Mathematics

Objectives:
This minor is designed to allow a student not majoring in mathematics to
learn techniques of applied mathematics and to be exposed to a variety of
mathematical modeling techniques. Students are expected to have completed
one of the calculus sequences MATH 106/107, MATH 131/132, or HONR
131/132 to be eligible.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound foundation in techniques of linear algebra and differential equations, and will have utilized these
techniques in at least one area of application.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in mathematics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
MATH 234 Applied Engineering in Mathematics I
MATH 240 Linear Algebra or
MATH 206 Introduction to Discrete Structure
MATH 470 Mathematical Models and Applications or approved
MATH 490
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose two from among: MATH 343, MATH 344, MATH 381, MATH
382, STAT 361, or approved MATH 490
Total Credit Hours Required — 16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Applied Physics

Objectives:
The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in
physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics
and to obtain an exposure to the principles of modern physics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the
techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, fluid
flow, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
PHYS 223/233/273
5
Modern Physics
PHYS 451
2
Advanced Laboratory Physics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours)
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Meteorology
Optics
Analytical Mechanics
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Applied Climatology
Thermodynamics
Electronic Instrumentation
Biological Physics
Fluids Laboratory
Flight Simulation
Research Planning
Research Planning

3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required—16 (Plus two semesters of calculus and two
semesters of Physics with Calculus.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.
Minor in Applied Statistics
Objectives:
A minor in applied statistics will provide students the opportunity to obtain
a sound background in practical statistical skills necessary for employment in
business, industry, and government.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have had the opportunity to develop
a variety of statistical tools for analyzing data. The student will make extensive
use of statistical software packages and will have the opportunity to apply
techniques of statistical analysis in at least one area of application.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
STAT 361
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
STAT 461
Data Analysis
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose one of these two sequences:
PSCI 308 and PSCI 393
PSYC 201 and PSYC 203
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science.

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Minor in Biology
Students seeking a minor in Biology will be required to complete either the
General Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112) or the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141). A minimum of 12
additional credit hours is required for the minor. One course must be selected
from each of the three areas listed below and at least two of these courses must
involve laboratory work.
Cell and Molecular Category Courses
BIOL 205 Cell Biology
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Field Biology Category Courses
BIOL 209 Environmental Science
BIOL 314 Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 406 Ecology
BIOL 407 Conservation Ecology
BIOL 408 Ornithology
BIOL 409 Marine Biology
BIOL 410 Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL 425 Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL 426 Freshwater Biology
Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 208
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
BIOL 227
BIOL 228
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 322
BIOL 403
BIOL 414
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

Category Courses
Introduction to Plant Biology
Evolution
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
History of Biology
Mammalian Physiology
Environmental Physiology
Economic Botany
Toxicology

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Minor in Business
Objectives:
The minor in business is designed to allow a student the opportunity to learn
the foundations of business, including leadership and management skills. The
elective course is designed to allow the student to learn about a functional area
in business or to delve more deeply into one of the foundations.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in economics, accounting, business law and ethics, and skills in the leadership
and management of organizations. Through the elective, the student will achieve
additional knowledge or skill in one of the following foundational or functional
areas: economics, statistics, accounting, communications, marketing, computer
applications, law, international business, finance, real estate, leadership, human
resource management, or information systems.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in business.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics*
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
2. Required Leadership Elective (3 credit hours). Choose one of the
following (the course not chosen can be taken as an Elective in item 3):
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
3. Elective (3 credit hours):
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BADM 205 Business Statistics I*
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting*
COMM 216 Communications in Business*
BADM 309 Marketing Principles*
BADM 217 Computer Applications in Business
BADM 318 Commercial Law*
BADM 320 International Business
BADM 321 Business Finance*
BADM 326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
BADM 409 Human Resource Management
BADM 415 Relationship Marketing
BADM 417 Management Information Systems*
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
*Prerequisites must be met - see School of Business section for prerequisite
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Note: For cases in which the major discipline already requires any of the
Minor in Business required courses (which cannot be used for a dual purpose
and counted towards the Business minor), the student must contact the School
of Business to determine appropriate substitutions.
For further information, please contact the School of Business.
Minor in Chemistry
Objectives: The minor in chemistry will provide students with a stronger
background in chemistry than they would obtain from the requirements in the
core curriculum. It is designed to acquaint students with the more advanced
theories and techniques that are illustrated in the major subfields of chemistry.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved: In general, the student completing
the minor will have a more in-depth foundation in chemical bonding, physical
properties and synthesis of compounds, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics,
chemical and instrumental analyses, properties of biomolecules, and the design of
polymers. More specifically, by the choice of advanced courses, the student may
gain greater insight with regards to one or more of these general areas to meet
specific career goals. Additionally, because the department places considerable
emphasis on oral and written presentations, the student will gain considerable
experience in interpreting and presenting chemical data in a professional manner.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Chemistry.
Structure of the minor:
1.
Required Courses: (8 Credit Hours)
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I*
CHEM 161
General Chemistry Laboratory I*
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II*
CHEM 162
General Chemistry Laboratory II*
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
*These four courses meet the requirements for the core curriculum, and their
hours are not counted toward the total for the Minor in Chemistry. Also note
that CHEM 103/113 and CHEM 104/114 do not meet the requirements for the
Minor in Chemistry. Biology majors may count CHEM 207/217 and CHEM
208/218 towards the minor.
2.

Electives: (7 Credit Hours)
A. One of the four sequential upper-level offerings (300 or above)
CHEM 305/306
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 300/302
Quantitative Analysis/Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 401/402
Inorganic Chemistry I &amp; II
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B.

If the Physical Chemistry, Inorganic Chemistry, or Biochemistry sequence is
chosen, at least one upper-level laboratory course (CHEM 315, 316,
or 460) must also be completed.
The additional courses must be approved in advance by the Head of the Department of Chemistry.
Total Credit Hours required—15
For further information, please contact the Department of Chemistry.
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Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish

Objectives:
The minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish builds on skills developed
in the elementary/intermediate sequence, taking the student beyond practical
proficiency to more sophisticated modes of discourse and greater understanding
of social norms.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
Employing the latest technology, instruction in advanced conversation and
composition expands and refines expression in social and professional contexts.
Course in the Department’s various summer study-abroad programs offer total
immersion and highly individualized tutorials. Courses in civilization and culture,
business language, and literature, in addition to promoting greater fluencey, provide
an introduction to areas of specialization within the discipline.
Many language majors, recognizing the considerable advantages of versatility
in the marketplace, now declare a minor in another language.
Structure of the Minor (Chinese, French, German)
1. Required Courses
a. 301 and 302 (in the chosen language)
b. at least one 400-level course in the chosen language, taken at The
Citadel or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses (i.e., courses numbered 300 and above)
Structure of the Minor (Spanish)
1. Required Courses
a. SPAN 301 and 302
b. SPAN 305 or one 400-level course in Spanish, taken at The Citadel
or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses in Spanish (i.e., a course numbered 300 and
above)
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 hours in one language at the 300-level or above.
For further information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.

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Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering

Objective:
Provide engineering students from other departments the opportunity to obtain
a minor in a single civil engineering technical area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a basic competency in civil engineering, apply basic engineering principles to
another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
knowledge or skill in either structures or environmental.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 203
Dynamics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials, 3 credit hours
CIVL 307
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, 1 credit hour
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering Fields of Emphasis
a. Structures: (12 credit hours)
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis, 4 credit hours
CIVL 314
Engineering Economy, 2 credit hours
CIVL 404
Concrete Design, 3 credit hours
CIVL 406
Steel Design, 3 credit hours
OR
b. Environmental: (13 credit hours)
CIVL 320
Fluid Mechanics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 322
Intro to Environmental Engineering, 3 credit hours
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems, 3 credit hours
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Lab, 1 credit hours
Plan of Study: Prerequisites and co-requisites for each of the above courses
must be met as presented in the course descriptions.
Total Credit Hours Required: 22 for Structures or 23 for Environmental,
at least 6 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering.
Minor in Computer Programming
Objectives:
A minor in computer programming will provide a student with the opportunity
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Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will receive experience with computer
programming in a high-level object-oriented language. A student will have the
opportunity to develop a sound foundation in techniques for designing, implementing, testing, and debugging computer software.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Computer Science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (14 credit hours)
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 206
Discrete Structures*
*Mathematics majors must substitute an additional CSCI elective.
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
Any CSCI course numbered 300 or higher.
Total Credit Hours Required — 17, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal
justice, including theories of criminality, procedures in the criminal justice
process, and the principal actors and institutions which interact with each other.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to basic concepts and terms in criminal justice
as well as to the theory and practice of the criminal justice process. In addition,
the minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and
systematic analysis in relation to contemporary criminal justice issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice
or for students majoring in Political Science whose subfield is Pre-Law
and Legal Studies.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
2.

Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 330
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CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
CRMJ
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Cyber Investigations
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
Immigration and Security
Criminal Law
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Criminal Evidence
Criminal Justice Agency Administration
Organized Crime
Drugs and Crime
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
International Crime
Juvenile Delinquency
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigation
White Collar Crime
Criminal Justice in Latin America
Victimology
Criminalistics
Computer Crime
Homicide
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Ethics
Psychology of Crime
Crime Prevention
Biology and Crime
Independent Study
Internship

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice.
Minor in Cybersecurity
Objectives:
This minor is designed to prepare students with the technical skills for entry
into cybersecurity positions in industry, government agencies, or the military.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound technical foundation
in the disciplines required for cybersecurity including computer organization/
architecture, computer networks, computer security, and cybersecurity. The content
of this minor is based on knowledge unit recommended by the National Security
Agency and Department of Homeland Security National Center of Academic
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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
CSCI 327 Computer Security
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity
2. Required course in computer organization/architecture (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 305 Computer Organization and Programming
ELEC 330 Digital Systems Engineering
3. Required course in computer networks (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 317 Computer Networks and Internets
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
4. Elective (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392 Computer Crime
Students majoring in Computer Science will be required to take both
courses or one of these courses plus one additional computer science
course at the 300/400 level.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
The Minor in East Asian Studies
Objectives:
The minor in East Asian Studies provides well-qualified upperclassmen the
opportunity to develop a secondary field of expertise in a discipline of vital
national interest.
Administration: The minor in East Asian Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
Fifteen credit hours, of which six hours are in language:
either CHIN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II,
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KORE 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II;
at least three hours in history, chosen from:
HIST 357, History of Premodern China,
HIST 358, History of Modern China,
HIST 359, Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires,
HIST 360, History of Japan;
HIST 365, Special Topics in Non-Western History
and at least three hours in political science, chosen from:
PSCI 337, East Asian Affairs,
PSCI 338, Southeast Asian Affairs,
PSCI 433, Topics in International Politics: Northeast Asian
Affairs;
and a three-hour elective from either history or political science, chosen
from the courses listed above.
Prerequisite: Because Chinese is the only Asian language offered through
202 at The Citadel, registrants for Japanese and Korean (Category IV languages
by the Defense Language Institute’s scale of hours required for mastery), must
have completed the core requirement in Chinese (Category IV language), French,
German, or Spanish (Category II languages).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved in the Language Courses:
The intensive-introduction sequences develop basic practical communication
through standard cognitive-code methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture cultivate
the four skills critical to foreign-language mastery: aural comprehension, oral
expression, reading comprehension, and composition. By the end of the course,
the diligent student will be able to converse intelligibly in general social situations, recognize and reproduce the phonetic alphabets and most-used characters
of the pictographic writing systems, comprehend the gist of simple texts with
the aid of a dictionary, and write brief summaries of those texts.
For further information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and/or the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Education
Objectives:
The minor in education is designed to help undergraduate students gain
knowledge of educational history, theories, laws, and policies; become familiar
with aspects of student development that may impact learning; think critically
about social justice issues in education; and learn differentiated instructional
techniques and classroom management strategies for working with diverse learners. The minor may be appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested
in volunteering in public schools, teaching in private or nontraditional programs,
and/or working in other educational settings (e.g., children’s museums, youth
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Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
While students who pursue the minor will not be eligible for teacher licensure or certification, they will receive a strong foundational background in the
field of education and will have the opportunity to complete field experiences
in local schools. Coursework may also assist students in meeting prerequisites
for graduate study in education.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
2. Required course in student development (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 307
Child Development
3. Required course in social justice (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 312
Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Teaching Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students
4. Required course in pedagogy (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 301
Foundations in Literacy
EDUC 330
Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
EDUC 401
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Classroom Assessment
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Zucker Family School of Education.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Objectives: The minor in electrical engineering is designed to allow the student
with quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level
of competence in one of two fields of electrical engineering.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
ELEC 201 &amp; 202
Electric Circuit Analysis I &amp; II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
2.
Elective Fields of Emphasis:
a. Digital Electronics: (10 credit hours)
ELEC 306
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ELEC 313
ELEC 311
ELEC 330

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Electronics Laboratory
Digital Logic and Circuits
Digital Systems Engineering

OR
b. Control Systems: (12 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for
Electrical Engineers
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
ELEC 312
Systems I
ELEC 407
Systems II
Plan of Study:
Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses are as
presented in the course descriptions below. (Exception: ELEC 106 is
waived as a course prerequisite for the student pursuing a minor in
electrical engineering.)
Total Credit Hours Required — 17 (Digital Electronics Track)
19 (Control Systems Track)

For further information, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.
Minor in Fine Arts
Objectives:
The minor in Fine Arts is intended to deepen an appreciation for and encourage a lifelong engagement in the fine arts, including painting, sculpture,
photography, music, film, drama, and creative writing. As participation in fine
arts courses, both in practice and in theory, stimulates creative thinking and
develops problem solving skills that are applicable to other areas of study, this
minor is meant to round out The Citadel experience. Students are also encouraged to engage with the broader artistic community of Charleston through
participation in events, internships, exhibitions, and performances.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the foundation courses in art and music, the student will gain a broad
understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the fine arts as well
as applied knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums. Further courses develop
the student’s interest in more specific areas, such as musical performance, emphasis on a particular visual medium, or internships in local arts organizations.
This minor may not be approved for Education or English Majors unless required courses for their major do no overlap more than two classes
with the minor requirements.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Choose two required introductory courses: (6 credit hours)
FNAR 205
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Art Appreciation
Introduction to Film

2. Choose three additional elective courses, including at least two at or
above the 300 level. (9 credit hours)
BAND 101/102/201/202 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
FNAR 207
Art History
FNAR 209
Music Theory
FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
BAND 301/302/401/402 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 304
Drawing
FNAR 305
Painting
FNAR 306
Photography
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
ENGL 208
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
ENGL 303
Shakespeare I
ENGL 304
Shakespeare II
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
ENGL 351
20th Century American Drama
ENGL 368
20th Century Drama
ENGL 372
Film Studies
ENGL 375
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 401
Independent Study
ENGL 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
COMM 499
Internship (may be used for 3 credits)
*Other courses may be considered and approved by the English, Fine
Arts, and Communications Department Chair.
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department Chair of English, Fine
Arts, and Communications.
Minor in Health
Objectives:
The minor in health is designed to allow students to acquire knowledge
and understanding in a discipline universal in application. Participation in this
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complement their major and increase avenues of professional development. This
minor program is not designed to meet requirements for South Carolina public
school licensure in health education.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students will have an opportunity to explore the role of health in an advanced
society. Students will gain knowledge and skills which can advance their health
status and wellness of their family.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
HLED 400 First Aid and Emergency Care
HLED 401 Nutrition
HLED 403 Human Sexuality
PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
2. Electives
The student may choose any two of the following courses:
BIOL 209
Environmental Science
BIOL 406
Ecology
HLED 302 Drug and Substance Abuse
HLED 404 Public Health
HLED 408 Epidemiology
HLED 410 Consumer Health
PHED 319
Physiology of Exercise
PHED 406
Directed Field Experience
PHED 420
Senior Research Project
PSYC 304
Abnormal Psychology
PSYC 404
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Students should confer with their faculty advisors concerning a desire to minor
in health and file a declaration of intent with the Head of the Department of
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science. This declaration will include a projected
course of study. The department head will approve the proposed program of
study and verify its completion to the Registrar.
Total Credit Hours Required—18
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science.
Minor in History
(Not open to history majors)
Objectives:
A minor in history, reflecting the structured and sequential offerings within the
department, affords students who do not choose to major in history the opportunity
to develop expertise within the discipline consistent with their interests and their
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introduction to the basic skills of the historian and the depth of advanced study of
the discipline offered within the department whether generally or specifically.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students completing the minor will have the beginning skills of the historian
and advanced work within the discipline consistent with their interests. They will
be experienced both in technique and knowledge and therefore be better prepared
for their professional options following graduation.
Structure of the Minor:
1. While the student may design the minor in history either on the basis of the
history major or to key it to one of the four groups of courses offered by the department, a required course in all cases is HIST 203 (Introduction to the Discipline
of History).
2. The student must choose one of the groups below for the history minor.
Except for world history, all courses by group may be found in this catalog under
the major in history:
a. World History. A minimum of one course each from the following history
groups (Groups I-IV): Europe, United States, Non-Western World, and Military.
b. European History (Group I). A minimum of four courses from the European history group.
c. United States History (Group II). (1) HIST 201/202 (Survey of American
History). (2) At least two courses at the 300-level or above from the U.S. history group.
d. Non-Western World (Group III). A minimum of four courses from the
Non-Western World group.
e. Military and Diplomatic (Group IV). A minimum of four courses from the
Military and Diplomatic group.
Total Credit Hours required of all history minors: 15 hours beyond the College
Core Requirements in History (HIST 103-104), at least 3 hours of which must be
taken at The Citadel.
Note: For transcript purposes, the history minor, depending on the elective sequence chosen above, will be designated as one of the following: World History,
European History, United States History, Non-Western World History, or Military
and Diplomatic History.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Intelligence
and Homeland Security. Because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military and with state and federal law enforcement agencies, The Citadel
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capabilities by giving students a broad understanding of intelligence and homeland
security issues in related areas such as terrorism, intelligence collections systems,
cyber security, local and national security, engineering, defense contracting, and
emergency management. The minor in intelligence and homeland security will
enhance the knowledge and skills of students majoring in other subjects who
are interested in applying their discipline within the fields of homeland security
and/or intelligence.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and
homeland security terms and practices as well as theoretical matters. Aside from
an understanding of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop
each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis. This
minor is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of effective leadership
for national security and of how to apply leadership strategies and tactics to
complex intelligence and homeland security issues.
This Intelligence and Homeland Security minor is open to all undergraduate students and requires no prerequisite courses. In addition to the
two required courses, Criminal Justice majors are required to take three
non-Criminal Justice courses as electives.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
INTL 210
Homeland Security
INTL 310
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
2. Electives (choose three)
BADM 434
Seminar in Business
BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
CHEM 309
Chemistry of War
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
CSCI 327
Computer Security
INTL 311
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
PSCI 310
Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 433
US National Intelligence
Total Hours Required—15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
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Minor in International and Military Affairs
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the field of international and
military affairs and provide them with a greater understanding of the international environment in which individuals, states, and organizations operate. The
minor will include an introduction to international and comparative politics as
well as at least one regional area of the international system. The program’s
flexibility allows students to expand their introduction to this topic through the
completion of two electives in regional studies, macro-based political views
of the international system, international economics, national security, foreign
policy, or some combination of these categories.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor will require students to acquire and apply critical analytical
skills in order to achieve an understanding of the international system and
its complex array of components. The required courses in international and
comparative politics require students to consider the functions and components
of the international system as well as the ideological and political differences
between individuals, states, and organizations which comprise this system. A
regional course requirement presents students with a more detailed analysis
of how other states govern themselves and operate within the international
system. The electives allow students to apply their newly developed tools for
international and military affairs analysis to other geographical regions, macrobased political issues such as international law or organization, or international
economics. Critical thinking and systematic analysis in the required courses
and electives will present students with these tools for further dissection of
the international system, allow a greater appreciation for the complex world
we live in, and prepare them for military, political, legal, or business careers
in an ever-increasingly interdependent world.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 231
International Politics
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Any regional course
2. Electives (choose three, 1 of which must be a regional course)
BADM 320
International Business
BADM 412
International Economics
PSCI 331
Introduction to International Law
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 333
International Organization
PSCI 334
Problems in International Law and Organization
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*PSCI 336
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
*PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
*PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
*PSCI 339
Middle East Affairs
*PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
*PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
*PSCI 344
European Affairs
*PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
PSCI 353
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498
Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
CRMJ 384
International Crime
*Regional Course
Total Hours Required—15, of which 3 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in International Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to international
crime and criminal justice issues, including transnational crime, drug trafficking,
and global terrorism, and the organizations, laws, and justice practices dedicated
to the prevention and control of international criminal activity.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces the student to essential concepts in the study of crime
and criminal justice in a global context. This includes the critical analysis of the
theories, organizations, laws, procedures, and practices related to multi-national
crime and criminal justice responses. Additionally, the minor seeks to develop
the student’s ability to engage in critical thinking in relation to international
crime and allied issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 382
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CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 389
Criminal Justice in Latin America
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
Department of Political Science.
Minor in International Relations
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in International Relations is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to prepare students
to be more informed citizens and more effective leaders of an increasingly transnational world.
II. Administration: The minor in International Relations is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: Students must meet the specified requirements in each of the categories outlined below. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s
major may also be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in International
Relations. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on
all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the minor in International Relations.
(A) History/Geography (6 hours). Any two of the following courses.
HIST 206 (417): History of the Non-Western World
HIST 326
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HIST 332 (424):
HIST 358 (463):
HIST 360 (466):
HIST 362
HIST 364
HIST 388
HIST 389
GEOG 209:
OTHER:

History of Modern Russia
History of Modern China
History of Japan
Modern Middle East
Arab-Israeli Conflict
U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
World Geography
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.

(B) Modern Language (6 hours) Students must demonstrate proficiency
through the third year (302) level—i.e. six hours above the college’s core
requirement—in a language other than English. The Department of Modern
Languages offers optional placement testing each fall for entering students
who desire bypass credit for elementary and intermediate courses. Mastery
of a second language greatly advances scholarship and professional competence in international affairs. Students are, therefore, encouraged to take
additional language courses if possible.
(C) Political Science/Business Administration (6 hours).
One of the following courses:
BADM 201:
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 320:
International Business
BADM 412:
International Economics
PSCI 351:
International Political Economy
One of the following courses:
PSCI 231:
International Politics
PSCI 232:
Comparative Politics
PSCI 331:
International Law
PSCI 333:
International Organization
PSCI 335:
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 342:
International Terrorism
PSCI 343:
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 346:
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348:
Theories of War and Peace
PSCI 352:
Global Democracy
PSCI 353:
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431:
American Foreign Relations
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
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IV. Study Abroad or Internship: As part of their prescribed work, students who
minor in International Relations are required to complete successfully at least one
of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Study Abroad: a formal study abroad program of at least four weeks in
duration. The Department of Modern Languages has scholarship monies
available for highly qualified applicants to its Summer Studies in France
and Spain/Latin America, and for study at the Goethe Institute in Germany.
Moreover, Citadel Summer Scholarships are available to students posting a
3.5 GPA or better.
(B) Internship in International Relations: an academic internship in some
aspect of international relations with an appropriate agency, business, or
institution. Examples include: the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Congress, the Council on Foreign
Relations, the Atlantic Council, and the domestic or overseas offices of
international corporations.
Students must submit their proposals to study abroad or to undertake internships
in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student will
be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in International
Relations must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the Program by the
beginning of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of
study and be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18, at least 6 of which must be completed at The
Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students in a systematic way to the
American systems of civil and criminal justice; to provide an introduction to law
and the legal system for students who are considering careers in law or criminal
justice; and to provide an opportunity for students to undertake advanced lawrelated courses, grounded in a basic understanding of law and the legal system.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to legal reasoning, to case analysis, and to legal
terms and citations as well as theoretical matters. Aside from an understanding
of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop each student’s
capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science
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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
CRMJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Electives (choose two)
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 202 Criminology
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions
Total Credit Hours Required—15, of which 3 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
Department of Political Science.
Minor in Management Information Systems
Objectives:
A minor in management information systems provides an interdisciplinary
opportunity for students to learn how to use computer technology to manage
information as a competitive business or organizational asset.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in current distributed, database-driven information systems and techniques. The
minor emphasizes fundamental programming skills, database skills, business
management skills, and hands-on experience applying those skills to computerrelated projects that support business operations and management decisions.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (12 credit hours)
CSCI 216
Introduction to Programming and Databases
CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
CSCI 320
Database Design
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
BADM 217
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or BADM 427 Accounting Information Systems
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives:
The minor in mechanical engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
competence in one of four fields of mechanical engineering.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop a
basic competency in mechanical engineering, apply basic engineering principles
to another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem-solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
knowledge or skill in one of the functional areas: power and energy, mechatronics, manufacturing, or composites.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (6 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics
CIVL 301
Dynamics
2. Elective Fields of Emphasis:
Energy: (12 credit hours)
MECH 310
Thermo-Fluids I w/lab
MECH 311
Thermo-Fluids II w/lab
MATH 335
Applied Mathematics II
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
OR
Mechatronics: (16 credit hours)
ELEC 201
Electric Circuit Analysis I
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/lab
MECH 350
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems w/lab
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/lab
OR
Manufacturing: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
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MECH
MECH
MECH

304
340
345
460

Engineering Materials w/lab
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
Machine Design
Mechanical Engineering Systems Design
OR
Composites: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 404*
Advanced Materials
MECH 408*
Composite Design
MECH 409*
Composite Manufacturing w/lab
* Choice of 2 from MECH 404, MECH 408, and MECH 409
Total Credit Hours Required - 18 (Energy Track)
22 (Mechatronics Track)
22 (Manufacturing Track)
22 (Composites Track)
For further information, please contact the Mechanical Engineering Program.
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer a joint minor in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneficial to students interested
in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science fields as well as those
who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active
learning exercises, use of scientific literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based
laboratories, and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s
major. The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131
and 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460
BIOL 290
or
CHEM 300

Majoring in Biology
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory
Microbiology
Quantitative Analysis

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Requirements for Students Majoring in Chemistry
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
For further information, please contact the Department of Biology or Department of Chemistry.
Minor in Non-Western Studies
Objectives:
The minor in non-Western studies is designed to allow students to develop
a multidisciplinary, directed course of study through which they will attain a
well-rounded understanding of a regional (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin
America) or functional (e.g., development, revolution) area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
In addition to the above, students will have an opportunity to develop keener
insight and appreciation for diversity. This program will not only allow minority
students to learn about their origins, but will (perhaps more importantly) engage
all students to widen their horizons. In addition, this specialization will prove
especially beneficial for the student pursuing a graduate degree in such areas as
International Business, International Studies, Comparative Literature, History, etc.
It will also distinguish students entering military or other government service.
No students are excluded from pursuing this minor. A student may not,
however, use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and a
specific or area requirement in his or her major.
Administration: The minor in Non-Western Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
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meet at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to,
and set appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary
responsibility for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term
of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with
the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social
Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
Foreign language through the 202 level (equivalent to 12 hours); Introduction to Non-Western Studies (PSCI 343) (3 hours)
2. Electives
Four of the following from at least two disciplines:
HIST 206
PSCI 335
GEOG 311
ANTH 202
HIST 357
PSCI 337
BADM 412
HIST 358
PSCI 338
SPAN 303
CRMJ 383
HIST 361
PSCI 339
SPAN 304
CRMJ 384
HIST 362
PSCI 340
SPAN 320
HIST 365
PSCI 341
FREN 303
HIST 387
PSCI 342
FREN 304
PSCI 345
GERM 303
PSCI 433
GERM 304
Other: relevant Independent Study in any discipline; approved Senior
Research Project or Internship; any relevant course taught by departments
as a special topic; any relevant literature and/or language course (Asian,
African, Latin American, or Middle East).
3. Projected Course of Study:
Students will be required to file a declaration of intent with the Director
of the program by the end of the first semester of the junior year. This
declaration will outline the projected course of study and will be approved
by the Director. In addition to approving this projected course of study,
the Director will assume responsibility for publicizing the program and
for monitoring each student’s progress toward fulfilling the requirements
of the minor; in this latter capacity, the Director will be responsible for
verifying that the student has met the requirements of the minor and for
notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 3 of which must be completed at
The Citadel (plus 12 of language)
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Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy, consisting of four courses in Philosophy and a fifth
course drawn from a designated group of related courses in various disciplines,
is designed to give students (1) an introduction to the history of philosophy
and major issues in philosophy (accomplished in PHIL 201), (2) a grounding in
major approaches to critical thinking (PHIL 202), (3) advanced study in selected
areas of philosophy (provided by at least two Philosophy courses), and (4) the
collateral connection provided by at least one related course in another discipline.
Structure of the Minor:
To earn a minor in Philosophy, a student must complete fifteen (15) credit
hours of course work, distributed as follows:
I. Required Basic Courses. Both courses must be completed; total of six hours
credit;
a. PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy
b. PHIL 202 Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic)
II. Philosophy Electives. Any two of the following four courses must be completed; total of six hours credit:
a. PHIL 290 Ethics
b. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion
c. PHIL 409 Seminar in Philosophical Topics
d. PHIL 410 Man in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
III. Upper-division Electives. One of the following courses must be completed;
total of three hours credit:
a. BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business
b. ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
c. ENGL 407 Principles of Literary Criticism
d. ENGL 426 Creative Writing: Fiction
e. ENGL 427 Creative Writing: Poetry
f. HIST 321 The Middle Ages
g. HIST 322 Renaissance and Reformation
h. HIST 329 The Ancient Greeks
i. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
j. HIST 362 Modern Middle East
k. LING 300 Introduction to Linguistics
l. MLNG 410 European Literary Movements, 12th Century to 1789
m. MLNG 411 European Literary Movements, 1789-Present
n. PSCI 304 American Political Thought
o. PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
p. PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
q. PSCI 392 Political Theory
r. PSYC 305 Social Psychology
s. PSYC 306 Theories of Personality
t. PSYC 403 Psychology of Learning
u. PSYC 405 History and Systems of Psychology
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by the Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as
suitable for the Philosophy Minor.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications.
Minor in Psychology
Objectives:
The Psychology Department recognizes that students from many diverse
fields and areas of interest (e.g., business administration, pre-law, pre-med,
education, law enforcement, and the military) may benefit from more in-depth
knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The minor in psychology is designed to
allow students maximum flexibility in choosing courses to complement their
current major.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Students minoring in psychology have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also develop the ability
to review the scientific literature (using computer assisted technology) and
communicate their findings through multiple media (oral presentations, written
papers, and paper presentations at conferences). The curriculum for the minor
has been arranged in such a fashion as to maximize the flexibility needed to
match the student’s individual career goals while at the same time ensuring a
knowledge of the broad areas of psychology.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in psychology.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (13 credit hours)
PSYC 203 Research Design in Psychology*
PSYC 301 Experimental Psychology
*Students who have STAT 160, may substitute an additional psychology
course for Research Design (PSYC 203)
One course from each grouping:
Cluster A (PSYC 304) Abnormal Psychology
(PSYC 306) Theories of Personality
Cluster B (PSYC 403) Learning and Motivation
(PSYC 405) History and Systems of Psychology
(PSYC 302) Physiological Psychology
2. Electives: (6 credit hours)
Choose two:
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(PSYC 404) Industrial/Organizational Psychology
(PSYC 202) Developmental Psychology
(PSYC 305) Social Psychology
Total Credit Hours Required—19, 3 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Psychology.
Minor in Southern Studies
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in Southern Studies is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to promote a better
understanding of the American South and, thereby, to prepare students to be more
responsible citizens and more effective leaders of that increasingly important region
of the United States.
II. Administration: The minor in Southern Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: To earn the minor in Southern Studies, students must complete
18 hours of course work from the menu provided below. Students must take at least
one course in each of the three designated departments. Students may count no more
than three courses in any one of the departments toward the requirements for the
minor. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s major may also
be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in Southern Studies. Students
must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on the courses taken
to satisfy the requirements for the minor in Southern Studies.
(A) English
ENGL 338:
African American Literature to 1940
ENGL 339:
African American Literature 1940 to the Present
ENGL 340:
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348:
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is
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(B)

History
HIST 304:
HIST 309 (402):
HIST 312 (409):
HIST 316 (406):
HIST 317 (407):
OTHER:

(C)

Political Science
PSCI 307:
PSCI 311:
OTHER:

The Civil War
South Carolina History
The Modern Civil Rights Movement
The Old South
The New South
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.
and Criminal Justice
Southern Politics
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

IV. Internship or Independent Research Project: As part of the 18 hours of course
work, students minoring in Southern Studies are required to complete successfully at
least one of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Internship in Southern Studies: an academic internship in some aspect of
southern studies with an appropriate agency or institution. Examples include:
the South Carolina Historical Society; the Historic Charleston Foundation; the
Charleston Museum; and the offices of federal, state, and local government.
(B) Independent Research Project: on a topic dealing with the American South.
The research project should lead to a paper of approximately thirty (30) pages
in length that is based on both primary and secondary sources and directed
by a professor with expertise in the subject under investigation. The paper
must be read and approved by, and defended before, faculty members from
two different departments with expertise in the area of study.
Students must submit their proposals to undertake internships or independent study
projects in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student
will be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in Southern Studies
must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the program by the beginning
of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of study and
be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18 at least 12 of which must be completed at The
Citadel.
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Minor in Sport Coaching
Objectives:
The minor in sport coaching is designed to develop the skills, knowledge and leadership qualities necessary to become an effective coach at the youth and interscholastic
levels. Focus will be on content knowledge, teaching and communication of skills and
tactics, developing a sound coaching philosophy, safe and appropriate practice in a
physically active environment, and qualities for successful leadership.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor in sport coaching provides students in all majors the opportunity to
pursue their interest in coaching, sport, and working with youth in a physically active
environment. Students will gain knowledge of how skilled performance is learned and
how technology can be used to improve performance in a variety of sports. Students
will be able to demonstrate and explain a variety of sport skills and tactics, develop
practice plans, and apply principles and techniques of strength and conditioning.
Structure of the Minor:
Required Courses: (15 credit hours)
PHED 235
Motor Learning
PHED 300
Technology in Health, Exercise and Sport Science
PHED 350
Methods of Teaching Individual and Dual Sports
PHED 460
Methods of Teaching Team Sports
EXSC 315
Techniques of Conditioning in Sport
Note: Students considering this minor will be encouraged to take RPED 113: First
Aid and CPR and RPED 155: Sports Officiating to meet RPED requirements.
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise and Sport
Science.
Minor in Sport Management
Objectives:
The minor in Sport Management is designed to allow a student to enhance his/
her marketability and to increase his/her knowledge and experiences in specific
areas of Sport Business. Selective courses will also provide a student in the Sport
Management Minor with an opportunity to delve more deeply into one of the business
areas of sport, the Management aspect.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Basic aspects of knowledge to enter a professional field. In addition, students
will be taught and provided knowledge and concepts in subfields of sport as well
as exercise/fitness. Finally, the practical component of the Minor will provide
a “hands on” approach and minimal training, a necessary component of Sport
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Structure of the Minor:
The Minor in Sport Management consists of 5 courses. A student interested in a Minor in Sport Management must take 4 of the following 5 Sport
Management courses:
PESM 301 Sport Governance
PESM 304 Sport Marketing
PESM 401 Legal Aspects of Sport
PHED 404 Administration in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
PESM 402 Sport Sales
In addition, all students interested in a Minor in Sport Management must
complete the required course PHED 406, Field Experience, which is a minimum
practical application of knowledge related to the field.
NOTE: A student majoring in Health/Wellness interested in a Minor in Sport
Management must complete PHED 406, Field Experience, twice; once for the
Health/Wellness requirement and once for the Minor in Sport Management.
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science

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Courses of Study
The following pages contain a detailed schedule of the curriculum required
for each degree according to the major subject selected. The clock hours and
the credit value of each course are noted. The individual courses are described
under the appropriate departmental heading in the pages following the schedules.
Geography courses are offered in the Department of History; philosophy
courses in the Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications; computer
science courses in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, sociology courses in the Department of Criminal Justice, and anthropology courses
in the Department of Political Science.
Major work is offered in the following areas: accounting; biology; business;
chemistry; civil engineering; computer science; criminal justice; education;
electrical engineering; English; health, exercise, and sport science; history;
mathematics; mechanical engineering; modern languages; nursing; physics; political science; psychology. A thorough premedical preparation is also available
through the B.A. Chemistry or the B.S. Biology.

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ACCOUNTING
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business
OR ...........
Microcomputer Applications ..................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Intermediate Financial Accounting I ..............
Managerial Accounting ..................................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
**Operations Management ............................
Auditing and Assurance Services...................
Accounting Information Systems ..................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

101

BADM 101
CSCI
110

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

250
101

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

BADM 300
BADM 302

4
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 305
BADM 309
BADM 338

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM 416
BADM 427
HIST

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

•
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester.
***See page 111 for more choices
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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ACCOUNTING
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Intermediate Financial Accounting II ............
Commercial Law............................................
Business Finance............................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102

MATH

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

BADM 301
BADM 318
BADM 321
BADM 371
ENGL****

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

COMM 216^
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
**Strategic Management ............................... BADM 422
**Social Science Core Course .......................
Advanced Financial Accounting .................... BADM 402
Federal Taxation ............................................. BADM 419
**Elective ......................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CPA Certification
Many states and jurisdictions, including South Carolina, require 150 semester
hours of education, in both accounting and non-accounting courses, to qualify
for CPA certification. The requirements for licensure vary from state to state.
Please check with the State Board of Accountancy of the state in which you
wish to practice to determine the requirements to sit for the CPA exam and to
be licensed as a CPA.
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Social Science Elective ..................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Evolution ........................................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Applied Calculus I .........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Elective ..........................................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Genetics..........................................................
College Physics I............................................
College Physics I Laboratory .........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Biology Senior Seminar .................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL

130
131
151
161
101

3
1
3
1
3
3
1
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
MATH
RPED

208
3
207
3
217
1
201
3
106*** 3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

308
203
253

4
3
1
3
3
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL

411

1
3(4)
3(4)
3
3
3

(1,0)
(var)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Cell and Molecular Biology: BIOL
290, BIOL 401, BIOL 402, BIOL 424; BIOL 427; Ecology and Field Biology: BIOL 209, BIOL 314, BIOL 407, BIOL 408,
BIOL 409, BIOL 425, BIOL 426; Organismal Biology: BIOL 203, BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 309, BIOL 410, BIOL 419,
BIOL 421; Physiological Biology: BIOL 403, BIOL 414.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which may
be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
STAT
LDRS
RPED

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Elective .........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
205
4
CHEM 208
3
CHEM 218
1
ENGL****
3
MATH 107*** 3
3
RPED
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

4
3(4)
3
1
3
3

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3(4)
3
3
3

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**......................................... BIOL
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

140
141
152
162
102
160
111
251

406
204
254

3
1
3
1
3
3
0
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(2,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 125 to 130 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
ROTC requirements.

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Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive/Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I .................................. BIOL
130
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory................ BIOL
131
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry I .......................................... CHEM 151
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................... CHEM 161
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature .............................. ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society............................ EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
First Year Seminar............................................. LDRS
101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ............................ RPED
250
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Genetics.............................................................
Major British Writers ........................................
Applied Calculus I ............................................
Adolescent Development ..................................
General Psychology ..........................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
PSYC
RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**............................................
History of Western or World Civilization I .......
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................

BIOL
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

Teaching Students with Special Needs .......... EDUC
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS

308
201
106***
206
201

4
3
3
3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

203
253

3(4)
3
3
1

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

312

3

(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR

Biology Senior Seminar ................................. BIOL

411

1

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

330
306

3(4)
3(4)
3
3

(var)
(var)
(2,3)
(3,0)

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

Biology Elective**............................................
Biology Elective**............................................
Methods and Applications of Science ...............
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Animal Physiology Area: BIOL
403, BIOL 414; Animal Behavior and Evolution Area; BIOL 208, BIOL 307; Botany Area: BIOL 203, BIOL 314; Zoology
Area: BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 408, BIOL 410.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or laab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which
may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II .............................. BIOL
140
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ........... BIOL
141
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry II...................................... CHEM 152
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory ................... CHEM 162
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
3
(3,0)
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC 202
3
(3,0)
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Foundations in Literacy .................................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
205
4
ENGL****
3
MATH 107*** 3
EDUC 301
3
EART 201
4
RPED
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

406

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School EDUC
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

401

JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization II......

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

204
254

402
499

4
3(4)
3
1

3

(3,0)

3
12

(3,0)

3

(3,0)

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 121 to 125 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
ROTC requirements.

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BUSINESS
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business
OR ...........
Microcomputer Applications ..................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
****Elective ..................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
*****Operations Management ......................
Business Elective ...........................................
Business Elective ...........................................
*****Elective ................................................
*****Elective ................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

101

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
HIST

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM
BADM

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0

LDRS

0

(1,0)

BADM 101
CSCI
110
RPED
LDRS

250
101

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester of sophomore year.
***See page 111 for more choices.
**** May be taken in either semester of junior year.
***** May be taken in either semester of senior year.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****Marketing Principles ..............................
****English, American, or World Literature .
****Business Finance....................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102

MATH

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

BADM 309
ENGL******
BADM 321
BADM 371

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

COMM 216^
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
*****Strategic Management ......................... BADM 422
*****Social Science Core Course .................
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
*****Elective ................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

******ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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Entrepreneurship Pathway
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business
OR ...........
Microcomputer Applications ..................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****English, American, or World Literature .
****History of Western or World Civilization
****Management &amp; Organizational Behavior
****Principled Entrepreneurship &amp;
The Free Enterprise System ..................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Relationship Marketing..................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
*****Operations Management ......................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

101

BADM 101
CSCI
110

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

250
101

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL******
HIST
BADM 338

4
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 327

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 415
BADM 371
BADM 410

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester of the sophomore year.
***See page 111 for more choices.
****May be taken either semester of the junior year.
*****May be taken either semester of the senior year.
******ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*******Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor, May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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Entrepreneurship Pathway
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

BADM 309
BADM 321

4
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 425
BADM 305

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
*****Strategic Management ......................... BADM 422
*****Social Science Core Course .................
Technology &amp; Entrepreneurship .................... BADM 428
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****Marketing Principles ..............................
****Business Finance....................................
Small Business Management &amp;
Entrepreneurship .....................................
Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS

102

COMM 216^
HIST

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.
^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Financial Services Pathway
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business
OR ...........
Microcomputer Applications ..................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Business Finance............................................
Financial Markets and Institutions .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ......
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
*****Operations Management ......................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Financial Modeling ........................................
******Approved Elective .............................
******Approved Elective .............................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

101

BADM 101
CSCI
110

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

250
101

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

BADM 321
BADM 332
HIST
BADM 338

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
ENGL******
BADM 331

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

311

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the sophomore year.
***See page 111 for more choices.
****May be taken either semester of the junior year.
*****May be taken either semester of the senior year.
******ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*******Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Financial Services Pathway
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

309
305
371
322

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Investments .................................................... BADM 404
*****Strategic Management ......................... BADM 422
*****Social Science Core Course .................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS

102

COMM 216^
HIST

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****Marketing Principles .............................. BADM
****Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business BADM
Leadership in Organizations .......................... BADM
Intermediate Finance ...................................... BADM
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.
^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Professional Selling Pathway
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business
OR ...........
Microcomputer Applications ..................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ......
Marketing Principles ......................................
Relationship Marketing..................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
*****Operations Management ......................
Advanced Professional Selling ......................
English, American, or World Literature .........
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

101

BADM 101
CSCI
110

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

250
101

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

HIST
BADM 338
BADM 309
BADM 415

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM 408
ENGL******

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

311

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the sophomore year.
***See page 111 for more choices.
****May be taken either semester of the junior year.
*****Mau be taken either semester of the senior year.
******ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*******Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Professional Selling Pathway
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

MATH

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

406
305
321
371

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
*****Strategic Management ......................... BADM 422
*****Social Science Core Course .................
Consumer Behavior ....................................... BADM 414
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL

102

COMM 216^
HIST

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Professional Selling ....................................... BADM
****Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business BADM
****Business Finance.................................... BADM
Leadership in Organizations .......................... BADM
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Supply Chain Pathway
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business
OR ...........
Microcomputer Applications ..................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
****English, American, or World Literature .
****Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
Quality Management......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
*****Leadership in Organizations ................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Logistics Management ...................................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL

101

BADM 101
CSCI
110

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
ENGL*****

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338
BADM 323

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 371
HIST
BADM 421

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

250
101

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the sophomore year.
***See page 111 for more choices.
****May be taken either semester of the junior year.
*****May be taken either semester of the senior year.
******ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219.
*******Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Supply Chain Pathway
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
****Marketing Principles .............................. BADM 309
****Business Finance.................................... BADM 321
Supply Chain Management ............................ BADM 429
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
*****Strategic Management ......................... BADM 422
*****Social Science Core Course .................
Purchasing and Materials Management ......... BADM 324
*******Approved Elective ...........................
*******Approved Elective ...........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS

102

COMM 216^
HIST

^ May take BADM 216 or COMM 216.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry Laboratory I for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Physical Chemistry I Lab ...............................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Biochemistry ..................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research .............................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

131

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
221
271

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

300
305
315

4
3
1
3
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
409

CHEM

419

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

RPED

(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives—BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404, 410; CSCI 205; MATH 303,
335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Note: Some of the courses have prerequisites not listed in the minimum requirements for the BS
Chemistry program.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for .............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
Introduction to Chemical Research................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

102
154
164

3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

132

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL***
PHYS 222
PHYS 272
CHEM 208
CHEM 218

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4
3
1
2
3
3

(2,4)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**Approved Chemistry Elective .................... CHEM
Senior Research Project ................................. CHEM
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

302
306
316
308

420

**Approved Chemistry Electives—CHEM 402, 404, 410

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Biochemistry Specialty
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Biochemistry I................................................
Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Elective ..........................................................
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research I ...........................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

CHEM
CHEM

153
163

3
1

(3,0)*
(0,3)

MATH
BIOL
BIOL

131
130
131

4
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

101
207
217

3
3
1
3
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

221
271

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

201
300
409
460

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
305

CHEM

419

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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Biochemistry Specialty
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................

CHEM
CHEM

154
164

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH
BIOL
BIOL

132
140
141

4
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

102
222
272
208
218

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL***
Introduction to Chemical Research................ CHEM 308
Biochemistry II .............................................. CHEM 410
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
**Approved Biology Elective........................
Senior Research II ..........................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
1
4
3

(2,4)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,3)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

RPED

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
BIOL
CHEM

302
306
316
420

**Approved Biology electives: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature .......................................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...............
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..........................
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus I .....................................................
A Modern Language ..................................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...............................................
First Year Seminar......................................................
Required Physical Education .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .................................................
Organic Chemistry I ...................................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ................................
College Physics I........................................................
College Physics I Laboratory .....................................
A Modern Language ..................................................
Required Physical Education .....................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..............................................
Sophomore Seminar....................................... ...
(211 may be taken either semester).................
JUNIOR YEAR
***Required Advanced Course with lab....................
Elective ......................................................................
History of Western or World Civilization ..................
Elective ......................................................................
Elective ......................................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ........................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ...............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ................................................
Senior Research I .......................................................
Biochemistry I............................................................
Elective ......................................................................
Elective ......................................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ......................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

106**

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
203
253

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

4 (3,3)
3
3
3
3

or 3 (3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

LDRS
LDRS

HIST

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

401
419
409

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
***Required Advanced Courses: One course must be taken from each of the following areas: CHEM
300 or 302; CHEM 305/315 or 306/316. The second course of the sequence may be taken as an approved elective or general elective.
****Approved Electives: CHEM 300, 302, 305, 306, 402, or 410.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however,
the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16
semester hours.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ....
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ...............
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus II ...........................................
A Modern Language .........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ....................
Required Physical Education ............................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ............
Organic Chemistry II ........................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory......................
College Physics II .............................................
College Physics II Laboratory ..........................
A Modern Language .........................................
Social Science Core Course .......................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
***Required Advanced Course with lab...........
Introduction to Chemical Research...................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Research II .............................................
Elective .............................................................
****Required Approved Elective .....................
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

102
154
164

MATH

107** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL*****
CHEM 208
CHEM 218
PHYS
204
PHYS
254

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

RPED

CHEM
HIST

CHEM
CHEM

4
308

420

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

(2,4) or 3 (3,0)
2
(2,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 118-120 plus the credit hours from successful
completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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Teaching Specialization in Chemistry &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ......
General Chemistry I Laboratory for .................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH
EDUC
LDRS
RPED

106**
101
101
250

3
3
1
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

201
207
217
203
253

3
3
1
3
1
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

Adolescent Development .............................. EDUC

206

Chemistry Majors

Applied Calculus I ............................................
Education in Modern Society............................
First Year Seminar.............................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers ........................................
Organic Chemistry I ..........................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis ........................................
Biochemistry I...................................................
Introduction to Biology I or ..............................
General Biology I.........................................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory or ...........
General Biology I Laboratory ......................
Teaching Students with Special Needs .............
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

CHEM
CHEM
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

3

(3,0)

0

(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

300
409
130 or
101
131 or
111
312

4
3
3
3
1
1
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,3)
(3,0)

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I .......................................
Senior Research I ..............................................
Methods &amp; Applications of Science .................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
General Elective ................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
EDUC

401
419
330
306

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
***Chemistry elective chosen from CHEM 208/218, 302, 305/315, 402 or 410.
ROTC hours (credit, lectures, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Chemistry &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)*
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors .. CHEM 154
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............. CHEM 164
1
(0,3)
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus II ........................................ MATH 107** 3
(3,0)
General Psychology ..........................................
Educational Psychology ....................................

PSYC
EDUC

201
202

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+1st Year Basic ROTC

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
1
3
3
4
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
World Literature .............................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Foundations in Literacy .................................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST
EDUC
EART
RPED

204
254
301
201

JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Chemistry II..................................... CHEM
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory .................. CHEM

306
316

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

Introduction to Biology II or .............................
General Biology II ........................................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory or ..........
General Biology II Laboratory......................

140 or
102
141 or
112

3
3
1
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,3)

Introduction to Chemical Research................ CHEM

308

2

(2,0)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School ..

401

3

(3,0)

3 or 4

(3,0)

3
3
12

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

***Chemistry Elective ................................... CHEM
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Research II .......................................... CHEM
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

420
402
499

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124-125 plus the credit hours from successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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FRESHMAN YEAR

CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

Composition and Literature ...........................
General Biology for Engineers ......................
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory....
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Civil Engineering ..................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

**Approved English ......................................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Surveying ......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineers ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR

Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Transportation Engineering............................
Materials Laboratory......................................
Engineering Economy....................................
Fluid Mechanics .............................................
Measurements, Analysis, and Modeling for
CEE Systems.............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR

Reinforced Concrete Design ..........................
Water and Wastewater Systems .....................
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering .....
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory ..........................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Civil Engineering Capstone I .........................
Engineering Practice and Professional
Licensure ...................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
MATH
HIST
CIVL
LDRS
RPED

101
150
151
131
103
101
250

3
3
1
4
3
1
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL

151
161
231
205
235

3
3
1
4
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

CIVL

210

3

(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

203
304
305
307
314
320

3
3
3
1
2
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(3,0)

CIVL

330

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

404
408
409
418

CIVL

432

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,1)

CIVL

412

1

(0,1)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 (second semester sophomore year) and one of ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219.
***To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Engineering Drawing .....................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education ........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
HIST
CIVL
LDRS
RPED

102
221
271
132

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Statics .............................................................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

COMM
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

JUNIOR YEAR
Highway Engineering ....................................
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory ..................
Structural Analysis .........................................
Hydrology and Hydraulics .............................
Introduction to Environmental Engineering .....

CIVL

Required Physical Education ............................

RPED

Engineering Management .............................. CIVL
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Geotechnical Laboratory ................................
Geotechnical Engineering II ..........................
Steel Design ...................................................
Environmental Engineering Laboratory ........
Civil Engineering Capstone II .......................
***Humanities/Social Science.......................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

3
3
1
4
3
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

260
152
162
234
202
208
239

3
3
1
4
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

302
327
309
321

3
1
4
3

(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)

101
111
251

322

411

402
410
406
419
433

3

(3,0)

0

(0,1)

1
3
3
1
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,1)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 135 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
General Biology for Engineers ...................... BIOL
150
3
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory.... BIOL
151
1
Precalculus .................................................... MATH 119
4
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Civil Engineering .................. CIVL
103
1
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Surveying ......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineers ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

BADM
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL

202
151
161
132
205
235

3
3
1
4
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

CIVL

210

3

(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Engr/Com. Law/Ethics/Safety/Contracts .......
Resource Estimating ......................................
Engr Materials &amp; Methods.............................
Quality Management/Labor Relations ...........
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

CIVL
CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE

304
302
311
320
330

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Project Scheduling .........................................
Project Management and Engr Admin ...........
Constr. Methods &amp; Temp Str. Design ............
Mechanical/Electrical Systems ......................
Senior Design I ..............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE
CONE

410
415
440
460
481

3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 (second semester sophomore year) and one of ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219.
***To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.

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CONSTRUCTION ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
Physics with Calculus I .................................. PHYS 221
3
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ............... PHYS 271
1
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................. MATH 131
4
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Engineering Drawing ..................................... CIVL
101
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
Required Physical Education ........................ RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Business Statistics I........................................
Statics .............................................................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Engineering Economy....................................
Intro. to Financial Acct. and Reporting .........
Advanced Estimating .....................................
Structural Analysis and Design ......................
Commercial Const./Engr. Equip ....................
Soils and Foundations .......................................
Required Physical Education ............................

+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Facilities Op. and Maintenance......................
Prod. Processes/Rapid Development .............
Senior Design II .............................................
**Approved English ......................................
***Social Science Core Course .....................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

COMM
CHEM
CHEM
BADM
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

260
152
162
205
202
208
239

3
3
1
3
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

CIVL
BADM
CONE
CONE
CONE

314
211
312
340
350
360

2
3
3
3
3

3
0

(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(0,1)

CONE
CONE
CONE
ENGL

450
470
482

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,1)
(3,0)

CONE
RPED

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 135 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
Introduction to Computer Science I ..................
A Modern Language .........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ....................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
First Year Seminar.............................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**English ..........................................................
Computer Organization &amp; Programming..........
A Modern Language .........................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
Introduction to Discrete Structures ...................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

ENGL
CSCI

101
201
131
250

3
4
3
4
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(2,0)

MATH
RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

ENGL
CSCI

305

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

355

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)

311

0

(1,0)

CSCI
CSCI
CSCI
ELEC

405
420
495
311

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH
RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Programming Languages ..................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
+++Approved Computer Science Elective .......
Elective .............................................................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

CSCI
CSCI
HIST

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Operating Systems ............................................
Software Engineering........................................
Senior Seminar in Computer Science ...............
Digital Logic and Circuits.................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............

206

(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Science must be CHEM 151 (161)/CHEM 152 (162) or BIOL 101 (111)/BIOL 102 (112) or PHYS
221 (271)/222 (272).
+++Any computer science course numbered at 300 or 400 level.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
A Modern Language .........................................
Introduction to Computer Science II.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ..................
Social Science Core Course ..............................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................

ENGL

102

CSCI
MATH

202
132

RPED

Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**English ..........................................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
A Modern Language .........................................
Data Structures and Algorithms ........................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics..........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................
Required Physical Education ............................
JUNIOR YEAR
Computer Networks and Internets ....................
Database Design................................................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
Elective .............................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................
SENIOR YEAR
Software Engineering Practicum ......................
OR
Senior Research Project ....................................
*Digital Systems Engineering...........................
+++Approved Computer Science Elective .......
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

251

3
3
3
4
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

111

0

(1,0)

223
361

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

ENGL
CSCI
STAT
RPED
CSCI
CSCI
HIST

317
320

3
3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

CSCI

421

3

(3,0)

CSCI
ELEC
CSCI

499
330

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*ELEC 418 may be substituted for ELEC 330 by students who made a grade of “B” or higher in both
CSCI 305 and ELEC 311.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Criminal Justice.....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
American National Government ....................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
HIST

101

250

3
3
3
4
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)

RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

CRMJ
ENGL
MATH
PSCI

201
201
104**
102

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

370

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

JUNIOR YEAR
Police Systems and Practices ......................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
U.S. History Elective ..................................... HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department;
however, the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not
exceed 16 semester hours.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Criminology ...................................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
U.S. History elective ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
HIST

102

RPED
LDRS

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)

111

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

CRMJ 202
ENGL***
MATH 105**
HIST
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Corrections ..................................................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

251

3
3
3
4
2

380

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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EDUCATION

SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
Elementary Mathematical Modeling.............. MATH 104*** 3
General Biology I........................................... BIOL
101
3
General Biology I Laboratory ........................ BIOL
111
1
Education in Modern Society......................... EDUC 101
3
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Chemistry or Physics .....................................
Chemistry or Physics Lab ..............................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
History of World Civilization I ......................
Adolescent Development ...............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL

201

PSCI
HIST
EDUC
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

102
105
206

3
3
1
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

Teaching Specializations are available in Biology, Chemistry,
Modern Languages, and Physical Education

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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EDUCATION
SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105*** 3
General Biology II ......................................... BIOL
102
3
General Biology II Laboratory....................... BIOL
112
1
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC 202
3
General Psychology ....................................... PSYC 201
3
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Masterpieces of World Literature I or II ........
Chemistry or Physics .....................................
Chemistry or Physics Lab ..............................
History of World Civilization II .....................
Art Appreciation.............................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL
HIST
FNAR
EDUC
RPED

106
206
301

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
1
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

Teaching Specializations are available in Biology, Chemistry,
Modern Languages, and Physical Education

NOTE: Students in Pre-Education are eligible to transfer into the Education Major upon meeting the
requirements for admission to Senior Level Study as follows:
1) Submitted official passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS core exams to The Citadel as well
as the South Carolina Department of Education.
2) Maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.750 or higher;
3) Passed both EDUC 101 and EDUC 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who are not qualified to move into Education major senior level study will not be permitted
to enroll in EDUC 306, EDUC 402 or EDUC 499.

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SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Introduction to Sociology ..............................
Survey of American History ..........................
World Geography ...........................................
Music Appreciation ........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School...
Social and Cultural History of the
Non-Western World ...................................
***Urban Politics...........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
**Approved Social Studies Elective..............
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

EDUC
SOCI
HIST
GEOG
FNAR

312
201
201
209
205

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

EDUC

306

3

(3,0)

HIST
206
PSCI
302
BADM 201

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Selected from anthropology, geography, political science, economics, psychology, or history.
***Or PSCI 306 - Legislative Processes
Or PSCI 307 - Southern Politics
Or PSCI 401 - Political Issues and Public Policy
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Methods and Materials of Secondary
School Teaching .........................................
Survey of American History ..........................
Cultural Anthropology ...................................
History Elective .............................................
**Approved Social Studies Elective..............
+1st Year Advanced ROTC

EDUC
HIST
ANTH
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
*Internship in Teaching .................................. EDUC
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC

401
202
202

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499
402

12
3

(3,0)

NOTE: Education majors must make a formal application for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(EDUC 499) no later than the end of the fall semester of their sophomore year. To be eligible for the
internship, students must have
1) completed all professional education and content coursework;
2) on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education clearance through the FBI
and SLED;
3) a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
5) completed successfully all previous field experiences;
6) on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test score(s) and the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test score. It is strongly recommended that students take
the PLT as soon as they have completed EDUC 101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
*For non-contract students, ROTC credit is included in the internship hours due to high impact practices.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .........................
History of Western Civilization .............................
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...........................................
Required Physical Education .................................
First Year Seminar..................................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
****Approved English ..........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ......................
Physics with Calculus I ..........................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory .......................
Electric Circuit Analysis I ......................................
Digital Logic and Circuit .......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..........................................
Required Physical Education .................................
Sophomore Seminar....................................... ........
(211 may be taken either semester)......................
JUNIOR YEAR
++Approved Science..............................................
+++Approved Science Laboratory.........................
Applied Mathematics II .........................................
Signals and Systems...............................................
Engineering Administration ...................................
Electronics I ...........................................................
Electronics Laboratory ...........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ....................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ....................
SENIOR YEAR
Design I ..................................................................
**Non-Departmental Elective ...............................
Applied Probability and Statistics for
Engineers............................................................
***Approved Department Elective........................
***Approved Department Elective........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .................

ENGL
MATH
HIST
ELEC

101
131
103
106

3
4
3
3

(3,0)*
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC

231
221
271
201
311

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

MATH
ELEC
CIVL
ELEC
ELEC

335
309
314
306
313

3
1
3
3
2
3
1

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

ELEC

421

3
3

(1,4)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

412
4XX
4XX

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit. Lecture, laboratory hours, in that order.
**Advanced humanities or social science course.
***APPROVED DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES must be selected from among the following courses:
ELEC 307, ELEC 401, ELEC 403, ELEC 405, ELEC 407, ELEC 413, ELEC 414, ELEC 416, ELEC
418, ELEC 419, ELEC 423, ELEC 424, ELEC 425, ELEC 426, ELEC 427, ELEC 428, ELEC 450,
and CSCI 420.
****A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++CHEM 151, BIOL 101, or BIOL 150
+++CHEM 161, BIOL 111, or BIOL 151

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Computer Applications for ............................ ELEC 206
Electrical Engineers
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ............... MATH 132
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western Civilization ..................... HIST
104
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
SOPHOMORE YEAR
****Approved English ..................................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Electric Circuit Analysis II.............................
Electrical Laboratory .....................................
Digital Systems Engineering..........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Systems I ........................................................
Electromechanical Energy Conversion ..........
Electrical Machinery Laboratory ...................
+++Approved Science ...................................
++++Approved Science Laboratory ..............
++Technical Elective .....................................
Electromagnetic Fields...................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Design II.........................................................
***Approved Department Elective................
***Approved Department Elective................
***Approved Department Elective................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

ENGL
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
RPED

(3,0)

4
3
3
3

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
3
1
3
1
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

0

234
222
272
202
204
330

3

(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

312
316
302

ELEC

318

3
3
1
3
1
3
3

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

422
4XX
4XX
4XX

3
3
3
3

++Technical Electives: Optics (PHYS 308), Thermodynamics (PHYS 410), Statics and Mechanics of
Materials For Non-Civil Engineers, (CIVL 310); Data Structures, (CSCI 223); Statics (CIVL 202),
Applied Numerical Methods I (MATH 343), Applied Numerical Methods II (MATH 344), Advanced
Topics in Mathematics (MATH 490), Deterministic Methods of Operational Research, (MATH 381),
Mathematical Models and Applications, (MATH 470), Computer Applications w/ Lab, (MECH 325),
or other technical course approved by the department head.
+++CHEM 152, BIOL 102, or CHEM 140
++++CHEM 162, BIOL 112, or CHEM 141
Credit hours required for graduation: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED
250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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ENGLISH MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Philosophy, or........................
Mythology, or ............................................
The Bible as Literature..............................
Social Science Core .......................................
A Modern Language ......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Shakespeare I, or ............................................
Shakespeare II ..........................................
Legal Writing, or ............................................
Advanced Composition ............................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar I, or .......................................
Senior Seminar II .....................................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
MATH
HIST

101
3
104** 3
3
3
4

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL

201

PHIL
ENGL
ENGL

201
211
212

3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL
ENGL
ENGL
COMM
ENGL

303
304
411
413

3

(3,0)

3

(3,0)

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

ENGL
ENGL
ENGL

402
403

3

(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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ENGLISH MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

ENGL
MATH
HIST

102
3
105** 3
3
3
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Internship in Professional Communication.... COMM 499
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Approved Fine Arts Elective*........................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL***
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Literary Theory .............................................. ENGL 216
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED

*See pages 131-132 for a list of choices.
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED 101
3
General Biology I........................................... BIOL
101
3
General Biology I Laboratory ........................ BIOL
111
1
Contemporary Health Foundations ................ RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory ..................................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
First Aid and CPR ..........................................
Elective ..........................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
A Modern Language ......................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
A Modern Language ......................................
First Aid and Emergency Care .......................
Measurement and Evaluation .........................
Nutrition .........................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
BIOL

201
217

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
MATH
RPED

227
1
104*** 3
113
0
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSYC
EXSC
EXSC
EXSC

202
314
319
329

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

HLED
EXSC
HLED

400
305
401

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health,
Exercise, and Sport Science.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Motor Development ....................................... EXSC 200
3
Social Science Core Course ...........................
3
Foundations of Fitness and Exercise.............. RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory ..................................................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries ........
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
within Sport and Physical Activity ............
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Exercise Testing &amp; Prescription .....................
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Informative Speaking .....................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Drug and Substance Abuse ............................
Physiology of Exercise II ...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Sport Nutrition ...............................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
**Approved Elective .....................................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

ENGL****
BIOL
218

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
MATH
EXSC

228
1
105*** 3
202
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

203

3
0

(3,0)
(0,1)

EXSC

403

ENGL

205

HLED
EXSC

302
320

3
4
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HLED

402

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

PESM

404

PHED

406

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

EXSC

421

1

(1,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Sport Management
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED 101
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Contemporary Health Foundations ................ RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Reporting .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Introduction to Sport Management ................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
MATH

201
3
104*** 3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 211
RPED
PESM 201

3
0
3

(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Marketing Principles ...................................... BADM 309
The Governance of Sport ............................... PESM 301
**Approved Elective .....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS 311

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Event Management ........................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Sport Sales .....................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PESM

405

3

(3,0)

PESM
PHED
PESM

404
406
402

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health,
Exercise, and Sport Science.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 197
HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Sport Management
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Microcomputer Applications ......................... CSCI
110
3
Social Science Core Course ...........................
3
Foundations of Fitness and Exercise.............. RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport .............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Management and Organizational
Behavior .....................................................
Sport Facility Management ............................
Sport Marketing .............................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Risk Management in Sport.............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
BADM 202
3
PESM 202
3
3
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4

(3,2)

305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499

9

421
401

1
3

BADM 338
PESM 303
PESM 304
PESM

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Sport Management.................... PESM
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................ PESM
Legal Aspects of Sport ................................... PESM
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

(1,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 127 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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HISTORY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
United States History to 1865 ........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
HIST
HIST

101

RPED
LDRS

250
101

ENGL
MATH
HIST
RPED

201
3
104*** 3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Group I History Elective ................................ HIST
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Group III History Elective ............................. HIST
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Group I History Elective ................................
Capstone Seminar ..........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+Approved Elective .......................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

201

311

HIST
HIST
PSCI
LDRS

411

3
3
3
3
2
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
Group I (EUROPEAN): 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 333, 334, 335, 338, and 339.
Group II (UNITED STATES): 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 315, 316, 317, 318, and 320.
Group III (NON-WESTERN): 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 364, and 365.
Group IV (MILITARY): 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, and 391.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 199
HISTORY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
United States History since 1865 ...................
Introduction to History...................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
American National Government ....................
Elective ..........................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

ENGL
HIST
HIST
HIST

102

3
3
3
3
3
2
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
PSCI
102
3
3
4
3
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

202
203

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Group II History Elective............................... HIST
Group IV History Elective ............................. HIST
+Approved Elective ....................................... Any SHSS
Elective ..........................................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Group II History Elective............................... HIST
History Elective ............................................. HIST
+Approved Elective ....................................... PSCI
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Introduction to Financial Accounting &amp; Reporting ...
+++Buisiness Intelligence Elective 1 ............
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations ..
+++Buisiness Intelligence Elective 2 ............
Management Information Systems ................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar..........
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

INTL
210
INTL
301
HIST
BADM 211
BADM
LDRS

311

INTL
401
BADM
BADM 417
LDRS

411

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 111 for more choices.

�201
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
BUSINESS INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105*** 3
Elective***** ................................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
0
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
Introduction to Managerial Accounting ........ BADM
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
SENIOR YEAR
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 3 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

310
302
227
212

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.
+++Choose from BADM 217, 320, 327, or 329
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED
250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

�202

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
CHINESE AREA STUDIES CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Chinese I ............................... CHIN 101
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Intermediate Chinese I ...................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Introduction to International Politics .............
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
Chinese Area Studies Elective 1 ....................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH
CHIN
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

INTL
INTL
HIST
PSCI
LDRS

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
Chinese Area Studies Elective 2 ....................
Chinese Area Studies Elective 3 ....................
Chinese Area Studies Elective 4 ....................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ...............................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
201
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

210
301
231

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

311

3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

401

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department;
however, the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not
exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 111 for more choices
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 203
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
CHINESE AREA STUDIES CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Chinese II .............................. CHIN 102
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Intermediate Chinese II ..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
3
4
CHIN 202
3
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
East Asian Affairs ........................................... PSCI
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
SENIOR YEAR
Chinese Area Studies Elective 5 ....................
Chinese Area Studes Elective 6 .....................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

310
302
227
337

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

�204

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
COUNTERTERRORISM CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Domestic Terrorism........................................
International Politics ......................................
General Elective.............................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

INTL
INTL
HIST
PSCI
PSCI

210
301

LDRS

311

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
Counterterrorism Elective 1 ...........................
Counterterrorism Elective 2 ...........................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar.......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

310
231

401

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 111 for more choices.

�205
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
COUNTERTERRORISM CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105*** 3
Elective***** ................................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
0
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
International Terrorism .................................. PSCI
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

310
302
227
342

SENIOR YEAR
Counterterrorism Elective 3 ..........................
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

�206

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
GENERAL CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)*
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Modern Language ..........................................
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 1.................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

INTL
INTL
HIST

210
301

LDRS

311

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
General Intelligence Elective 3 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 4 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 5 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar.......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

401

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 111 for more choices.

�207
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
GENERAL CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105*** 3
Elective***** ................................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
0
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

310
302
227

SENIOR YEAR
General Intelligence Elective 6 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 7 ......................
General Intelligence Elective 8 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

�208

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INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature I ......................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Intelligence Studies ...............
Major British Writers I ...................................
Math Sequence I ............................................
Modern Language ..........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Homeland Security.........................................
Advanced Analytics I .....................................
++History Elective .........................................
Military Intelligence Elective 1 .....................
Military Intelligence Elective 2 .....................
General Elective (may be taken either semester).....
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience........... .
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

INTL
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

201
3
201
3
104*** 3
3
4
0
201/
1
211
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

INTL
INTL
HIST

210
301

LDRS

311

3
3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

SENIOR YEAR
Intelligence Support to Military Operations .. INTL
Military Intelligence Elective 4 .....................
Military Intelligence Elective 5 .....................
General Intelligence Elective 1 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 2 ................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar.......... LDRS
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

401

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 111 for more choices.

�209
INTELLIGENCE AND SECURITY STUDIES MAJOR
MILITARY INTELLIGENCE CONCENTRATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature II........................ ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Modern Language ..........................................
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL****
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105***
Elective***** ................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Modern Language ..........................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Intelligence Collections Systems &amp; Programs ......

INTL
Advanced Analytics II.................................... INTL
Principles &amp; Practices of Cybersecurity ........ CSCI
Military Intelligence Elective 3 .....................
+Upper Level Elective 1 ................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

310
302
227

SENIOR YEAR
Military Intelligence Elective 6 .....................
General Intelligence Elective 2 ......................
+Upper Level Elective 3 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 4 ................................
+Upper Level Elective 5 ................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
*****Choose from ANTH 202, HONR 203, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
++Must be numbered at the 200 level or above.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MATHEMATICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Introduction to the Practice of Mathematics ..
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
++English .......................................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Introduction to Discrete Structures ................
A Modern Language ......................................
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
Modern Algebra I ...........................................
**Mathematics Elective .................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

ENGL

101
131
121

3
3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)

MATH
MATH
RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
MATH
MATH

231
206

3
4
3
3
4

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

MATH
MATH

303

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

495

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar in Mathematics ..................... MATH
**Mathematics Elective ................................. MATH
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Any mathematics course numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
***Science must be CHEM 151 (161)/CHEM 152 (162) or BIOL 101 (111)/BIOL 102 (112) or PHYS
221 (271), PHYS 222 (272).
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++ A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 211
MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Computer Science I ...............
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
++English .......................................................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Linear Algebra ...............................................
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
A Modern Language ......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
***Biology, Chemistry or Physics .................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics.......
**Mathematics Elective .................................
Introduction to Analysis I...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102
132
201

3
3
4
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,2)

MATH
CSCI
RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL
MATH
MATH

234
240

3
4
3
4
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

HIST

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

STAT
MATH
MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Mathematical Models and Applications......... MATH
**Mathematics Elective ................................. MATH
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

361
403

470

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 125 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR

Composition and Literature ...........................
++Approved Science......................................
+++Approved Science Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering .......
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

Technical Writing and Communication .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Computer Applications w/Lab ......................
Statics .............................................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar/Lab................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR

Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/Lab .....................
Engineering Materials w/Lab .........................
Measurements &amp; Instrumentation w/Lab.......
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab ....................
Modeling &amp; Analysis of Dynamic Systems I
Computational Methods in Engineering ........
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR

Heat Transfer..................................................
**Technical Elective ......................................
Senior Design I ..............................................
Mechatronics w/Lab.......................................
***ME Option I .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
HIST
MECH
LDRS
RPED

101

101
101
250

3
3
1
4
3
1
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

COMM
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
MECH
CIVL

260
222
272
231
325
202

3
3
1
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

MECH
MECH
MECH
MECH
MECH
MECH

310
304
330
340
350
365

3
3
3
3
3
3

(2,2)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(3,0)
(2,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

MECH

415

MECH
MECH
MECH

481
450

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

131

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however,

the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16
semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Select CIVL, ELEC, or MECH 300- or 400-level courses.
***Select two courses from one of five option areas to fulfill ME Option I and II.
****To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.
*****Select a MECH 400-level course
++CHEM 140 or CHEM 151
+++CHEM 141 or CHEM 161

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
++++Approved Science .................................
+++++Approved Science Laboratory ............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Engineering Computer Applications ..............
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Principles of Electrical Engineering ..............
Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Materials Laboratory......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/Lab ....................
Machine Design .............................................
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Systems II w/Lab .......................................
Mechanical Engineering System Design .......
Required Physical Education ............................

+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102

MATH
PHYS
PHYS
MECH
LDRS
RPED

132
221
271
102
111
251

ENGL
MATH
ELEC
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

234
208
203
304
307

3
3
1
4
3
1
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

3
4
3
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(4,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

HIST
MECH
MECH

311
345

3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)

MECH
MECH

351
460

3
3

(2,2)
(3,0)

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Design II ............................................. MECH
***ME Option II ............................................ MECH
****Social Science Core Course ...................
*****Mechanical Elective ............................. MECH
****Adv. Humanities/Social Science Course
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

482

0

(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

++++BIOL 150 or CHEM 152
+++++BIOL 151 or CHEM 162
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 131 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate French Communication ............
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

FREN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

FREN
FREN
FREN

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

201
201

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II...........
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

FREN
ENGL

102
102

3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST
LDRS
RPED

FREN 202
ENGL***
MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition...................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requiremnts.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate French Communication ............
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Child Development ........................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

FREN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
307
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

FREN
FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH
EDUC

201
201

312

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II........... FREN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society......................... EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition......................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Adolescent Development ...............................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

FREN 202
ENGL***
MATH
EDUC
RPED

FREN
FREN
EDUC
EDUC

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

206
401

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German I .....................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German I ...................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

GERM
ENGL

101
101

3
3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

GERM
ENGL

201
201

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

GERM
GERM
GERM

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

HIST

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II....................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II ..................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

GERM
ENGL

102
102

3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST
LDRS
RPED

GERM 202
ENGL***
MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition .................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German I ..................................... GERM 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German I ...................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Child Development ........................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

GERM
ENGL

201
201

EDUC

307

RPED

3
3
4
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

GERM
GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

312

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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221

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II.................................... GERM 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Elementary Mathematical Modeling.............. MATH 104** 3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society......................... EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II ..................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Adolescent Development ...............................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

GERM 202
ENGL***
MATH
EDUC
RPED

GERM
GERM
EDUC
EDUC

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

206
401

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

SPAN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN

301
305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

201
201

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

SPAN 202
ENGL***
MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition .................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Child Development ........................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

SPAN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
307
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC

301
305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH
EDUC

201
201

312

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society......................... EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Adolescent Development ...............................
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

SPAN 202
ENGL***
MATH
EDUC
RPED

SPAN
SPAN
EDUC
EDUC

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

206
401

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

12

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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NURSING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
Introduction to Chemistry I............................
Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory .........
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
LDRS
RPED

101
130
131
103
113
104**
101
250

3
3
1
3
1
3
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Sociology ..............................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II .................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology II Laboratory
Introduction to Nursing ..................................
Health Assessment .........................................
General Psychology .......................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

SOCI
BIOL
BIOL
NURS
NURS
PSYC
LDRS
LDRS
RPED

201
218
228
200
201
201
201/
211

3
3
1
2
4
3
1
0
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,1)
(0,1)

NURS
NURS
HIST
PSYC

301
311

LDRS

311

3
2
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(0,6)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

NURS

5

(3,6)

NURS

401/
402
403

ENGL
LDRS

201
411

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Adult Health I ................................................
Adult Health I Clinical &amp; Laboratory ............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Research Design in Psychology .....................
A Modern Language ......................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
***Maternal-Child Health OR......................
Community &amp; Mental Health ..................
Evidence Based Practice ................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

203

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
***Students elect either NURS 401 or 402 in the fall semester and then elect the second course in the
spring semester.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours

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NURSING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I...................
Human Anatomy &amp; Physiology I Laboratory
Introduction to Chemistry II ..........................
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory........
Statistical Methods .........................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
STAT
LDRS
RPED

102
217
227
104
114
160
111
251

3
3
1
3
1
3
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(2,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Microbiology..................................................
Nutrition .........................................................
Fundamentals of Nursing ...............................
Pathophysiology.............................................
Pharmacology ................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
HLED
NURS
BIOL
BIOL
RPED

290
401
202
340
341

4
3
4
3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302
312

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(0,6)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

401/
402
404
405

5

(3,6)

3
2
3
3

(3,0)
****
(3,0)
(3,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Adult Health II ............................................... NURS
Adult Health II Clinical &amp; Laboratory........... NURS
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
A Modern Language ......................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
***Maternal-Child Health OR......................
Community &amp; Mental Health ..................
Nursing Leadership ........................................
Capstone.........................................................
A Modern Language ......................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

NURS
NURS
NURS

ENGL*****

****An intensive course that occurs over the last three weeks of the semester; includes a 72-hour
precepted clinical experience accompanied by 8 hours of lecture.
***** ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 118 plus the credit hours from successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Biology I...........................................
General Biology I Laboratory ........................
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
Contemporary Health Foundations ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology
I Laboratory ...............................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Motor Development .......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

BIOL
BIOL
ENGL
HIST

101
111
101

3
1
3
3

(3,0)*
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

101
250

3
2

(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

BIOL

217

3

(3,0)

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
PHED

227
201
104**
200

1
3
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Foundations of Fitness &amp; Exercise ................
First Aid and CPR (ARC) ..............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory ..................................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Motor Learning ..............................................
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
within Sport and Physical Activity ............
Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Educational Psychology .................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
HIST
MATH

102

RPED
RPED

3
3
105** 3
3
251
2
113
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

BIOL

218

3

(3,0)

BIOL
228
ENGL***
PHED 235

1
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
PHED
EDUC
RPED

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

203
201
202

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219

NOTE: The Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track) student is expected to be admitted to the Physical
Education (Teaching Track) Major at the end of the sophomore year. To be admitted to the Physical
Education (Teaching Track) Major, the student enrolled in Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track)
must have the support of his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest in teacher education and
must also have:
1. Official records of 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 at least 45 credit hours of
coursework taken at The Citadel;
3. Successfully completed PHED 101, PHED 200, PHED 201, PHED 203, and PHED 235 with a
grade of “C” or better.
Students who have not met all these requirements by the end of their sophomore year will not be permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the major and will be encouraged to consider another major.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Child Development ........................................
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Methods of Teaching Rhythmic Activities.....
Elementary School Physical Education .........
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

SENIOR YEAR
Methods of Teaching School Health
Education ...................................................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
Methods of Teaching Team Sports .................
Health and Physical Education
School Curriculum ...................................
Teaching Reading and Writing in the
Middle and High School .........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

EDUC
EXSC
PHED
PHED

307
314
321
433

3
3
3
3
4

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,1)
(3,0)
(3,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

HLED
EXSC
EXSC
PHED

407
319
329
460

3
3
1
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

PHED

335

3

(3,0)

EDUC

306

3

(3,0

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Adolescent Development ...............................
Technology in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................
Measurement and Evaluation .........................
Methods of Teaching Individual and
Dual Sports.................................................
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

EDUC

206

3

(3,0)

PHED
PHED

300
305

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED

350

3
4
3

(3,0)

404

3

(3,0)

421
499

1
12

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED
Internship in Teaching .................................... PHED
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC

(3,0)

NOTE: Physical Education (Teaching Track) majors must make a formal application for admission to
the Internship in Teaching (PHED 499) no later than 1 May of the previous academic year for admission
to the spring internship in teaching. Admission is contingent upon the following:
1) Completed with a GPA of at least 2.750, all required course work except PHED 404, 421, and 499.
2) Completed the following professional education courses with a cumulative GPR of at least
2.750: EDUC 202, 206, 307; PHED 101, 200, 201, 235, 300, 301, 305, 306, 314, 319, 321, 335, 350
,
433. 460; and HLED 407;
3) Successfully completed all previous field experiences;
4) Have on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) test scores.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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PHYSICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
+Introduction to Physics ................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Composition and Literature I .........................
A Modern Language ......................................
History of Western or World Civilization I ....
++1st Year Basic ROTC.................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Applications of Physics with Calculus II .......
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II ........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Major British Writers I ...................................
A Modern Language ......................................
+++Approved Elective ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++2nd Year Basic ROTC ...............................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Analytical Mechanics I ..................................
Quantum Mechanics I ....................................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Mathematical Physics ....................................
++++Applied Mathematics II ........................
++1st Year Advanced ROTC .........................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Electrodynamics I ..........................................
Advanced Physics Laboratory .......................
Research Participation ...................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+++++Approved Elective ..............................
++2nd Year Advanced ROTC ........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PHYS
MATH
ENGL

101
131
101

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

222
232
272
231
201

3
1
1
4
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
MATH

315
405
151
161
320
335

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

403
451
420

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

RPED

+Alternate course upon the approval of department head.
++ROTC hours may vary each semester by military department; however the total hours
which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours
+++(BIOL 101/111, BIOL 102/112, PHYS 241, PHYS 243, ASTR 201, ASTR 202, or
alternate courses upon the approval of department head)
++++Alternate 300/400 PHYS or MATH course upon the approval of department head.
+++++(CHEM 300, PHYS 301, CHEM 305, BIOL 310, PHYS 341, MATH 343, PHYS
409, ASTR 412, PHYS 415, PHYS 416, MATH 422, or alternate course upon the approval
of department head) Approved Elective can be taken in the fall or spring term.

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PHYSICS MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Applications of Physics with Calculus I ........
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus I .........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Composition and Literature II........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++1st Year Basic ROTC.................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Modern Physics..............................................
Applications of Modern Physics ....................
Modern Physics Laboratory ...........................
Electronic Instrumentation .............................
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory ..........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++2nd Year Basic ROTC ...............................

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

221
231
271
132
102
251

3
1
1
4
3
3
2

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

RPED
LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

PHYS 223
PHYS 233
PHYS 273
PHYS 307
PHYS 357
MATH 234
ENGL**

3
1
1
3
1
4
3
3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
1
3
1
2
3
3

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(1,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
2
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,2)
(3,0)

RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Optics .............................................................
Optics Laboratory ..........................................
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Research Planning..........................................
History of Western or World Civilization II...
Thermodynamics............................................
++1st Year Advanced ROTC .........................

PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
HIST
PHYS

308
358
152
162
319

SENIOR YEAR
Electrodynamics II .........................................
Quantum Mechanics II ...................................
Analytical Mechanics II .................................
Research Presentation ....................................
Elective ..........................................................
++2nd Year Advanced ROTC ........................

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

404
406
316
421

410

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and lab hours, in that order.

**ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 130 plus the credit hours from the successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield A—American Government and Politics
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Political Parties ..............................................
++Subfield Elective.......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
Political Issues and Public Policy ..................
++Subfield Elective........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
PSCI

301

HIST
BADM 201

3
3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

462
401

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 235
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield A—American Government and Politics
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105** 3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL***
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Urban Politics or ............................................ PSCI
Legislative Process.....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

304, or 3
391, or
392, or
492
302 or 3
306
4
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Political Science Elective............................... PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield B—International Politics and Military Affairs
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
International Political Economy ....................
American Politics Elective.............................
++Subfield Elective........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
American Foreign Relations ..........................
American Politics Elective.............................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

351

3
3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

462
431

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 237
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield B—International Politics and Military Affairs
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105** 3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL***
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
National Security Policy ................................ PSCI
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
332
3
4
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Criminal Justice .............................................
American Politics Elective.............................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

1

(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CRMJ
PSCI

201

HIST
BADM 201

3
3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

462

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ................... PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................
American Politics Elective............................. PSCI
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 239
POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105**
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111

3
3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
361
3
4
3
3

(3,0)

461

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
232
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL***
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC
JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Law and Legal Process .................................. PSCI
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Powers of Government.. PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

***ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
General Psychology .......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Research Design in Psychology .....................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
**Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .........
Professional Development in Psychology .....
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

ENGL

101
201
250

3
4
3
3
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

PSYC
RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

ENGL
MATH

PSYC
RPED

201
3
104*** 3
4
3
3
203
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST

PSYC
PSYC
PSYC

310

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

410

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
General Elective or PSYC Elective++ ...........
Approved Elective ......................................... FNAR
Contemporary Issues in Psychology .............. PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**This requirement will be fulfilled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
***See page 111 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++PSYC elective may be taken either in the fall or spring semester. Students will take a general elective
course in the semester in which it is not taken. PSYC elective can be: 1) Cluster A or B course that has
not been taken to meet the Cluster A and B requirements, or 2) any PSYC 463 Special Topics course.

�The Undergraduate Curriculum 241
PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Experimental Psychology .............................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL

102
202

3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PSYC
RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL****
3
MATH 105*** 3
4
HIST
3
3
PSYC 303
4
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective .......................................... PSYC
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Cluster B Elective .......................................... PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
History and Systems of Psychology .............. PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective or PSYC Elective++ ...........
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

405

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

****ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all ROTC requirements.

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TOMMY AND VICTORIA BAKER
SCHOOL
OF
BUSINESS
Col. William N. Trumbull, Dean
Maj. Iordanis Karagiannidis, Associate Dean
Col. Janette W. Moody, Associate Dean

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Tommy and Victoria Baker
School
of
Business
Dean, Jolley Chair: Trumbull
Associate Deans: Karagiannidis, Moody
Professors: Bebensee, Bolt, Ebeling, Foster, Green, Moody, Sharbrough, Sobel,
Sparks, Trumbull
Associate Professors: Arnold, Barth, Betterton, Jones, Karagiannidis, Lovvorn,
Money, Morris, Riggle, Rishel, Smith, Woolsey
Assistant Professors: Bezjian, Ponomarov
The mission of the Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business is to
educate and develop leaders of principle to serve a global community.
Our teaching, professional, and personal activities are based on our commitment to these values: integrity, fairness, and concern for others in all of our
relationships; continuous pursuit and dissemination of knowledge to promote
enlightened changes in society, and continuous improvement in all we do.
Entering freshman cadets may declare their major to be Business or Accounting. In addition, students from within The Citadel who are pursuing other
majors may change to Business. In order to continue as Business majors, students
must achieve a grade of C or better in each of the following five courses that
provide the foundation for the major:
BADM 202
Principles of Microeconomics
BADM 205
Business Statistics
BADM 211
Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
COMM/BADM 216 Communications in Business
For students interested in accounting careers, the School offers an accounting
major. Students who choose to pursue this option use all of their departmental
elective slots to satisfy accounting requirements as specified in the “Courses
of Study” section of this catalog.
For students with career interest in supply chain and logistics management,
professional selling, finance, or entrepreneurship, the School offers a specialization in these areas. Students who choose to pursue this option must complete
course work as specified in the “Courses of Study” section of this catalog.

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Minor in Business
(Please refer to p. 123)
Business Course Descriptions
BADM 101
Introduction to Business
Three Credit Hours
A survey course that acquaints students with the fundamental concepts of
business operations, familiarizes them with spreadsheets and the application
of spreadsheets to common business problems, introduces common accounting
reports used in managing businesses, and presents an overview of career opportunities that exist in business today.
BADM 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of business sophomores.
A study of the origins of capitalism and the development of economic institutions; an introduction to economic principles, including an analysis of the
determination of national income and its fluctuations, and an introduction to
money, banking, and government finance. (May be taken after BADM 202.)
BADM 202
Principles of Microeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of business sophomores.
A study of value and price, including factors affecting short- and long-run
adjustments of the individual firm with respect to prices, costs, and levels of
production; value and price determination; market adjustments in competition
and monopoly; distribution of income; international economics; and current
economic problems. (May be taken before BADM 201.)
BADM 205
Business Statistics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of business sophomores.
This course introduces the student to the concepts and techniques necessary
to organize and analyze data. Topics covered in this course include data collection and presentation, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance, and simple regression analysis. Students will be
introduced to computer-based tools used in the analysis of statistical data.

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BADM 211

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
and Reporting
Required of business sophomores.
Part one in a two-part series on introductory accounting concepts. This course
provides an introduction to the basic theory and practice of financial accounting
and reporting in an ethical environment. The course focuses on the fundamental
concepts, terminology, and techniques for the preparation and interpretation of
the corporate financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement, and
the statement of retained earnings.
BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Required of business sophomores.
Part two of a two-part series on introductory accounting. This course focuses
on the interpretation and use of accounting information for external and internal
decision-making. Topics include preparation and interpretation of the statement
of cash flows; financial statement analysis; an integrative annual report project
involving the study and interpretation of the corporate annual report; ethics;
and the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for the
development and use of reports for internal purposes such as cost analysis,
budgeting, and decision analysis.
BADM 216 Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Business.
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 persua¬sive
messages. The course also covers career planning, delivering professional
presentations, electronic communications, and writing formal reports. This course
is the same as COMM 216.
BADM 217
Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business sophomores.
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
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BADM 300
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required of accounting majors.
This course includes a rigorous study of the theory and practice of financial
accounting. It focuses on the concepts underlying financial accounting, the preparation of corporate financial statements utilizing generally accepted accounting
principles, and accounting ethics. Emphasis is on cash, receivables, inventories,
non-current and other assets, current liabilities, and the time value of money.
BADM 301
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Required of accounting majors.
This course is a continuation of BADM 300’s rigorous study of financial accounting and the preparation of corporate financial statements. Primary emphasis
is on non-current liabilities, equity, investments, and revenue accounting. Other
topics include the accounting for taxes, pensions, and leases, as well as current
accounting topics and ethics.
BADM 302
Managerial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of accounting majors.
This course is a rigorous study of how organizations accumulate and communicate costs internally. It provides detailed accounting techniques necessary
for the development and use of reports for internal purposes and how this
information is used for decision-making, planning, and control for all types
of business organizations (service, retail, etc.) with a primary emphasis on
manufacturing organizations.
BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business Three Credit Hours
Junior or senior standing.
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
Prerequisite: BADM 202
Required of business juniors.
Introduction to basic concepts and terminology in marketing: the process
of developing marketing strategy, the role of marketing activities within the
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basic analytical tools appropriate to marketing decision-making. International
and ethical issues in marketing are examined.
BADM 315
Business Statistics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205
A continuation of BADM 205, including an introduction to t, Poisson, and
Chi-square distributions; tests of significance; regression and correlation analysis; index numbers; and simple and multiple correlation, as well as a more
sophisticated exploration of sampling and probability theory. Students will be
introduced to computer-based tools for statistical analysis of data.
BADM 318
Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 305, junior or senior standing
Required of accounting majors.
This course provides an overview of contracts and business law relating to
the commercial and financial transactions of persons and organizations regularly
engaged in business, both within the U.S. and globally. The course principally
focuses on key articles of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC), including provisions relating to sales, commercial paper, and secured transactions, in commercial
transactions. In relation to those topics, the course also addresses the roles of
arbitration and litigation, agency regulation, CPA Professional Responsibilities
and bankruptcy law. This course serves as a companion to BADM 305, which
examines law and ethics in a broader business and organizational context.
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
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of business 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.
BADM 322
Intermediate Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
This course considers problems arising in the financial management of operations of nonfinancial firms. Emphasis is on the role of the finance executive in
a business. The course builds on the tools and concepts introduced in BADM
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BADM 323
Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205, STAT 160 or equivalent
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
Prerequisite: BADM 205, STAT 160 or equivalent
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
The 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
Three Credit Hours
the Free Enterprise System
Prerequisites: C or better in BADM 201, 202, 205, 211, 212, (or COMM) 216
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. It focuses on using the tools of economics to understand the
entrepreneurial process, including the role of profits and losses, discovery, and
creative destruction. It examines the legal forms of business organization and
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BADM 329
Project Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160 or equivalent
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.
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. The 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).
BADM 331
Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 321
This is a hands-on course in financial modeling, primarily using Microsoft
Excel. The topics covered follow those in financial management and investment
courses. The emphasis will be on the practical application of financial theory.
BADM 332
Financial Markets and Institutions
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
This course provides an overview of the key financial institutions (banks,
insurance companies, mutual funds, government entities, etc.), markets (stock,
bond and foreign exchange among others) and the wide array of financial instruments that are available to businesses and individuals. Particular attention
will be paid to risk management and how the various markets and institutions
interact with each other. Activities that take place in financial markets and
institutions have a direct effect on personal wealth, the behavior of consumers
and businesses, and the well-being of the overall economy.
BADM 338

Management and Organizational
Three Credit Hours
Behavior
Required of business 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 roles 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
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BADM 371
Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing
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.
BADM 402
Advanced Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 301
Required of accounting majors.
This course focuses on accounting and reporting issues in specialized organizations such as consolidated entities, governmental bodies, and not-for-profit
organizations. Topics include the specific accounting rules and techniques that
apply within each of these areas.
BADM 404
Investments
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
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.
BADM 405
Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
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.
BADM 406
Professional Selling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BADM 309
A study of the stages of the professional selling process, and the role of
sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis on learning adaptive selling
techniques and developing effective interpersonal communications skills. Sales
careers are examined.
BADM 407
Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 201
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.

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BADM 408
Advanced Professional Selling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309 and BADM 406
A continuation of the study of the professional selling process, and the role
of sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis will be placed on further
learning adaptive selling techniques and developing effective interpersonal communication skills. National and regional sales competitions will be discussed
and possibly attended depending on the semester
BADM 409
Human Resource Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 338
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
Prerequisites: BADM 205 or STAT 160, BADM 202, and BADM 212
Required of business 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, queueing
theory, simulation, or others.
BADM 413
International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and decision areas
facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis rests on the value of crosscultural understanding and the need for careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
BADM 414
Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing models useful
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BADM 415
Relationship Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or co-requisite: BADM 309
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 416
Auditing and Assurance Services
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 427
Required of accounting majors.
The study of the basic concepts of auditing including ethics, risk analysis,
evaluation of controls, evidence-gathering, the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley, and
reporting as applicable to financial statement, compliance, and operational audits.
Professional auditing standards will be utilized throughout the course.
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 217
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 419
Federal Taxation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required of accounting majors. Open to all business majors.
This course provides a study of the basic principles of federal income tax
law applicable to individuals and sole proprietors. Emphasis is given to research,
compliance, and tax planning. Topics include an understanding of tax legislation
as well as discussions on inclusions, deductions, exclusions, credits, gift and
estate tax, and property transactions, with a limited emphasis on other tax entities.
BADM 420
Management of Change
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 338
This course uses knowledge and skills from the social sciences to develop
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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
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160 or equivalent and BADM 429
Logistics is that 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.
BADM 422
Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BADM 201, BADM 202, BADM 212, BADM 309, BADM
321, BADM 338
Required of business 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 decision-making skills by assuming the role of
top management in a simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
BADM 423
Personal Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior standing
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 successful completion of this course, the
student will be prepared to create and manage their own personal financial plan.
BADM 425

Small Business Management/
Three Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in business; “C” or higher in BADM
201,BADM 202,BADM 205, BADM 211, BADM 212 and COMM/BADM 216
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failure, small business management tools, and sources of financing. Student teams
will prepare business plans for the start-up of a business. In some instances,
the teams will work with local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The
course is supported by a multi-media business planning system.
BADM 426
Risk Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
Risk Management is a study of the identification, evaluation, financing and
control of both financial and non-financial business risk as well as the techniques that are used to manage those risks. Integrated risk management of the
entire portfolio of risk in the business enterprise is emphasized throughout the
course. Risk Management techniques to include hedging, diversification, and
insurance are examined.
BADM 427
Accounting Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: “C” or higher in BADM 211, BADM 212, and BADM 217.
Required of accounting majors.
This course reviews the core concepts of accounting information systems that
support and enable business processes. The course reviews the accountant’s role
in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an accounting information system. New topics are introduced each semester to reflect technological
changes in the marketplace. Students will utilize specialized software to support
the accounting functions and be able to evaluate various software packages.
BADM 428
Technology and Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Junior or senior standing in business; “C” or higher in BADM
201,BADM 202,BADM 205, BADM 211, BADM 212 and COMM/BADM 216
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
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BADM 429
Supply Chain Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205, or STAT 160, or equivalent
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.
BADM 430-435 Lecture in Business Administration
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional ability and
background with the opportunity to explore a variety of advanced, businessoriented, 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: Junior or senior standing
This course gives junior or 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: Junior or senior standing with at least a 3.0 academic average.
Approvals for enrollment during preregistration from sponsoring professor and
department head are required.
This course may be taken by juniors or 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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ZUCKER FAMILY SCHOOL
OF
EDUCATION
Col. Larry G. Daniel, Dean

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PROGRAMS LEADING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Dean of Education &amp; Director of Teacher Education: Daniel
Professors: Daniel, Jefferson, Murray, Williams
Associate Professors: Graham, Hewett, Oberman
Assistant Professors: Albert, Ilagan, Jocius, Kane
Visiting Assistant Professor: Thompson
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 high quality programs in the preparation
of secondary teachers (grades 7-12) and K-12 programs in physical education
and modern languages (French, German and Spanish). While approximately fifty
percent of the undergraduate student body is from the state of South Carolina,
students from across the United States are involved in education programs at
The Citadel. Reciprocal arrangements with other states and the accreditation/
approvals of the Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP),
and the Interstate Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) facilitate certification in all fifty states.
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.
(2) It is the educator’s responsibility, with the aid of appropriate resources
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(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 Mission
The mission of the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is to
support the development and preparation of 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 mission is based on the School’s philosophy and conceptual model.
Conceptual Framework of
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit
Developing Principled Educational Leaders for P-20 Schools
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.
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 committed to high-quality,
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effectively with all learners. Our vision is to transform our cadets, evening
undergraduate students, and graduate students into principled educational leaders
prepared to produce learning environments in which all students can be successful.
Our initial programs for teacher candidates focus on developing educators prepared
for highly diverse learners, including students with disabilities, those from
economically disadvantaged communities, and those who are culturally, ethnically,
and linguistically diverse. Our advanced programs are focused on preparing
professional leadership and service roles in P-20 settings.
The Citadel’s Professional Education 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…
6. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect upon its
impact in the teaching and learning environment;
7. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences that address
the needs of all learners with respect for their individual and cultural
experiences;
8. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment in which
all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
9. apply their understanding of both context and research to plan, structure,
facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and learning in the context of
continual assessment;
10. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking questions
and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders…
11. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning environment;
12. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of ethics;
13. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful attitude and respect
toward all cultures;
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15. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use language
appropriately.

Director of Teacher Education
The Director of Teacher Education is the college official charged with the
responsibility for the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of all teacher education activities at The Citadel. The director assures that
all Citadel programs meet the standards and criteria set forth by:
1. The South Carolina General Assembly
2. The South Carolina Department of Education
3. The Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP)
Teacher education at The Citadel is dedicated to the development of teachers
for the public schools of the state and nation. Teacher education programs prepare
students to teach in secondary schools (grades 7-12). In addition, a program
for K-12 certification is available in physical education (see the Department of
Health, Exercise and Sport Science section for additional information).

Admission to the Major
Admission to an Education Major at The Citadel is a three-level process.
Students should read this section carefully so that this process is well understood.
Assignment to Pre-Education
Students who are interested in the teaching profession are first assigned to
Pre-Education, Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track), or to biology, chemistry,
and modern language majors that include a concentration in teacher education.
For those interested in Physical Education (Teaching Track), please refer to
the requirements of the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
At the Pre-Education level, it is the student’s responsibility to achieve passing
scores—as determined by the South Carolina Department of Education—on
the PRAXIS Core Academic Skills for Educators tests. Students should take
the PRAXIS core exams during their sophomore year and are responsible for
ensuring that official records of passing scores are on file at The Citadel. Also,
students—in consultation with their faculty advisors—are responsible for following the appropriate curriculum. In addition, students need to pay attention
to their cumulative grade point average (GPA) since a 2.750 cumulative GPA
is required for admission into teacher education senior level study.
Admission to Education Major
To be admitted to the teacher education senior level study or to content
majors that include a concentration in teacher education, the student enrolled in
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and interest in teacher education and must also have:
1. official passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS core exams on file
at The Citadel;
2. maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or higher on at
least 45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
3. passed EDUC 101 and EDUC 202.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (EDUC 499 or PHED 499)
Students must make a formal application for admission no later than the
beginning of the fall semester of their junior year. The internship is not normally offered to students in fall semesters. This application will be reviewed
by the Committee on Admissions and Retention and will include, among other
things, recommendations from professors in completed professional education
and content area courses, recommendations from general education faculty, and
an evaluation by the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and
interest in teacher education. In addition, the student must have:
1. completed all professional education courses and content coursework;
2. on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education
clearance through the FBI and SLED;
3. a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
4. completed successfully all previous field experiences;
5. on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s). It is strongly recommended that students take the Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) test as soon as they have completed EDUC
101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of the results of this
review and will send official notice of admission or rejection to the student. In
the absence of significant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for
the Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Teacher Education major must complete
all requirements for one of the teaching field courses of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750. In addition, passing scores on the appropriate
PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams must be on
file at The Citadel.
Completion of the curricular requirements may result in licensure by the
South Carolina Department of Education. A grade of “B” or better in EDUC
499 is necessary to quality for teacher certification recommendation.

The Professional Education Board

To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled leaders for
professional education, The Citadel established (effective fall of 2006) the
Professional Education Board (PEB). The Citadel PEB’s primary focus is to
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ers 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, and it
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 Sciences and Science and Mathematics.
The Professional Education Board meets monthly during each academic year.
Minor in Education
(Please refer to p. 130)
.Education Course Descriptions
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.
EART 201
Introduction to Earth Science
Four Credit Hours
A study of the materials and major processes of the earth including minerals
and rocks, plate tectonics, hydrology, volcanoes, mountain building, oceanography
and weather and climate. The geologic history of the earth and the fossil record
will also be included. Emphasis will be on Earth Space content for teaching
in middle and secondary schools.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological
principles that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general goal
is to introduce students to the field of educational psychology and to teach them
how to apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings from
the discipline of psychology to the planning and implementation of effective
instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is placed on assisting
the student in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored. Moreover,
through this course the college student who is preparing for employment in
the field of education is acquainted with many facets of the teacher’s role as
a decision maker in the teaching/learning process. Class discussions, activities,
and field experience focus on the connections between theory and practice and
provide students with opportunities to apply psychological principles and solve
practical problems.

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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.
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 are examined and these components are based on research of
the National Reading Panel. Approaches to reading are 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
are 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
Three Credit Hours
Middle and High School
Prerequisites: EDUC 202, EDUC 301, EDUC 401, and Admission to Senior
Level Study - GPA at least 2.750, passing PRAXIS I or equivalent, and acceptable professional dispositions.
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.

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EDUC 330

Developing Leadership Skills through
Three Credit Hours
Peer Counseling
This course investigates the role, responsibilities, and personal commitments
of Peer Counselors (PC) within the Corps of Cadets, the Active Duty and
Veteran undergraduate student body at The Citadel. The course is designed for
undergraduate students earning a Minor in Leadership Studies, and provides
training and experiential activities to develop and reinforce the skills necessary to
provide supportive services to fellow students through a peer counseling process.
EDUC 401

Methods and Materials of Middle and
Three Credit Hours
High School Teaching
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 teaching-learning process will be
emphasized. Upon completion of this course, students should take the Praxis
II content area test.
EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Senior 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 7-12).
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in the field
of education at the undergraduate level.
EDUC 420
Independent Study/Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge in the area of specialized interest related to the field of education. Prior
to enrollment, each student must submit a plan of study to the department. A
formal research paper will be required. Credit in independent study/research is
limited to 3 semester hours in a degree program.
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

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and contains a weekly seminar. All students provide their own transportation.
Formal application for admission to the Spring internship in teaching must be
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SCHOOL
OF
ENGINEERING
Col. Ronald W. Welch, Dean
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Col. Kevin C. Bower, Head
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Col. Robert Barsanti, Head
Department of Engineering Leadership
and Program Management
Col. Charles O. Skipper, Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
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Department Head: Bower
Professors: Bower, Davis, Mays, Welch
Associate Professors: Murden, Woo
Assistant Professors: Brown, Ghanat, Grayson, Michalaka, Watson, Wood
Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized student-centered 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 through effective combination of the academic with military discipline. 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
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Goals and Objectives
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.

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:
1.
2.
3.
4.

Mathematics
Natural Science
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5. Problem Solving
6. Design in four Areas*
7. Contemporary Issues
8. Project Management
9. Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*
10. Communication
11a. Public Policy/Public Administration
11b. Business
12. Leadership
13. Multi-disciplinary Team Work
14. Lifelong Learning
15. Professional and 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
Citadel’s Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://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) and the National Society of Black Engineers.
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and environmental engineering education and contains, in addition to laboratories, six multi-media classrooms
and one multi-media assembly room that contains additional audiovisual aids for
special lectures and society meetings. There are three computer facilities located
in LeTellier Hall. To help ensure the best use of these facilities, priority access
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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 Application Lab — LeTellier 206
LeTellier 206 is the home of the Civil and Environmental Engineering
Department Special Applications Lab. The seventeen 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 networked 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 another 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
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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 materials laboratory equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The soil laboratory is equipped with consolidmeters,
triaxial and direct shear machines, unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg limit equipment, Proctor and Modified AASHTO Proctor
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”) of 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, a 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 Global Positioning System
(GPS) survey grade receivers.

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Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating student is required
to sit the Fundamentals of 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 humanity 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 will
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.
Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
(Please refer to p. 126)
Civil and Environmental Engineering Course Descriptions
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 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.

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CIVL 202
Statics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
CIVL 203
Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.
CIVL 205
Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: CIVL 101 or CIVL 103 and CIVL 235
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, datums, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal aspects of land surveying, and public
land surveys.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 208
Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 and CIVL 235, MATH 131 or HONR 131.
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 Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 210

Computer Application for Civil and
Three Credit Hours
Environmental Engineering
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 computer
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.

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CIVL 235
Surveying I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 205
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 stations, 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 applications and computer-aided drafting are available.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 239
Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 205, CIVL 235; corequisites: CIVL 101 and CIVL 208
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of a topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)
mapping controls, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and vertical curves.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 302
Highway Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 305; corequisite: CIVL 327
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.
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.

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CIVL 305
Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 101, CIVL 103, CIVL 208, CIVL 239
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
harbors/ports.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ENGL 102; prerequisites or corequisites: CIVL 210, CIVL 304.
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
non-ferrous 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.
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 132
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.
CIVL 310

Statics and Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
for Non-Civil Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and PHYS 221/271
Vector solutions of problems in statics; principles of 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.
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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 320
Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
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.
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 320
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 and weirs; and
design of hydraulic structures.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 322

Introduction to Environmental
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisites: CIVL 320, CHEM 151, CHEM 161, BIOL 150, BIOL 151,
and either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
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.

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CIVL 327
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 307; corequisite CIVL 302.
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.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 330

Measurements, Analysis and Modeling
Three Credit Hours
for CEE Systems
Prerequisite: CIVL 210
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 the computer skills acquired in CIVL 210 for many assignments.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 402
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 409; corequisite: CIVL 410
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.
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CIVL 404
Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 309
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
are included. 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.
CIVL 406
Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 309
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.
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 322, CHEM 152/162, MATH 231, and MATH 234
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 quantity of wastewater, design of sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface
waters, and wastewater treatment systems.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 409
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 (with a grade of “C” or better), CIVL 322, MATH
231, and MATH 234
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.

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CIVL 410
Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 409; corequisite: CIVL 402
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 analysis, subsurface investigations and special topics including such subjects as soil
stabilization methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 411
Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman and sophomore courses or approval
of the department head.
Application of management skills, methods, and techniques used to effectively perform engineering, design, and construction projects. Course topics
include project scheduling, contract documents, multidisciplinary teams, public
administration, communication, public policy, ethical responsibility, life long
learning skills, and engineering leadership. Emphasis is placed on professional
relationships between government agencies, owners, engineers, and contractors
to achieve project requirements and produce engineering deliverables.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 412

Engineering Practice and
One Credit Hour
Professional Licensure
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. This class
provides a review for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Computer
Based Exam.
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 321
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.

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CIVL 419
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 408
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.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete a twosemester capstone design experience. The capstone sequence provides students
an opportunity to:
• function with multi-disciplinary teams
• identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering problems where
economic, environmental, and 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 432/433

Civil Engineering Design
Capstone I and II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CIVL 432
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Corequisites: CIVL 404, CIVL 408, CIVL 410, CIVL 411
CIVL 433
Prerequisite: CIVL 432
Ethical canons 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 needed to establish safe, healthy,
equitable and vibrant communities. Students will apply engineering principles,
through design team initiatives and lecture directives, to develop solutions for
a comprehensive design problem using methods of professional engineering
practice involving multi-disciplinary aspects of civil engineering including
structural, environmental, geotechnical and transportation.

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CIVL 450

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students real-world
work 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.
CIVL 453
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
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 this course may change, a
student may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
Construction Engineering Course Descriptions
CONE 302

Engineering/Construction Law,
Four Credit Hours
Ethics, Safety, and Contracts
Introduction to basic contract and tort issues and their application in the
construction industry; delineation of the various types of contracts and remedies
available to parties involved in a construction project; additional related topics
including bidding, delays, mechanics liens, site conditions, warranties and the
Uniform Commercial Code as it relates to the construction industry. Examine
the application of OSHA 29CFR 1926 for the construction industry along with
applicable state and federal construction safety laws pertaining to construction,
altercations, or repair work at construction site.
CONE 311
Resource Estimating
Three Credit Hours
Systems approach to determining required quantities of construction materials; quantification of various types of foundation systems, structural systems
and building envelope systems using excerpts of contract documents from a
variety of different building projects.

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CONE 312
Advanced Estimating
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CONE 311
Quantification and pricing of direct field costs and general condition costs from
construction documents; the preparation of complete lump sum bid package ready
for project execution; utilization of entire set of required contract documents.
CONE 320

Engineering Materials and
Three Credit Hours
Methods (&amp; Lab)
Co-Requisite: CIVL 304
Materials, methods and sequences of the construction process; emphasis on
design, specification, purchase and use of concrete, steel, masonry and timber. An
understanding of the uses of construction materials.
CONE 330
Quality Management and Labor Relations Three Credit Hours
Investigate and apply quality management techniques to improve quality of
products and services through implementation of continuous improvement using
the Certified Quality Process Analyst (CQPA) Body of Knowledge (BOK), the
Certified Six Sigma Green Belt (CSSGB) Body of Knowledge (BOK), and other
quality management tools focused on time, money, and quality. These same principles will be applied to labor relations considering labor relations law, contract
language and interpretation, and basic collective bargaining and negotiation skills.
CONE 340
Structural Analysis and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304
Application of statics and strength of materials for construction of steel buildings, reinforced concrete structures, reinforced masonry structures, and timber
structures with computer analysis and design of specific topics.
CONE 350

Commercial Construction and
Three Credit Hours
Engineering Equipment
Prerequisite: CONE 311
Prepare students to enter the commercial construction sector through consideration of design, bidding/estimating, value engineering, contracts/negotiation,
subcontractor relations, cost controls, management during construction, close out,
post-construction requirements and the engineering equipment used during horizontal and vertical construction.
CONE 360
Soils and Foundations (&amp; Lab)
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304
Introduction to soil types found on construction projects; testing, properties and
classification of soil; embankment control, dewatering, excavation, foundations,
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Three Credit Hours

CONE 410
Project Scheduling
Prerequisite: CONE 311
An introduction to construction project scheduling covering concepts of
project selection and scheduling, utilizing the estimate to predict the schedule,
scheduling subcontracting, cost controls, project documentation, construction
bonds, insurance, payments and the elements of close out.
CONE 415

Project Management and
Three Credit Hours
Engineering Administration
Prerequisite: BADM 202, 211
Project planning, cost controls, and construction related financial documents
including: schedule of values, labor and operations cost reports, income statements, balance sheets and construction budgets; emphasis on the development of
techniques required to ethically and effectively monitor the financial aspects of a
construction project and manage engineering projects.
CONE 440

Construction Methods and
Three Credit Hours
Temporary Structural Design
Prerequisite: CONE 340
Common construction methods are introduced and building details are
explored considering material applications and detailing in structural and nonstructural building components and physical processes lying behind the design
of a building’s envelope and interior. A set of prints and specifications will
structure our discussion of the building process. Study of the materials, methods
and techniques associated with temporary structures utilized in various construction operations, such as concrete formwork, scaffolding, falsework/shoring,
cofferdams, underpinning, diaphragm/slurry walls, earth-retaining structures and
construction dewatering systems.
CONE 450

Facilities Operations and
Three Credit Hours
Maintenance (BIM)
Prerequisite: BADM 202, 211
Each facility has distinct operations, maintenance and capital project delivery
needs. Leaders must leverage facility data created throughout the design and
construction process and lifecycle to provide safe, healthy, effective and efficient
work environments for their clients. The maintenance of this data will create
greater efficiencies such as: having accurate as-built information to reduce the
cost &amp; time required for renovations; increasing customer satisfaction; and optimizing the operation and maintenance of our building systems to reduce energy
usage. Building Information Modelling (BIM) is about ensuring teams have
the relevant knowledge and capabilities to achieve best practice and effectively
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CONE 460
Mechanical and Electrical Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221/PHYS 271
Mechanical and electrical systems with a major emphasis on the estimate and
installation, design and control of the electrical, heating, ventilation and cooling
system, site planning and acoustical treatments.
CONE 470

Production Processes and Rapid
Three Credit Hours
Product Development
Prerequisite: CONE 311
This course is an introduction to manufacturing processes and manufacturing
systems including assembly, machining, injection molding, casting, thermoforming,
and more. Emphasis on the physics and randomness and how they influence quality,
rate, cost, and flexibility. Attention to the relationship between the process and the
system, and the process and part design. Project (in small groups) requires fabrication (and some design) of a product using several different processes.
CONE 481
Senior Design I
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Chair approval.
This course is the first in the Construction Engineering capstone series and provides project definition, project planning, scheduling, and results in a presentation
and plan for a 35% presentation.
CONE 482
Senior Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Chair approval
Utilize information from all previous courses to prepare construction engineering
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Department
of
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Department Head: Barsanti
Professors: Barsanti, McKinney, Peeples, Potisuk
Associate Professors: Hayne, Skinner
Assistant Professor: Mazzaro
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 2+2 evening
mode. The day mode is open only to members of the South Carolina Corps of
Cadets, military veterans, and enlisted active duty students assigned to one of
The Citadel’s ROTC Departments. Cadets must take sixteen hours of ROTC
and four hours of Health and Physical Education in addition to two Required
Physical Education non-credit courses. The 2+2 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 laboratory rooms are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located on the third
floor of Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that provides fullyequipped laboratories, classrooms and faculty offices. 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 student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
was established in 1962 and is an active component of the electrical engineering program. A Citadel chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor
society, recognizes junior and senior students who meet the organization’s high
academic standards.
The bachelor of science 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
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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. In 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. An integral part
of the program is the design component that develops the student’s ability to
address practical engineering problems. This is accomplished by the inclusion of
engineering design problems and concepts throughout the curriculum and capped
by a mandatory two-semester senior design course in which 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.
Program Educational 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 engineeringrelated 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
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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 through a broad education
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long 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 Curriculum
The electrical engineering educational experience begins in the freshman
engineering fundamentals course, ELEC 106. This freshman course develops
basic skills and good teamwork habits through team case studies requiring the
communication of creative ideas. The second semester freshman curriculum includes 3 credit hours of computer applications for electrical engineers. The study
of electrical engineering topics in the sophomore year includes 6 credit hours of
electric circuit analysis, 3 credit hours of digital logic and circuits, 3 credit hours
of digital systems, and 1 credit hour of electrical laboratory. Theory is combined
with application, demonstration, and experimental verification. In addition the
first two years include 16 credit hours of mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry and/or biology, 8 credit hours of physics, and 18 credit hours of English
and history to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering education.
The junior year requires a total of 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 circuits and 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), which provides coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. There is a single junior
year elective course that must be technical in nature and outside the mainstream
of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer engineering by
requiring five out of an available seventeen 400-level electrical engineering elective courses taught and at least one approved Computer Science elective. The
elective courses are 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 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),
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ELEC 450 (Electrical Engineering Internship), 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 (Prerequisites: CSCI 201, 202 and MATH 206)
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 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
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 424
Solid State Devices
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Electrical Engineering Design Experience
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process and the initial design experience
occurs in the freshman course, ELEC 106. 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 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 relatively few limits placed on the
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Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations are studied
in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering courses. Specialized design
exercises illustrate the use of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems,
electronics, electromagnetics, and digital 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 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 or propose a major
design project to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a faculty 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.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
(Please refer to p. 131)
Electrical Engineering Course Descriptions
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.
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ELEC 201
Electric Circuit Analysis I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: MATH 131, PHYS 221/271.
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.
Lecture: three hours
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit 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.
Prerequisites or corequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 222/272
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
Students must earn at least a “C” in ELEC 202 before enrolling in any
ELEC courses for which ELEC 202 is a prerequisite.
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites or corequisites: ELEC 202 or ELEC 308
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method. Laboratory exercises are designed
to supplement the material presented in ELEC 201 and ELEC 202.
Laboratory: two hours.
ELEC 206

Computer Applications for Electrical
Three Credit Hours
Engineers
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of electrical engineering
problems. High level programming of computers; data manipulation, plotting,
and equation solving using application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 208
Principles of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 131
This course in electrical engineering for non-electrical engineering majors
provdes a foundation in basic circuit theory and analysis, power in circuits, and
analog electronics. Theories and concepts presented in the course are illustrated
through lecturers. practical applications and laboratory work.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: two hours
ELEC 302
Electrical Machinery Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 316
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC 316.
Laboratory: two hours.

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ELEC 306
Electronics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 313
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices; diodes; transistor biasing and stabilization;
theory and design of low-frequency amplifiers, utilizing bipolar and MOS devices.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 307
Nuclear Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 222/272
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.
ELEC 308
Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131
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.
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204, ELEC 206; prerequisite or corequisite:
MATH 335
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
The study of continuous and discrete systems utilizing Laplace and z-transform
theory.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Introduction to discrete mathematics topics such as Boolean algebra; digital data
coding, and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential circuits;
design, implementation 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
Prerequisite: ELEC 309
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system representation, stability,
root-locus and frequency response, and compensation.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 306
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in ELEC 306.
Laboratory: two hours.
ELEC 316
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 or consent of the department head; prerequisite or
corequisite: ELEC 302
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous machines.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 318
Electromagnetic Fields
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, PHYS 222/272, MATH 335.
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; experimental laws and their relation to
Maxwell’s equations and their applications; Laplace’s equation; boundary value
problems; time varying fields and plane waves.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 311
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industry-standard microcontrollers
in embedded systems. Employs software design tools, simulators, and hardware
trainers.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 401
Electronics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 306 and ELEC 313
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits. Topics may
include power electronics, buck and boost converters, switching amplifiers,
differential amplifiers, power amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, oscillators, filter
circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 403
Electric Power Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 318
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.

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ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 313
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 measurement.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 407
Systems II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital control systems.
Topics include state-variable analysis, simulation techniques, controllability, statevariable feedback, observability, and state estimator design.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 412

Applied Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
for Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 231, ELEC 206.
Required of all 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.
ELEC 413

Advanced Topics in
Three Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
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 permisison of
the department head.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 414
System Simulation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
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.
ELEC 416
Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309 and ELEC 311
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 306
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal flow and
processing in communications systems; and analog and digital communication
systems.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 330 or CSCI 305
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.
ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architectures 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
Prerequisites: ELEC 302, ELEC 306, ELEC 312, ELEC 313, ELEC 316,
ELEC 330, and ELEC 318, or consent of the department head.
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 contributions 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.
ELEC 422
Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 421 taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.
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.
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 and ELEC 330
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of discrete time
systems including discrete time Fourier Transforms, FIR, and IIR Systems.
Design of FIR and IIR filters. Design of Chebyshev and Butterworth filters.
Introduction to DSP architecture.
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ELEC 424
Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222/272, MATH 234, and ELEC 306
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.
ELEC 425
Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309 and ELEC 318
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 will be taught. The
course will also cover ways of enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used
to reinforce the material.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 426
Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 318
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves by means
of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and antennas.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 427
Energy Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
ELEC 428
Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 330
Organization and design of computer system 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.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 450
Electrical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head Approval
The student, on an individual basis, pursues advanced understanding by working for an electrical engineering company. The scope of the activities is tailored
to the educational focus of the student in consultation with the student’s faculty
advisor and the 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. Consultation with the Department Faculty Advisor
is required at least once a week on individual work accomplished.

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Department
of
Mechanical Engineering
Department Head: Rabb
Associate Professors: Bubacz, Rabb
Assistant Professor: Bass, Book, Geathers, Howison, Skenes
Mechanical Engineering Program’s Mission Statement
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.
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.
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 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.

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Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical engineering major will
demonstrate an ability to:
1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. 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
4. function on multidisciplinary teams
5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. comprehend professional and ethical responsibility
7. communicate effectively
8. comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context through a broad education
9. recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning
10. apply knowledge of contemporary issues within solutions
11. 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.
Fabrication Shop
The Fabrication Shop is a 1250 square foot facility with a four-axis CNC machine,
mill, welding equipment, and other metal working tools. Additionally, there are
bandsaws, miter saws, a table saw, sanding station, and various other woodworking
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. It provides a cleaner space for final work.

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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; 2 each 60,000-pound hydraulic universal testing machines; light microscope; impact tester; hardness 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.
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

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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).
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
(Please refer to p. 143)
Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions
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 problemsolving methods for 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: 2 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, presentation
software, and spreadsheets. Introduction to teaming and creativity.
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307 and CHEM 140 or CHEM 151.
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of
mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical properties is studied. Important material
failure modes that 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
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: 2 hours;
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MECH 310
Thermal – Fluid Systems I w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 221, PHYS 271;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 231, CIVL 203.
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 momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles
are applied to incompressible flows in pipes and turbomachinery, external flows and
power generation systems. A control volume approach to analyze these systems is
also introduced. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 311
Thermal – Fluid Systems II w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics
in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. The course applies conservation principles
for mass, energy, and linear momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles are applied to power generation systems (Rankine, Otto, Diesel, and
Brayton cycles), refrigeration cycles, air conditionaing processes, internal pipe flows,
and aerodynamics. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work. This
course includes completion of a comprehensive, out-of-class design problem. This
design problem provides the opportunity for students to apply engineering science
to the design of a comprehensive thermal-fluid system.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 325
Computer Applications w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 102
This course uses applied problems in engineering and mathematics to introduce
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and numerical problem-solving techniques. Covered topics include creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate
design intent, configurations, equation-based modeling, finite element analysis, curve
fitting and data analysis, numerical interpolation, integration, root finding, and linear
algebraic system solutions.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/Lab Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical engineering including
transducer operation, signal conditioning, 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 experiment design.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307.
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions between design and
manufacturing from the designer’s point of view. The first portion of the class is
devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.
Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and mechanical manufacturing
machines that are common in machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such
as a mill, lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines will be developed for
each process. The successful student will leave this class with an appreciation that
a designer must consider the method of manufacture during the design process to
ensure that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic principles
of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting and forming; cost analysis
of manufacturing operations.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 345
Machine Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307.
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision
making process and fundamental engineering science applied to machine components. Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and
their role in the design of machines; introduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis,
and energy methods for deflection analysis and their application of them to the design and analysis of machine elements; design of multi-component systems. Useful
design techniques (such as modeling, CPM, optimization, probabilistic approaches,
etc.) and factors influencing design (such as human factors, products liability, ethics,
societal, economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed, and incorporated. Design
against static failure and fatigue failure of structural members and machine parts:
design and selection of components including fasteners, shafts, springs, gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course culminates in a team-oriented process, design,
and manufacture of a mechanical engineering product using the techniques, tools,
machines, and equipment that were developed and taught throughout the course.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 350

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Three Credit Hours
Systems I
Prerequisites: CIVL 203, MECH 330, MATH 234.
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 and mechanical systems. Topics include system modeling using Laplace
transform and Root Locus methods. Mathematical models are developed for electrical, mechanical, 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.
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MECH 351

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Three Credit Hours
Systems II w/Lab
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
This course continues the integrated study of controls engineering. Topics include
stability, steady state error, transient response, vibrations, sinusoidal frequency
analysis, system modeling and design via frequency response methods, state space
methods, and introduction to digital control. Laboratory exercises are integrated
into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 365
Computational Methods in Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 102.
Prerequisite or corequisite: MATH 234.
An introduction to numerical methods for engineers. Applications include:
fluid mechanics, gas dynamics, heat and mass transfer, thermodynamics, vibrations, automatic control systems, and kinematics. Topics include: sources of errors
in computing, mathematical bases of numerical methods, and implementation of
numerical techniques using MATLAB.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 404
Advanced Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers, ceramics and
composites with application to design. Emphasis on time-temperature dependence
of polymers, brittle behavior of advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach
to high strength and critical application design, and composite behavior.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 408
Composite Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces materials and mechanics of composites with emphasis on high performance polymer matrix composites. Topics include material selection, laminate
analysis/design, design implications from manufacturing and joining methodology,
and interpreting test results. A team design-build project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
MECH 409
Composite Manufacturing w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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: 3 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234, MECH 311.
The three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and radiation) are
studied in detail, and applications are made to various engineering components
including plane walls, finned surfaces, and tube arrays. The principles of conduction and convection are used to study the design and operation of heat exchangers.
Numerical methods are employed to study 2D conduction.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 416
Mass and Energy Balances
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 140 or 151.
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: 3 hours.
MECH 417
Renewable Energy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310.
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 used to evaluate the system. Students will design
a system which utilizes a renewable energy source and economically evaluate the
system.
Lecture: 3 hours
MECH 418
Energy Conversion Systems w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
An overview and historical evolution of both classical and state-of-the-art energy conversion technology. Advanced analysis of energy conversion hardware,
air conditioning and refrigeration as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using
concepts of energy. Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered, including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics, magneto hydrodynamics, and fuel
cells. Applications of the thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to
the modeling and design of thermal systems. These systems include pumps, fans,
and heat and mass exchangers. The current state of national and world energy is
presented and alternatives including renewable energy and a hydrogen economy
are explored with reference to economic, political, environmental and technological
factors.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 419
Mechanical Power Plants
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
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. Introduces the theory and issues related to the design of axial and radial
flow turbines, compressors and pumps.
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MECH 420
Nuclear Reactor Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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, heat transfer, and alternative energy systems.
The fundamentals of transport theory and the solution to the transport equation using
Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNPX) transport code are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 425
Advanced Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection and radiation heat
transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change and numerical methods.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 426
Air Conditioning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning 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: 3 hours.
MECH 430
Robotics Engineering w/Lab
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 435

Finite Elements for Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisites: CIVL 203, 304, MECH 310.
Emphasizes solving various one-dimensional, transient, non-linear 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: 3 hours.
MECH 440

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Three Credit Hours
and their Application
Prerequisites: CIVL 203 and MECH 340 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their capabilities, analysis,
economics and manufacturing process selection. Computer programming is used for
iterative methods in both analysis and design. Students will perform analysis in the
fields of kinematics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The economics
of process selection, batch size, and process flow are discussed. Process control
methods are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 445
Manufacturing Design w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345 and MECH 440.
Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the manufacture of products from
metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Use and management of computers in
engineering for drafting, design management, documentation, and manufacturing.
Covers drafting methods and standards, design data management, CNC operations,
implementation, kinematics, control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to
various types of industrial models. A related project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
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, and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 452
Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201.
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 455
Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 450 with a grade of “C” or higher.
A comprehensive course in the field of mechatronics. Mechatronics is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer
science, and controls engineering meet to create new and exciting real-world systems.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, controls theory, and design
are integrated to solve actual physical design applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.

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MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering System Design Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: MECH 345.
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering
principles leading to a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, clientbased 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: 3 hours.
MECH 470
Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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. Students conduct computer simulations throughout the course to
observe the physics of actual flows.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 475
Aircraft Performance and Static Stability Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 470.
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop
the equations of motion for a rigid 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, turning rate, climb
rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of
motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady
state control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer requirements,
mission profiles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and presentation of performance
capabilities are considered.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 476
Propulsion Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance characteristics
of air and space vehicles to include the aerodynamics of steady one dimensional
isentropic compressible flow. Shock waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, ram jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space propulsion systems
are discussed and compared.
Lecture: 3 hours.

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MECH 477
Vibration Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 203.
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: 3 hours.
MECH 478
Lightweight Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304/307.
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, asymmetrical bending, Castigliano’s theorem, statically
indeterminate structures, thin walled pressure vessels, introduction to elasticity.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 481
Senior Design I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345, MECH 460.
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 the clients.
Lecture: 2 hour
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 482
Senior Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 481.
This course is a continuation of MECH 481. The student teams continue their
design solutions to a general problem furnished by an external client. Continuous
and regular communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as with
the faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue refining their solutions, complete the detail design, make oral presentations of the final design, and
complete and submit the Final Written Report.
Lecture: 1 hour
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 497

Special Topics in Mechanical
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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.

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MECH 498
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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 the faculty advisor and
the 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.
MECH 499

Advanced Independent Study in
Three Credit Hours
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.
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.
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Department of
Engineering Leadership and
Program Management
The Citadel Department of Engineering Leadership and Program Management
offers one undergraduate course:
PMGT 401
Project Management Career Skills
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Good academic standing, Juniors or Seniors
This course is designed to develop career enhancing professional skills through
introduction to the lifecycle of Technical Project Management. The course will
incorporate the five process groups and ten knowledge areas of the Project Management Body of Knowledge (PMBOK). Specific areas of focus will be Project
Integration, Planning, Scheduling, Quality, Risk, and Stakeholder Management.
The essential role of project leadership will be emphasized.

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SCHOOL
OF
HUMANITIES
AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Col. Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Dean
Department of Criminal Justice
Lt. Col. Sean Griffin, Head
Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications
Col. David Gordon Allen, Head
Department of History
Col. Katherine Haldane Grenier, Head
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Col. Guy David Toubiana, Head
Department of Political Science
Col. DuBose Kapeluck, Head
Department of Psychology
Col. Steve A. Nida, Head

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Department of
Criminal Justice
Department Head: Griffin
Professors: Griffin, Jensen, McNamara
Assistant Professors: Fenoff, Fisher, Graves, Hefner, Hill, Navarro, Norris,
Zommer
The Department offers two academic majors, criminal justice and intelligence
and security studies. These majors afford students an opportunity to obtain a
broad liberal arts education that enriches their lives and provides preparation
for graduate education and for useful and satisfying careers.
The course of study for students majoring in criminal justice prescribes a set
of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. In addition, students
have the opportunity to select from two clusters of courses including advanced
criminal justice coursework and courses in the related disciplines of political
science and sociology that provide a broader liberal arts perspective. The major
is designed to offer opportunities for criminal justice education at the college
level which will provide capable personnel to meet the professional needs of
the regional and national criminal justice community. The degree program offers
a liberal arts approach which emphasizes social and natural sciences as well as
humanities and professional activities. Students who major in criminal justice
anticipate careers at the local, state, and national levels in such areas as law
enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, courts, probation and parole. The major
also offers an excellent background for pre-law students through its courses in
criminal law, evidence, courts, and criminal justice procedures and processes.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers three minors: Criminal
Justice, Intelligence and Homeland Security, and International Criminal Justice.
The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in
African-American Studies, International and Military Affairs, Law and Legal
Studies, and Non-Western Studies. For a full description of these minor programs,
please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of History
- African-American Studies; Department of Political Science - International
and Military Affairs, Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies. The
Department also offers one course (SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology) which
may satisfy the core curriculum’s social science requirement in many majors.

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Major Requirements: B.A. in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice major consists of fifteen courses (45 credit hours) within
the department. In addition, the major establishes certain distributional requirements outside the department, and it provides for six elective courses which
students may use as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in
the Courses of Study section of this catalog.
The criminal justice core curriculum consists of four courses (12 credit
hours) to broadly introduce the student to the field. These core courses for the
major are as follows:
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
Beyond the core courses, each student majoring in criminal justice must
choose 11 additional courses (33 credit hours) to be distributed among two
clusters of courses, for a total of 45 credit hours. Courses have been clustered
as follows: Cluster A (8 courses, 24 credit hours) includes advanced criminal
justice coursework; Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours) includes criminal
justice-related/collateral courses. (General Electives, which may also be selected
from our criminal justice offerings, may take the total higher at the student’s
discretion.) The courses offered in each cluster are as follows:
Cluster A (Any 8 CRMJ 300- or 400-level advanced courses beyond the core
requirement, 24 credit hours):
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Counter-Terrorism
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 360
Latin American Insurgencies
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency Administration
CRMJ 381
Organized Crime
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
CRMJ 385
Juvenile Delinquency

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CRMJ 386
CRMJ 387
CRMJ 388
CRMJ 389
CRMJ 390
CRMJ 391
CRMJ 392
CRMJ 393
CRMJ 465
CRMJ 470
CRMJ 471
CRMJ 472
CRMJ 473
CRMJ 498
CRMJ 499
INTL 210
INTL 310
INTL 311
FNAR 307

Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigation
White Collar Crime
Criminal Justice in Latin America
Victimology
Criminalistics
Computer Crime
Homicide
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Ethics
Psychology of Crime
Crime Prevention
Biology and Crime
Independent Study
Internship
Homeland Security
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
Digital Forensic Photography

Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours): Choose three courses numbered 200 or
above in any combination of the following disciplines: Anthropology, History,
Philosophy, Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Additionally, CSCI
227 (Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity) and one Modern Language
301 course (FREN 301, GERM 301, or SPAN 301) may be taken as Cluster B
courses. Also, if not taken as a Cluster A course, FNAR 307 (Digital Forensic
Photography) may be taken as a Cluster B course.
B.A. in Intelligence and Security Studies
The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Intelligence and Security Studies (ISS) is
designed to meet the national security and intelligence needs of military, federal, state, and local governmental agencies, private corporations engaged in
intelligence and security fields, and others who are interested in gaining greater
knowledge about the field of intelligence and security studies. The BA consists
of 15 courses (45 credit hours) offered by the Department of Criminal Justice
and other academic units at The Citadel. In order to provide students with a
broad-based liberal arts educations, the major is highley interdisciplinary.
Students must choose from one of the following concentration areas:
• Military Intelligence
• Chinese Area Studies
• Counterterrorism
• Business Intelligence
• General Intelligence

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Minor in African-American Studies
(Please refer to p. 117)
Minor in Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 127)
Minor in Cybersecurity
(Please refer to p. 128)
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
(Please refer to p. 135)
Minor in International and Military Affairs
(Please refer to p. 137)
Minor in International Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 138)
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
(Please refer to p. 141)
Minor in Non-Western Studies
(Please refer to p. 145)

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
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
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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-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 electronic
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 investigative 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 Counter-Terrorism
Three Credit Hours
This course examines how democracies and non-democracies have responded
to terrorism. Comparative policies addressed will include surveillance, detention
of terrorist suspects, counter-terrorism laws and judicial proceedings, government oversight and transparency, and transnational law enforcement, military
and intelligence cooperation. Nations analizyed for comparative purpose include
(but are not limited to): Israel, United Kingdom, Australia, India, Germany,
France, Russia, China, Indonesia and Canada. The objective of this course is
to be able to make counter-terrorism policy recommendations for the United
States based on the practice of other nations.
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 360
Latin American Insurgencies
Three Credit Hours
This course presents in-depth case studies of insurgencies in Peru, Guatemala,
and Colombia. The Peruvian state fought the Shining Path led by the messianic
Abimael Gusman from 1980 until his capture in 1992. Guatemala suffered a
festering civil war from 1960 until peace accords with the Guerilla Army of the
Poo (EGP) in 1996. Initially, combat took place in mestizo-dominated eastern
Guatemala, but by the 1980s the conflict had moved to the northern Ixil indigenous highlands. Colombia has been in a state of civil war since the formation
of the FARC in 1966. The Colombian case was complicated by the presence
of drug traffickers and paramilitaries along with insurgents. The course will
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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, probation and parole, and juvenile corrections.
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, the techniques used to control it, and the
policy implications inherent in responses to organized crime.
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 in the context of
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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, as well as normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners.
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.
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).
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.
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
emphasizing effective case prosecution.
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.
CRMJ 389
Criminal 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.

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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.
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.
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 caselaw. 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.
CRMJ 393
Homicide
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to teach students about homicide through a scholarly
and sociological examination of the crime and those who commit such acts.
Topics will range from traditional homicides to multiple victim homicides,
including spree, mass, and serial killings. Special attention will be paid to the
statistical, legal, and psychological elements of homicide in the United States.
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected topics in criminal justice.
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
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CRMJ 472
Crime Prevention
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine how to prevent crime from humanistic, structural,
situational and environmental 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 473
Biology and Crime
Three Credit Hours
The nature versus nurture debate has affected those who write about crime
and its causes since the mid-19th century. Crime is defined as deviant behavior,
and social scientists have alternately sought to identify the causes of individual
criminality in biological or sociological factors. This course considers the relative contributions of biological and sociological factors to individual criminality
in light of the findings of twins studies, adoption studies and other scholarship
through the 21st century.
CRMJ 498
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
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.
CRMJ 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head.
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to combine
academic training with professional experience.
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 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
and Programs
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
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INTL 311
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine a number of cases that aptly demonstrate the
underlying operational, 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
in-depth study.)
Sociology Course Descriptions
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
Satisfies the Core Social Science Requirement.
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
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.

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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.
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.

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Department
of
English, Fine Arts, and
Communications
Department Head: Allen
Professors: Allen, Book, Heuston, Hutchisson, Leonard, Lucas, Rhodes, Thompson
Associate Professors: Frame, Hendriks, Horan, Livingston, Maxwell, Pilhuj
Instructors: Adair, Silverman
Courses in English composition and literature are required for all freshmen
and sophomores, regardless of their major fields of study.
Advanced standing with credits may be given to students who complete the
College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test in English with
a grade of three or better.
The English Major
The English major is designed for students seeking a broad education suitable
for careers in such areas as law, business, the ministry, or the armed forces. As
a pre-professional degree, English challenges students to think critically and to
improve their communication skills.
Course offerings cover the range of literature written in English, from the
Middle Ages to our own times. The department also offers classes in creative
writing, art, music, and philosophy. In preparing for careers after graduation,
every student majoring in English completes at least one advanced writing class
and at least one internship in professional communications.
The English major consists of twelve courses (36 credit hours). With a course
of studies featuring eleven general electives, students majoring in English have
the flexibility to complete a minor in a complementary field.
The student majoring in English is required to take the following courses:
English 211 (Mythology), 212 (The Bible as Literature), or
Philosophy 201 (Introduction to Philosophy)
English 216 (Literary Theory)
English 303 or 304 (Shakespeare I or II)
English 402 or 403 (Senior Seminar I or II)
English 411 (Legal Writing) or Communications 413 (Advanced
Composition)

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A Fine Arts class (see the list of choices on pp. 131-132)
Five additional upper-level English courses (numbered 301 and above).
The complete course of study for the major in English can be found on pp.
190-191.
Minor in Fine Arts
(Please refer to p. 132)
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in Philosophy
(Please refer to p. 147)
English Course Descriptions
ENGL 101 &amp; 102 Composition and Literature I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Required of all freshmen.
The development of the basic skills of writing, reading, and analysis through
the study of literary types. ENGL 101: Reading and evaluating essays; writing
paragraphs and essays, including a research paper. ENGL 102: Writing essays
on topics pertaining to selected readings in literature. Readings will include
poetry and at least one of the other two major genres of imaginative literature
(fiction and drama). ENGL 101 is graded on a scale of A, B, C, U. A student
must earn a “C” or higher in ENGL 101 before taking ENGL 102.
International students whose native language is not English may be placed
in a special English as a Second Language (ESL) section of ENGL 101. Depending on the individual ESL student’s performance in English, he or she
may be required to take a second class, ENGL 111: English Composition for
International Students, before progressing to ENGL 102.
ENGL 111

English Composition for International
Three Credit Hours
Students
This course, a continuation of the English as a Second Language ENGL 101,
provides additional practice in English grammar and vocabulary while developing the student’s skills in English composition and reading comprehension. May
be taken for General Elective credit only.
ENGL 201 &amp; ENGL 202 Major British Writers I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Study in depth of major writers in British literature from the medieval period
to the present. ENGL 201: Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and
Swift. ENGL 202: Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Hardy, Yeats, and
Eliot. Several themes assigned on the literature studied.

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ENGL 208 Humanities Special Topic
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of a particular aspect of literature, communications, or a related area.
ENGL 209 Introduction to Film
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of cinematic art.
ENGL 210 The Literature of War
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of selected literature about war, to include the historical background
of the literature and ways in which it reflects the attitudes of the authors and
of the societies which produced it. The approach of the course will be general
and is intended to appeal to a wide audience of students.
ENGL 211
Mythology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of mythology including Greco-Roman, Northern European, Native
American and Eastern myths. A discussion of the leading theories concerning
the origins, development, and significance of myths together with the allusive
and allegorical use of myth in later literature and art.
ENGL 212
The Bible as Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of selected portions of the Old and New Testaments as literary
masterpieces and cultural monuments, with some attention to the major systems
of interpretation.
ENGL 215
Masterpieces of American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
A survey of representative works of American literature from its beginning
to the present, with some consideration of principal literary developments and
historical issues. Authors may include Franklin, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Twain, James, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Frost, Stevens, Hurston,
O’Connor, and Rich.
ENGL 216
Literary Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of literary criticism from ancient Greece to the present, emphasizing the relation of the critical tradition to contemporary critical approaches to
literature. Special attention to semiotic theory as it relates to the influence of
language and visual images on thinking, composing, and action.
ENGL 218
Masterpieces of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Study of works of world literature to 1650, both western and non-western,
from major cultural centers such as ancient Greece, Rome, and India; Medieval
Europe; Tang China; and Heian Japan. Readings will include epics, plays, and
lyric poems.

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Masterpieces of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
A survey of world literature (in translation) from 1650 to the present, with
emphasis on both non-English European works and works written outside the
Western tradition. The periods and topics covered will include the Enlightenment
of the 17th and 18th centuries, European Romanticism and Realism of the 19th
century, and developments in the literatures of Africa, India, Japan, China, and
South America in the 20th century. Readings will include drama, poetry, and
prose fiction.
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to a wide variety of creative writing forms, including the
writing of short stories, screenwriting, memoir, poetry, and drama.
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of a particular aspect or genre of film.

Three Credit Hours

ENGL 301
Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
An introduction to Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through readings
of The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and some of the shorter poems.
ENGL 303 &amp; ENGL 304

Shakespeare I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Each course will present students with different but representative selections
from the comedies, histories, and tragedies. Since the courses will not overlap,
students may take both.
ENGL 305
Milton
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and representative prose works,
with special attention to their philosophical content.
ENGL 310 Literature of Medieval England
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of the most important literature composed during the Old English
and Middle English periods, exclusive of Chaucer. Some works will be read in
the original languages, some in translation.
ENGL 320
Sixteenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the principal English writers of the period, with particular emphasis
on the prominent aspects of the Renaissance spirit.

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ENGL 321
Seventeenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of representative prose prior to the Restoration, of representative poetry
of Ben Jonson and his “sons,” and of John Donne and the metaphysical poets.
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of representative plays, exclusive of Shakespeare’s, from the medieval
beginnings of English drama to the closing of the theatres in 1642.
ENGL 323

Restoration and Early Eighteenth
Three Credit Hours
Century Literature
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the new spirit of English prose, poetry, and drama which came
with the Restoration. Some emphasis will be given to the philosophical, religious, political, and social backgrounds.
ENGL 324
The Age of Johnson
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the decline of Neoclassicism and the movement toward Romanticism in the poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction prose of the age.
ENGL 325
The Romantic Movement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the chief features which culminated in the Romanticism of the
nineteenth century, with special emphasis on the five major poets: Wordsworth,
Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats.
ENGL 326
Victorian Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the period from 1830 to 1900, showing the effects of the Industrial
and Scientific Revolutions on traditional attitudes toward art and life through
the works of the major writers of the period, with emphasis upon the poetry
of Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Hopkins; and upon the prose of Carlyle,
Arnold, Mill, and Ruskin.
ENGL 327
Nineteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of selected works of major nineteenth century British novelists such
as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Thackeray, Dickens, Eliot, Trollope, and Hardy.
ENGL 332
Twentieth Century British Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A course in the reading and critical analysis of selected British novels by
writers like Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Waugh.

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Twentieth Century British Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of British poets from the 1890s until the present, with an emphasis on the work of Hopkins, Hardy, the poets of the First World War, Yeats,
Thomas, and Auden.
ENGL 338
African American Literature to 1940
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction from
the beginnings of the literary tradition through 1940, with emphasis on such
genres and movements as the slave narrative, dialect literature, racial polemic,
and the Harlem Renaissance. Authors studied will include Wheatley, Douglass,
Harper, Du Bois, Chesnutt, Larsen, Hurston, and Hughes.
ENGL 339
African American Literature 1940-Present Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction from
1940 to the present, with emphasis on significant literary developments such
as the Protest Movement, the Black Arts Movement, Neorealism, and the New
Black Aesthetic. Authors studied will include Wright, Ellison, Hansberry, Angelou, Walker, Wilson, Morrison, and Shange.
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of the literary achievement of Southern writers from 1710 to 1900.
ENGL 341
Early American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American writings from the time of the first settlement through
the colonial period, ending with early nationalism.
ENGL 342
American Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American authors from the period of the establishment of a national literature. The course includes such writers as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville,
Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman.
ENGL 343
Literature of American Realism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American literature following the Civil War and up to the twentieth century. The course includes local colorists and such writers as Dickinson,
Twain, James, and Crane.
ENGL 346
Twentieth Century American Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of major American fiction since 1900. Authors studied may include
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ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the most important Southern authors of the twentieth century,
with emphasis on significant regional topics such as the Fugitive and Agrarian Movements, the development of the Southern Tradition, and the Southern
Gothic School.
ENGL 350
Twentieth Century American Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of American poetry since 1900. The course will cover such poets
as Robinson, Frost, Eliot, Stevens, Pound, Williams, Hughes, Moore, Bishop,
Ginsberg, Rich, and Dove.
ENGL 351
Twentieth Century American Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of major dramatists and dramatic developments of the American
Theatre since 1900. The course will cover such playwrights as Belasco, O’Neill,
Miller, Williams, Albee, Hansberry, Shepard, Wilson, and Mamet.
ENGL 360, ENGL 362,
A Survey of World
Three Credit Hours
&amp; ENGL 364
Literature I, II, &amp; III
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Masterpieces of world literature in translation, including non-Western literature,
with special attention to the philosophical content and development of literary
forms. ENGL 360: From the Rig Veda to Dante. ENGL 362: From Boccaccio
through the nineteenth century. ENGL 364: Twentieth century.
ENGL 368
Twentieth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Representative plays of the twentieth century, with emphasis on European
and non-Western works.
ENGL 370
Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of introducing
the major literary genres to the secondary-school student.
ENGL 371
Literary Paradigms of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of literary texts from various times and cultures that present models
of leadership, both good and bad, and raise issues about leadership characteristics and responsibilities.
ENGL 372
Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
An in-depth analysis of cinematic art, emphasizing feature films. Films and
issues studied will include major works of American cinema and world cinema,
newer critically-acclaimed films, the history of film, the social significance of
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ENGL 375

Special Topic in Literature
Three Credit Hours
or Language
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of an individual author, topic, or problem in literature or language.

ENGL 401
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
Open to senior English majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
of one or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will
be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
ENGL 402 &amp; ENGL 403

Senior Seminar I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Open to senior English majors.
A seminar on an individual author, topic, or problem, as suggested by members
of the faculty or by groups of English majors and subject to the approval of
the department head in consultation with the instructor. The principal requirement of the course will be a long research paper that will test the student’s
ability to effectively research a topic and construct a complex argument based
on that research.
ENGL 411
Legal Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Study and practice of effective writing techniques and terminology pertinent
to the legal profession.
ENGL 412
Rhetoric of Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Study and practice of principles of oral argument applicable to the legal
profession.
ENGL 414
Modern English Grammar
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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 415
History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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.

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ENGL 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the craft of fiction and its most important elements. Students
will consider appropriate models and, in a workshop setting, develop their
own skills. Requirements include completion of a substantial piece of fiction.
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the craft of poetry, including the examination of appropriate
models and theories, and, in a workshop setting, directed practice in writing.
Requirements include completion of six to eight well-crafted poems.
Fine Arts Course Descriptions
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
A non-technical course to enhance the student’s understanding and enjoyment of
music by a twofold approach: first, to gain fundamental knowledge of style, content, and form of the most outstanding works of the great composers; and second,
to study the evolution of musical art up to the present time; particular emphasis is
placed upon the latter.
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
The theory of abstract principles and material techniques as applied in the evaluation of works of art. The employment of such theory in an introductory study of
famous art works.
FNAR 207
Survey of Art History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the art of China, Egypt, the Mediterranean under Rome,
Byzantium, and Gothic Europe. Art works from Africa, India, and Japan will also
be considered. Major works will be discussed in relation to their cultural and philosophical context and content.
FNAR 209
Music Theory I
Three Credit Hours
Study of the components of musical composition; construction of major and
minor scales, identification of harmonic and melodic intervals, construction of
primary triads and their inversions, transposition of band instruments, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 210
Music Theory II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FNAR 209
Continuation of Music Theory I. The structure and use of all diatonic chords
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FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
Three Credit Hours
Offerings may include art-related topics such as Modern Art, Art of the South,
European Art, and Architecture; as well as music-related topics including studies
of individual composers and the Baroque, Rococo, Classical, and Romantic Period.
FNAR 304
Drawing
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the traditional principles and techniques of drawing through
exploration of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition.
FNAR 305
Painting
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the painting process through the fundamentals of color, value,
shape, contrast, blending, and glazing using acrylic paint and a variety of brushes
and surfaces.
FNAR 306
Photography
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
An exploration of the fundamental techniques of digital photography through
critical examination of historical examples and hands-on experience in a variety
of photographic genres.
FNAR 307
Digital Forensic Photography
Three Credit Hours
The study and application of photographic methods to record material evidence
of a crime/accident scene during investigative actions for the purpose of evidence
in court in both military and civilian settings. Includes instruction in digital camera
operation, crime scene sketching, photographic recordkeeping, and legal testimonial
preparation.
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
Advanced study of special topics in the fine arts.

Three Credit Hours

Communication Course Descriptions
COMM 205
Informative Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
The general principles of speech composition and speech presentation; practice in expository speaking. Includes the use of computer technology to create
effective visual aids.
COMM 206
Persuasive Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
The general principles of rhetoric; practice in speaking to secure a desired
reaction from an audience. Includes the use of computer technology to create
effective visual aids.
COMM 207 Introduction to Journalism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to print journalism with emphasis on writing news and
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COMM 216
Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Business.
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.
COMM 260 Technical Writing and Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Engineering.
This course develops students’ abilities to research, evaluate, and produce
formal, documented projects that demonstrate awareness and mastery of technical and professional writing conventions.
COMM 413 Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
The study and practice of advanced writing techniques, including use of
computer technology for web publishing.
COMM 499
Internship in Professional Communication Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of either ENGL 411 or COMM 413 with a grade
of “C” or better; for students not majoring in English, permission of the department head.
A practicum to apply previously acquired skills to professional experience.
Students work with a department faculty member and under the supervision of
professionals in business, communications, law, religion, health, or other field.
Student interns must provide their own transportation and must adhere to all
college policies regarding internships.
Philosophy Course Descriptions
PHIL 201
Introduction to Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
An inquiry into the nature of philosophic thinking, especially with regard
to the problem of knowledge and the nature of reality. Study of the classical
origins of Western philosophy, as well as more recent developments.
PHIL 202
Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic) Three Credit Hours
A study of the principles and methods which distinguish valid from invalid
arguments. After a brief examination of what an argument is, the concepts of
validity and invalidity are introduced, and a systematic study of the principles
governing the application of these concepts to arguments is undertaken. An extensive treatment of traditional Aristotelian logic (the syllogism, rules of validity,
immediate inference, etc.) is supplemented by an introduction to principles of
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PHIL 290
Ethics
Three Credit Hours
A study of the nature of morality and moral reasoning through critical analyses
of the writings of classical and contemporary thinkers on this subject. Problems
regarding the role of reason in human conduct will be examined in detail, with
emphasis upon the nature of the good life, happiness, moral obligation and duty,
right and wrong, and the nature of moral language.
PHIL 302
Philosophy of Religion
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of what religion is, the role it plays in human life, and how it
differs from such other areas of life as ethics and science. The arguments for
and against the existence of God are examined, as is the appeal to religious
experience (e.g., mysticism). Criticism of religion (e.g., that of Freud and Marx)
is considered, as are the roles of faith and revelation and the questions of evil
and immortality.
PHIL 401
Independent Study in Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
of one or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will
be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
PHIL 409
Seminar in Philosophical Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and consent of the instructor.
A study of selected topics from various fields of philosophy (e.g., philosophy
of history, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of law) with special
emphasis upon their contemporary relevance and interdisciplinary character.
Content in any given semester to be determined by student needs.
PHIL 410

Man in Crisis: The Problems of
Three Credit Hours
Good and Evil
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and (due to limited enrollment) consent
of the instructor.
A critical look at a variety of crises facing modern humanity and how they
impact upon society; their trends, right/wrong, good/evil. Consideration of crises
in relationship to theology, duty, freedom, honor, justice, law, and happiness.
Some lecture, considerable discussion, and classroom presentations.

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Department
of
History
Department Head: Grenier
Professors: Grenier, Knapp, Moore, Neulander, Preston, Sinisi
Associate Professors: Boughan, Mushal, Renouard, Taylor, Wright
Assistant Professors: Aguirre, Griffin, Johstono, Maddox
The Department of History endeavors to give students an acquaintance with,
and an appreciation for, our historical heritage and seeks to enable them to see the
relationship between causes and effects in the historical development of their own
and other countries and of civilization at large. Furthermore, the study of history is
intended to assist the student’s development of critical thinking, including the analysis
and evaluation of historical evidence and the ability to integrate and interpret such
data. History has proven to be a useful preparation for careers in the business, legal,
ministerial, military, and other public service professions, as well as a preparation
for continuing study in graduate history programs. The Department offers the student
majoring in history ample freedom in the selection of upper level courses within
the department and, with 24 hours of general electives, among courses offered by
other departments.
From within the department, students majoring in history are required to take the
following courses: HIST 103-104 (History of Western Civilization) or HIST 105-106
(History of World Civilization); HIST 201-202 (Survey of American History); HIST
203 (Introduction to the Discipline History); two courses from Group I (European),
two courses from Group II (American), one course from Group III (Non-Western
World), and one course from Group IV (Military). Students will also have to take
one of the following capstone seminars: HIST 443, 444, 445, or 446. In addition,
students are required to take two additional courses as history electives. Courses that
meet group or history elective requirements must be 300 level or above.
Group I. European. HIST 321 (The Middle Ages), HIST 322 (The Viking Age),
HIST 323 (Ireland in the Medieval World), HIST 324 (The French Revolution and
Napoleon), HIST 325 (Europe, 1815-1914), HIST 326 (Europe since 1914), HIST
327 (England to 1660), HIST 328 (Great Britain 1660-Present), HIST 329 (The
Ancient Greeks), HIST 330 (The Romans), HIST 333 (Scotland Since 1707), HIST
334 (Crime and Punishment Through the Ages), HIST 335 (Hitler and National Socialism), HIST 336 (Modern France, 1848-2000), HIST 338 (Britain and World War
I), HIST 339 (Special Topics in European History), HIST 340 (The Renaissance),
and HIST 341 (The Reformation and Wars of Religion).
Group II. United States. HIST 300 (Colonial America), HIST 301 (Revolutionary
America), HIST 303 (The Early Republic), HIST 304 (The Civil War), HIST 305 (The
Gilded Age, 1865-1900), HIST 307 (U.S. History, 1900-1945), HIST 308 (U.S. History, 1945-present), HIST 309 (South Carolina History), HIST 310 (African-American

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History to 1865), HIST 311 (African-American History since 1865), HIST 312 (The
Modern Civil Rights Movement), HIST 313 (A Cultural History of Modern America),
HIST 315 (American Indian History - Pre-contact to the Present), HIST 316 (The
Old South), HIST 317 (The New South), HIST 318 (The American West), HIST
319 (American Labor History), and HIST 320 (Special Topics in American History).
Group III. Non-Western World. HIST 357 (The History of Pre-Modern China),
HIST 358 (The History of Modern China), HIST 359 (Silk Roads and Nomadic
Empires), HIST 360 (The History of Japan), HIST 361 (Early Islamic History), HIST
362 (Modern Middle East), HIST 364 (Arab-Israeli Conflict), HIST 365 (Special
Topics in Non-Western History).
Group IV. Military and Diplomatic. HIST 380 (World War I), HIST 382 (History
of Military Leadership), HIST 383 (Patterns of War to 1763), HIST 384 (U.S. Military History), HIST 385 (World War II), HIST 387 (History of the Vietnam War),
HIST 388 (U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898), HIST 389 (The Global Cold War,
1917-1991), and HIST 391 (Special Topics in Military History).
From outside the department, students majoring in history are required to take 12
semester hours of a modern language; PSCI 102 (American National Government),
which meets the social science core requirement as designated by the College; six
hours of political science (PSCI prefix) in courses numbered at the 300-400 level;
and three hours of SHSS courses numbered at the 300-400 level. All history majors
are required to take at least 12 semester hours of English, 16 semester hours of science (8 hours each from the same science), and 6 semester hours of mathematics.
For further guidance, see the curriculum for history majors in the Courses of Study
section of this catalog.
Minor in African American Studies
(Please refer to p. 117)
Minor in History
(Please refer to p. 134)
Minor in International Relations
(Please refer to p. 139)
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in Southern Studies
(Please refer to p. 149)

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History Course Descriptions
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
History Courses
AFAM 205 Introduction to African American Studies
Three Credit Hours
Required for a minor in African American studies.
This course introduces the major disciplines and topics that comprise African
American Studies. It also provides orientation to faculty, institutional, and community resources, and a foundation for subsequent coursework and research in the
field. The interpretive frameworks include the slave community, black religion, the
Harlem Renaissance, black cultural pride, and contemporary issues of race and gender.
HIST 103 and HIST 104

History of Western
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A two-semester survey of the development of European civilization from ancient
times to the present. Among the major topics examined during the first semester (to
1648) are Classical Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Christian Church,
Feudalism, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Age of European
Exploration. Major topics examined during the second semester (since 1648) include
Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution,
Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism, and Totalitarianism.
HIST 105 and HIST 106

History of World
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A survey of the development of human civilizations, with special attention to
cultural borrowing, demographic change, technological development, religion and
philosophy. Topics examined in the first semester include the first civilizations of the
Near East, the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the rise of bureaucratic
empires, the spread of world religions, feudalism, and the Silk Road. Topics examined
in the second semester include the Columbian Exchange, the African slave trade, the
scientific revolution, industrialization, imperialism, and nationalism.
HIST 201 and HIST 202

A Survey of
Three Credit Hours
American History
Each Semester
Required of all history majors.
Survey of American history from the period of discovery to the present; a brief
treatment of the colonial period, followed by a more detailed study of 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 placed on understanding the nature of American democracy
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HIST 203
Introduction to the Discipline of History
Three Credit Hours
Required of all history majors and history minors.
This course is an introduction to historical research and writing. Students will
study historiography and the mechanics of constructing historical arguments and
papers by working with both primary and secondary sources. The historical period
and focus of the course will depend upon the instructor.
HIST 205
Special Topics in History and Film
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at film in historical context. Students will watch films and
analyze their uses as primary and/or secondary sources for historical study. They
will learn about history of various periods through the use of film.
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
Origins and development of selected non-Western cultures, examining their historical and cultural values and customs as well as their social and political institutions.
Emphasis is placed on the cultures of China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Indian
Subcontinent, the Arab and Islamic world, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas.
HIST 207 Perspectives on Contemporary Conflicts
Two Credit Hours
A brief survey geared to graduating contract cadets who are preparing for foreign
deployment in times of conflict. Its purpose is to supply a concise review of topics
related to the specific region that will help prepare them for their tour of duty. Topics to be covered include issues of perception, foreign policy, religion, the region’s
history, cultural issues, and counsel from returning military personnel. Each topic
will be taught and directed by faculty and military personnel who are experts in
the specific subject.
United States History
HIST 300
Colonial America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the founding and development of the British mainland colonies in North
America through the 1760s. Topics include European motivations for exploration and
colonization; the making of the Atlantic World and comparative colonization; the
development of social, economic, political, labor, and religious institutions in British
America; and international rivalries and conflicts.
HIST 301
Revolutionary America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins, events, and results of the American Revolution, 1760s to
1800. Topics will include the political, economic, religious, and ideological origins
of the Revolution; the military history of the Revolution; the participation of “outsiders”—women, Indians, African Americans—in the Revolution; the debate over the
Constitution; the American Revolution as part of the “Age of Revolution”; and the
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HIST 303
The Early Republic
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on politics, economics,
military affairs, and religion. There will be detailed studies of men such as Jefferson,
Hamilton, Jackson, Clay, Webster, and Calhoun. Significant attention will also be
paid to the rise of sectionalism, the growth of American political party systems, the
War of 1812, and the Mexican-American War.
HIST 304

The Civil War
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the United
States, 1850-1865, emphasizing the forces that tended to bind or disrupt the Union
and including a detailed account of the war.
HIST 305
The Gilded Age, 1865-1900
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1865 to 1900. This course examines several large
movements and developments, including entrepreneurial capitalism, immigration,
constitutional affairs, politics, and agrarian reform. Special attention will be paid to
Reconstruction, Western Expansion, and the Spanish-American War.
HIST 307
U.S. History, 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1900 to 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression,
and World War II.
HIST 308
U.S. History, Since 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History since 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Civil
Rights movement, the Great Society, the Reagan Revolution, and post-Cold War
America.
HIST 309 (402)
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 310
African American History to 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course is an historical examination of the African American experience from
1619 to 1865. The curriculum will move through the experiences of African Americans in the British American colonies and the newly formed United States, discuss
the institution of slavery and definitions of race, the antebellum South, Abolitionism,
and trace the meaning of Emancipation and how the Civil War affected the future
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HIST 311
African American History since 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the history of African Americans from 1865 to the present. It will begin with emancipation and reconstruction and highlight the social,
political, and economic transformation of the black community in the late nineteenth
century. Major themes of the course will include the Great Migration, World War
I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, black leadership, and contemporary
issues such as, Afrocentricity and the emergence and influence of Hip Hop culture
in American society.
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
This seminar introduces students to current research on the history of the modern
civil rights movement, 1941-1975. The aim of this course is to explore the evolution of the modern civil rights era from its beginning during World War II and the
integrationist perspective of the 1950s to the militant back power a Department of
History nd separatist viewpoint of the early 1970s. It will also discuss how the black
power movement grew out of the civil rights movement and how independent black
politics, black cultural pride, and armed resistance to terrorism operated in tandem
with legal efforts and nonviolent protest in the struggle for African American social
equality.
HIST 313
A Cultural History of Modern America
Three Credit Hours
This course uses examples of American culture to deepen student’s understanding of the past century’s major developments. These examples, including television
programs, songs, films, and material culture, are placed in historical, cultural, and
critical contexts. We will focus on three questions regarding culture in American
history: does it serve as a transformative agent or merely reflect larger societal
changes; how have various cultural expressions helped shape a national democratic
culture and identity; and what have been the terms of inclusion and exclusion?
HIST 315 American Indian History: Pre-Contact
Three Credit Hours
to the Present
This course is an introduction to American Indians’ histories, societies, religions,
and cultures from ancient America to twenty-first century America. It highlights Native peoples’ perspectives and demonstrates their central roles in shaping American
history and culture. The course teaches an understanding of and appreciation for
American Indians’ dynamic and diverse cultures; surveys the major themes, topics,
problems, events, and persons in Indian-white relations; and examines the unique
methodologies associated with Indian history.
HIST 316 (406)
The Old South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
from the colonial period through the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the
plantation, slavery, states rights, fundamentalist religion, the ethic of honor, and the
origins and consequences of the Civil War. Among the questions addressed are what
caused a Southern regional mentality to develop and how different was the South
from the rest of the nation.

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HIST 317 (407)
The New South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
since the end of the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the Cult of the Lost
Cause, the New South Movement, racial segregation, progressivism, religion, music,
literature, the second reconstruction, and the emergence of the sunbelt South. Among
the major questions addressed are why, and how much, did the South change after
the Civil War and does a distinctive South still exist.
HIST 319 American Labor History
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the history of working people in the United States from the
Colonial era to our “post industrial” or “globalized” present. The course continually
returns to three broad areas of historical change: 1) modes of production and work
experiences; 2) the continual making and re-making of the American working class;
and 3) workers’ movements for social justice and the ideas that animated those movements. Students will deepen their understanding of the interplay of class, ethnicity,
race, gender, and region in U.S. history and will be encouraged to think critically
about their own work experiences.
HIST 320 (formerly 492) Special Topics in American History Three Credit Hours
Examples include African Americans in U.S. Military History, American Legal
History, American Business History, American History as portrayed in photography
and film, 20th Century American History as seen through Literature, the Roaring
Twenties, the Depression and New Deal, and the U.S. from Korea to Vietnam.
European History
HIST 321
The Middle Ages
Three Credit Hours
The nature of society and events in Western Europe from the 7th and 8th centuries
A.D. until the decay of the medieval world in the fourteenth century. Topics include
the rise of the Franks and the Papacy, the establishment of feudalism, the wars
between the popes and the holy roman emperors, the Crusades, intellectual revival,
establishment of town democracy, and rise of nation-states at the end of the period.
HIST 322
The Viking Age: c. AD 800-1200
Three Credit Hours
The image of the fierce Vikings, spreading fear and dread across Europe, has been
transmitted into the popular culture of today through literature, music and movies, but
is this the only legacy of the Vikings? This course will use both primary texts and
material culture to not only consider what gave the Vikings their military prowess,
but to examine also the econonmic, political and cultural impact they made in their
original homelands, and across Europe, Russia, and Byzantium. Some of the topics
considered will be their ship building, religious beliefs, literature, daily life, their
role in the growing urbanization of Europe, the creation of economic markets, legal
tradition, place-name elements, their military ability, and their roles as mercenaries
for Byzantium.

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HIST 323

Ireland in the Medieval World:
Three Credit Hours
c. AD 400-1369
This course will examine the history of Ireland from c. AD 400-1369. Special
focus will be on the cultural, economic, political and religious developments of the
Irish people and an introduction to Ireland’s role in the development of the Christian West. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the rich material
culture left to Ireland from the time period and compare primary sources to reports
on archaeological remains. Some of the topics to be considered will be Irish kingship, early Irish law, kindred groups, monastic settlements, literary traditions, their
military ability, relationships between the Irish and Vikings, Brian Boru and the
arrival of the Anglo-Normans.
HIST 324

The Era of the French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
and Napoleon
A survey of the causes of the Revolution followed by an examination of the
principal events of the period with stress on the major personalities, the ideologies
and revolutionary mentality, the political and social aspirations of the lower social
orders, the unstable nature of the various revolutionary governments, and the rise
of Napoleon and his achievements.
HIST 325
Europe, 1815-1914
Three Credit Hours
The course of European history from Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo to the outbreak
of World War I. Emphasis is placed on political reaction and reform; the Industrial
Revolution and its economic, social and political effects; the Darwinian revolution
and its impact on Western thought about man and his origins; the rise of nation-states
in Italy and Germany; overseas imperialism; and the factors that contributed to the
outbreak of the First World War.
HIST 326
Europe Since 1914
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the origins and impacts of two World Wars on the major European
states, their political, social, and economic development, and their relative positions
today.
HIST 327
England to 1660
Three Credit Hours
A survey of English history from prehistoric times through the English civil war
of the 17th century and its aftermath. Emphasis is placed on the development of
Parliament, the monarchy, the legal system, and local government. The evolution
of British society is traced from Celtic and Roman times through King Alfred, the
Anglo-Saxons, the Normans, the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, and the first Stuart
monarchs. Special attention is paid to Celtic warfare, the Roman conquest, Anglo-Saxon
warfare, the armored knights of Norman times, and the English legacy to Americans.

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HIST 328
Great Britain, 1660-Present
Three Credit Hours
A survey of British history from the Stuart Restoration to the present. The course
will examine the creation of Britain out of the nations of England, Scotland, Wales
and Ireland and will explore Britain’s experiences with industrialization, imperialism,
the world wars of the twentieth century, and the changes to the nation’s status as a
global power since 1945.
HIST 329 (421)
The Ancient Greeks
Three Credit Hours
A detailed examination of ancient Greek political history and the ancient Greek
contribution to politics, war, philosophy, literature, and art; the Archaic and the
Classical ages; and the Hellenistic period to the Roman conquest.
HIST 330 (422)
The Romans
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Roman history from Rome’s origins as a Latin village through
its conquest of Italy, defeat of Carthage and Greece, and the Roman empire to
dominance over the Mediterranean world; the empire’s gradual corruption, loss of
political freedoms, the transition to an absolutist, Christian monarchy. Emphasis is
placed on the personalities and values of the Romans and how these led to Rome’s
glories and failures.
HIST 333 (435)
Scotland Since 1707
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, social, cultural, and economic history of Scotland
since union with England. Topics include Jacobitism, the clan system, the Highland
clearances, the industrialization of the Lowlands, and Scottish nationalism. Special
emphasis is placed on attempts to retain Scottish distinctiveness while integrating
into the wider community of Great Britain.
HIST 334
Crime and Punishment Through the Ages
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the way past societies in the Western tradition have defined and dealt
with crime, starting with the Code of Hammurabi and the Mosaic Law in the Ancient
Near East and ending with the invention of the modern prison system and police
forces in Europe and America in the early 19th century. The focus will be on how
each society’s values shaped its definition of what a crime was, the way investigations and trials were conducted and the way convicted criminals were punished in
each time and place.
HIST 335 (481) Hitler and National Socialism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Nazi movement from its late nineteenth century antecedents to
its culmination in 1945. Special emphasis will be given to the life of Hitler and to
areas of controversial interpretation. Among these are the alleged reactionary nature
of National Socialism, the “legal” rise of the party to power, the statesmanship of
Hitler, his sanity, and the Holocaust.

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HIST 336
Modern France, 1848-2000
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at the history of France from the Revolution of 1848 and
the rise of the Second Empire, through the two world wars, to 2000. It will focus
on this era’s political, social, and cultural changes. Special attention will be paid to
the rise of Paris as a world capital, the affects of World War I on interwar politics,
gender and culture, the generation gap caused by the postwar baby boom, and the
integration and resistance of French citizens to the merging European Union at the
end of the twentieth century.
HIST 338
Britain and World War I
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the British experience of World War I. In addition to an
overview of the military experience of the war, the course will examine the variety
of ways in which this war was a transformative experience. Topics will include: the
experience of the home front, changing roles of the government, new definitions of
citizenship, as well as effects on the empire and on Britain’s relationship with Ireland.
HIST 339 (491) Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Crusades; the Scientific Revolution; the Age of Louis XIV;
the Golden Age of the Hapsburgs, 1740-1914; the French Foreign Legion; the Russian Revolution as Portrayed in Literature and Film; the Development of the English
Constitution; and Germany since 1945.
HIST 340
The Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
This course examines movements of artistic, intellectual, renewal that first developed in Italy in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, spread throughout western
Europe after 1500, and were together named “The Renaissance.” The course will
examine the Renaissance in its birthplace, the hustling, aggressive communes (citystates) of Trecento and Quattrocento Italy, giving special attention to the republic
of Florence. It will consider the Renaissance in its social, economic, and political
contexts, and expose its roots in medieval high culture and in the Commercial
Revolution of 1000-1350.
HIST 341
The Reformation and Wars of Religion
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the sixteenth-century European Christian reform movements that established the Protestant churches and reinvented the Roman Church.
It considers the Reformation not just as a religious transformation, but as a process
of profound and violent social, political, and cultural upheaval in Early Modern
Europe. Topics addressed will include the Reformation’s roots in medieval Christian
theology and Renaissance humanism, the role of religious reform in the construction
of modern states and notions of family and gender, reformed theology as a spur to
violent class conflict, the formation of radical Christian theocratic communities, and
the civil and international religious wars of the sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.

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HIST 342
Spain, 1000-1700
Three Credit Hours
A survey of seven centuries of the history of the Iberian peninsula, from the age
of the Reconquista to the building of the great transoceanic empires of early modern
Spain and Portugal. The course focuses on politics, culture, society, and religion in
the Christian kingdoms, especially Castile; the contributions of al-Andalus (medieval
Islamic Spain) to the cultures of the Christian kingdoms in particular, and to the
Latin West in general, are also specially considered.
HIST 343
War and Society in Early Modern Europe
Three Credit Hours
War was a chronic condition of western Europe from the fourteenth century
through the seventeenth. It was also a fundamental cultural institution and big business. This course examines war as a social, cultural, and economic construct in Early
Modern Europe. While the course will hardly ignore such topics as weapons, tactics,
and combat operations, these are not its primary concerns. Rather, it focuses upon
military culture and military institutions, and how they were determined by – and in
turn determined – broader religious, political, social, and economic trends. Special
attention will be paid to mercenary companies and their captains as both products
and drivers of early capitalism, particularly in Italy, and to the experience of chronic
war in the Low Countries in the latter half of the sixteenth century, as the formidable
Army of Flanders struggled to quell Dutch revolt against Spanish rule.
Non-Western History
HIST 356
The History of Africa, 1500-Present
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the history of Africa from the beginning of the Western slave
trade to the present day. Topics will include the rise and fall of slavery and the
slave trade in Africa, the rise of African economies, European conquest and imperialism, decolonization, and post-imperial politics and society. Special attention will be
paid to the diversity of experience on the African continent as well as the region’s
relationship to other areas of the world.
HIST 357 (462) The History of Premodern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China from its beginnings to the eve of its clash with the West in
the nineteenth century. The course examines the development of premodern China’s
political, social, and economic institutions, many of which lasted into the twentieth
century. Special emphasis will be given to premodern religion, popular culture, and
daily life.
HIST 358 (463) The History of Modern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China’s tumultuous entry into the modern world. The course examines China’s struggle to adjust its traditions to the reality of Western dominance and
the radical changes in Chinese society that this adjustment caused. Emphasis will be
given to the failure of the 1911 Revolution, the rise and victory of the Communist
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HIST 359 (464) Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires
Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the history of the caravan trade routes across Eurasia that
have become known as “The Silk Road.” The significance of these trade routes lies
in the fact that they ensured the distribution and mixing of luxury goods, religions,
technologies, literatures, and peoples from one end of Eurasia to another. In fact,
many scholars argue that these trade routes created a unified economic world system,
which has made the cultures of Eurasia materially much stronger than those of any
other continent. Moreover, the wealth generated by the silk roads often inspired
the creation of nomadic empires that had an immense effect on the great agrarian
civilizations that bordered the steppes. Through their immense military strength and
prowess, these nomadic empires often significantly affected the history of the outlying sedentary civilizations. Thus, this course’s focus will be the Central Eurasian
nomads and oasis-dwellers who played a central role in the functioning of the Silk
Road and their impact on their agricultural neighbors.
HIST 360 (466)
The History of Japan
Three Credit Hours
An examination of Japan’s history from its prehistoric origins to its postwar
economic miracle. Topics such as the “Horserider Theory,” Heian court life, samurai
rule, Japanese “feudalism,” Shintoism, Japanese Buddhism, the Meiji Reform, the
prewar militarization, and the postwar transformation into an economic superpower
will all receive special attention.
HIST 361
Early Islamic History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the early Islamic world roughly from 600 through 1800. There will
be geographical emphasis on the Middle East, but the class will also examine North
Africa, Spain, Central Asia, and India. The course examines, but is not limited to:
Muhammed and the foundations of Islam, Islamic conquests, early dynasties, rise
of independent kingdoms, Islamic Spain, Islamic North Africa, Crusades, Mongol
invasions, Moghuls, Safavids, and Ottomans.
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Middle East history with an emphasis upon those events that provide
historical background and context for current affairs in the region. It covers from
around 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on the twentieth- and twenty-first
centuries, beginning with the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and goes on to cover
the impact of WWI and WWII, Zionism, the rise of modern Middle East states, the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Arab nationalism, the rise of political Islam and Islamic
fundamentalism, a brief history of U.S. interest and activity in the region, the advent
and rise of terrorism in the Middle East, and both Gulf Wars.

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HIST 364
The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Three Credit Hours
A study of the turbulent history between the Arab countries of the Middle East and
the state of Israel. The course will cover the rise of the World Zionist Organization,
the impact of WWI and WWII diplomacy on the topic, the creation of the state of
Israel, the impact of the state of Israel on the Palestinian people, the various wars
and conflicts that have emerged between the Arab states and Israel, as well as the
first and second Intifada in the occupied territories, the U.S. role in the conflict, and
the impact of the Arab-Israeli conflict on terrorism. The course will cover a period
roughly from 1900 to the present.
HIST 365 (493) Special Topics in Non-Western
Three Credit Hours
History
Examples include finely focused studies on China, Japan, Columbus and his World,
Slavery in the Spanish Main, Portuguese Colonization of Brazil, the History of the
Ottoman Empire, the Islamic world, and twentieth-century Africa.
HIST 371
Historical Studies in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Case studies in how different eras and cultures have envisioned good leadership
and of how significant people have embodied its qualities. Examples include: Ethics
and Leadership in the Classical World, Founders of the American Republic, Great
Military Commanders, and Civil Rights Leaders of the Modern World.
Military and Diplomatic History
HIST 375
The French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Three Credit Hours
The French and Indian War was one of the most significant and decisive conflicts
in American and World history. It was the American theater of operations in the
first world war, known as the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). Fighting began in
America and spread to Europe, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, West Africa, India, and
the Philippines. The war pitted Britain, Prussia, and the Thirteen Colonies against
France, Austria, Russia, and Spain in a contest for imperial domination. In America,
Indian nations defined much of the character of the war and profoundly influenced the
war’s origins and outcomes. The course examines the major characters, campaigns,
and combatants of the Seven Years’ War in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
HIST 380 (475)
World War I
Three Credit Hours
This is a course on the Great War, the reality of which does not quite meet the
stereotype. While there was the stalemate of the trenches, there was great movement
in the East and even in the West in the last year. During the war, armies virtually
rearmed with new weapons and retrained, adopting new tactics. Mass assaults gave
way to storm squads; cavalry gave way to armor and aircraft. The squandering of
lives led to mutinies. Economies saw unprecedented mobilization. It was total war,
at a cost of 5,500 lives every day for a 1,500 day war, and one can argue that the
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HIST 382 History of Military Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the many historical models of military leadership from the
ancient world to the present, with emphasis on trends in strategy, tactics, management,
and civil-military relations. Successful military leadership has meant many different
things at different levels of command and in different places and times, and yet there
are some qualities of leadership that have proved enduring.
HIST 383 (487) Patterns of War to 1763
Three Credit Hours
The patterns of war from ancient times to the eve of the American Revolution
with emphasis on change in the technological, organizational, and social-political
nature of war.
HIST 384 (488) U.S. Military History
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the antecedent and development of United States military
policy and the conduct of war from the colonial era to the present. This course
proceeds from the premise that the military history of the United States is best understood from a combination of “traditional” military history (an emphasis on battles
and commanders) and “new” military history (an emphasis on politics, diplomacy,
economics, technology, gender, society, and culture).
HIST 386 World War II in the Pacific
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the Pacific theater of World War II. The class will examine the causes of the conflict and the course of its military campaigns. The course
will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class will ultimately place
the events and consequences of the war in the context of the military, diplomatic,
and political history of the twentieth century.
HIST 387 (489) History of the Vietnam War
Three Credit Hours
The history of the American war in Vietnam, including the foundations of French
imperialism in Indochina; native resistance; the first Indochina War; American policy,
intervention, and withdrawal; the impact on American domestic society; and the fall
of the Western-oriented government of South Vietnam.
HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
Three Credit Hours
This course explores America’s major international relationships - diplomatic,
economic, military, and cultural - since 1898. While keeping in mind the interplay
between diplomacy and domestic developments, the course will focus on fundamental
questions such as: Are America’s international relationships primarily motivated by a
drive for security and prosperity? To what degree have Americans embraced a national
mission to spread liberal, democratic values abroad? To what extent have cultural
undercurrents influenced American diplomacy? Major topics will include America’s
rise to global power, the World Wars, the Cold War, ideology, the military-industrial
“complex,” U.S.-Latin America relations, the international arms trade, and relations
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HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
Three Credit Hours
The Cold War was arguably the twentieth century’s most significant long-term
conflict. This course takes an international perspective on its varied causes and
consequences in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. We will explore
diplomatic relations between several nations during this era and the many effects the
Cold War had on these nations’ citizens, including the American military-industrial
“complex,” the Soviet gulag, and “client” regimes in the developing world. Major
topics will include U.S.-Soviet relations and nuclear diplomacy; wars in Korea,
Vietnam, and Latin America; crises in Berlin, Budapest, Prague, and Cuba; decolonization and the rise of the “Third World”; “the containment doctrine”; espionage
and McCarthyism; and the (surprising) end of the Cold War.
HIST 391 (494) Special Topics in Military History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Napoleonic Legacy in Warfare, the United States in World
War I, the Cold War, Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control, Theories of Strategy and
Policy, the French Foreign Legion and French Imperial Policy, the Panama Canal
and the Balance of Power, the German Army since 1740, and the History of Intelligence and National Security.
HIST 392 (495) Special Topics in History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Imperialism, Revolutions in the Western World, Science and
Technology in the Western World, the History of Medicine, and Psycho-Sociological
History.
HIST 393 World War II in Europe and Africa
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the European and African theaters of World War II.
The class will examine the causes of the conflict and the course of its military campaigns. The course will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class
will ultimately place the events and consequences of the war in the context of the
military, diplomatic, and political history of the twentieth century.
HIST 395 History of Weapons and Firepower
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the development of weapons since the beginning of
western civilization. Attention will be devoted especially to the development of
military small arms within the broader histories of technology and military affairs.
The class will also study the tactical and operational significance of weapons development and employment. Special emphasis will placed on a hands on approach to
learning, which will include the use of live-fire weapons ranges.
Capstone Seminars
HIST 443 Capstone Seminar in American History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification of
2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in American
History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other members
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HIST 444 Capstone Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in European History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 445 Capstone Seminar in Non-Western History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in NonWestern History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 446 Capstone Seminar in Military History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in
Military History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
Special Course Descriptions
These courses are intended to be offered on an occasional basis, according to
student demand and staffing availability. In addition, those courses that suit a seminar
or tutorial format will permit students to be exposed to modes of instruction and
learning other than those emphasized in lecture-oriented classes.
HIST 490
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head and supervising professor.
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Research topic
determined through consultation between student and supervising professor. Especially recommended for those students considering graduate or professional studies.
HIST 496
Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, a seminar on some special topic or
historical problem as proposed by faculty or history majors. Topics include Castro’s
Cuba, the Founding and Development of the State of Israel, Stalin’s Russia, and the
Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
HIST 497
Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, the tutorial is designed to meet
the needs or interests of one or a few students. Readings, tutorial sessions, papers,
and/or tests will be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
HIST 498
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Internships with the South Carolina Historical Society and similar organizations
are offered to combine academic training with the acquisition of skills in archival
work, historic preservation, and other types of applied history.

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Geography Course Descriptions

GEOG 209
World Geography
Three Credit Hours
(formerly GEOG 109)
A course dealing primarily with the elements and principles of geography. Familiarity with important global features and locations is stressed. Topics include
maps, oceans, atmosphere and winds, climate (elements and patterns), landform,
soils and agriculture, mineral resources and industry.
GEOG 301

Introduction to Geographic
Four Credit Hours
Information Systems
Principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Examines
the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data
capture, storage, retrieval, visualization, modeling, and output using one or more
GIS products. Course includes a laboratory component.
GEOG 311
Economic Geography
Three Credit Hours
The geographic foundations and distributions of economic activities in different
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and Cultures
Department Head: Toubiana
Professors: Andrade, Bahk, Skow, Toubiana
Associate Professors: Emm, Fernández-Medina, Hellin-Garcia, Segle, Urroz
Assistant Professors: Roca-Martinez, Smith, Strobbe, Tsai
Command of foreign languages, ever a component of traditional liberal-arts
schooling, has become a vital asset in today’s global society and economy. The
ability to communicate effectively with the millions of non-English speakers in
the realms of commerce, government, science, and the arts serves crucial national
interests. Cultural sensitivity, heightened through language study, furthers our
relations with the world.
The language courses of the core curriculum cultivate four basic skills—
reading, writing, listening, and speaking—with emphasis on communicative
proficiency. The language minor enhances competence in the basic skills and
allows for specialization in business practice, contemporary society, or literature. The language major hones fluency and imparts a detailed knowledge of
life and letters.
The major is most flexible and has proven a sound preparation for coveted
duty assignments, choice career opportunities in both public and private sectors, and graduate study in philology, business, law, or medicine. Students who
excel are eligible for induction into the following national honor societies: Pi
Delta Phi (French), Delta Phi Alpha (German), and Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish).
Students may pursuit a B.A. in Modern Languages with Teaching Specialization
in French, German or Spanish. The curriculum provides a broad background
in the specified language, culture and literature to prepare the student to teach
at the secondary school level. The student must make a formal application
for admission to the Zucker Family School of Education for the Internship in
Teaching as outlined on page 187.
Plan of Undergraduate Major
Thirty credit hours of coursework are required in one language at the 300and 400-levels. For all majors these required courses include 301 and 302; for
Spanish, these also include SPAN 305.
Language students pursuiing a double major will have the opportunity to
count 1 course (3 credit hours) from another department. This course should
be related to the history, the civilization or the culture of the target language
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of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Therefore,
after completion of the core-curriculum language requirement, at least 27 credit
hours (9 courses) must be taken from the language major, and 3 credit hours
(1 course) could be taken from outside the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.
Students who, through previous academic study or experience, are deemed
qualified may bypass Elementary (101-102) and/or Intermediate (201-202) courses
in their chosen language, provided that they pass the next higher level course
with a C or better. Bypassed courses will be included on the Citadel transcript
as if they had been completed at The Citadel on a Pass/Fail basis.
The Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
(Please refer to p. 125)
The Minor in East Asian Studies
(Please refer to p. 129)
Credit and Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Citadel currently offers study-abroad programs in French and Spanish.
Credit may be granted for courses in French, German, and Spanish taken abroad
at other schools during the summer or the regular school year. The Albert E.
Gurganus Summer Stipend ($1,000), the Deutscher Brüderlicher Bund Scholarship
($1,500), and the John Alexander Summer Scholarship ($2,000) assist qualified German majors with summer-study projects in Europe. Monetary awards
sponsored by the American Society of the French Legion of Honor may be
available for qualified French majors and minors participating in The Citadel’s
Summer Study in France. Students who wish to study language abroad will be
expected to show evidence of competence in the language classes they have
completed. Such work must have prior approval from the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Core Curriculum Language Requirement
Courses in languages must be taken consecutively. That is, a course numbered
101 precedes and is prerequisite to 102, 102 is prerequisite to 201, and 201
is prerequisite to 202. Graduation requirements in languages may be satisfied
only by appropriate sequences of courses in the same language. Thus, French
101-102 must be followed by French 201-202 (not Chinese, German or Spanish
201-202) and so forth. A student who wishes to satisfy the language requirement with a language not offered by The Citadel may exempt this requirement
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Bypass Placement, Bypass Credit, and Waiver of the
Language Requirement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in the language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue study of the language. Three credit hours
will be awarded for each bypassed course if the student scores a grade of C
or higher for the course into which he/she is placed.
For a student whose native language is not English, the language requirement at The Citadel is automatically waived, and the student is allowed to
substitute general electives for the waived language courses. In order to receive
exempt credit (courses given exempt credit appear in the transfer section of
The Citadel transcript and meet hour requirements for graduation) for waived
language courses, the student must complete at The Citadel, a regionally accredited institution, or an approved overseas institution, with a grade of “C” or
higher, a course in the native language at the 202-level or above. If a course
is completed at the 300-level or higher, twelve hours of exempt credit will be
awarded. Students attending overseas institutions must have an official transcript
mailed directly to The Citadel Registrar. A hand-carried transcript will not be
accepted. In addition, any foreign transcript that is not accompanied by an
English translation or does not contain a grade conversion scale showing U.S.
grade equivalents will be sent to a professional credential-evaluation service at
the expense of the student.
Special Courses
JAPN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
two syllabaries (Hirgana and Katakana) and ca. 200 Chinese characters (Kanji).
KORE 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
Hangul phonetic alphabet.

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MLNG 410

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
12th Century to 1789
An extensive, in-depth survey of influential literary movements on the Continent, beginning with the High Middle Ages and early Italian Renaissance,
continuing through the late Renaissance, the Golden Age in Spain, the Classical Age, up to the end of the Age of Enlightenment. While the focus of the
course will be on major writers and representative works of each period (e.g.,
La Chanson de Roland, Bocaccio, Cervantes, Racine, Rousseau, Goethe), the
significant intercultural borrowings and literary and artistic cross-fertilization
among the intelligentsia of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be studied
and put in their proper sociological contexts. No prerequisite.
MLNG 420

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
1789-Present
This course begins at the dawn of the Romantic movement on the Continent and
continues through the important movements of Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism,
Surrealism, and Existentialism. Significant works of writers such as Hugo, Flaubert,
Zola, Galdós, Rilke, Mann, Proust, D’Annunzio, Pirandello, Sartre, and Hesse,
among others, will be studied against the background of their times. No prerequisite.
MLNG 455

Theory and Practice of Foreign
Three Credit Hours
Language Teaching
Prerequisite: Language teaching track students need the approval of the Dean
of the Zucker Family School of Education
This course seeks to address the theory and practice of foreign language teaching.
It is designed specially to help students who are interested in the teaching profession
and becoming future language teachers. The aim is to develop understanding with the
contemporary research-based views of language teaching and learning. Students will
become familiar with professional organizations, language policies, foreign language
national standards, and first and second language acquisition theories among others. Students will also learn how to incorporate different modes of communication,
learning strategies and styles, and culture in the classroom. They will also reflect on
how to address diverse needs such as motivation, aptitude, diversity and learning
disabilities. Students will also design lesson plans and explore different assessment
techniques to meet students’ needs and goals.
LING 300
Introduction to Linguistics
Three Credit Hours
Open to all students.
A survey of the history of languages and linguistics and a study of the components of human speech: phonetics, phonology, morphology; grammar, syntax,
semantics; semiology, writing, literature. No prerequisite.

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Chinese Language Course Descriptions
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to modern Mandarin Chinese.
It begins with an introduction to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese (i.e.,
Pinyin) and then moves onto basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The course also aims to introduce students to a variety of aspects of
Chinese culture. By the end of the semester, students are expected to (a) have
a gairly good pronunciation, (b) recognize and write approximately 200 to 250
characters, and (c) carry out simple conversations. Lab work required.
CHIN 102 Introduction to Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or placement
This course aims to further develop students’ fundamental four language skills,
which will be emphasized and learned in communicative contexts. Students are
expected to actively participate in class by engaging in interactive activities, and
reading and writing practices. A variety of aspects of everyday Chinese culture
will be introduced through these activites. Lab work required.
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or placement
This course is designed to help students reach intermediate-level communicative skill in spoken and written Chinese. It also aims to establish a solid base
for more advanced language learning. By increasing students’ vocabulary and
knowledge of sentence patterns, the course focuses on speaking and writing
in coherent and well-formed paragraphs. By the end of the semester, students
are expected to (a) carry out fluent conversations about daily activities and (b)
write compositions of 200 to 250 characters on subjects of their daily life and
personal experiences. Lab work required.
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or placement
This course provides intermediate-level training in spoken and written Chinese in cultural contexts, based on language skills developed in CHIN 201.
The focus of this course is mainly on complex grammatical patterns, discourse
characteristics, and discussions of various cultural topics.
CHIN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to transcribe in Pinyin and pronounce
all syllables of the phonetic system of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin in
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CHIN 201/202 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 (or equivalent)
Students continue to develop practical communication skills and use of basic
structures through speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Daily study and
practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom. The
vocabulary for reading and writing increases to 1,000 characters.
CHIN 301 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
The aim of this course is to continually inprove the students’ reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on oral proficiency. It
also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of Chinese Language and Culture.
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities. Skills are refined through speaking and writing activites. Use
of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 302 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written Chinese based upon selected
texts. The aim of this course is to continually inprove the students’ reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on writing proficiency. It also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of the Chinese
Language and Culture. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 303 Chinese Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A broad survey of Chinese civilization and society with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art through selected topics that link various periods in
China’s past with the present. By the end of this course, students will have a
better knowledge and comprehension of Chinese history and society and will
be able to define the conceptions through which the Chinese have identified
their cultural heritage. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese
CHIN 307 Business Chinese
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in the Chinese speaking world. The course
is designed to simulate real business environments. By the end of the semester,
students will have a basic knowledge of how to function in the business Chinese
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CHIN 450 Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement or some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. This course may
be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated. Class taught in Chinese
Language and literature courses numbered 300 and above in a given
language have, unless otherwise stated, 202 or 204 in that language as a
prerequisite.
French Language and Literature Course Descriptions
FREN 101
Elementary French Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Basic functional communication on daily activities and immediate environment in the present. Emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
simple French; pronunciation; and vocabulary expansion. Cross-cultural similarities and differences stressed. Course conducted primarily in French. Language
laboratory required.
FREN 102
Elementary French Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or placement
Continued development of basic communication skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in increasingly more complex situations, including
pronouns, descriptions, and actions in the past and future, and conjectures.
Cross-cultural similarities and differences also studied. Course conducted primarily in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 201
Intermediate French Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 or placement
Functional use of French in different sociocultural contexts. Extensive oral
and written practice with vocabulary and structures vital to expressing increasingly complex ideas. Course conducted in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 202

French Reading, Conversation,
Three Credit Hours
and Composition
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or placement
Systematic development of reading and writing skills through cultural and
literary texts. Oral communication skills development through discussions of
readings and audiovisual material. Course conducted in French.
FREN 203

Intermediate French
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
An intensive, systematic study of grammar and development of speaking and
writing skills through readings, discussions, and compositions. May be taken in
lieu of FREN 201. Offered only during summer program in Europe.

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FREN 204
Intermediate French Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, movies, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. May be taken in lieu of FREN 202. Offered only during
summer program in Europe.
FREN 301
Advanced French Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Development of skill and ease in speaking correct, idiomatic French at an
advanced level. Audio and video cassettes used for aural comprehension. Pronunciation exercises. Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but
required of all French majors and minors.
FREN 302
Advanced French Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written French based upon selected
texts. Study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary as necessary to achieve coherent, idiomatic compositions related to the readings. Required of all French
majors and minors.
FREN 303
French Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A broad survey of French culture (architecture, painting, sculpture, music,
cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to World War I.
FREN 304

Survey of Non-European Francophone
Three Credit Hours
Literature and Civilization
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A survey of Canadian, African and Caribbean Francophone literature and
civilization from early twentieth century to the present.
FREN 307
Business French
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of instructor
Introduction to the language of economics, banking, commerce, correspondence, sales, import-export, transportation, and corporations in the Frenchspeaking world.
FREN 390

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Culture
Prerequisite: FREN 202 and permission of instructor
A survey of current trends in art, architecture, music, cuisine, film, and literature, as well as in popular culture, in France. Visits to museums, concerts,
theater, etc. Weekly journal of cultural and cross-cultural experiences. Offered
only during summer program in Europe.

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FREN 391

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Usage
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A course designed to acquaint students with the French of today as a language in evolution; particular attention to current usage of slang, jargon, and
neologisms. Offered only during summer program in Europe.
FREN 421

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Middle Ages and Renaissance
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of representative works composed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance in modern French translation.
FREN 422

French Classicism and
Three Credit Hours
Enlightenment
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the principal writers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
in France. Major figures: Molière, Corneille, Racine, Pascal, La Fontaine, La
Bruyère, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau.
FREN 423

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the works representative of Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and
Symbolism, with special emphasis on developments in the novel and lyric poetry.
FREN 424

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the major writers and literary movements—Surrealism, Modernism, Existentialism, Theatre of the Absurd, Nouveau Roman—from the early
1900s through the twentieth century.
FREN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Investigation and analysis of the works of one notable French author or of
some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. The significance of the topic
studied to Francophone civilization and/or literature in general will be emphasized. This course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
FREN 490

Advanced Grammar, Syntax, and
Three Credit Hours
Translation
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor
Development of linguistic skills necessary for fluent idiomatic writing in
French, from colloquial to more sophisticated styles, including translation from
English to French.

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German Language and Literature Course Descriptions

GERM 101
Elementary German I
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture. Development
of skills critical to foreign-language mastery: listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work required.
GERM 102
Elementary German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 101 or placement
Progress in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiom. Increased emphasis
on student communication. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work
required.
GERM 201
Intermediate German I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or placement
Completion of basic grammar and syntax. Increased emphasis on reading,
idiomatic usage. Course conducted in German. Lab work required.
GERM 202
Intermediate German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 201 or placement
Expansion and fine tuning of grammar. Literary texts serve as basis for
discussion and substantial composition. Course conducted in German. Upon
successful completion of the elementary and intermediate courses, students will
be functional in a German-speaking country, i.e., able to converse socially, read
newspapers and magazines, enjoy a movie, etc.
GERM 203 and
Intermediate German I Abroad
Three Credit Hours
GERM 204
Intermediate German II Abroad
Each Semester
Prerequisite: GERM 102 (or equivalent) and permission of section chief
Taken in lieu of GERM 201 and 202. Intensive study of grammar, development
of communicative skills while in residence in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
GERM 301
Advanced German Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with a grade of “C” or better or permission
of the department head
Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but required of all German majors and minors. Expansion and practice of communicative skills in
situational contexts from colloquial to formal. Extensive use of sound and video
recordings. Student interviews and presentations.
GERM 302
Advanced German Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Required of all German majors and minors. Practice in formal writing: reviews, essays, correspondence. Study of styles of writing in exemplary texts.
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GERM 303
German Civilization and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of civilization and culture up to 1945, with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art. Films, slides, recordings.
GERM 304
Postwar German Society and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of society and culture since 1945, focusing on political division and
reunification, economy, and art (particularly film).
GERM 305

Events and Issues in German
Three Credit Hours
Media and Popular Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
An intensive study of events and issues as reflected in German media and
popular culture. Newspapers, magazines, web sites, film, television, radio,
music provide students with German perspective on major events in twentieth
century world history. Topics will vary but may include WWI, National Socialism, the Holocaust, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Divided Germany, and the
Environment.
GERM 306

Encountering Cultural Texts:
Three Credit Hours
German for Discussion and Critique
Prerequisite: GERM 202 or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on advanced language skills for higher-order thinking
in German. Students will read, analyze, discuss and write about concrete and
abstract themes encountered in diverse genres, modes and styles of representation. The course provides experience with a broad array of German-language
literary and cultural texts that may included literature, opera, film and non-fiction.
Recommended as preparation for 400-level German courses. Taught in German.
GERM 307
Business German: Practical Applications Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Serves as a business elective. Acquisition of practical knowledge of German industry and economics. Study and practice of related vocabulary, and the
fundamentals of business correspondence. Preparation for the Zertifikat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.
GERM 308
Business German: Current Issues
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of current issues in the German business world through extensive readings using the internet and current business publications. Practice in business
correspondence and business situations. Preparation for the Zertifikat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.

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GERM 390

Special Topics in Language
Three Credit Hours
and Literature
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of language and literature while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on current usage in speech and print. Discussion and
composition based on activities and readings.
GERM 391
Special Topics in Landeskunde
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of society and culture while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on interaction with host community. Theater, concerts,
films, excursions, and museum visits. Sp Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures ecial projects tailored to student need and interest.
GERM 421

German Literature
Three Credit Hours
up to the Reformation
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, genres, and movements from the earliest
monastic texts through Luther’s age, examined in their social and cultural context.
GERM 422

German Literature from the
Three Credit Hours
Baroque to Classicism
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, and genres from the period of the
baroque, the Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, and classicism.
GERM 423

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, genres, and movements, with emphasis
on romanticism, Biedermeier, Junges Deutschland, poetic realism, and naturalism.
GERM 424

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of select authors, e.g., Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, Brecht, Grass, and
Plenzdorf.
GERM 426
Modern Austrian Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors since 1900, e.g. Bachmann, Bernhard, Musil,
Frischmuth, Jelinek.

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GERM 427

Literature of German-Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Switzerland
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors, e.g. Gotthelf, Keller, Meyer, Frisch, Dürrenmatt,
Muschg, Bichsel.
GERM 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of a single author or select topic in Germanic philology or culture.
Students may register for this course more than once if the topic has changed.
GERM 490

Internship in German Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Internships or service opportunities with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations) or in German-speaking countries to
combine academic training with professional experience. This course may be
taken more than once.
Spanish Language and Literature Course Descriptions
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis on practical, oral communication. Basic elements of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Initial presentation of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement
Further emphasis on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in
the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement
Stress on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening, reading,
and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Completion of the verb system.
Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in
Spanish.
SPAN 202

Spanish Conversation, Reading, and
Three Credit Hours
Composition
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or placement
Extensive oral and written communication based on readings and videos of
Hispanic literature and culture. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.

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SPAN 203

Intermediate Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Intensive course in oral and written Spanish; to be taken in lieu of SPAN
201. Offered only during Maymester or summer program in Spain or Spanish
America.
SPAN 204
Intermediate Hispanic Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, bullfights, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. Taken in lieu of SPAN 202. Offered only during Maymester
or summer program in Spain or Spanish America.
SPAN 301
Advanced Spanish Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. These skills will be
further refined through frequent writing activities. Course conducted in Spanish. Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but required of all other
Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 302
Advanced Spanish Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
An intense and complete overview of Spanish grammar including a review
of all tenses and a thorough analysis of the subjunctive. These elements will be
emphasized through frequent writing exercises, with the ultimate goal of producing grammatically correct Spanish. Course conducted in Spanish. Required
of all Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 303
Readings in Spanish Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A broad survey of the culture of Spain (architecture, painting, sculpture,
music, cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to the present. Use of
audiovisual materials.
SPAN 304

Readings in Spanish American
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A general survey of the culture of Spanish America from pre-Columbian times
to the present (architecture, painting, sculpture, music, cuisine, etc., as well as
social and political developments). Use of audiovisual materials.
SPAN 305

Introduction to the Study
Three Credit Hours
of Hispanic Literature
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
A preparatory course for students intending to pursue studies in Hispanic
literature. Selected readings will provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis
and understanding of the structure of literary works. The historical development
of genres and the technical vocabulary necessary for critical analysis will be
included. Required of all Spanish majors and minors.

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SPAN 306
Medical Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 202
Introduction to the study of specific medical Spanish vocabulary and terminology related to the field of medicine and cultural issues related to communicative interactions with Spanish-speaking patients in a clinical setting.
This course is specially geared to develop students’ communication skills for
serving in the medical profession. The course explores real-life situations that
medical personnel might encounter such as patient-doctor interviews, health issues, general check-ups, physical examinations, medical emergencies, etc. The
course will also explore Hispanic cultural perspectives, practices and products
related to healthcare. It will help students to develop intercultural communicative competence to better interact with and assist the Hispanic community.
This course is especially recommended for students who will be working in
the field of medicine.
SPAN 307
Business Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in Spain and Spanish America.
SPAN 308
Spanish Business Correspondence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
An extensive overview and practice of written commercial communications
in Spanish.
SPAN 309
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the study of the Spanish language and culture specifically rel
ated to the law enforcement field. This course explores real-life situations that
law enforcement personnel might encounter such as robberies, assault, crime
scenes, emergency situations, domestic violence, neighborhood security, etc.
Especially recommended for students who will be working in law enforcement.
SPAN 310
Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of literature in Spain from the early medieval period through
major movements and representative authors to contemporary Spanish letters.
SPAN 320
Survey of Spanish American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of major works of Spanish America from the pre-Columbian
period through major movements and representative authors to contemporary
literature.
SPAN 420
Medieval Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of the most prominent literary works in Spain from the early medieval period to the Renaissance.

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SPAN 421
The Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of the theatre, poetry and narrative of Spain’s Golden Age.
SPAN 423

Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
Literature of Spain
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of major literary trends from Neoclassicism to the Generation of ‘98.
Corresponding Spanish history will be presented as part of textual interpretation.
SPAN 424
Contemporary Spanish Narrative
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Literary trends in Spain since 1900.

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 425
Contemporary Spanish American Fiction Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
In-depth study of the major works of Spanish American fiction by the most
important twentieth-century writers. Consideration will be given to Borges,
Cortázar, Rulfo, Fuentes, and García Márquez.
SPAN 426
Contemporary Spanish American Poetry Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of selected Spanish American poets from Modernism to the contemporary period. The course will consider authors such as Dario, Mistral, Vallejo,
Neruda, and Octavio Paz.
SPAN 427
19th Century Spanish American Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
An in-depth reading of the major Spanish American authors from the period
of independence to Modernismo.
SPAN 428
Contemporary Spanish Poetry
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Trends in Spanish poetry since 1900.

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement—or combination thereof—from Spain or Spanish America. This
course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
SPAN 460

Internship in Hispanic Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: SPAN 302 and permission of department head and internship
director
Internships with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, etc.) may be periodically offered to combine academic
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Directed Individual Study
Directed Individual Study courses enable students with special interests,
suitable preparation, and high academic standing to receive instruction and guidance in selected subjects which are not otherwise treated in the department’s
regularly scheduled courses of instruction. Directed Individual Study courses
may not be repeated and are open only to juniors and seniors with the assent
of the instructor and the permission of the department head.
CHIN 341 and
CHIN 342

Chinese Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CHIN 441 and
CHIN 442

Chinese Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 341 and
FREN 342

French Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 441 and
FREN 442

French Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 341 and
GERM 342

German Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 441 and
GERM 442

German Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 341 and
SPAN 342

Spanish Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 441 and
SPAN 442

Spanish Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

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Political Science
Department Head: Kapeluck
John C. West Chair: Factor
Citadel Fellow: Fowler
Professors: Buchanan, Feurtado, Hines, Kapeluck, Mays
Associate Professors: Porter, Tenney
Assistant Professors: Segrest
Instructor: Collins
The Department offers an academic major in political science. This major
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. The course of study for students majoring in political science begins
with a set of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. Students
then have the opportunity to select from a list of specialized electives in their
area of concentration and to increase their understanding of their field by taking
courses in the related disciplines of anthropology, criminal justice, economics,
history, psychology, and sociology as well as General Electives from other
departments. As the central element of a general education, political science
provides preparation for graduate education and for useful and satisfying careers.
Political Science Major: The course of study for students majoring in political science prescribes a set of core courses to introduce the student to the
discipline. In addition, each major must select one of the following departmental
subfields for specialization in the junior and senior years.
A. American Government and Politics.
B. International Politics and Military Affairs.
C. Pre-Law and Legal Studies.
The discipline of political science seeks to describe and to explain political phenomena, including both foreign and domestic political institutions, the
political process, political behavior, and contemporary political and security
issues. Political science also studies the relationships of individuals with their
governments, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The major has
especially strong appeal for those who anticipate careers in law and government, particularly in the Foreign Service, Department of Homeland Security
and Department of State, intelligence agencies, the military services of the US
Army, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard, as well as a broad range
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Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers four minors: NonWestern Studies, American Politics, International and Military Affairs, and Law
and Legal Studies. The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in African-American Studies, International Criminal Justice,
International Relations, Southern Studies, Leadership Studies, and East-Asian
Studies. For a full description of these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of Criminal Justice - International
Criminal Justice; Department of English - Leadership Studies; Department
of History - African-American Studies, International Relations, and Southern
Studies; Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures - East
Asian Studies. The Department also offers two courses (PSCI 102: American
Government and ANTH 202: Cultural Anthropology) that may satisfy the core
curriculum’s social science requirement in many majors.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Political Science
The political science major consists of seventeen courses (51 credit hours),
mostly within the department but including as well a mix of humanities and
social science courses (with the exact mix depending on the subfield the student
selects). In addition, it provides for seven elective courses which students may
take as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in the Courses
of Study section of this catalog.
First, each student is required to complete a specified core of six courses:
PSCI 101 Introduction to Political Science
PSCI 102 American National Government
PSCI 231 International Politics
PSCI 232 Comparative Politics
PSCI 304 American Political Thought or PSCI 391, Foundations of
Political Theory; PSCI 392, Modern Political Theory
or PSCI 492, Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties.
Second, no later than the beginning of the fall semester of the junior year,
each political science major must select one of the subfields for course concentration during the junior and senior years. The three subfields are Subfield
A: American Government and Politics, Subfield B: International Politics
and Military Affairs, and Subfield C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies. Majors
must complete selected courses within one subfield of their choice. As detailed
below, three of these courses are specifically required; the remaining courses
are a combination of subfield electives selected from a list for each subfield,
American Politics electives (see the electives list for Subfield A), political
science electives, a non-PSCI humanities/social science upper level elective,
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as subfield requirements vary, students are encouraged to pay careful attention
to the distribution of courses in the subfield selected.
All courses within a subfield are open both to majors in other departments
and to political science majors who are concentrating in one of the other two
subfields. Subfield requirements and electives are presented below.
Subfield A: American Government and Politics
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
American Parties &amp; Politics, PSCI 301
History Elective
Subfield Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Pol. Issues &amp; Public Policy, PSCI 401
Subfield Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Urban Politics, PSCI 302 or
Legislative Process, PSCI 306
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC
Second Semester
Subfield Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 302 Urban Politics or PSCI 306: Legislative Process
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
Subfield electives (those students selecting this subfield must complete at least
three electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 303 State and Local Government
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency
PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics

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PSCI 371
PSCI 393
PSCI 396
PSCI 402
PSCI 403
PSCI 431
PSCI 461
PSCI 498
PSCI 499
FREN 301

Leadership in Politics
Research Methods in Political Science
Politics and the Media
Politics of Bureaucracy
Topics in American Government and Politics
American Foreign Relations
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Independent Study
Internship
or GERM 301 or SPAN 301

Subfield B: International Politics and Military Affairs
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Subfield Elective
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Internat. Political Economy, PSCI 351
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Am. Foreign Relations, PSCI 431
American Politics Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Nat. Security Pol., PSCI 332
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Int. Politics Elective
Int. Politics Area Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
PSCI 332 National Security Policy
PSCI 351 Internat. Political Economy
PSCI 431 American Foreign Policy
Subfield electives (those selecting this subfield must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus three subfield electives chosen from the following, one of which
must be an area course):
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 333 International Organization

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PSCI 335 Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 336 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
PSCI 337 East Asian Affairs
PSCI 338 Southeast Asian Affairs
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Affairs
PSCI 340 Latin American Affairs
PSCI 341 African Affairs
PSCI 342 International Terrorism
PSCI 343 Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 344 European Affairs
PSCI 345 South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 352 Global Democracy
PSCI 353 International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 433 Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498 Independent Study
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 384 International Crime
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301
Subfield C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Intro to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 201
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
American Politics Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Law &amp; Legal Process, PSCI 361
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 461
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

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Required:
CRMJ 201
PSCI 361
PSCI 461

Introduction to Criminal Justice
Law and Legal Process
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law

Subfield electives (those selecting this subfield must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus two subfield electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
PSCI 311
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 393
Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402
Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 498
Senior Research Project/Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
ENGL 411
Writing in the Professions
BADM 211 Accounting Principles and Practice
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301
Minor in African-American Studies
(Please refer to p. 117)
Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
(Please refer to p. 119)
Minor in East Asian Studies
(Please refer to p. 129)
Minor in International and Military Affairs
(Please refer to p. 137)
Minor in International Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 138)
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
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Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in Non-Western Studies
(Please refer to p. 145)
Minor in Southern Studies
(Please refer to p. 149)

Political Science Course Descriptions
PSCI 101
Introduction to Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen.
An introduction of politics in general and the discipline of political science
in particular. Attention will be given to the basic questions and methods of
political science with introductions to the subfields of the discipline.
PSCI 102
American National Government
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen. Satisfies Social Science Core Requirement for non political science majors.
A study of the American constitution background, the rights and liberties of
persons, public opinion, voting behavior, political parties, interest groups, and
the organization and roles of the presidency, the Congress, and the national
judiciary in policy formation and implementation.
PSCI 231 International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the international system, of the nation-state, the role of power
in international politics, and the goals and instruments of a nation’s foreign policy.
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the various political systems in terms of institutions, structure,
and function. Emphasis on the development of common criteria for the evaluation and comparison of these divergent systems.
PSCI 301
American Parties and Politics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the dynamics of American politics, with particular emphasis
upon the factors entering into the formulation of public opinion, the role of
interest groups, and the nature and operation of the party system.
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
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PSCI 303
State and Local Government
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of the states in the American constitutional system,
the institutional organization of state governments, and the relationships both
between the states and the national government and among the various levels
of state government.
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
Three Credit Hours
A study of the basic political ideas which have developed in response to
American constitutional, social, and economic conditions.
PSCI 305
American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis placed on the examination of the
various roles and functions of the president and on an analysis of presidents
in action.
PSCI 306
Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body with attention to its role in policy formation and its relationships with other parts as
a political and governmental system.
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of politics in the South in both regional and national contexts. Attention given to the politics of individual states and to an analysis of regional
developments in such areas as race relations, political behavior, and party
competition.
PSCI 308
Public Opinion and Political Behavior
Three Credit Hours
A systematic analysis of political attitudes and behavior in relation to techniques of opinion survey design and analysis, voting behavior, and mechanisms
for influencing options.
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 examines the threat posed by “home-grown” Jihadist terrorism in the U.S.
with varying degrees of ideological, political, and material support from nondomestic al-Qaida affiliates and, additionally, the public policy issues related
to the capacity of national security agencies to deter political violence by local
nationals and home-grown Jihadists.
PSCI 311

The Civil Rights Movement and
Three Credit Hours
American Politics
Examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II to the present
with special attention to the period from 1954 through 1965. The course will
consider the impact of this critical period on American politics and political behavior during the decades since, down to the present. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues such as affirmative
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PSCI 331
International Law
Three Credit Hours
A survey of international law as developed through treaties, customs, usages,
and decisions of national and international tribunals.
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the components of United States security policy. Consideration given to factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.
PSCI 333
International Organization
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development and functions of international organizations,
including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and other international
agencies seeking to promote harmony and cooperation among nations.
PSCI 335

Comparative Foreign and
Three Credit Hours
Defense Policies
A comparison and analysis of the foreign and defense policies of Russia,
China, Britain, France, and selected Third World states, including an introduction to the defense strategies of the state and the relationship between foreign
and defense policy in today’s world.
PSCI 336

Russia and the Commonwealth of
Three Credit Hours
Independent States
A selective survey of the structure and operations of the government of
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of China from 1911 to the present, with emphasis on the rise of
communism in China, on the structure and operation of the Chinese People’s
Republic, and on contemporary Chinese foreign policy. As appropriate, Japan,
the Koreas, and Taiwan will also be addressed.
PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of selected countries in the area with emphasis
on the problems of regionalization, transition, ideological orientations, and
the importance of the area to the national interests and foreign policy of the
United States.
PSCI 339
Middle Eastern Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Middle East with emphasis on the domestic and foreign
policies of the region’s states and the role of the area in the foreign policy of
the United States.
PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of Latin America with emphasis on issues of political change, development, and regionalism and on the importance of the area to the foreign
policy of the United States.
PSCI 341
African Affairs
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the politics and modernization of Sub-Saharan Africa with
emphasis on the diverse political, social, and economic factors influencing
political development.

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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 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Three Credit Hours
The core course for the non-Western studies minor, this course is a multidisciplinary introduction to the history and politics of the societies of Asia,
Africa, and Latin America. Attention is addressed to their experiences with
colonialism and confrontations with modernization as well as to their current
international relations.
PSCI 344
European Affairs
Three Credit Hours
An examination of politics and economics in selected states in the unified
entity known as “Europe.” Organizations such as the European Union and the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and others) and their impact on the United
States will also be addressed.
PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region: 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 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues relating to the mandating, deployment, and
maintenance of multinational peacekeeping operations of the United Nations and
selected regional/subregional organizations such as NATO, the OAU, ECOWAS,
and Arab League. Includes an examination of the lessons learned from selected
case study operations.
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political and economic theories that explain the outbreak of
war as well as the restoration of peace in the international system. Includes an
application of theory in the context of the examination of selected case studies.
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the relationship between economic and political behavior in the international sphere by first examining the three major theoretical
perspectives of mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. Then it provides an
overview 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 the field
of international political economy, such as the North-South gap, the role of
multinational corporations, and the effects of globalization on employment,
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PSCI 352
Global Democracy
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the question of democratic governance from theoretical
and practical perspectives in order to understand what is meant by “measuring
democracy”; reasons behind the historical spread of democracy and the numerous challenges-domestic and international; and obstacles to its spread and
consolidation. The course incorporates a number of regional and country-specific
experiences/case studies related to the democratization process.
PSCI 353

International Economic and
Three Credit Hours
Development Institutions
Prerequisite: PSCI 351 or permission of the instructor.
This course is an examination of competing theoretical perspectives and
approaches to the study of international cooperation and international institutions, their form, membership, and governance structures. Students will gain a
working knowledge of the major international economic institutions-in particular
the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Trade
Organization as well as regional development banks-including how these institutions operate, their memberships, how they structure their decision making,
and the political constraints they face.
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 decision-making. (Note: The criminal justice system
is surveyed in CRMJ 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI 371
Leadership in Politics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the study and practice of political leadership to include
necessary concepts and tools for understanding the elements of causation,
constraint, and consequences in relation to leadership responses to challenges
both inside and outside political institutions. Students will be introduced to
interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and comparative studies in order to understand
the dynamic interplay of moral and rational calculations in relation to political
strategy and advantage in contemporary society.
PSCI 391
Foundations of Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the late medieval period;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.
PSCI 392
Modern Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the early modern period to the present day;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
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PSCI 393

Research Methods in
Three Credit Hours
Political Science
May be used as a subfield elective.
An examination of methods in the scientific study of political phenomena with
emphasis given to the systematic study of politics and contemporary research
problems in political science, including research design, data collection, data
analysis, and computer applications.
PSCI 396
Politics and the Media
Three Credit Hours
An examination of theories of communication, of the relationships between
the various types of media and the political world, of the impacts of media on
political decision-making, and of political themes found in films, television,
literature, and other media forms. Specific topics include the nature and impact
of television journalism, the context and political themes of selected films and
novels, and the political roles performed by electronic and other forms of media.
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 402

Politics of Bureaucracy and
Three Credit Hours
Public Administration
An introduction to theories of public administration and bureaucracy and
consideration of the role of administration in the governmental process with
emphasis on the principles of administrative control, personnel, and fiscal management. The challenges, constraints, and opportunities posed by bureaucracies
are also reviewed.
PSCI 403

Topics in American Government
Three Credit Hours
and Politics
Prerequisite: PSCI 102 (American National Government) or permission of
course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of American government and politics; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and
students permit.
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
Three Credit Hours
A study of American foreign policy with emphasis on the institutions and
processes in the making of foreign policy and on important problems and developments in the postwar years.
PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 231 (International Politics) or permission of course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of international politics and security affairs; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty
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PSCI 461

Issues in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
Constitutional Law
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.
PSCI 462

Constitutional Law: Civil Rights
Three Credit Hours
and Liberties
Required of political science seniors.
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.
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 361 (Law and Legal Process) or permission of course
instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of public law and
legal process; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 492

Topics in Political Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
and Theory
Prerequisite: PSCI 392 (Modern Political Theory) or permission of the course
instructor. Cannot be used as a subfield elective.
Selected special topics in the general area of political philosophy and theory;
offered periodically as the interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 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 politics
may be investigated. Especially recommended for those considering graduate
or professional study.
PSCI 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships.
Internships with government agencies and private sector entities are offered
to combine academic training with professional experience.
Anthropology Course Descriptions
ANTH 201
General Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Man’s biological and cultural origins as studied by physical anthropologists,
archaeologists, and linguists.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Satisfies the Core Social Science Requirement.
A comparative study of culture; habitat, technology, and economy; kinship
and political organization; life cycles in primitive societies.

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ANTH 307
Introduction to Archaeology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.
ANTH 433
Special Topics in Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of anthropology and related
group cultural processes; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

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Department
of
Psychology
Department Head: Nida
Professors: Lassiter, Lipovsky, Matthews, Nida, Politano, Saylor, Taylor
Associate Professors: Fernald, Hanchon, Sawyer
Assistant Professors: Macdonald, Parrish
The major in psychology is designed around a broad liberal education whereby
the humanities and the sciences are integrated through an emphasis on the study
of human behavior. Students in psychology develop an approach to learning
based on empirical, objective methodology and statistical data analysis. These
skills enhance critical thinking and permit theory construction and analysis.
Students who graduate from this program are expected to have the knowledge
base and the data analysis skills which would support graduate study in any
of the specialty areas of psychology. They also should be well prepared for
employment in positions which require understanding and motivating others.
Examples of such employment areas include positions in personnel work, social
service and mental health agencies, law enforcement, sales, and business.
The major in psychology aligns with the American Psychological Association
Guidelines for the Undergraduate Psychology Major 3.0 (2013). The structure
of the psychology major fits with the five main areas of focus advocated by the
guidelines: 1) emphasis on the basic knowledge of concepts in the discipline
in psychology; 2) emphasis on scientific methods and critical thinking; 3) emphasis on ethics, social responsibility, and diversity; 4) emphasis on effective
communication skills; and 5) emphasis on professional development.
The major program in psychology, which leads to the Bachelor of Arts
degree, consists of a minimum of 37 hours of course work in psychology,
including PSYC 201, PSYC 202, PSYC 203, PSYC 303, PSYC 310, PSYC
405, and PSYC 410. Students also will choose two courses from both Cluster
A and Cluster B classes. Cluster A consists of PSYC 302, PSYC 402, and
PSYC 403. Cluster B consists of PSYC 304, PSYC 305, and PSYC 306. The
total of classes across both clustes will be 4 classes. Students will also select
and elective class form one of the clusters (either Cluster A or Cluster B) not
previously taken or a special topics class PSYC 463.
The department also offers elective courses to majors in other academic
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The Department of Psychology offers two graduate degree programs leading to the Ed.S. degree in School Psychology and the M.A. in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling.
The Department of Psychology also sponsors the Psychology Club, which
is open to all students interested in the study of human behavior regardless of
their major. The club seeks to stimulate and maintain interest in scholarship and
service and to promote closer social and intellectual association among students.
Psi Chi, the national honor society in Psychology, has a Citadel chapter
open to undergraduate majors or minors with a 3.000 average who rank in the
top third of their class. Psi Chi activities promote scholarship and research that
prepare students for graduate school or other future endeavors in psychology.
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in Psychology
(Please refer to p. 148)
Psychology Course Descriptions
PSYC 201
General Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course meets the Social Science core requirement for non-psychology
majors.
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior; emphasis upon experimental
investigation of such fields as development, cognition, perception, motivation,
learning, emotions, physiology, and personality.
PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of the individual from prenatal to senescent
stages, emphasizing growth in intelligence, motor behavior, perception, cognition,
socialization, and emotion. Empirical findings and theoretical interpretations in
the study of human behavior will be explored.
PSYC 203
Psychological Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological
experimentation. Particular emphasis is placed upon hypothesis testing by means
of the t-test and randomized designs of the analysis of variance.
PSYC 302
Behavioral Neuroscience
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster A.
This course explores the role of biological factors in human experience and
behavior. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the structure
and functions of the nervous system. Students will learn about the biological
underpinnings of various behaviors, including vision, emotions, sleep, biological rhythms, learning, memory, drug addiction, neurological and psychological
disorders. Students also will engage in laboratory experiences to further enhance
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PSYC 303
Experimental Psychology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203
This course introduces students to the methods of scientific inquiry used by
psychologists. Students will learn how to design studies and how to analyze
data using computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking
and clear communications.
PSYC 304
Abnormal Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster B.
A study of fundamental theory and research in the area of abnormal behavior. Emphasis is on symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and
behavior problems.
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster B.
A study of the individual in relation to his social environment with special
attention to group behavior, communication, conformity, leadership, aggression,
and interpersonal attraction.
PSYC 306
Theories of Personality
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster B.
A study of major contemporary theories of personality with special emphasis on the biological and psychological foundations and integrative aspects of
personality.
PSYC 310
Professional Development in Psychology Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A seminar course designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in
psychology. Topics include: an examination of the variety of jobs available in
psychology, how to apply to graduate school or for a job, writing a formal
research paper, and interviewing techniques.
PSYC 371
Psychology of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines leadership theory and contemporary trends in leadership, organizational behavior, and the management of human resources as they
are related to the emergence and effectiveness of leaders.
PSYC 402
Cognitive Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster A.
This course surveys the theoretical and empirical work in the area of cognitive
psychology. Topics include sensation and perception, pattern recognition, attention, memory, problem solving, language, decision-making, and comprehension.
Students will become familiar with models of cognition through discussion and
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PSYC 403
Psychology of Learning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303. Cluster A.
A comprehensive and critical review of the experimental literature in the
area of learning and motivation, including the major learning theories and the
motivational determinants of behavior.
PSYC 404
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
Application of psychological principles to the world of work. Specific topics include concepts of work, job satisfaction, personnel selection, performance
appraisal, human engineering, leadership, and organizational behavior.
PSYC 405
History and Systems of Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 203, PSYC 303
Historical survey of psychology, emphasizing contributions of major “schools”
of psychology, theories, their place in science, and current theoretical trends.
PSYC 407
Psychological Testing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A survey of the theory and principles of psychological testing, demonstration
and discussion of representative tests of intelligence, aptitude, achievement,
interests, and personality.
PSYC 410
Contemporary Issues in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Required of all senior psychology majors; open to others with the permission of the instructor.
A study of selected critical issues in contemporary psychology, encompassing the various aspects of the discipline. Special emphasis will be given to
integrating concepts, principles, and skills learned from earlier courses and
related disciplines.
PSYC 418
Experiential Leadership in Psychology I Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies.
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. If taking both, students
may select different mentors or different options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
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PSYC 419
Experiential Leadership in Psychology II Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to Majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. If taking both, students
may select different mentors or different options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.
PSYC 420
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Strongly
recommended for students planning graduate study. Approval for enrollment
based on capability of applicant and the acceptance of a written proposal.
PSYC 463
Special Topics in Psychology
One to Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and permission of department head
This course is designed to focus on a current problem, technique, or theory
in the field of psychology.
Required courses provide a solid foundation, preparing students for graduate education or entry level employment. The field of psychology is much
more diverse than can be fully reflected in our required curriculum, yet limited resources make a full slate of elective courses in psychology impossible.
Through special topics courses, the department can offer (on an occasional
basis) exposure to the frontiers of the field while maintaining a focus on the
mainstream of psychology through required courses. Non-majors who have at
least surveyed the field and who have been introduced to the social scientific
process through PSYC 201 may also round out their curriculum with this course
as a non-departmental elective.

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SCHOOL
OF
SCIENCE
AND
MATHEMATICS
COL John E. Weinstein, Interim Dean
Department of Biology
MAJ Joel Gramling, Interim Head
Department of Chemistry
COL Holly Bevsek, Head
Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science
LTC Lori K. Hicklin, Head
Department of Mathematics
and
Computer Science
COL Mei-Qin Chen, Head
Swain Department of Nursing
MAJ Amelia M. Joseph, Head
Department of Physics
COL Russell O. Hilleke, Head

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Department of Biology
Interim Department Head: Gramling, J.
Professors: Gustafson, Weinstein, Zardus
Associate Professors: Donnell; Gramling, J.; Johnson; Nolan; Rocha, Zanin
Instructor: Gramling, A.
The Biology Department is structured to offer courses which give students a
better understanding of themselves, their relationship with their environment, and
the diversity of life. Enrichment courses with minimum prerequisites are offered
in summer and evening programs for interested individuals.
B.S. Biology Major
The B.S. in Biology degree is intended for those students who plan to enter
graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military service;
and technical positions in the broader field of biology. The major is designed to
provide students with a broad background in modern biology that will prepare them
for employment or further study. All students majoring in biology are required to
take the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141),
Cell Biology (BIOL 205), Evolution (BIOL 208), Genetics (BIOL 308), Ecology
(BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar (BIOL 411). Students must take four additional
biology electives. One must be chosen from each of the following course groupings:
Cell and Molecular Biology Courses:
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Ecology and
BIOL 209
BIOL 314
BIOL 407
BIOL 408
BIOL 409
BIOL 425
BIOL 426

Field Biology Courses:
Environmental Science
Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Conservation Ecology
Ornithology
Marine Biology
Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
Freshwater Biology

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Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 410
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

Biology Courses:
Introduction to Plant Biology
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Vertebrate Natural History
Economic Botany
Toxicology

Physiological Biology Courses:
BIOL 403 Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414 Environmental Physiology
Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization
The Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization major
is designed to provide students with a broad background in modern biology that
will prepare them for certification to teach Biology and General Science at the
secondary school level. All students choosing this major are required to take the
Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141), Cell Biology
(BIOL 205), Genetics (BIOL 308), Methods and Applications of Science (BIOL
330), Ecology (BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar (BIOL 411). Students must take
four additional biology electives chosen from the list below and all other indicated
courses. Students in this program must make a formal application for admission to
the School of Education for the Internship in Teaching as outlined on page 165.
Biology Electives: One course must be chosen from each of the four areas below.
Animal Physiology Area
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Animal Behavior and Evolution Area
BIOL 208
Evolution
BIOL 307
Animal Behavior
Botany Area
BIOL 204
BIOL 314

Introduction to Plant Biology
Vascular Flora of South Carolina

Zoology Area
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 408
BIOL 410

Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Ornithology
Vertebrate Natural History

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Allied Science and Mathematics Courses
CHEM 151/161
General Chemistry I
CHEM 152/162
General Chemistry II
EART 201
Earth Science
MATH 106/107
Applied Calculus I and II
PHYS 203/253
College Physics I
PHYS 204/254
College Physics II
STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Required Education Courses
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 306
Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
EDUC 312
Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 401
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
EDUC 499
Internship in Teaching (Spring Semester Senior Year)
Core Curriculum Courses
Orientation
ORTN 101
Mathematics
Counted above
English
ENGL 101/102/201/elective
History
HIST 103/104 or 105/106
Science
Counted above
Social Science
ANTH 202, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
HESS
Two Activity Courses
HESS
RPED 250/251
ROTC Courses
AERO, MLTY, or NAVL sequence (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401
and 402)
Premedical-Predental Program
Students who are planning to enter medical school, dental school, veterinary
school, or professional school in allied health should consider the B.S. Biology
major. The flexibility of the major course of study permits the preprofessional
students to tailor their plans of study to each area of specialty. The department
coordinates a voluntary program where students may gain practical experience
before graduation. The large number of electives available in the biology curriculum makes it possible for the student to develop the broad science-humanities
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Research Opportunities
The Biology Department strongly urges majors to engage in research under
the direction of a Citadel faculty member. The best way to learn science is to
become actively involved in doing science and the Biology Department faculty
offer majors many opportunities to become involved in their research programs.
Majors can earn academic credit for research by enrolling in BIOL 320. This
course can be used once as a biology elective and may be repeated one time as
a general elective.
Minor in Biology
(Please refer to p. 122)
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
(Please refer to p. 144)
Biology Course Descriptions
BIOL 101
General Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 111
An introductory course in biology designed for non-majors that emphasizes the
importance of biology and its impact on human society. Topics include the methods of science, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration,
molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 102
General Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 112
A continuation of the introductory course for non-majors that covers topics
including evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal form and function, and
principles of ecology. It is recommended that students complete BIOL 101 and
111 before taking BIOL 102 and 112.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 111
General Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 101
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 101.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 112
General Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 102
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 102.
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BIOL 130
Introduction to Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 131
An introductory course required of all biology majors and education majors
whose teaching field is biology; recommended for students in other majors who
are interested in medicine or other health professions. Topics include the scientific
method and data analysis, cell and molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 131
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 130
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 130.
Laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 140
Introduction to Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and 131 or a grade of “B” or better in BIOL 101 and 111
Corequisite: BIOL 141
A continuation of the introductory course for biology majors. Topics include
evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal biology, and ecology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 141
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
Corequisite: BIOL 140
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 140.
Laboratory: three hours
BIOL 150
General Biology for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 151
An introductory course in biology designed for engineering students. Topics include the methods of science, chemistry and cells, evolution, ecology, and
microbiology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 151
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 150
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 150.
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BIOL 203
Introduction to Plant Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or 140/141
A general survey of the vascular and nonvascular plants. Lecture and laboratory
experiences will include a study of the characteristics, life cycles, evolutionary
trends, ecological importance, and economic value of each plant group.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 205
Cell Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the morphological, biochemical and biophysical properties
of cells and their significance in life processes.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 206
Human Genetics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will introduce students to a variety of genetic issues that they
will encounter during their lives including: 1) the genetic basis of disease; 2)
genetically modified organisms; 3) genetic screening and prenatal diagnosis; 4)
cancer; 5) the human genome; 6) genetically modified organisms; and 7) DNA
fingerprinting. In addition to gaining a scientific understanding of these issues,
the ethical and societal impacts will be discussed.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will focus on specific organisms that could be used as bio-weapons,
discussing their normal existence, common methods of weaponization of such
organisms, their potential effects on a human population, and strategies for protecting populations from bioterrorism attacks (vaccine development). A detailed
study of the biological characteristics of these organisms will be the main focus
study for this course.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 208
Evolution
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors
A basic course in the concepts of evolution and population dynamics. The history of evolutionary thought, the processes of organic evolution, and systematics
are included.
Lecture: three hours.

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BIOL 209
Environmental Science
Three Credit Hours
Human impact on our environment has never been so intensive or so farreaching. Fundamental conditions in global nutrient cycling, biological diversity,
atmospheric composition, and climate are changing at an unprecedented rate. This
course will use real world case studies to investigate the complex interactions
among ecology, geology, chemistry, ethics, policy, and economics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 217
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111 or BIOL 130/131 and EXSC major or Permission
of Biology Department Head.
Does not count toward biology major.
An introduction to the integrated structure and function of human organ systems covering cells and tissue; integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems; and
sensory organs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: BIOL 227 is optional.
BIOL 218
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
A continuation of the study of integrated structure and function of the human
organ systems covering muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory, BIOL 228 is optional.
BIOL 227
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
217.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 228
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 218
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
218.
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BIOL 290
Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205 or approval of instructor.
A general study of microorganisms and their importance to humans with special emphasis on their fundamental life processes. Includes a brief introduction
to epidemiology and immunology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 301
Invertebrate Zoology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A general study of the invertebrate animals, including taxonomy, morphology,
and ecology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 302
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A study of the functional anatomy of representative vertebrate animals. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the vertebrate body and adaptations in
form and function in response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 308
Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor; STAT 160 strongly
recommended.
Required of all biology majors.
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, changes
in chromosome structure and number, cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 309
Animal Behavior (Ethology)
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or PSYC 201
This course deals with the description, development, and adaptive nature of
behavior in free-living animals. The laboratory will emphasize the description and
quantification of behavior patterns. It is highly recommended that students take
STAT 160 before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 314
The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: four hours.

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BIOL 320
Intern Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel, The Medical University of South Carolina, National
Marine Fisheries Services, and The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, etc. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free afternoons per
week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or field, excluding travel.
They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook and write a research
paper detailing their work.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 322
History of Biology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor.
Major aspects of the development of biological sciences and their relationship
to other scientific disciplines. Special attention will be paid to the development
and content of theories and to changes in the methods of biological research.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 330
Methods and Applications in Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 152/162
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and field
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientific method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on field experiences as well as science fair preparation is included.
Also listed as CHEM 330.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 401
Developmental Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including: the process 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 induction 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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 402
Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 208
A systematic study of the general physiology of mammalian organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 406
Ecology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and the effects of
the environment on the structure and function of animal and plant populations.
Laboratory will emphasize methods and materials of ecological investigations. It
is highly recommended that students take Statistics before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: four hours.
BIOL 407
Conservation Ecology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
Conservation ecology is an integrated science based primarily on ecology,
with important contributions from genetics, evolution, biogeography, sociology,
economics, and political science. The course will address definitions, origins, and
patterns of biological diversity, explore why the maintenance of biodiversity in native and human dominated ecosystems is fundamentally important to the continued
well-being of humans and other species, and examine the context and causes of
extinction and strategies for preventing or ameliorating the loss of biodiversity.
Lecture: three hours
BIOL 408
Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 409
Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarities with species, taxonomic methods,
sampling procedures, experimental design, use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 410
Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 411
Senior Seminar
Required of all biology majors. Open only to seniors.
A group study of current topics of biological interest.
Lecture: one hour.

One Credit Hour

BIOL 412
Special Topics in Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
A course designed for the study of specialized topics in modern biology.
Lecture: variable; laboratory: variable
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205
This course will cover the physiological adaptations of organisms to physical
and chemical parameters of the environment. It includes molecular mechanisms
which help organisms adapt to environmental factors.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 419
Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or BIOL 209 or BIOL 140/141
An introductory 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 which make them economically important, and
their roles in prehistoric and modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 421
Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or 140 and CHEM 104 or 152, or BIOL 218
An overview of the basic science of poisons, including the disposition of
chemicals in the body, the role of metabolism in enhancing or reducing their toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity, and the effects of toxicants on major organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 308, CHEM 208; CHEM 409 Strongly Suggested; BIOL
290 suggested.
Coordinated lecture/laboratory class covering classical molecular and cellular
biochemistry as well as modern molecular genetics. Study of the manner in
which genetic information is carried in DNA and how DNA directs the synthesis
of proteins in bacterial and eukaryotic cells and their associated viruses. Specific
topics to be covered include mechanisms governing gene expression, metabolic
control system, gene therapy, oncogenesis, molecular genetics of genetic diversity,
molecular basis of human diseases, and a review of known disease-causing genes
such as the cystic fibrosis gene, Huntington’s chorea gene, and the Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy gene.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 425
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, spelunking 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 426
Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment. Instruction will cover
the biological diversity, ecological and physiological adaptations, 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.
BIOL 427
Immunology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A description of the immune system including the cells and organs involved
in immunity; antigen-antibody reactions; immunoglobulin structure, function;
organization and expression of immunoglobulin genes; the major histocompatibility complex; immune regulation and tolerance. These basic concepts will be
applied to understanding the role of the immune system in vaccinations; infectious
disease; organ transplantation; autoimmune disease; immunodeficiency diseases;
AIDS and cancer.
Lecture: three hours.

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BIOL 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant journal articles
and related materials.

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Department
of
Chemistry
Department Head: Bevsek
Professors: Mabrouk, Zuraw
Associate Professors: Bevsek, McAfee
Assistant Professors: Adair, Dorko, Hunter
The course of study for students majoring in chemistry is designed to prepare
them to enroll as graduate students in full standing at leading universities; to
provide the foundation for pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, and other
professions; to teach chemistry in public and private secondary schools; and to
fill positions as chemists in industrial laboratories. The curricula embody training in the five fundamental subdivisions of the science: biochemistry, inorganic,
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
The department occupies Byrd Hall, which was completed in 1968. Within its
52,000 square feet, this facility houses a lecture theater, laboratories, computer
laboratory, and conveniently located stock, preparation, and balance rooms.
B.S. in Chemistry
The B.S. in Chemistry degree is intended for those students who plan to
enter graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military
service; and positions in industry. A specific curriculum will be developed in
consultation with the student’s academic advisor to fit each student’s specific
career goals. Requirements of the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 302
Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 305/315 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 306/316 Physical Chemistry II/Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I

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CHEM 419
CHEM 420

Department of Chemistry

Senior Research I
Senior Research II

B.S. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 131
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 132
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 221/271 Physics with Calculus I/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus I
PHYS 222/272 Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II
Majors in B.S. in Chemistry program must also take another approved elective
from the following selection: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404,
410; CSCI 205; MATH 303, 335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS
301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Majors in B.S. in Chemistry must also take another approved elective from the
following selection: CHEM 402, 404, 410.
B.S. in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Accredited)
Students who wish to pursue research-related careers (chemical, medical, industrial) should consider taking the courses to complete the American Chemical
Society approved program. Students completing these additional requirements
are awarded a certificate by the American Chemical Society documenting their
status as professional chemists and are frequently given preferential treatment
as candidates for professional positions. In order to qualify for this distinction,
students must complete all the requirements of the B.S. in Chemistry program
and these additional courses:
MATH 234
CHEM 460

Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Biochemistry Laboratory

A chapter of Student Members of the American Chemical Society is active at
The Citadel.
B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization
Students who have a particular interest in biochemistry or those who intend
to enter medical, dental, veterinary, or similar professional schools are encouraged to major in the B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization program.
Requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the B.S. in
Chemistry program with the following differences:
CHEM 315 is not required.
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Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from the following: BIOL 290, 308, 421, 424, or 427.
Students in this program may also be awarded an ACS accredited degree by
taking the following additional courses:
CHEM 315
MATH 234

Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Applied Engineering Mathematics I

B.A. in Chemistry
The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry provides great flexibility in choosing
electives which permit the design of a program to fit the student’s individual
aspirations. This degree is intended for those students who wish to combine a
technical background with a liberal arts education.
Requirements for the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
One sequence from one of the following areas:
Analytical Chemistry: CHEM 300, CHEM 302
Physical Chemistry: CHEM 305/315, CHEM 306/316
Biochemistry: CHEM 409, CHEM 410
Students must also take one course from each of the remaining three chemical
areas, e.g., if students take the full analytical chemistry sequence, then they
must take one course from the physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and
biochemistry sequences.
B.A. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 106
MATH 107
PHYS 203/253
PHYS 204/254

Applied Calculus I
Applied Calculus II
College Physics I/Laboratory for College Physics I
College Physics II/Laboratory for College Physics II

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B.A. in Chemistry - Teaching Specialization in Chemistry and
Comprehensive Broad Field Science
The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry with Teaching Specialization in
Chemistry and Comprehensive Broad Field Science provides a broad background
in chemistry and the natural sciences to prepare students to teach at the secondary school level. In this program, the student must make a formal application
for admission to the School of Education for the Internship in Teaching as
outlined on page 247. Requirements for this degree are the same as the B.A.
in Chemistry program requirements with the following differences:
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

208/218 are not required.
300 is required.
330 Methods and Applications of Science is required.
409 is required.

BIOL 130/131 or BIOL 101/111 are required.
BIOL 140/141 or BIOL 102/112 are required.
EART 201 Introduction to Earth Science is required.
PSYC 201 General Psychology is required.
The following education courses are required:
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC

101
202
206
306

EDUC 312
EDUC 401
EDUC 402
EDUC 499

Education in Modern Society
Educational Psychology
Adolescent Development
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and High
School
Teaching Students with Special Needs
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Special Methods in Teaching
Internship in Teaching

Premedical Program
Students who plan to enter medical school or allied professional schools
such as dental or veterinary school should consider either of the two B.S. in
Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization programs. The non-ACS curriculum will
provide a solid foundation for medical, dental or veterinary school. However,
students who are pursuing a career in medical research should consider taking the ACS approved curriculum. Students who plan to enter medical school
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requirements of the medical schools of their choice and plan their programs
accordingly. An extremely worthwhile reference to the entrance requirements
for all medical schools in the United States and Canada is Medical School
Admission Requirements, published each year by the Association of American
Medical Colleges, One DuPont Circle N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.
Minor in Chemistry
(Please refer to p. 124)
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
(Please refer to p. 144)
Requirements for Non-Science Students
Unless the students’ degree plans stipulate they take CHEM 151/161 and
CHEM 152/162, it is highly recommended they take CHEM 103/113 and CHEM
104/114. A student may not use both CHEM 103 and CHEM 151 or CHEM 104
and CHEM 152 to meet degree requirements.
Chemistry Course Descriptions
CHEM 103
Introduction to Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 113
For non-science majors only.
The first semester of a course designed for students who are not science
and engineering majors. The course will cover the fundamentals of chemistry
including electronic structure of the atoms, bonding, basic chemical calculations, gases, and various types of reactions. Mathematical emphasis will be less
rigorous than in CHEM 151. Chemical processes of products used in everyday
life will be stressed.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 104
Introduction to Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 or CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 114
For non-science majors only.
The concluding semester of a course designed for students who are not
science and engineering majors. Among the topics to be covered will be the
relationship of chemistry to ecology, to the human body, to energy productions,
and to product manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on making students more
informed consumers as they choose and use everyday products.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 113
Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 103
Required of all students selecting CHEM 103.
Student-conducted laboratory procedures and experiments designed to parallel as closely as possible and to enhance the material covered in CHEM 103.
Emphasis will be placed on basic laboratory techniques. Demonstrations will
be used to illustrate important chemical concepts.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 114
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113
Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 104
Required of all students selecting CHEM 104.
A continuation of CHEM 113. Experiments and demonstrations will parallel,
as closely as possible, and enhance the material covered in CHEM 104. Preparation and analysis of some interesting common products will be conducted.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 140
General Chemistry for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 141
Required of freshmen majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering.
This course is designed to introduce the engineering student to some of the
fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics to be covered include: stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic
compounds, properties of gases, periodic trends, Lewis dot structures, molecular
geometries, intermolecular forces, phase diagrams, solids, and polymers.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 141

General Chemistry for Engineers
One Credit Hour
Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 140
Required of all students selecting CHEM 140.
The first hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 140. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 140.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.

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CHEM 151
General Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 161
Required of all freshmen majoring in the sciences and engineering; the chemistry option for B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Problem-solving techniques and essential concepts, including structure and
properties, reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, and bonding. Calculators with logarithmic capability are required.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 162
Required of all students majoring in the sciences; the chemistry option for
B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Continuation of CHEM 151. Emphasis includes solutions, kinetics, equilibrium,
acids and bases, solubility, redox, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 153

General Chemistry I for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 163
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
Students will learn about stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, periodic trends, thermochemistry, properties of gases, Lewis dot structures, molecular geometries, and
molecular orbital theory. Introduction to research methods and problem solving
techniques will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 154

General Chemistry II for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 153 and CHEM 163 or permission of department head.
Corequisite: CHEM 164
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
A continuation of CHEM 153 in which students continue to explore theory
and application of chemical concepts including solubility and solutions, kinetics,
equilibrium, acid/base chemistries, oxidation/reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Introduction to research methods
and problem solving techniques will continue to be discussed and practiced.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 161
General Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 151
Required of all students selecting CHEM 151.
Introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to accompany
the topics covered in CHEM 151.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 162
General Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students selecting CHEM 152.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Laboratory: two hours. (Note: Chemistry majors must register for CHEM 164.)
CHEM 163

General Chemistry I Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 153
The first hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 153. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 153.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 164

General Chemistry II Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students majoring in chemistry.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to
qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Research skills are introduced and utilized in a project.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; Chemistry majors must
have a grade of C or higher.
Required of all sophomores majoring in chemistry.
A study of the aliphatic hydrocarbons, their preparations and reactions, with
emphasis on reaction mechanisms and transformations.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 218
A study of aromatic compounds and the various functional classes of
compounds. Emphasis will be placed on reactions, reaction mechanisms, and
transformations. Important biomolecules will be covered briefly.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 207
A course which emphasizes the development of skill in the use of basic
laboratory techniques through the completion of a series of experiments involving various types of reactions such as substitution, elimination, and addition
reactions with an introduction to modern instrumentation such as the IR spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, and NMR spectrometer.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 208
A continuation of CHEM 217 with the emphasis on the synthesis, reactions,
and identification of the various classes of organic compounds.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 and MATH 107 or the
equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors pursuing the B.S. in chemistry; elective to others.
This course has as a primary focus the chemical principles involved with
classical gravimetric and volumetric analysis; however, modern methods of
analysis including colorimetry and potentiometry are introduced.
Lecture and discussion: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 302
Instrumental Methods
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors pursuing the B.S. in chemistry; elective to others.
Modern instrumental methods of analysis are discussed, with emphasis on
the physical or chemical principles involved in the method, design or analytical
instruments, and treatment of analytical data. Laboratory work provides practice
in the three major areas of instrument analysis—chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: four hours.

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CHEM 305 and
Physical Chemistry I and II
Three Credit Hours
CHEM 306
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or MATH 107; and PHYS 204/254 or PHYS 222/272;
CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 or permission of department head.
Corequisite for CHEM 305: CHEM 315 (except biochemistry specialty majors)
Corequisite for CHEM 306: CHEM 316
Required of all juniors getting the BS degree in chemistry; elective to others.
CHEM 305 provides a detailed study of the postulates of quantum mechanics, simple quantum mechanical systems, approximation methods, many-electron
systems, bonding, and spectroscopy. CHEM 306 provides a detailed study of
statistical mechanics, the kinetic theory of gases, the laws of thermodynamics,
equilibrium, and kinetics and mechanics of reactions.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 208
Required of all chemistry majors; elective to others.
This course is an introduction to the literature of chemistry and the basics of
developing a research project. Students will be introduced to both computer and
print-based literature searches and will apply these skills as they research their
thesis topics under the direction of a faculty research advisor.
Lecture and discussion: two hours.
CHEM 309
Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective only.
Interesting current topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students
with a general chemistry background. The topics will be determined by student
interest and faculty availability.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 315 and
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
CHEM 316
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisites or prerequisites: CHEM 305 and CHEM 306
Required of all chemistry majors; 1 semester required for biochemistry specialty
majors; elective to others.
The first semester course will be devoted to attaining skills in the evaluation,
analysis, and presentation of experimental data. Topics covered will include graphing techniques, error analysis, extraction of useful quantities from raw data, use
of computers in handling data, and the use of spreadsheets. Experiments will be
performed on topics covered in CHEM 305. The second semester work will be a
hands-on study of experimental physical chemistry on topics covered in CHEM
306, emphasizing the acquisition of data that can be analyzed using the skills
learned in the first semester.
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CHEM 319
Applied Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective for all majors.
Interesting topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students with a
general chemistry background. This course will utilize a laboratory component.
CHEM 320
Polymer Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 and CHEM 305 or approval of the instructor
A general overview of polymer chemistry which includes mechanisms of
polymerization, reactions of monomers, molecular weight distributions and limitations, polymer morphology and rheology, structure elucidation, applications, and
industrial processing.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 330
Methods and Applications of Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and field
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientific method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on field experiences as well as science fair preparation are included.
Lectures: two hours; laboratory: three hours
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or approval of instructor
Required of all chemistry majors.
An introduction to the systematic chemistry of the elements and the structures
and reactions of their compounds. Topics covered include atomic and bonding
theories, acid-base theories, symmetry and spectroscopy, and chemistry of the
main group elements.
Lectures: three hours.
CHEM 402
Inorganic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 401
The chemistry of the transition metals, including bonding theories, coordination
compounds, organometallic chemistry, catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 403
Special Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or permission of the instructor.
An in-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry that requires a thorough
understanding of organic chemistry. Topics vary depending on student interest
and instructor availability.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 404
Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 and CHEM 305
Elective course.
A detailed study of a selected contemporary topic will be presented at a
level that requires comprehension of the subject matter covered in the physical chemistry and quantitative analysis courses.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207, CHEM 208, CHEM 217, and CHEM 218
Elective course.
A coverage of the chemistry of amino acids, peptides and proteins; enzymes; biochemical energetics; Kreb’s cycle; electron transport system and
oxidative phosphorylation; and amino acid metabolism.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 409 or permission of the instructor.
A continuation of the topics covered in Biochemistry I. Topics include
lipids with emphasis on fatty acid oxidation, synthesis and lipid biosynthesis, and carbohydrates and their metabolism, and nucleic acid biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Chemistry majors; elective to others with permission of
the instructor.
This course provides an introduction to a research topic of the student’s
choosing and under the direction of a faculty advisor. After the topic has been
approved by the faculty advisor, the student will be allowed to initiate the
project. Using this topic, the student will be required to develop a research
proposal which will be presented in the form of a seminar to the Chemistry
Department Faculty and the chemistry majors.
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 419
A continuation of CHEM 419 in which the research project is completed
and the data and results are compiled into a senior thesis. To finalize the
project, the student will present a seminar to the Chemistry Department
Faculty and chemistry majors and defend the thesis before a committee of
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CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; CHEM 208/218.
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant biochemistry
journal articles and related materials.
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CHEM 409 OR CHEM 410
Covers experimental techniques commonly used in biochemistry including
protein isolation and characterization, enzyme kinetics, isolation and manipulation of DNA, reactions and characterization of lipids and carbohydrates.
Laboratory: three hours.

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Department
of
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Department Head: Hicklin
Professors: Davakos, Garner
Associate Professors: Bott, Hicklin
Assistant Professors: Bornstein, Imam, Sole
Instructor: Bogle
The purpose of the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science is
to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to
acquisition of skills, knowledge, and dispositions within the domains of human
movement and healthful living. Competence within each of these areas contributes to preparation of principled leaders for positions of leadership within
their respective fields.
Required Physical Education Program
The RPED program is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences which contribute to an improved quality of life for
the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical
fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational sports of immediate
and lasting value to each student.
All cadets are required to successfully complete four semesters of RPED.
All cadets must successfully complete RPED 250 and RPED 251.
RPED 250
Contemporary Health Foundations
Two Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide basic information in personal health,
drug and substance use and abuse, nutrition, stress management and human
sexuality. The course is designed to provide a knowledge base for health maintenance and development of proper health values.
Lecture: two hours.
RPED 251

Foundations of Physical Fitness
Two Credit Hours
and Exercise
This course is designed to teach students what physical fitness is; why they
should be fit; how they can evaluate physical fitness; and what can be done
to develop, maintain and improve levels of physical fitness. Basic exercise
physiology, body mechanics, exercise programs and prescriptions are taught.
Lecture: two hours.
All cadets must successfully complete two different activity (100 level) RPED
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RPED 103
Beginning Swimming
0 Credit Hours
A beginning swimming course designed for adults who are classified as
non-swimmers or poor swimmers.
RPED 105

Intermediate Swimming and Emergency
0 Credit Hours
Water Safety
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
A course consisting of instruction in five basic swimming strokes, self-rescue,
basic lifesaving techniques and emergency water safety.
RPED 110
Individualized Physical Education
0 Credit Hours
A course providing an individualized approach to health-related aspects of
physical fitness, including, but not limited to, cardiorespiratory and muscular
endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition.
RPED 111
Beginning Racquetball
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to provide instruction in rules, skills and strategies of
playing racquetball.
RPED 113
First Aid and CPR (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
A certification course of the American Red Cross for community first aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants.
RPED 114
Lifeguarding (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency
Corequisite: RPED 117
A certification course designed to teach skills and knowledge required to
properly assume responsibilities of a lifeguard. Completion of this course may
result in ARC lifeguarding certification.
RPED 115
Water Safety Instruction (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency
An instructor course which may result in ARC certification for all levels of
swimming instruction.
RPED 116
Lifeguard Instructor (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: RPED 114 or a current ARC lifeguard training certificate.
An instructor course which may result in ARC certification for water safety
and lifeguarding instruction.
RPED 117
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
0 Credit Hours
Corequisite: RPED 114
A certification course of the American Red Cross for lifeguards, fire officers,
police officers, and others with a duty to provide care. Includes adult, child,
infant, two-person and bag valve mask CPR.

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RPED 122
Archery
0 Credit Hours
A course which provides instruction in basic knowledge and skills of target
archery.
RPED 124
Beginning Golf
0 Credit Hours
A course which teaches grip, stance, and swing development, as well as
knowledge of rules and strategy of recreational and competitive golf.
RPED 126
Judo
0 Credit Hours
A comprehensive coverage of history, dojo etiquette, ukemi (break-fall),
nagewaza (throwing), and ne-waza (grappling) techniques.
RPED 127
Skin and SCUBA Diving I
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
Basic techniques of using mask and snorkel are taught. Material is presented
to provide information related to underwater physics and physiology. This course
will prepare a student for confined water SCUBA work. This is not a certification course, but a prerequisite that may lead to eventual PADI certification.
RPED 128
Skin and SCUBA Diving II
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 127 or completion of PADI’s five academic modules
and approval of instructor.
Confined water practice using SCUBA equipment. Completion of this course
may result in a PADI Referral certificate for open water certification dives.
RPED 129
Beginning Tennis
0 Credit Hours
A course which emphasizes grip, stance, footwork, and basic movement
patterns in executing serve and ground strokes and stresses knowledge of rules
and etiquette.
RPED 130
Weight Training
0 Credit Hours
A course which stresses proper lifting techniques as well as knowledge concerning the relationship between strength training and various sports programs.
RPED 134
Jogging
0 Credit Hours
A course which presents jogging as a means of developing and maintaining
a satisfactory level of cardiorespiratory fitness.
RPED 135
Intermediate Tennis
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 129 or equivalent.
This course requires minimal skills (serve, forehand, and backhand ground
strokes) and presents more advanced skills such as lob, smash and net play in
addition to advanced strategy in singles and doubles play.

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RPED 136
Sailing and Canoeing
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
A course which includes basic knowledge and skill concerning small sailing
craft and canoes.
RPED 137
Beginning Kayaking
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to teach basics of flat water kayaking for lakes and oceans.
RPED 140
Sigma Delta Psi
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to prepare a student for thirteen sports/fitness skill tests
required for membership in this national athletic fraternity.
RPED 142
Orienteering
0 Credit Hours
A presentation of skills for cross-country running with map and compass.
RPED 143
Water Skiing
0 Credit Hours
A progressive presentation of water skiing skills from land drills through
proper power boat handling to basic, intermediate and advanced techniques
with double and single (slalom) equipment.
RPED 148
Beginning Yoga
0 Credit Hours
A course presenting basic philosophy, positions and breathing techniques of
yoga. Emphasis is also placed on meditation and positive thinking as means to
reduce stress and increase concentration.
RPED 149
Taekwon-Do
0 Credit Hours
Taekwon-Do is a Mixed Martial Art designed in the 1950s for the Korean
Army. This is an introductory course teaching basic kicks and punches on a
heavy bag and pads, take downs, and no gi self defense standing up and on
the ground.
RPED 150
Kendo
0 Credit Hours
An introduction to Kendo, or Japanese fencing, requires rules, basic techniques, and customs and courtesies of Kendo be learned. The first three Nihon
Kendo Kata will also be taught. Students are expected to learn proper care
and use of kendo equipment and clothing. Students successfully completing
the course will have begun learning the U.S. Kendo Federation requirements
for the rank of first kyu.
RPED 151
Aerobic Activities
0 Credit Hours
This course will cover rhythmic and step aerobic techniques. Students will
study techniques used in both systems as well as health issues in weight reduction and physical fitness development.

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RPED 155
Special Topics
0 Credit Hours
These courses allow students to take activity courses not offered on a regular basis. Examples include cardio fitness, pilates, Jujitsu, boating and boating
safety and advanced kayaking.
HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE MAJORS
The purpose of the professional preparation program is to prepare undergraduate students for selected involvement within the broad fields of health, exercise
and sport science while maintaining reasonable flexibility for adaptation beyond
the specialty area. This is accomplished by offering professional opportunities
within three degrees: B.S. in Physical Education - Teaching, B.S. in Exercise
Science, and B.S. in Sport Management.
B. S. in Physical Education (Teaching)
The teaching track is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and dispositions
within domains for human movement, growth and development of individuals;
and application of physical, biological and behavioral sciences to the teaching/
learning process. Competence within each of these areas contributes to development of our students in accordance with state and national standards, and
prepares them for leadership positions in schools. The curriculum for prospective
physical education teachers is designed to build progressively upon meaningful concepts and experiences acquired within other disciplines as well as those
unique to the profession. In addition, competencies identified with successful
teaching methodology are an integral part of the curricular content.
Assignment to Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track)
Students interested in teaching physical education at K-12 grade levels are
first assigned as Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track). At this level of admission, the student’s responsibility is to successfully complete all three parts
of the PRAXIS I examination and to ensure official records of passing PRAXIS
I scores are on file at The Citadel. Successful completion of this test of basic
skills in reading, writing, and mathematics is a requirement for admission to
Physical Education (Teaching Track) major, and this requirement should be
met by end of sophomore year. In addition, a student is responsible to make
certain, with counsel of his or her advisor, to follow the appropriate curriculum.
A student should also be aware of the importance of maintaining a cumulative
grade point ratio of at least 2.750 to allow admission to the Physical Education
(Teaching Track) major.
Admission to Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major
To be admitted to the Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major, a student
enrolled in Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track) must have the support of
his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest in teacher education and
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1. Official records of passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS I exams
on file at The Citadel, or a score of 1650 on the new SAT (1100 on the
old SAT), or 24 on ACT;
2. Professional dispositions evaluation;
3. Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Ratio of 2.750 or higher on at least
45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
4. Successfully completed PHED 101, PHED 200, PHED 201, PHED 203 and
PHED 235 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who have not met all these requirements by end of their sophomore
year will not be permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the major
and will be encouraged to consider another major.
The Citadel School of Education Guidelines and Policies regarding transition
points and common assessments must be met.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (PHED 499)
Students must make formal application for admission no later than May 1st
of the previous academic year for admission to the spring internship in teaching. This internship is not normally offered to students in fall semesters. This
application will be reviewed by faculty of the Department of Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science and will include, among other things, recommendations from
professors in completed professional education courses and an evaluation by
the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and interest in teacher
education. In addition, a student must have:
1. Completed (with a GPA of at least 2.750) all required coursework except
PHED 404, 421 and 499;
2. Completed the following professional education courses with the cumulative GPA of at least 2.750: EDUC 202, 206, 301, 306, 307; PHED 101,
200, 201, 203, 235, 300, 305, 314, 319, 321, 335, 350, 433, 460; and
HLED 407;
3. Successfully completed all previous field experiences (100 hours);
4. On file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s).
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of results of this review
and will send official notice of admission or rejection to the student. In the
absence of significant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for the
Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Physical Education (Teaching Track)
major must complete all requirements of the course of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750 on each of the following: all cumulative coursework and all professional education courses. In addition, passing scores on the
appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams
must be on file at The Citadel.

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Completion of curricular requirements may result in licensure by the South
Carolina Department of Education to teach physical education in grades K-12.
A grade of “C” or better in PHED 499 is necessary to qualify for teacher
certification.
Additional licensure in health education may be pursued through 12 hours
of required courses (*) and 12 hours of electives selected from among the following offerings. Successful completion of the health specialty of the Praxis
II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam is also required, and
official results must be on file at The Citadel.
*Required Courses
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
HLED 400
HLED 407

Approved Electives
HLED 302
HLED 401
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
First Aid/Emergency Care
Methods of Teaching School
Health Education

Drug and Substance Abuse
Nutrition
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health

Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3

Successful completion of RPED 250 (Contemporary Health Foundations) and
RPED 251 (Foundations of Physical Fitness and Exercise) will be credited as
one approved elective course.
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Alternatives to teaching physical education are available through two professional specialty areas: Exercise Science and Sport Management.
The B.S. in Exercise Science is designed to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and
attitudes within domains for human movement and healthful living. Competence
within each of these areas contributes to preparing our students for graduate
education and leadership positions in health and allied health professions, public
and private health agencies and the wellness and fitness industry.
A student in the Exercise Science degree must complete the professional
curriculum which includes four (4) of the following approved elective courses:
BIOL 102
BIOL 209
BIOL 290
BIOL 308
CHEM 103

General Biology II
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Genetics
Introduction to Chemistry I

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CHEM 104
CHEM 151
CHEM 152
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
CSCI 110
ENGR 401
HLED 310
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410
HLED 410/411
PHED 408
PHED 411
EXSC 315
EXSC 317
EXSC 411
EXSC 412
EXSC 420
PHYS 203
PHYS 204
PHYS 221
PHYS 222
PSYC 201
PSYC 304
PSYC 306
PSYC 404
PSYC 201
SOCI 201
STAT 160

Introduction to Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Microcomputer Applications
Project Management Career Skills
Introduction to Gerontology
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health
Special Topics
Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education
Techniques of Conditioning in Sport
Medical Terminology
Special Topics for Exercise Science
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Senior Research Project
College Physics I
College Physics II
Physics with Calculus I
Physics with Calculus II
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Personality
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Statistical Methods
Minor in Health
(Please refer to p. 133)

The B.S. in Sport Management is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge
and attitudes within domains for management and administration of sport,
exercise and recreation. Competence within each of these areas contributes to
preparing our students for graduate education and leadership positions in sport
management and sport professions, including the recreational industry, college/
university sports, resort sports programming, intramural-club-recreational sports
programs, and management positions within the wellness and fitness industry.
A student in the Sport Management/Administration option must complete
the professional curriculum and select three (3) of the following courses as
approved electives.
BADM 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 212
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BADM/
COMM 216
BADM 305
BADM 317
BADM 320
BADM 321
BADM 338
BADM 371
BADM 405
BADM 409
BADM 414
BADM 425
ENGR 401
PESM 302
PHED 408
PHED 411
PHED 420

Communications in Business
Legal and Ethical Environments of Business
Computer Applications in Business
International Business
Business Finance
Management and Organizational Behavior
Leadership in Organizations
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Consumer Behavior
Small Business Management-Entrepreneurship
Project Management Career Skills
Sport Communications
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Senior Research Project
Minor in Sport Coaching
(Please refer to p. 151)
Minor in Sport Management
(Please refer to p. 151)

Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Course Descriptions
EXSC 200
Motor Development
Three Credit Hours
Instruction will focus on the study of sequential changes and characteristics
of physical growth and development related to physical activity across the
lifespan. Consideration of factors associated with individual differences in attaining motor proficiency during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood will be
examined. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 202
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 317
Corequisite: BIOL 318
Discussion, demonstration, and application of skills and procedures utilized
in athletic training.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 305
Measurement and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
A course including test selection and administration, analysis and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly
associated with health, exercise, sport, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 314
Biomechanical Kinesiology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 217, BIOL 218, BIOL 227, and BIOL 228
The anatomical and mechanical analysis of functional posture and motor performance for the purpose of improving teaching and coaching effectiveness.
Lecture: three hours

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EXSC 315
Techniques of Conditioning for Sports
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise physiology as they 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. This class is designed as a preparation for the Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 317
Medical Terminology
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course will be to introduce students to medical terminology as it relates to such areas as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, skin, endocrine,
and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 319
Physiology of Exercise I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 317, BIOL 318
An in-depth study of effects of exercise upon components of physical fitness,
including strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular-respiratory
endurance.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 320
Physiology of Exercise II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EXSC 319
This course will build upon the fundamentals of Physiology of Exercise I,
developed during previous Health, Exercise &amp; Sport Science coursework. The
purpose of this course is to provide a more in-depth examination of the major
content areas of the exercise physiology discipline including, but not limited
to, the following topics: cardiovascular adaptations to exercise training, skeletal muscle adaptations to training, exercise endocrinology, and environmental
exercise physiology.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 329
Physiology of Exercise I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: BIOL 317, BIOL 318
Corequisite: EXSC 319
This course will provide the laboratory component associated with EXSC
319, Physiology of Exercise I.
Lab: two hours.
EXSC 403
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: EXSC 319, EXSC 320 and EXSC 329
Instruction will focus on the principles of exercise testing and assessment of
fitness. Focus will also be placed on the development of an exercise prescription to enhance fitness, improve health, and reduce risk factors in healthy and
diseased populations, across the lifespan.
Lecture: three hours

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EXSC 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in fields of health,
exercise, and sport science.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 412
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Three Credit Hours
A study of the fundamental concepts of basic exercise science, human
movement science, fitness assessment, training (flexibility, cardiorespiratory,
core, balance, resistance, speed, agility, and quickness), nutrition, and behavior
modification, as they apply to program development for improving fitness and
health. Theories, current research, and field-based techniques for assessing human
physiological and behavioral responses to exercise will be studied. This class
is designed as a preparation for the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s
Certified Personal Trainer exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.
EXSC 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, and sport science curriculum. An opportunity is
provided to apply what has been learned to a written project and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 101

Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Three Credit Hours
Science, and Physical Education
A study of philosophies, aims, objectives and principles of health, exercise,
sport science, and physical education. Professional development and career opportunities are also emphasized.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 200
Motor Development
Three Credit Hours
Instruction will focus on study of sequential changes and characteristics of
physical growth and development related to physical activity across the lifespan.
Consideration of factors associated with individual differences in attaining motor
proficiency during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood will be examined. A
field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 201

Introduction to Teaching Physical
Three Credit Hours
Education
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical education settings including environmental arrangements, developing objectives,
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. A 5-hour field experience is required for this
course. Teacher candidates are required to take PHED 201—Introduction
to Teaching Physical Education prior to taking other methods courses.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 203

Accommodating Persons with Disabilities Three Credit Hours
Within Sport and Physical Activity
A course to prepare students for accommodating persons with disabilities in
situations involving access to facilities and equipment, physical fitness assessment and programming, sports participation and competition, and as a team
member within various professional settings. A field experience component of
a minimum of 10 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 235
Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHED 101, PHED 200, or department head approval.
Instruction will focus on principles of motor learning, with implications
for learning gross motor skills, processes underlying skilled performance, how
skilled performances are learned and how to apply principles of skilled performance and learning to instructional settings. A field experience component of
a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 300

Technology in Health, Exercise, Sport
Three Credit Hours
Science and Physical Education
Prerequisite: HESS majors only or permission of professor.
Technology impacts health, exercise, sport, and physical education in so many
aspects making it important to more clearly recognize its current and potential
roles. Through use of the internet, lecture/demonstrations and hands-on experiences, students will use and evaluate a variety of software, shareware, freeware,
professional links, and other related information pertaining to technology integration. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 305
Measurement and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
A course including test selection and administration, analysis and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly
associated with health, exercise, sport, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 321

Foundations of Developing Physical
Three Credit Hours
Literacy Skills
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program; PHED 201
This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to content and
methods used to foster the development of physically literate individuals who
can move confidently, competently, creatively and strategically across a wide
range of physical activities that benefit the healthy development of the whole
person including the development of reading, writing and communication skills
necessary for success across the curriculum. The course will integrate historical
and theoretical context for best practices of teaching Physical Literacy including
approaches to reading, writing and communication skills such as phonics; sight;
linguistic; language experience approach; and the VAKT will be integrated into
course instruction in methodologies and techniques for teaching through creative
movement expression, rhythms, dance, games and gymnastics.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 335

Health and Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Curriculum
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program
A review of curricula available for teaching health and physical education
in grades K-12. Focus is on constructing and implementing developmentally
appropriate movement and fitness experiences for elementary/middle/secondary
school learners from various backgrounds. A review of curricular models available for teaching health and physical education including curriculum evaluations and current issues and trends in health, movement, and physical fitness
for elementary/middle/secondary school learners from various backgrounds is
conducted. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 350

Methods of Teaching Individual and
Three Credit Hours
Dual Sports
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program or permission of professor
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching individual and
dual sports. Included are examination of theoretical and practical knowledge
and applications for both individual and dual sports, with additional emphasis
on the most popular sports in American society. Individual and dual sports are
further divided into indoor and outdoor sports. A field experience component
of a minimum of 10 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 404

Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport Three Credit Hours
Science, and Physical Education
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 406
Directed Field Experience
Three Credit Hours
A controlled exposure to professional experiences in a selected area, e.g.
athletic coaching, athletic training, physical therapy, intramurals, recreation,
recreation therapy, sport business, and public health education.
A field experience component of a minimum of 100 hours is required.
PHED 408
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretation of current research including maturation and development, learning theory, perception, personality, motivation and group dynamics
related directly to sport, exercise, physical education, and competitive athletics.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in fields of health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.
PHED 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, sport science, and physical education curriculum.
An opportunity is provided to apply what has been learned to a written project
and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 433
Elementary School Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program; PHED 201
Study of the progressively graded program of activities for elementary schools,
grades K-5. Theoretical as well as practical material will be presented. Taking
Praxis II is a requirement for this course
A field experience component of a minimum of 15 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 460
Methods of Teaching Team Sports
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program or permission of professor
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching team sports.
Included are examination of theoretical and practical knowledge and applications for team sports, with additional emphasis on the most popular sports in
American society. Team sports are further divided into outdoor and indoor
sports. A field experience component of a minimum of 10 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 499
Internship in Teaching
Twelve Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 100 hours field experience (minimum).
Please refer to requirements for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(PHED 499).
A requirement for certification, observation and teaching in approved schools
under approved supervising teachers and supervision by college instructor. Assignment only in major teaching field. All students must provide their own
transportation.
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
twelve weeks is required. Formal application for admission to the spring teaching internship must be made no later than 1 May of the previous academic year.
HLED 302
Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused drugs and substances and
reasons for use and abuse.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 310
Introduction to Gerontology
Four Credit Hours
This course addresses both the pragmatic and theoretical issues of aging.
Interdisciplinary methods of social, biological, and medical sciences are utilized
to examine and define the aging process. Family and societal relationships, ethnic
and multicultural, economic and political concerns of aging are also addressed.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: one hour
HLED 400
First Aid and Emergency Care
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 113
A comprehensive coverage of safety concepts and accident prevention as
well as presentation of specific topics including cursory examination, wounds,
traumatic shock, asphyxia, cardiac arrest, burns, toxins; and bone, joint and
muscle injuries.
For health, exercise, and sport science majors only or with department head
approval.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 401
Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A detailed 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 performances are also investigated.
Contemporary topics are presented, including degenerative diseases, food-borne
diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and health foods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 402
Sport Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HLED 401
The course examines the interaction of sport and exercise and nutrition.
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth examination of specific
areas of nutrition as they relate to exercise and sport and include such topics
as: bioenergetics, macro and micronutrients, water and temperature regulation,
body weight regulation and body composition, and food drugs and supplements.
Lecture: three hours

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HLED 403
Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of all facets of human sexuality. A course designed
to prepare potential health educators in curriculum design for all grade levels,
teaching methods, teaching styles, and evaluation methods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 404
Public Health
Three Credit Hours
Analysis of public health trends, services, funding, and organization of local,
state and federal agencies.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 406
The School Health Program
Three Credit Hours
A study of the total school health program and roles of health and physical
education within the program.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 407

Methods of Teaching School
Three Credit Hours
Health Education
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching or Teacher Education
Program; RPED 250 and 251
A course designed to prepare students to teach the health education curriculum
in K-12 schools. Assessment techniques for standards will also be addressed.
The course is designed for any education major. A field experience component
of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 408
Health and Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquaint the potential health educator or public health
worker with the science of epidemiology and techniques used in the study of
disease and non-disease conditions.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 410
Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide factual and scientifically-based information
about medical goods and services as well as development of consumer skills
including decision-making, values clarification, assertiveness, bargaining, bidding, data collection, and data analysis.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
and Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in the fields of
health, exercise, and sport science.

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Sport Management Courses

PESM 201
Introduction to Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
An orientation and foundational study of the field of sport management
including types of careers, and training and experiences necessary for success.
An introduction to characteristics of successful managers as well as principles
of management will be discussed.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 202
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of social and cultural aspects affecting sport, including race,
gender, ethnicity, violence, politics, deviance, and economics.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 301
The Governance of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of organizational structure, managerial practices, decisionmaking processes, and policy formation for sport and exercise organizations at
local, regional, national, and international levels. Discussions will be conducted
on how national and international politics, political systems, and policies effect
sport and exercise organizations.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 302
Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to basic knowledge, skills, understanding, and implementation
of media and its relationships with sport and exercise industries. Emphasis will
be on building and managing effective media and communications programs
through study and analysis of publications, statistics, news releases, publicity,
press releases, media packets, and public relations.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 303
Sport Facility Management
Three Credit Hours
Students will focus on advanced management principles, practices, and methods
important to successfully operating public and private sport facilities. Budgeting,
operations management, marketing, sponsorships, registrations, hospitality, and
volunteer management will also be emphasized.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 304
Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PESM 201, PESM 202, and BADM
309 or permission of instructor.
An examination of theories, fundamentals, and practical applications of
marketing to sport and exercise industries. Comparisons will be made between
marketing in general business as opposed to sport and exercise industries.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 305
Risk Management in Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to legal principles applicable
to a variety of sport settings. Topics of tort liability applicable to sport will
be explored in depth with special emphasis on effective management of risk.
Lecture: three credits

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PESM 401
Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law, legal system, and liability issues as apply to sport
and exercise industries. Examination will be made of legal issues and problems
confronting sport and exercise managers. Focus will be on liability, tort, agency,
antitrust-labor, contract, equal opportunity, and constitutional law.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 402
Sport Sales
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to basic and essential principles
and concepts of personal selling and sales management in the sports marketplace.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 404

Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science Organizations
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and/or sport management.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 405

Event Management: From Theory
Three Credit Hours
to Practice
An examination of the fundamental principles used in event management.
Students will be involved in a combination of field work and seminars with
the target goal of staging a sporting event as implementation of comprehensive
knowledge in the Sport Management program.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 421
Senior Seminar in Sport Management
One Credit Hour
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing either subject matter from
all courses in sport management or implementation of an event based upon
knowledge from courses in the sport management., Opportunity is provided to
apply what has been learned to a “hands-on” project and a written and oral
report, requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PESM 499
Internship in Sport Management
Nine Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Cadet classification of at least “2B”, and successful completion
of PHED 406 and BADM 202, or permission of the instructor.
Involvement in an external working environment with a host sport organization for a period of at least 400 hours. This internship will provide students
opportunities to observe and receive practical field experience in selected sport
management settings under direction of sport and exercise professionals.

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Department
of
Mathematics and Computer Science
Department Head: Chen
Professors: Chen, Groetsch, Moore, Trautman, Zhang
Associate Professors: Banik, Florez, Joshi, Mukherjee, Verdicchio
Assistant Professors: Li, Robinson, Sun, Swart, Wittman
The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is to
prepare our students and citizens of the Lowcountry to meet the mathematical
and computing demands they will face in their careers and as knowledgeable
citizens. To achieve this goal, the department offers the B.S. degree in mathematics; B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science; and a variety of minors
in mathematics, statistics, information systems, and computer science. In addition, the department offers courses in support of other disciplines and courses
in quantitative reasoning and data analysis in support of the core educational
curriculum. The department supports the disciplines of mathematics and computer science and the growth and development of educational opportunities in
the Lowcountry through the graduate programs, research, and public service.
B.S. Mathematics Major
The B.S. program in mathematics is designed to prepare our students to pursue
graduate work in pure or applied mathematics and to provide the background
which will enable them to use mathematics in the behavioral sciences as well
as in more technical areas.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in mathematics includes
18 semester hours of general electives. The required courses are 4 semester
hours of computer science (CSCI 201) and the following 40 semester hours of
core mathematics: MATH 121, MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, MATH
231, MATH 234, MATH 240, MATH 303, STAT 361, MATH 403, MATH
470, MATH 495. In addition, the student must select 12 hours of approved
Mathematics Electives from among the mathematics courses numbered at the
300 or 400 level.

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B.S. Computer Science Major
The B.S. program in computer science offers the student a sound foundation
in computer science complemented by a broad core of courses in the sciences
and liberal arts, a background in mathematics with sufficient breadth and
depth to enable the student to deal with scientific applications as well as the
theoretical basis of computer science, and an exposure to computer hardware
(microprocessors) through courses offered by the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering. Through electives, the student will have the opportunity
to gain background in areas such as business administration and political science where the information processing aspects of computer science are readily
applied. Upon completion of this course of study, students will be qualified for
careers as system analysts, system programmers, or applications programmers in
business or industry. In addition, graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced
degrees in computer science or related fields. This program is accredited by the
ABET Computing Accreditation Commission.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in computer science
includes 15 hours of electives; 14 hours of core mathematics and statistics:
MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, STAT 361; 39 hours of required courses
in computer science: CSCI 201, CSCI 202, CSCI 223, CSCI 305, CSCI 317,
CSCI 320, CSCI 355, CSCI 405, CSCI 420, CSCI 495, ELEC 311, ELEC
330, and one of CSCI 421 or CSCI 499; and 6 hours of Approved Computer
Science Electives selected from among the computer science courses offered at
the 300 or 400 level. The complete course of study is provided in the Courses
of Study section of this catalog.

Minor in Applied Mathematics
(Please refer to p. 120)
Minor in Applied Statistics
(Please refer to p. 121)
Minor in Computer Programming
(Please refer to p. 126)
Minor in Cybersecurity
(Please refer to p. 128)
Minor in Management Information Systems
(Please refer to p. 142)

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The Mathematics Placement Exam
The Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) is given online and is designed
to evaluate a student’s readiness for MATH 131, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. A student’s score on the MPE determines whether or not the student
will need to complete MATH 119, Algebra and Trigonometry, before taking
MATH 131. Students who have college credit for MATH 131 or MATH 119
are exempted from the MPE.
Mathematics Tutorials
Personal tutorial assistance for students having difficulties with freshman and
sophomore level mathematics course work is provided through the Academic
Support Center in Thompson Hall. Assistance is provided during the normal
working day and during evening study periods. Additional materials - worksheets,
workbooks, texts, journals, etc. - that complement classroom work are available.
Mathematics Course Descriptions
MATH 104
Elementary Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
This course will introduce students to mathematical models of real world
problems. Designed for non-technical majors, this course focuses on basic mathematical functions, modeling using those functions, properties of their graphs,
and real-world applications. Functions will include linear, quadratic, higher
degree polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic. Students will solve
problems using algebra and a graphing calculator; they will use matrices for
solving systems of linear equations; and they will be required to interpret results
in writing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 104 and MATH 119
in meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirements.
MATH 105
Finite Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to finite mathematics with an emphasis on applications and
formulation of problems in mathematical language. Topics selected from matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, counting methods, probability,
and statistics. The course includes work using a computer software package.
MATH 106
Applied Calculus I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to differential and integral calculus of polynomials, exponential, and logarithmic functions with an emphasis on applications to business
and the life and social sciences. Students may not receive credit for both MATH
106 and MATH 131.
MATH 107
Applied Calculus II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 106 with a grade of “C” or higher or MATH 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher.
A continuation of the calculus introduced in MATH 106. Topics include
techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper integrals, partial
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MATH 119
Precalculus
Four Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to prepare students majoring in mathematics,
sciences, and engineering for the required calculus sequence. Topics include
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and
their graphs, with emphasis on conceptual understanding and algebraic skills
necessary for success in calculus. Students in the majors above will normally
start their mathematics track in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH
131). Students desiring to enhance their mathematics foundation before taking
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I can opt to take this course. Students scoring
below baseline on the departmental Mathematics Placement Exam must take
this course. A student who passes MATH 119 and subsequently changes to a
major that does not require MATH 131 may substitute MATH 119 for MATH
104. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 104 and MATH 119 in
meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirement.
MATH 121

Introduction to the Practice
Three Credit Hours
of Mathematics
Prerequisites: None
This course is restricted to the first year mathematics majors
This course is required of all mathematics majors during the first year. It is
intended to provide them with basic skills needed for independent studies and
undergraduate research projects in mathematics. Among these skills are effective
written and oral mathematical communication and basic facility with modern
mathematical software. Instruction in written communication will include the
craft of mathematical writing, the use of technology (e.g., LATEX) for creation
of mathematical text, and readings of level-appropriate mathematics articles
in undergraduate journals. Attendance at some departmental seminars will be
required and models for effective presentations in professional venues will be
discussed. An introduction to computational (e.g., MATLAB) and indexing (e.g.,
MathSciNet) software that will be of use throughout the four-year curriculum
will be provided.
MATH 131
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 119 with a grade of “C” or higher, or a satisfactory
score on the placement exam, or approval of the department head.
Limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives and definite
integrals.
Students who complete MATH 131 and change to a major that does not
require MATH 132 must complete one additional MATH course. Students may
not receive credit for both MATH 106 and MATH 131.
MATH 132
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 with a grade of “C” or higher or HONR 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher
Applications of the integral, transcendental functions, techniques of integration,
series and sequences of real numbers, Taylor series, power series, parametric
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MATH 206
Introduction to Discrete Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131, or HONR 131, or a grade of “C” or higher in
MATH 106 or MATH 119
Set algebra including relations and functions, propositional and predicate
logic, combinatorics, graphs, and applications of these to various areas of
computer science.
MATH 231
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or HONR 132
The analytical geometry of two and three dimensions, the differential and
integral calculus of functions of two or more variables, and vector differential
calculus.
MATH 234
Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132 or HONR 132
An integrated course in linear algebra and differential equations. Topics
include differential equations of the first order and degree, linear differential
equations of higher order, systems of differential equations, the Laplace transform, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, systems of linear equations,
algebra of matrices, and determinants.
MATH 240
Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Systems of linear equations, algebra of matrices, inverses, determinants,
vector spaces with emphasis on Euclidean vector spaces, bases, subspaces,
transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms.
MATH 290
Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular aspect of mathematics or a related area that is of
interest to both mathematics majors and other majors, but is not in our list of
standard courses. This course assumes no prerequisites.
MATH 303 and
Modern Algebra I and II
Three Credit Hours
MATH 304
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 206 and MATH 240.
A two-semester sequence in the algebraic structures that lie at the foundations
of many areas of modern mathematics. Topics chosen from theory of groups,
rings, integral domains, and fields, coding theory, Galois theory, modules, and
Euclidean constructions.
MATH 305
Modern Geometry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Special topics from axiomatic geometries. Topics include Euclidean geometry,
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MATH 335
Applied Engineering Mathematics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MATH 234
Advanced topics in differential equations and multi-dimensional calculus.
Topics include power series solutions of differential equations, line and surface
integrals, Fourier series, vector integral calculus, special functions, and an introduction to partial differential equations.
MATH 343
Applied Numerical Methods I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 240 or MATH 234, and knowledge of a programming
language
An introduction to numerical methods. Topics include floating-point computation, finding zeros of functions, direct methods for solving systems of linear
equations, interpolation, and numerical differentiation and integration.
MATH 344
Applied Numerical Methods II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234 and knowledge of a programming language
A further study of numerical methods. Topics include approximation, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, iterative methods for solving
systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, and error analysis.
MATH 381

Deterministic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus and either MATH 240 or MATH 234
The theory and applications of deterministic models of operations research.
Topics include linear programming and the simplex algorithm, transportation
and assignment problems, game theory, graphs and network flows, dynamic
programming, and sensitivity analysis.
MATH 382

Probabilistic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus and one semester of statistics
The theory and applications of probabilistic models of operations research.
Topics include queuing models, birth and death processes, finite-state markov
chains, inventory theory, forecasting, simulation, decision analysis, and reliability.
MATH 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course offers a mathematics junior an opportunity to complete research
in an area of current interest and importance in mathematics in collaboration
with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in this course. Although it
is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a departmental elective. It
may be used to fulfill a general elective.
MATH 403 and
Introduction to Analysis
Three Credit Hours
MATH 404
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 231
A two-semester sequence in real analysis. Topics include sets, functions,
properties of the ordered field of real numbers, topology of the reals, sequences
and series, continuity, differentiation, integration, and sequences and series of
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MATH 405
Mathematical Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and STAT 361
Axioms of probability, combinatorial probability, random variables, distribution
functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, estimation, maximum
likelihood methods, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and non-parametric
methods.
MATH 411
Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
The Euclidean algorithm, prime and composite integers, elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s phi-functions, congruencies,
Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and primitive roots, and quadratic residues.
MATH 412
History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
A survey of the concepts and methods of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present. The course includes a research paper on some major
mathematician or body of mathematics.
MATH 414

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics- Three Credit Hours
The Teaching Cycle
Prerequisite: MATH 303
Students examine research-based models of teaching and learning in mathematics. Students also work in Professional Learning Communities (PLCs)
within the class to model the ongoing professional development they will be
expected to undertake throughout their careers. Topics include: constructing
quality assessments, promoting mathematical discourse, thoughtful integration
of technology, and issues of equity and access.
MATH 415

Teaching Secondary School Mathematics- Three Credit Hours
Mathematical Proficiency and Motivation
Prerequisite: MATH 303
Topics include: unpacking the concept of mathematical proficiency in the
context of Algebra I, Algebra II, and Geometry; research-based strategies for
promoting student motivation; and the role of classroom culture and student
identity in teaching and learning. Students will work in Professional Learning
Communities (PLCs) within the class to model the ongoing professional development they will be expected to undertake throughout their careers. Students
will also gain experience productively observing current in-service teachers,
building skills and dispositions that are key to long-term professional growth
and development.
MATH 422
Complex Variables
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 231
Topics from complex function theory: complex differentiation and integration,
Cauchy theorem, complex series and uniform convergence, harmonic functions.
MATH 451
Graph Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 206
A formal introduction to the theory and applications of graphs. Topics include connectivity, trees, Eulerian graphs, Hamiltonian graphs, planarity, graph
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MATH 470

Mathematical Models and
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisite: MATH 234
An introduction to the theory and practice of building and analyzing mathematical models for real world situations encountered in the social, biological,
and environmental sciences.
MATH 480
Readings in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Directed reading on assigned topics in mathematics. The course includes
weekly conferences with the instructor and a formal paper. Since the content
of the course may change, a student may repeat the course for credit with the
consent of the department head.
MATH 490
Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Selected topics in mathematics. The offering of this course will depend upon
the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval of the
department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
MATH 495
Senior Seminar in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior mathematics majors.
This is a “capstone” course that will cover various topics from the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Each student will have a substantial term
project and will write a paper and make an oral presentation to departmental
faculty about that topic.
MATH 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head
Open only to senior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Approval for enrollment based on the acceptance of a
written proposal by the instructor and approval of the department head.

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Statistics Course Descriptions

STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Three Credit Hours
An elementary treatment of probability and statistical concepts. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and
dispersion, normal and binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and
linear regression. Emphasis will be placed on understanding statistical concepts,
experimental design, and interpretation of statistical results. A statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 361
Introduction to Probability and Statistics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or MATH 106
An introduction to probability and statistical concepts. Topics include frequency
distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability rules,
probability distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of
variance, correlation, and regression. A statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 361 or BADM 205
A course in applied statistics covering practical statistical methods. Topics
include comparisons of populations, methods of testing the independence of
two variables, statistical methods of verifying or rejecting distributional assumptions, analysis of variance, simple linear regression, and certain nonparametric
procedures. Students will obtain experience with statistical packages.
STAT 461
Data Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Previous statistics course
An introduction to graphical and exploratory analysis of data with extensive
use of familiar statistical packages such as MINITAB. Topics include analysis
of variance, two-way designs with interaction, multiple regression models, and
basic nonparametric procedures.
Computer Science Course Descriptions
CSCI 103
Survey of Computer Science
Two Credit Hours
The computer is examined as a machine, problem-solving tool, and information repository. An overview of the discipline of computer science is presented.
Students will receive hands-on experience with the computing facilities at The
Citadel, and they will learn how to research technical topics and present the
results in written form.

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CSCI 110
Microcomputer Applications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to computer systems and computer applications. Students
learn to use software packages for word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentations with applications to management and social sciences.
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
Four Credit Hours
Required for all mathematics and computer science majors.
No previous computer programming experience is needed for this course.
An introduction to problem solving and algorithm development using Java.
Topics include computer organization, operating systems, structured programming, and program modularization. Assignments involve designing, coding,
debugging, and documenting computer programs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours.
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
A continuation of the material covered in CSCI 201. This course emphasizes
object-oriented programming and a disciplined approach to program development. Topics include data abstraction, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism,
linked data structures, stacks, and queues.
CSCI 205
Programming for Non-Majors
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are NOT computer science majors.
This course teaches hands-on computer programming skills to students who
are not computer science majors. This includes how to frame a problem as an
algorithm, how to translate an algorithm to executable code, how to be sure the
code does what you want. Programming assignments are drawn from a variety
of domains and develop practical scripting and demonstration over theory.
CSCI 216

Introduction to Programming
Three Credit Hours
and Databases
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Computer-oriented information systems. Program construction in Visual Basic
with applications in the management and social sciences is presented in a microcomputer environment. Topics include data organization and collection, file
organization, sort and search techniques, database construction, and manipulating
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CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
This course provides an introduction to web page design and the Internet.
Topics include finding and evaluating resources, legal issues, web design, HTML,
CSS, and dynamic HTML pages.
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and MATH 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Formal specification and implementation of abstract data types and analysis
of algorithms. Topics include list and set representation methods, sorting, trees
and graphs. Data structures used include stacks, queues, binary trees, hash tables,
priority queues, and search trees.
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are not computer science majors.
This course will provide an introduction to concepts related to cybersecurity.
Students will learn safe practices which can be deployed to secure computer
systems. Students will gain an understanding of different tools which can be
used to defend attacks on computer systems. Special emphasis will be given to
systems and applications that non-CS majors will likely to encounter in daily
life. In addition to lecture classes, security lab exercises will be conducted to
perform hands-on experiments on safe security practices.
CSCI 290
Computer Science Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A study of a particular aspect of computer science or a related area that is
of interest to both computer science majors and other majors and assumes no
prerequisites.
CSCI 305

Computer Organization and
Three Credit Hours
Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher; prerequisite or corequisite: Math 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to computer architecture and assembly language programming.
Relationship of the conventional machine level of a modern computer system
with its other levels. Topics are chosen from addressing; machine instructions;
I/O; subroutines; parameters; recursion; stacks; interrupts; number systems and
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CSCI 317
Computer Networks and Internets
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and CSCI 305, or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to data communications and computer networking. Topics include LAN technologies, 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 320
Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or CSCI 216
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the logical and physical structures of computer database
systems. Topics include data models, query languages, relational database design, and database constraints. Students will be required to complete a project
involving database design and implementation.
CSCI 327
Computer Security
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 201 and MATH 206, or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer security emphasizing the problems of security associated with computer networks. Topics
include cryptography, privacy, authentication, access control and authorization,
security policies, and legal and ethical issues. A significant component of the
course is the investigation of attacks commonly used by computer criminals
and strategies that can be used to thwart the attacks.
CSCI 355
Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223; prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Programming language concepts and constructs with emphasis on the runtime behavior of programs. Topics include imperative, functional and logic
programming paradigms, language syntax and semantics, and global properties
of programming languages including scope, parameter passing, storage allocation, and the binding time of constituents.
CSCI 365
Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
This course provides a solid foundation for object-oriented programming
using the C++ programming language. It emphasizes the effective use of the
advanced language features, presented in the context of modern software engineering themes of modularity, abstraction, information hiding, and reusability.
Fundamental principles of object-oriented design and programming are stressed
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CSCI 370
Developing Mobile Applications
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or ELEC 206
This hands-on, project-oriented course explores the principles and tools involved in the design and construction of applications for mobile devices. Although
a specific offering of the course might focus on one platform (e.g., smartphones
running Google Android or Apples iOS), the basic concepts and experiences
extend to other mobile devices. Topics include an overview of mobile application
development, the platform application architecture, mobile application lifecycle,
managing application resources, designing user interfaces, data storage options,
integrating audio and video, location-based services, cross-platform development
using a mobile device emulator, and porting applications to actual devices. In
addition to several smaller programming assignments to provide experience and
reinforce concepts, students will work in teams on a substantial programming
project to design, develop, and deploy a mobile application.
CSCI 375
Enterprise Java
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A project-oriented course that introduces advanced Java technologies for
building distributed enterprise and web applications. Topics include threads,
networking, security, JDBC, servlets, and JavaServer Pages (JSP).
CSCI 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course offers a junior computer science student the opportunity to
complete research in an area of current interest and importance in computer
science in collaboration with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in
this course. Although it is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a
departmental elective. It may be used to fulfill a general elective.
CSCI 405
Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the concepts of modern operating system design, the
architectural features of modern computer systems, and a study of the implementations of these components in actual operating systems. Topics include
data structures and algorithms to support process control, concurrency, and
scheduling; memory management, including virtual memory architectures; and
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CSCI 407
Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and MATH 240
An introduction to the fundamental principles of two- and three-dimensional
computer graphics. Topics include graphics systems, transformations, clipping,
animation, lighting, shading, color, and hidden surface removal. Graphics principles are applied and reinforced through the use of a modern graphics application
programming interface (API) to implement a series of programming projects.
CSCI 412
Compiler Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
This course explores the basic principles, algorithms, data structures, and
tools involved in the design and construction of compilers. Topics include
formal grammars, lexical analysis, parsing algorithms, semantic analysis, error
recovery, code generation, and optimization. Each student will be required to
complete a substantial programming project, the implementation of a compiler
for a small programming language.
CSCI 420
Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to current techniques used in medium- and large-scale software development. Topics include requirements analysis, functional specification,
systems design, implementation, testing, maintenance, project management, and
professional ethics.
CSCI 421
Software Engineering Practicum
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 420
A team-based project class to apply software engineering practices in a
realistic environment. The purpose of the course is to give students an opportunity to construct real-world software in a group using standard software
engineering practices.
CSCI 427
Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 327
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
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CSCI 455
Artificial Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A survey of artificial intelligence concepts, theory and practice. Topics
include AI languages, knowledge representation, search strategies, logical and
probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, natural language processing, expert
systems, computer vision and AI robotics. Students will implement intelligent
systems in software and/or hardware.
CSCI 490
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in computer science. The offering of this course will depend
upon the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval
of the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
CSCI 491
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least
2.500.
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 involved in developing, implementing, and managing computing
resources in a real-world setting. Interns will spend ten to twelve hours per week
in an area business working alongside an experienced computing professional
or as part of a development team.
CSCI 495
Senior Seminar in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors.
A variety of topics in computer science will be studied in areas ranging from
theoretical computer science to social, professional, and ethical issues. Students
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CSCI 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Enrollment based upon a written proposal accepted by the
instructor and approved by the department head.

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Swain Department
of
Nursing
Department Head: Joseph
Associate Professor: Joseph
Assistant Professor: Pelletier
Instructor: Henderson
The Swain Department of Nursing is structured to prepare students for the role
of a novice nurse in clinical practice. The department focuses on the caring and
healing aspects of nursing and promotes the leadership role that nurses play in the
care of individuals, families and communities. Courses progress from the care of
healthy and/or chronically ill but stable individuals through the care of multiple
individuals, those with complex health care needs and the health needs of populations. The critical role of quality and safety in healthcare is threaded throughout
the curriculum.
Research Opportunities
Students are encouraged to participate with faculty in research and evidence-based
practice projects. As a developoing science, the opportunities for research in nursing are numerous. Clinical practice partners are increasingly interested in scientific
evidence to support the practice of nursing and students have an opportunity to
support this need through evidence-based projects.
Nursing Course Descriptions
NURS 200
Introduction to Nursing
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to the nursing profession. This course provides an overview of nursing science to the student. The history of nursing is explored as well as
theoretical frameworks that establish nursing as an independent discipline. Students
are exposed to trends in healthcare that transform the role and responsibilities of the
nurse in population health. The students will explore nursing education, evidencebased practice and its use in the healthcare arena as well as critical thinking and
the nursing process.
Lecture: two hours
NURS 201
Health Assessment
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 200
Introduces students to the methods of the assessment of the healthy adult, which
includes obtaining the health history, physical examination skills, health promotion
strategies, and clinical assessment tools while incorporating communication skills.
Professional behaviors are learned and practiced.
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NURS 202
Fundamentals of Nursing
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NURS 200
This course introduces the student to the nursing process, concept of critical thinking, evidence-based practice, and fundamental skills necessary for the
provision of safe and effective nursing care. Professional behaviors are learned
and practiced.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours
NURS 301
Adult Health I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 200, NURS 201, NURS 202, BIOL 340 and BIOL 341
This course will focus on critical thinking and the nursing process that addresses
the specific needs of the hospitalized adult with medical and/or surgical disorder.
The roles and responsibilities of the professional nurse will be explored. The
student will apply knowledge gained through the Fundamentals, Pathophysiology,
and Pharmacology course to the care of patients in the health care setting that
promotes maintenance, promotion, and restoration of physiological/psychosocial
function. The student will use an interprofessional approach to care incorporating
principles of caring. This course uses knowledge gained in pathophysiology and
pharmacology to address the nursing care of patients.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 302
Adult Health II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301 and NURS 311
This course is designed to expand the knowledge of the student in the care
of the hospitalized patient. Students apply critical thinking skills to the care of
complex patients including patient and family teaching and planning across the
continuum of care. The student uses knowledge gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional knowledge base using evidence
and analytical decision-making.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 303
Health Policy
Three Credit Hours
This course introduces the student to issues in health policy and management
within the United States. Four specific areas are covered: economics and financing, need and demand, politics/ethics/law, and quality and safety.
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NURS 311
Adult Health I Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 200, BIOL 340 and BIOL 341
Corequisite: NURS 301
This clinical course is designed to explore the role of the professional nurse
in the care of the hospitalized adults with specific medical/surgical conditions.
The students will apply critical thinking skills and utilize the nursing process to
provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and restore
physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual and family
teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will use knowledge
gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional
knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: six hours
NURS 312
Adult Health II Clinical
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 301 and NURS 311
Corequisite: NURS 302
This clinical course is designed to expand the role of the professional nurse in
the care of the complex hospitalized adults with specific medical/surgical conditions. The students will utilize critical thinking skills and the nursing process to
provide care that addresses the needs of care of individuals to promote and restore
physiological and psychosocial function. This encompasses individual and family
teaching and planning across the continuum of care. The student will use knowledge
gained in previous and concurrent courses and continues to build a professional
knowledge base using evidence and analytical decision-making.
Laboratory/Clinical: six hours
NURS 401
Maternal-Child Health
Five Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
This course is designed to assist the student in caring for women and families.
This course covers the application of the nursing process with this population where
there will be a focus on the childbearing phase of development. This includes the
assessment of health needs related to normal and abnormal prenatal, intrapartum,
and postpartum physiological changes and psychosocial needs. There will be a
focus on pediatric health and illness from infancy to adolescence. An emphasis
is placed on growth and development, health promotion, evidence-based practice,
cultural variation and communication with children and families in the hospital
and community settings.
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NURS 402
Community and Mental Health Nursing
Five Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
This is an integrated course that allows the student to understand population
health as well as focus on behavioral issues. Students will focus on the dynamics of
the client with behavioral issues within the larger population and the special needs
associated with these clients. The student will employ a biopsychosocial approach
to care. The student will also work with interprofessional groups on general population health and healthy communities and focus on assessing needs and promoting
health of vulnerable individuals, groups, and communities. Family and community
assessments will be performed utilizing public health concepts and principles.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory/clinical: six hours
NURS 403
Evidence-Based Practice
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
Students are exposed to the use of evidence in daily nursing practice. Research
and performance improvement activities are learned. Students identify a problem
statement and search the literature for supporting evidence. Basic data analysis skills
are developed with the emphasis on the review and critique of published research
with consideration of the application of research finding in the healthcare.
Lecture: three hours
NURS 404
Nursing Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 302 and NURS 312
Students are exposed to effective leadership and management skills both within
the health care profession as well as the community at large. Although bioethics
is emphasized in each individual course, organizational ethics are presented to the
student where the impact of legal, social, political and economic forces impact the
profession of nursing, the healthcare systems and society as a whole.
Lecture: three hours.
NURS 405
Capstone
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisites: NURS 401 and NURS 402
An independent practicum for students to gain experience in preparation for assuming a novice nurse role in the work setting. Students work to obtain 72 clinical
hours in a hospital setting under the supervision of a preceptor. This course also
provides lecturers designed to assist students in synthesizing knowledge learned
across the curriculum and prepare students for licensing exam and practice. Students will develop a quality improvement project that is an identified need of the
preceptor’s department.
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Department
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Physics
Department Head: Hilleke
Professors: Adelman, Berlinghieri, Hilleke
Associate Professors: Briggs, Sollitt, Yost
Physics is the fundamental physical science, the foundation upon which all
other physical sciences are constructed. It is a vast and comprehensive discipline
which studies the entire realm of nature from the most minute particles, distances,
and times imaginable to the most massive stars, the outer limits of the universe,
and the eons of duration. It is particularly concerned with those aspects of nature
which can be formulated in terms of principles and laws reduced to their essence
and expressed in an elegant and concise mathematical form.
The Department of Physics at The Citadel provides a comprehensive curriculum
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics as well as undergraduate education in basic physics through calculus-based and non-calculus based introductory
sequences. In addition, some specialized graduate courses are available to support
those pursuing advanced degrees in education.
The department sponsors a section of the Society of Physics Students and the
physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma to provide fellowship for physics majors and
other students of similar interests and to make available extracurricular activities
which illustrate that physics in practice is a vital and active discipline.
I. Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. This degree is designed to offer
students a thorough education in physics at the undergraduate level and to prepare
them to pursue graduate study in physics as appropriate to their career aspirations.
Professional physicists have traditionally experienced careers in education, industry
and government, but a sound knowledge of basic physics has become increasingly
important to other areas of endeavor as well. For example, a strong undergraduate
background in physics is considered essential to a career as a commissioned officer
in one of the high-technology branches of the Armed Forces. The curriculum for the
B.S. degree in physics is comprehensive and includes 56 semester hours of physics,
beginning with a one-semester introduction to physics course followed by a threesemester basic course in physics for engineers and physical scientists, a calculusbased sequence which emphasizes fundamental principles and problem solving, and
which also includes a weekly two-hour laboratory each semester. The sophomore,
junior and senior years include upper-division courses in analytical mechanics,
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optics, modern physics, and quantum mechanics. Starting in their freshman year,
majors receive four years of undergraduate research experience. Research planning,
participation, and presentation give students an opportunity to apply physics to a
theoretical or experimental project or to the design and construction of apparatus.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics also include four or
five semesters of mathematics, four semesters each of English and foreign language,
two semesters each of chemistry and history, and one semester of social science,
as well as physical education and ROTC.
The program for physics majors retains flexibility in that a student who does
not intend a profession in physics may, at the discretion of the department head,
replace up to six credit hours of physics courses numbered above 300 with courses
numbered above 300 in other science fields.
II. Physics courses for majors in other fields. As a service to other departments,
and to meet the expectations of the college core curriculum, two separate basic
physics sequences are individually designed to meet the requirements of specific
groups of disciplines. All basic physics sequences have concomitant laboratories.
For the non-science majors and the biology majors, PHYS 203/253 and PHYS
204/254 (College Physics) constitute a survey sequence which emphasizes basic
principles, as well as some exciting developments of modern technology.
For the students majoring in physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, and those
preparing to be secondary school teachers in general science or physical science,
PHYS 221/271 and PHYS 222/272 (Physics with Calculus) cover the fundamental
principles of physics using more advanced mathematical tools. Additional, related
topics (in mathematics and data analysis) are covered in two accompanying courses,
PHYS 231 and PHYS 232 (Applications of Physics with Calculus).
PHYS 223/233/273 is a continuation of this sequence covering modern physics
and research tools. Descriptive courses in elementary astronomy, ASTR 201 and
ASTR 202; flight, PHYS 241; and meteorology, PHYS 243 are provided as electives.
A student may not use both PHYS 203/204 and PHYS 221/222 in meeting
degree requirements, nor can a student take the 203/204 sequence after completing PHYS 221/222. However, should a student whose major does not require
PHYS 221/222 complete PHYS 203/204 and then decide, for whatever reason, to
complete the calculus-based sequence, PHYS 221 and 222 may satisfy General
Elective requirements.
Minor in Aerospace Science
(Please refer to p. 116)
Minor in Applied Physics
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Physics Course Descriptions
PHYS 101
Introduction to Physics
Three Credit Hours
Required of most freshmen majoring in physics.
An elementary course consisting of lectures on physics topics in their historical context from Galileo to the present. Covers fundamental techniques which are
useful for learning this discipline and the conduction of research. Class notes and
library reading will be required.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 203 and PHYS 204

College Physics
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 203: PHYS 253
Prerequisites for PHYS 204: PHYS 203 and PHYS 253
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 204: PHYS 254
This course presents physics in a manner suitable for students who do not have
a strong background in mathematics. The course is designed primarily to help
the non-scientist act in an informed way in today’s technically oriented society.
Topics covered in the two-semester course include mechanics, thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 221 and PHYS 222

Physics with Calculus,
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisites for PHYS 221: MATH 131, MATH 107, or HONR 131 (May be
taken concurrently with MATH 131 with permission of the head of the Department of Physics).
Prerequisite for PHYS 222: PHYS 221
Calculus-based introductory physics sequence designed to address the needs of
students majoring in engineering and sciences. Kinematics, dynamics, electricity
and magnetism, fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics and optics covered
with no assumption of prior knowledge of physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 223
Modern Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and PHYS 222.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others as an elective. A
continuation of the 221/222 physics sequence.
The course material covers a selection of topics from twentieth century physics. It progresses from Maxwell equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves,
and the wave theory of light to the elements of special relativity, early quantum
theory of radiation, then to the principles of quantum mechanics. It discusses the
fundamental experiments in modern physics and the principal discoveries in the
area of atomic, solid state, nuclear and elementary-particle physics.
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PHYS 231, PHYS 232

Applications of Physics
One Credit Hour
with Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 231: PHYS 221
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 232: PHYS 222
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses in
mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour.
PHYS 233
Applications of Modern Physics
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 223.
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of
students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses
in optics and quantum mechanics, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour
PHYS 241
The Physics of Flight
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
The flight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous application
of the principles of physics. This course is an introduction to the theory and application of aerodynamics, the study of air in motion. It provides an introduction to
the physical principles of flight. The primary goals are to acquire an understanding
of the basic principles, elementary models, and applications of aerodynamics as
they apply to the study of heavier than air flight. Students who have a knowledge
of algebra and of introductory mechanics as found in the first term of introductory
physics have the prerequisites for the level at which this course will be taught.
Students who want to understand how planes fly or who have a desire to be a
pilot will find this course useful.
Lecture: two hours.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 243
Meteorology
Three Credit Hours
Meteorology is the science of weather and climate. The material covered will
include a study of the pressure, temperature, and density profiles of the atmosphere
and the development of temperature, pressure, and moisture variances from the
standard atmosphere. Winds, clouds, and temperature changes will be studied.
Rain, snow, fog, storms, the jet stream, optical effects, and their application to
flight will be addressed. There are no explicit prerequisites, but knowledge of
basic algebra is needed.
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PHYS 253 and PHYS 254

Physics Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
College Physics I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 253: PHYS 203
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 254: PHYS 204
These laboratories are designed to correlate with the lecture material in PHYS
203 and PHYS 204, respectively. The experiments are designed to illustrate and
emphasize the physical phenomena discussed in the corresponding lecture courses.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills..
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 271, PHYS 272 Laboratory for Physics with
One Credit Hour
Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite for PHYS 271: PHYS 221
Corequisite for PHYS 272: PHYS 222.
The laboratories parallel and supplement the lecture material in PHYS 221 and
PHYS 222, respectively. The laboratories utilize modern measuring equipment
including computer interface experiments, oscilloscopes, spectroscopes, etc. PHYS
271 concentrates on the fundamental concepts of physics and their application to
the study of material properties. PHYS 272 concentrates on the procedures and
techniques used in the experimental laboratory. Emphasis is placed on proper
experimental technique, error analysis, and technical report writing. Experiments
represent all the areas of physics included in the lecture: measurement, statics,
linear and rotational dynamics, wave phenomena, sound, light, thermodynamics,
electricity, magnetism and geometric optics.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 273
Modern Physics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: PHYS 271 and PHYS 272.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others with the permission
of the instructor.
This lab concentrates on the role of the apparatus and technology in the experimental laboratory. Experiments include student versions of several fundamental
experiments of modern physics. Students are also introduced to research which is
conducted within the department.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 301
Biological Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
The applications of physics to the processes occurring in living systems. Among
the topics to be discussed will be bioenergetics, radiation, biophysics, sensory biophysics, and bioelectricity. Attention also will be given to biomedical instrumentation.
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PHYS 307
Electronic Instrumentation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisite: PHYS 357
Required of all physics juniors.
Brief review of DC and AC circuits. Introductions to theory and applications
of solid-state diodes, transistors and other semiconductors, amplifiers, waveform
generators, operational amplifiers, transducers, and digital electronics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 308
Optics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics juniors.
Principles of geometrical and physical optics presented with attention to engineering applications. Topics covered include geometrical imaging, ray analysis,
fiber optics, interferometry, thin film optical filters, polarization, Fourier optics,
diffraction, and coherence theory. Matrix methods are applied to lens systems,
thin films, and polarization.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 315 and PHYS 316

Analytical Mechanics

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, collision kinematics, central-force motion, oscillating systems, introduction to relativity.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 319
Research Planning
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
An outstanding recent development in physics is chosen by one or more students
and studied intensively. Also addressed is the role of ethics in scientific research.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 320
Mathematical Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Emphasis on mathematical methods of theoretical physics. Topics may include
coordinate transformations, vector calculus techniques, special functions, definite
integrals, approximations, numerical methods of data reduction, eigenvalue problems,
boundary-value problems, representation theory, perturbation theory.
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PHYS 341
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
This course provides an introduction to the aerodynamics of heavier than air
flight. It will be presented at the level suitable for technical majors who have taken
at least the first two semesters of calculus and the first two semesters of calculus
based introductory physics. Although not a prerequisite, PHYS 241 is a useful
introduction to the concepts more deeply studied in this course. Introduction and
fundamental principles and understanding of inviscid and viscous incompressible
flow, and inviscid compressible around airfoils, through engine nozzles and diffusers will be covered.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 343
Applied Climatology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 243
Applied Climatoloty is a survey of the weather systems that contribute in the
aggregate to world climates and their cumulative influence on Earth systems.
Included are presentations from an historical perspective on the development of
past climatic regimes, the transition to present-era climate, and the atmospheric
dynamics involved in the global change process. Emphasis is placed on developing a broad-based working knowledge of the impacts present day climate and
climate-trend changes have on human activities including aviation-related practices,
procedures, and operations.
Lecture: three hours
PHYS 357
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 307
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 307.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 358
Optics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 308
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 308.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 391
Fluids Laboratory
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. This laboratory course concentrates on the role of the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in
the study of fluid flow around or through scaled models.
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PHYS 393
Flight Simulation
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. The effect of aerodynamic
flow on the control and stability of an aircraft will be studied using the physics
engines (aerodynamics calculation model) which powers flight simulation software
packages such as Flight Simulator or X-Plane. Effects studied in PHYS 241, The
Physics of Flight, will be observed using flight simulators.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 403 and
Electrodynamics I and II
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 404
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 222; MATH 231
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
The electrostatic field and its effect on matter, the properties of magnetic fields
and magnetic materials, electromagnetic effects, vector potentials, displacement
currents, Maxwell’s equations, Lorentz force on particles, periodic currents.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 405 and
Quantum Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 406
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 223, PHYS 308, PHYS 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
An introductory course in quantum mechanics with emphasis on both physical
principles and mathematical techniques. Stress is placed on understanding how
quantum mechanics is used in explaining the behavior of physical systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 409
Intermediate Optics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisites: PHYS 308 and MATH 234
This course is a continuation of Optics PHYS 308. It develops the Fourier
analysis approach to physical optics. Topics covered include the optical transfer
function, the wave theory of aberrations, spatial filtering, holography and applications, fiber optics, and nonlinear optics.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 410
Thermodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics seniors.
Principles of thermodynamics presented with attention to engineering, chemical,
and biological applications. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, especially
as applied to closed hydrostatic systems and open steady-flow systems. Concepts
of internal energy, heat flow, enthalpy, and entropy. Perfect gas processes. Carnot
cycle for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators. Power output; mass flow equations; quality factor for mixed systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 415
Special Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Topics may vary by semester according to student interest and availability of
instructor. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such topics as space
physics, special relativity, fluid dynamics, and solid state physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 416
Advanced Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Similar to PHYS 415. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such
advanced topics as group theory in quantum mechanics, magnetic resonance, propulsion, and plasma physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 420
Research Participation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 319
Required of all physics seniors.
The project started in PHYS 319 (Research Planning) is completed to include
a written thesis and an oral presentation.
Lecture: one hour.
Laboratory: four hours.
PHYS 421
Research Presentation
Two Credit Hours
Using the research started in PHYS 319 and completed in PHYS 420, a dissertation will be written and a seminar will be presented before the faculty and
student body of the department. Writing a paper for scientific journals, writing a
dissertation for graduate school requirements, and presenting a paper at a scientific
meeting will be emphasized.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.

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PHYS 441
Fluids Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 341
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion, both gases and liquids. This
course develops the integral, differential, and computational approaches to calculating the effects which fluids have as they pass over or through an object.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 451
Advanced Laboratory Physics
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
Experiments selected from famous fundamental measurements.
Laboratory: four hours.
Astronomy Course Descriptions
ASTR 201

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Sun and Planets
A descriptive introduction to the universe, our sun and its solar system, the Earth
and the other planets, asteroids, and comets. Practical observational astronomy.
Planetary discoveries made by space craft. Life in the universe.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 202

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Stars and Galaxies
The universe outside the solar system, the sun as a typical star, the Milky Way
and other galaxies, pulsars, quasars, and black holes are studied.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 240

Astrobiology: The Search for Life
Three Credit Hours
in the Universe
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
We will begin our study of the new science of astrobiology with general topics
such as current theories of the rise of habitability and life on Earth, distribution of
complex organic molecules in the universe and definition of habitability as regards
other planets and star systems. We will then move into specialized topics relating
to current research themes in astrobiology: potentially habitable zones in the Solar
System -- oceans of the Jovian satellites, potentially wet regions of Mars, Enceladus; other places of interest, such as Venus and Titan; current limits of life on
Earth -- Earth extremophiles, including Antarctic cryptoendoliths as a case study;
potentially habitable zones in other star systems; the search for extrasolar planets.
Lecture: three hours.

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Department of Physics

ASTR 412
Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and MATH 132
The structures, atmospheres, dynamics, and evolutions of stars; the techniques
of stellar abundance analysis and spectral classification; the reduction, eigenvalue
problems, boundary-value problems, representation theory, and perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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Department
of
Leadership Studies
Department Head: TBD
Professor: Connor
Associate Professor: B. Dean, J. Smith
The mission of the Department of Leadership Studies is to enhance the ability
of students from any academic background to perform effectively as principled
leaders in their present or future leadership roles and organizational contexts. The
program utilizes core leadership courses and interdisciplinary courses to engage
students in broad learning about leadership in applied contexts. At various points,
the interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to tailor the focus of their study
toward individual and career interests.
The Department oversees all credit-bearing academic leadership courses (LDRSprefix), to include the Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership, required of all
cadets. A minor in Leadership Studies is offered to address learning, scholarship,
and critical thinking about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as
a result, to give students a broad understanding of the nature of effective, ethical
leadership. This minor complements the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life
at The Citadel.
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Leadership Course Descriptions
LDRS 201
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, this course incorporates The Citadel core
values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute principled leadership.
The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman year
to the sophomore year and enables them to reflect upon their experiences of the
Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about effective, ethical leadership.
In addition, the course includes service as a component of principled leadership
through a service learning experience. This course is a graded, one-hour course.
A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to
withdraw from LDRS 201.

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Department of Leadership Studies

LDRS 320
Leadership Communications
Three Credit Hours
Leadership Communications will focus on an understanding of effective leader
communications based on analysis of speeches and writings. This course requires
critical thinking to analyze and develop leader intent and messages. The course will
also examine multimedia tools available to leaders and will address opportunities
and challenges of using technology in achieving effective leadership.
LDRS 371
Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is identical to BADM 371 and is cross-listed.
LDRS 401
Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the minor in Leadership Studies or instructor permission.
Candidates for the Leadership Studies minor will work closely with the professor on an independent study project dealing with a leadership issue or challenge
and with the application of principled leadership values. The student will write a
case study or research project of approximately 20-25 pages discussing a specific
leadership issue or problem. The presentation of the results will be an integral part
of this exercise. Students will present in class and, at the discretion of the professor, present in other forums, such as Citadel faculty/staff meetings or professional
conferences.
LDRS 433
Special Topics in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of leadership; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.

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Department
of
Aerospace Studies
Department Head: Hall
Professor: Hall
Assistant Professors: Campano, Figlewski, Jones, Megee
Citadel Air Force ROTC courses feature a wide variety of instruction and
training opportunities. During the freshman and sophomore years, the curriculum provides students with an understanding of air power’s past, present, and
future roles in world affairs, as well as its relation to national defense. These
courses cover the doctrine, mission, and organization of the United States Air
Force and examine the development of air and space power from its inception
to its uses today in contingency operations.
During the junior and senior years, the Air Force ROTC program instruction focuses on leadership and ethics principles, global studies, and prepares
cadets for active duty entry. Included are communicative skills, professional
responsibility, the military justice system, functions and practices of leadership
and management principles, and problem solving.
Air Force Course Descriptions
AERO 101

Foundations of the U.S. Air Force I
One Credit Hour
(Fall Semester—Fourth Class Year)
This course and its follow-on provide the student with an introductory survey
of the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training
Corps (AFROTC). In the first semester, the course begins with an introduction to
ROTC as well as the customs and courtesies and dress and appearance standards
expected of Air Force officers. It continues with a discussion of Air Force heritage, the organization of the Air Force and how the Air Force contributes to the
accomplishment of our national security objectives. The course concludes with an
overview of Air Force career opportunities and benefits. Leadership Laboratory
is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course
by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)

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AERO 102

Foundations of the U.S. Air Force II
One Credit Hour
(Spring Semester—Fourth Class Year)
This course covers an introduction to Air Force core values and offers the student an opportunity to learn about leadership. Students are also introduced to basic
oral and written communication skills. The course continues by exploring team
building skills and the importance of respecting diversity. The course concludes
with an understanding of the Air Force oath of office. Leadership Laboratory is
mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course by
providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 201

The Evolution of USAF Air
One Credit Hour
and Space Power I
(Fall Semester—Third Class Year)
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I is a survey course designed to
examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective.
This course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles through the
Korean War. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written
presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing
cadets and complements this course by providing cadets not only followership
and initial leadership opportunities, but also initial preparation for Field Training.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 202

The Evolution of USAF Air
One Credit Hour
and Space Power II
(Spring Semester—Third Class Year)
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II is designed to further examine
the aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective covering the
time period from the Vietnam War through current military operations. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations.
Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and
complements this course by providing cadets followership, initial leadership opportunities, and an advanced preparation program for field training. Contract and
pursuing cadets will typically attend field training during the summer between
their sophomore and junior years.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
Field Training approximately 30 days (typically summer after sophomore year)

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AERO 301

Air Force Leadership Studies I
Three Credit Hours
(Fall Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 301, a course for contracted cadets only, is a study of leadership and
management fundamentals. Cadets will study Air Force Core Values, self-assessment,
the profession of arms, stress management and resiliency, team building, motivation and followership, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, full-range
leadership, situational leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, professional
and unprofessional relationships, and the communications skills required of an
Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership
and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical
application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory
complements this course by providing advanced leadership experience in officer
type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. Fall Semester requirements also includ individual
communications assignments. Students are required to research leadership topics
and provide oral and written presentations in Air Force formats.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours
AERO 302

Air Force Leadership Studies II
Three Credit Hours
(Spring Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 302, a course for contracted students only, is a study of military leadership authority and responsibility. Cadets study conflict management, power and
influence, change management, mentoring, corrective supervision and counseling,
effective supervision, and joint ethics. Case studies are used to examine Air Force
leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising
practical application of the concepts being studied. Spring Semester requirements
also include individual communications assignments. Students are required to
research leadership topics and provide oral and written presentations in Air Force
formats. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours

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Department of Aerospace Studies

AERO 303

Air Force Leadership Studies I for
One Credit Hour
Non-Contracted Cadets
(Fall Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 303, a course for non-contracted cadets only, is a study of leadership and management fundamentals. Cadets will study Air Force Core Values,
self-assessment, the profession of arms, stress management and resiliency, team
building, motivation and followership, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems,
full-range leadership, situational leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving,
professional and unprofessional relationships. Case studies are used to examine
Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating
and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.
Lecture: one hour fifteen minutes
Lab: none
AERO 304

Air Force Leadership Studies II for
One Credit Hour
Non-Contracted Cadets
(Spring Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 304, a course for non-contracted cadets only, is a study of military
leadership authority and responsibility. Cadets study conflict management, power
and influence, change management, mentoring, corrective supervision and counseling, effective supervision, and joint ethics. Case studies are used to examine
Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating
and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.
Lecture: one hour fifteen minutes
Lab: none
•
AERO 401
National Security Affairs and Preparation Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty I
(Fall Semester—First Class Year)
This course covers the development of U.S. national security and military
policies. The course begins with a discussion of the constitutional relationship
between the Executive and Legislative Branches of government and the military.
Other topics include Air Force doctrine; joint operations; terrorism and force
protection; regional studies; and the Aerospace Expeditionary Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)

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AERO 402

National Security Affairs and Preparation
Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty II
(Spring Semester—First Class Year)
This course expands on the concepts introduced in AERO 401, with a continued
emphasis on regional studies and the impact that international affairs may have
on the U.S. National Security Policy. In addition, special topics are presented to
prepare contract cadets for transition to active duty in the Air Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
AERO 450

Air Force Leadership Laboratory
Zero Credit Hours
(Fall &amp; Spring Semesters—All Class Years)
This lab is designed to give insight into the Air Force and give leadership
opportunities to cadets through a variety of experiences. Cadets are expected to
perform a multitude of tasks in both the followership and leadership roles. Some
topics include Air Force customs and courtesies, military commands, LEAD Training prep, preparation for active duty, and Air Force opportunities. Additionally,
cadets gain leadership experiences in planning, organizing, and executing cadettraining activities; preparing and presenting briefings and other oral and written
communications. Ths lab is graded on a PASS or FAIL basis and must be taken
each semester by cadets on AF contract or those desiring to be on an AF contract.
Lecture: two hours

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Department
of
Military Science
Department Head: Cyrulik
Professor: Cyrulik
Assistant Professors: Heineman, Hill, Inoa, Jones, Kim, Marvel, Reber, Ryan
Instructors: Austin, Fontenet, McCullough, Ragusa, Thomas, Wilkie
The Army ROTC program of instruction at The Citadel is geared toward
teaching “hands-on skills” that are required of a new Second Lieutenant in the
active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Instruction at all levels
centers around leadership. The program includes instruction in basic combat
techniques, physical training, weapons, general military subjects, tactics, and
communication skills. Selected cadets have the opportunities to attend the
military schools and unique training opportunities. In addition to the schooling
opportunities, cadets will have the opportunity to serve as “Third Lieutenants”
with an active Army unit for two to four weeks in the Cadet Troop Leadership
Training (CLTL) Program. The Citadel also has one of the largest Simultaneous Membership Programs (SMP) in the nation. This program is a volunteer
officer training program which allows Army National Guard and Army Reserve
enlisted members to also participate in the Advanced ROTC course leading to
a commission in one of the reserve components. Over 90 cadets participate
in these programs each year with a 100% graduation and commissioning rate.
Military Science is a four-year program of instruction, divided into a twoyear Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. The first year (Military
Science I) addresses the role of the individual soldier through instruction and
practical training in the areas of physical training, marksmanship, first aid, map
reading, U.S. weapons, and leadership. Between the freshmen and sophomore
year, cadets will attend the Basic Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. This is a four
week basic instruction program designed to reinforce skills learned between the
classroom and laboratory. The second year (Military Science II) builds upon
the first, through the development of more advanced individual skills such as
land navigation, basic individual combat techniques, and small unit tactics and
leadership.
The first year of the Advanced Course (Military Science III) is primarily
designed to train cadets to attend Advanced Camp, which takes place between
their junior and senior years. The curriculum focuses on instruction and practical training exercises in advanced land navigation and map reading, individual

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military skills, principles and techniques of squad and platoon operations, the
principles of organizational leadership, communications, fire support U.S. Army
weapons systems, and rigorous physical training. At the conclusion of their junior year, contracted cadets will attend Advanced Camp at Ft. Knox, Kentucky.
Advanced Camp is based upon performance-oriented training and continuous
leadership potential evaluation. Each cadet’s Advanced Camp evaluation is
a principal determinate in branch selection and in being chosen for Active or
Reserve Forces Duty.
The final year of the Advanced Course (Military Science IV) consists of
instruction in solving contemporary leadership problems, principles of military
justice, techniques of military writing, evolution of current tactics, precommissioning seminars, and military professionalism and ethics. The beginning of the
senior year is the final opportunity for Citadel cadets to apply for a contract
and seek an Army commission.
After his or her sophomore year, a transfer into Army ROTC from another
ROTC program at The Citadel is only permitted by the course instructors, if the
transferring student intends to pursue an Army commission and demonstrates
by action that intent.
Cadets seeking commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States Army
are required to successfully complete the Enhanced Skills Training Program
(ESTP), one of ten designated military history courses, Basic Camp, Advanced
Camp, and ROTC Advanced Courses training. Cadets are highly encouraged to
take courses in mathematical reasoning (Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and
Statistics), computer science, natural science (Biology, Geology, Chemistry or
Physics), human behavior, management, and national security affairs to better prepare themselves for their futures as Army officers. Cadets enrolling in
Military Science are provided a consolidated list of all academic courses offered
by The Citadel that satisfy the professional military education requirement.
Army Course Descriptions
MLTY 101
Leadership and Personal Development
One Credit Hour
MLTY 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that
are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the
personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting,
time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs,
and Basic Camp. Scholarship cadets will register for MLTY 151, Army lab in
conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets classified as 4th class cadets
are authorized to enroll in this course.

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MLTY 102
Foundations in Leadership
One Credit Hour
MLTY 102 introduces you to the Army tactical concepts such as map reading,
land navigation and general operations. It also focuses on the Army Leadership
Model and explores these dimensions in detail. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 102, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course program
consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership Labs, and
Basic Camp. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing cadets will register
for MLTY 152, Army lab in conjunction with their Army course. Only cadets
classified as 4th class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 151
Basic Army Contract Lab
One Credit Hour
This is the fall laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and
contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing
an Army contract. This laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises
a semester; during which cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon
and company level, small unit tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill
Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs
in these labs is received and disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading
Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to refine necessary skills of a
Second Lieutenant.
MLTY 152
Basic Army Contract Lab
One Credit Hour
This is the spring laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and
contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing
an Army contract. This laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises
a semester; during which cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon
and company level, small unit tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill
Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs
in these labs is received and disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading
Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to refine necessary skills of a
Second Lieutenant.
MLTY 201
Leadership and Decision Making
Two Credit Hours
MLTY 201 explores the dimensions of creative and innovative tactical leadership strategies and styles by examining team dynamics and two historical leadership theories that form the basis of the Army leadership framework. Aspects
of personal motivation and team building are practiced in planning, executing,
and assessing team exercises. The focus continues to build on developing
knowledge of the leadership attributes and core leader competencies through
the understanding of Army rank, structure, and duties as well as broadening
knowledge of land navigation and squad tactics. Case studies will provide a
tangible context for learning the Soldier’s Creed and Warrior Ethos. Scholarship,
contracted, and seriously pursuing contract cadets will register for MLTY 251,
the Basic 2 Army Contract Lab, in conjunction with their Army course. Only
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MLTY 202
Army Doctrine and Team Development
Two Credit Hours
MLTY 202 examines the challenges of leading tactical teams in the operational
environment. The course highlights dimensions of doctrine, ethics and leader
development. Further study of the theoretical basis of the Army Leadership Requirements Model explores the dynamics of adaptive leadership in the context of
military operations. MLTY 202 prepares cadets for MLTY 301. Cadets develop
greater self-awareness as they assess their own leadership styles and practice
communication and team building skills. Ethical and Culture Case studies give
insight into the importance and practice of teamwork and decision making in
real-world scenarios. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing cadets will
register for MLTY 252, the Basic 2 Army Contract Lab, in conjunction with
their Army course. Only cadets classified as 3rd class cadets are authorized to
enroll in this course.
MLTY 251
Basic 2 Army Contract Lab
One Credit Hour
This is the fall laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and
contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing
an Army contract. This laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises
a semester; during which cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon
and company level, small unit tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill
Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs
in these labs is received and disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading
Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to refine necessary skills of a
Second Lieutenant.
MLTY 252
Basic 2 Army Contract Lab
One Credit Hour
This is the spring laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and
contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing
an Army contract. This laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises
a semester; during which cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon
and company level, small unit tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill
Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs
in these labs is received and disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading
Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to refine necessary skills of a
Second Lieutenant.

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MLTY 301
Adaptive Team Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MLTY 101, MLTY 102, MLTY 201, and MLTY 202 or
completion of Basic Camp or US Army Basic Training with an approved
waiver from the PMS.
The Advanced Course is designed to build off basic programs (MLTY 101,
102, 201, and 202) being progressive and sequential. The course is driven
by the professional competence in Army doctrine and leadership principles
taught through the Adult Learning Model. This includes introduction to squad/
section tactical operations using troop leading procedures and battle drills to
achieve the assigned mission within the commander’s intent. Cadets enrolling in MLTY 301 are required to enroll in MLTY 351; the Advanced Army
Contract Lab and cadets will attend Physical Training. Only cadets classified
as 2nd class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 302
Leadership Under Fire
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MLTY 301
The Advanced Course will balance adaptability and professional competence building on the lessons introduced in MLTY 301. Various platoon
operations are stressed in order to familiarize the cadet with materials that
they can expect to execute during CST. Adaptability concepts introduced include analysis of complex problems, creating solutions that exhibit agile and
adaptive thinking, analysis of the situational environment and formulation of
solutions to tactical and organizational problems. Cadets enrolling in MLTY
302 are required to enroll in MLTY 352; the Advanced Army Contract Lab
and cadets will attend Physical Training. If pursuing cadets desire to transfer
in from another ROTC, instructor approval is required. Only cadets classified
as 2nd class cadets are authorized to enroll in this course.
MLTY 351
Advanced Army Contract Lab
One Credit Hour
This is the fall laboratory course which is required for all scholarship
and contracted cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively
pursuing an Army contract. This laboratory includes two Leadership Training
Exercises a semester; during which cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon and company level, small unit tactics, team building skills,
and essential Skill Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable of doing.
All training that occurs in these labs is received and disseminated through
the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets
to refine necessary skills of a Second Lieutenant.

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MLTY 352
Advanced Army Contract Lab
One Credit Hour
This is the fall laboratory which is required for all scholarship and contracted
cadets; additionally, it is open for cadets who are actively pursuing an Army contract. This laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises a semester; during
which cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon and company level,
small unit tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill Level One tasks that all
soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs in these labs is received and
disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures and Orders process
allowing cadets to refine necessary skills of a Second Lieutenant.
MLTY 401
Command and the Army Profession
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MLTY 302, completion of Advanced Camp or with PMS approval.
MLTY 401 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations of current military operations. You will examine differences in customs and courtesies,
military law, principles of war, and rules of engagement in the face of international
terrorism. You also explore aspects of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield; the decision making processes and host nation
support the complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned officer in the
United States Army. Scholarship and contracted cadets will register for MLTY
451, Army Contract Lab.
MLTY 402

Mission Command and the
Three Credit Hours
Company Grade Officer
Prerequisite: MLTY 401, completion of Cadet Leader Course or with PMS
approval.
MLTY 402 explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations during
Unified Land Operations, examines the Art of Command, how to properly communicate with your NCOs and Soldiers, and Developing Others (counseling).
Additionally, cadets will develop an understanding of cultures through Cultural
Awareness and Cultural Property Protection (CPP), and how ethical decisions impact
personnel and the unit mission. The course places significant emphasis on preparing you for BOLC B and your first unit of assignment. It uses mission command
case studies and scenarios to prepare you to face the complex ethical demands
of serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. Scholarship and
contracted cadets will register for MLTY 452, Army Contract Lab.

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MLTY 451
Army Contract Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
This is the fall laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and contracted cadets and open for cadets who are actively pursuing an Army contract. This
laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises a semester; during which cadets
will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon and company level, small unit tactics,
team building skills, and essential Skill Level One tasks that all soldiers are capable
of doing. All training that occurs in these labs is received and disseminated through
the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets to refine
necessary skills of a Second Lieutenant.
MLTY 452
Army Contract Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
This is the spring laboratory course which is required for all scholarship and
contracted cadets and open for cadets who are actively pursuing an Army contract.
This laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises a semester; during which
cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon and company level, small unit
tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill Level One tasks that all soldiers are
capable of doing. All training that occurs in these labs is received and disseminated
through the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures and Orders process allowing cadets
to refine necessary skills of a Second Lieutenant.

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Department
of
Naval Science
Department Head: Dunne
Professor: Dunne
Associate Professor: Marks
Assistant Navy Professors: Bartek, Bottler, Koury, Sharp, Tye, Zeiler
Assistant Marine Corps Professors: Boyd, Parker
Instructor: Webber
The Department of Naval Science course of instruction is designed to provide
students with the basic professional knowledge and leadership skills needed
to become Navy and Marine Corps officers. In the initial three semesters, all
students receive an introduction to the essential aspects of the Navy and Marine
Corps warfighting team, the history of seapower and maritime affairs, and naval
leadership and management.
Students receive their subsequent instruction in either Navy or Marine Corps
service specific courses. Navy option students study naval engineering, combat
systems, navigation, and naval operations and seamanship. Marine option students
study Marine Corps organization and weapon systems, the historical development
of warfare, and amphibious operations. Both options conclude with practical
leadership training designed as final preparation for assuming the responsibilities
of a junior officer in the Navy or Marine Corps.
An added value of being a member of The Citadel NROTC Unit is the
opportunity to participate in a variety of quality off-campus Field Training
Exercises (FTXs). These opportunities are enhanced by the close proximity, and
eager support, of several local DoD organizations and installations. For Navy
option midshipmen, FTXs include shipboard training, aviation operations, and
joint operations with local Coast Guard assets. For Marine option midshipmen,
FTXs consist of field orientation and tactical exercises conducted aboard nearby
military installations.
More information about the Department of Naval Science may be found at
www.citadel.edu/nrotc.
Sequence of Naval Science Courses
Fourth Class Year
All Naval ROTC Cadets
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
NAVL 450
Navy Training Lab
NAVL 451
Marine Training Lab

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The Citadel
Third Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 201
NAVL 210/220
NAVL 450
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
201
202
451

Second Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 310
NAVL 311
NAVL 450

Navy commissions
Naval Leadership and Management
Navigation/Navigation Laboratory
Navy Training Lab
Marine Corps commissions
Naval Leadership and Management
Marine Corps Concepts and Weapon Systems
Marine Training Lab
Navy commissions
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Navy Training Lab

Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
303
304
451

Marine Corps commissions
Evolution of Warfare I
Evolution of Warfare II
Marine Training Lab

First Class Year
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
410/420
403
450
452

Navy commissions
Naval Operations and Seamanship/Laboratory
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Navy Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 402
NAVL 403
NAVL 451
NAVL 452

Marine Corps commissions
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Marine Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Naval Science Course Descriptions
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
One Credit Hour
General introduction to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Emphasizes
organizational structure, warfare components, and assigned roles/missions of
USN/USMC. Covers all aspects of naval service from its relative position within
DoD to the specific warfare communities/career paths. Also includes basic
elements of leadership and Navy Core Values. Designed to give the student
initial exposure to many elements of naval culture. Also provides conceptual
framework/working vocabulary for the student to use on summer cruise. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)

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NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
One Credit Hour
A study of the U.S. Navy and the influence of seapower upon history. Incorporates both a historical and political science process to explore the major
events, attitudes, personalities, and circumstances that have imbued the U.S.
Navy with its proud history and rich tradition. Deals with issues of national
imperatives in peacetime, as well as war; varying maritime philosophies that
were interpreted into naval strategies/doctrines; budgetary concerns which shaped
force realities; and the pursuit of American diplomatic objectives. Concludes
with a discussion of the Navy’s strategic and structural changes at the end of
the Cold War and its new focus, mission, and strategy in the post-9/11 world.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 201
Naval Leadership and Management
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to many of the fundamental concepts of leading
Sailors and Marines, which will be expanded upon during the continuum of
leadership development throughout NROTC. Develops the elements of leadership vital to the effectiveness of Navy/Marine Corps officers by reviewing the
theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the
naval service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills,
management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored
through the use of experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory
discussions. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 202

Marine Corps Concepts and
Two Credit Hours
Weapon Systems
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of the Marine
Corps in relation to its structure and organization, as well as the common weapon
systems of the service and how they relate to its warfighting doctrine. This
course is meant to help prepare the Marine option student for further courses
in Evolution of Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, and Leadership and Ethics. This
course also includes history and traditions of the Marine Corps relevant to the
future Marine Corps officer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 210
Navigation
Three Credit Hours
In-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures, and application of plotting,
piloting, and electronic navigation, as well as an introduction to maneuvering
boards. Students learn piloting techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and
electronic aids, and the theory of operation of both magnetic and gyrocompass.
Students develop practical skills in plotting and electronic navigation. Other
topics include tides, currents, effects of wind/weather, voyage planning, and an
application and introduction to the international/inland rules of navigation. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 220 (Navigation Laboratory).

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NAVL 220
Navigation Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 210. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 210.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 303
Evolution of Warfare I
Two Credit Hours
This course provides the student with a general knowledge of the concepts
and art of warfare along with its evolution from the beginning of recorded history to the present. Included are the considerations of the influence that political,
economic, sociological, and technological factors, along with different forms
of leadership, have had on warfare, and also the theoretical principles behind
modern strategy and tactics. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 304
Evolution of Warfare II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 303
This course enables the student to acquire a working knowledge of the more
practical aspects of warfare and the U.S. Marine Corps. The general principles
of warfare addressed in NAVL 303 are considered as they relate to the small
unit level. Tactical aspects of offensive combat are examined in detail. The
student is given the opportunity to master skills required of the small unit
leader—tactics and land navigation. Physical training is included to prepare
students for summer training at Officer Candidates School, Quantico, Virginia.
(Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 310
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Two Credit Hours
Detailed study of ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, propulsion,
electrical theory and distribution, hydraulic theory and ship control, and damage control. Included are basic concepts of theory/design of steam, gas turbine,
diesel, and nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in the
engineering arena are also covered. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 311
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Two Credit Hours
Outlines the theory and employment of weapons systems. Student explores
the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery,
guidance, and explosives. Fire control systems and major weapons types are
discussed, including capabilities and limitations. The physical aspects of radar
and underwater sound are described. Facets of command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence are explored as a means of weapons system
integration. The tactical and strategic significance of command and control
warfare and information warfare is discussed. This course if supplemented with
review/analysis of case studies involving the moral and ethical responsibilities
of leaders in the employment of weapons. (Navy faculty)

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NAVL 402
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare is a detailed look at broad aspects of
warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Specific focus
is on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting
institution. This class examines the historical influences of amphibious warfare
and the development of USMC maneuver warfare doctrine on current tactical,
operational, and strategic engagements. Case studies regarding the implications
of maneuver warfare practices in current and future operations will be conducted
throughout the course of study. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 403
Leadership and Ethics
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 402 (Marine option) or NAVL 410 (Navy option)
Completes the final preparations of Ensigns and Second Lieutenants. The course
integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical
philosophy with a variety of topics, such as military leadership, core values, and
professional ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to
the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior officers, command relationships,
and the conduct of warfare. The course provides midshipmen with a foundation
of moral traditions, combined with a discussion of actual current and historical
events in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, to prepare them for the role
and responsibilities of leadership in the naval service of the 21st century. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 452 (Senior Naval
Laboratory.
NAVL 410
Naval Operations and Seamanship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
A continued study of relative motion, formation tactics, and ship employment.
Also included are introductions to naval operations analysis, ship behavior and
characteristics in maneuvering, applied aspects of ship handling, afloat communications, naval command and control, naval warfare areas, and joint warfare. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 420 (Naval Operations
and Seamanship Laboratory).
NAVL 420

Naval Operations and Seamanship
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 410. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 410.
(Navy faculty)

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NAVL 450
Navy Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Navy College Program midshipmen, and Seaman
to Admiral-21 students. This lab is broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, navy specific training, and leadership development.
Lab occasionally supplements Naval Science courses, as well. At the end of
the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be prepared for commissioning in order to
take on the roll of a junior officer in the Navy. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 451
Marine Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Marine option College Program midshipmen,
and Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program students. This lab is
broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, Marine
specific training, and leadership development. This lab will also supplement
Naval Science courses. At the end of the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be
prepared for commissioning and life as a Marine Officer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 452
Senior Naval Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content
of NAVL 403. Guest speakers will expand on the lessons discussed in class.
Additional training will cover fiscal responsibility, moral and ethical decision
making, and the role of a junior/company grade officer. (Navy and Marine
Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 403 (Naval Leadership
and Ethics).

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Organization
Board of Visitors
Colonel Fred L. Price, Jr., ‘75, Chair
Colonel Myron C. Harrington, Jr., USMC, Retired, ‘60, Vice Chair
Colonel Allison Dean Love, CGC, ‘93
Colonel Dylan W. Goff, ‘02
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 John C. “JC” Dominick, USAF. Retired, ‘71
Colonel James H. “Jim” Harrison, USAR, Retired, ‘73, Secretary
Ex Officio Members
The Honorable Henry D. McMaster, Governor of the State of South Carolina
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General of South Carolina
The Honorable Molly M. Spearman, State Superintendent of Education
Emeritus Members
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, CPA, ‘82
Non-Voting Representatives
Mr. Claudius E. Watts IV, ‘83, Chairman, The Citadel Foundation
Mr. Jamie A. Khan, ‘00, President, The Citadel Alumni Association
Mr. Alfred R. Kennickell, Jr., ‘77, President, The Citadel Brigadier Foundation
Mr. John C. L. Darby, ‘85, President, The Citadel Real Estate Foundation

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Organization

The Citadel
Members of the Executive Staff

Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired, ‘73
President
Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book, SCM
Provost and Dean of the College
Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ‘82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration
Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ‘89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel James Openshaw
Interim Vice President for Finance and Business
Colonel Cardon B. Crawford, USA, Retired, ‘83
Interim Vice President for Communications and Marketing; Director of
Governmental and Community Affairs
Mr. Jim Senter
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Members of the Senior Staff
Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired, ‘73
President
Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book, SCM
Provost and Dean of the College
Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ‘82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration
Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ‘89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel James Openshaw
Interim Vice President for Finance and Business

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Colonel John Dorrian
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Mr. Jim Senter
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Lieutenant Colonel Jay Beam, USAF, Retired, ‘91
Associate Vice President for Facilities and Engineering
Colonel Mark Alan Bebensee, SCM
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Colonel Tara F. Hornor, SCM
Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation; Dean of
Enrollment Management
Colonel William N. Trumbull, SCM
Dean of Business
Colonel Larry G. Daniel, SCM
Dean of Education
Colonel Ronald W. Welch, USA, Retired
Dean of Engineering
Colonel Winfred B. Moore, Jr., SCM
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Colonel John E. Weinstein, SCM
Interim Dean of Science and Mathematics
Mr. Mark C. Brandenburg, ‘90
General Counsel
Commander William A. Lind, USN, Retired, ‘91
Executive Assistant to the President
Lieutenant Colonel Joelle Neulander, SCM
Professor of History, Faculty Senate Chair

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Organization
Administrative and Activity Directors

Captain Jennifer Albert
Director of the STEM Center
Lieutenant Colonel Pamela S. Barton, USA, Retired
Assistant Commandant for Operations and Training
Major Carl Betterton
Director of MBA Program
Lieutenant Colonel Suzanne Bufano
Director of Student Counseling Center
Colonel (Dr.) Carey M. Capell, USAF, M.C., Retired
Surgeon and Infirmary Administrator
Colonel Thomas Sterling Clark III, USMC Retired, ‘85
Executive Director of the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics
Dr. Diana Cheshire
Director of the Center for Teacher Innovation
Colonel John Dorrian
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Lieutenant Colonel Kenneth W. Davis, Ph.D.
Director of Public Safety
Lieutenant Colonel James de Luca, USMCR
Director of Procurement Services
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Dougherty
Assistant Commandant for Cadet Leadership Programs
Lieutenant Colonel Hank M. Fuller
Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships
Lieutenant Colonel Dena Petty Garner
Director of Undergraduate Research
Lieutenant Colonel David S. Goble
Director of Daniel Library
Colonel Sylvia Greene
Registrar

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Mrs. Lori B. Hedstrom
Director of Executive Events
Major Kyle Herron, SCM
Chief Information Officer
Ms. Mary Ellen Huddleston
Director of Intramural, Club, and Recreational Athletics
Colonel J. Laurence Hutto, Jr., USA, Retired, ‘87
Director of Alumni Affairs and Career Services/Executive Director of
The Citadel Alumni Association
Lieutenant Colonel F. Ward Logan
Controller/Director of Financial Services
Mr. Kevin M. Modglin
Director, Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center
Chaplain (CDR) Joe R. Molina
Director of Religious Activities and Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
Colonel Christopher L. Moore, USAF, Retired, ‘81
Chief of Staff, Commandant’s Office
Colonel Paul J. O’Leary, Jr.
Chief of Staff, Commandant’s Office
Colonel James N. Openshaw, USAF, Retired
Interim Director of Budget
Ms. Lisa L. Pace
Director of Institutional Research
Colonel Robert Pickering
Director of Multicultural and International Student Services
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Powell, Jr., USMC, Retired
Director of Admissions
Colonel Jack Wright Rhodes
Director of Honors Program
Colonel Conway F. Saylor
Director of Service Learning and Civic Engagement
Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Sberna, USAF, Retired, ‘76
Assistant Commandant for Discipline

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Major Leah S. Schonfeld
Director of Human Resources
Major Zane U. Segle
Director of Study Abroad, International and Domestic Programs
Mrs. Janet Addison Shealy
Director of Cadet Advocacy, Response, and Education
Ms. Paget M. Tisdale
Director of Career Center
Colonel Jane M. Warner
Director of Academic Support Center
Mrs. Julie Welch
Treasurer
Mrs. Ashley Witherspoon
Assistant to the President for Board Matters
Auxiliary Enterprises
Mr. Kevin Reid
Director, Auxiliary Enterprises
Auxiliary Activity Managers/Directors
Mr. Andy Beckwith
Citadel Bookstore, General Manager
Ms. Allison Bringardner
Director, Event Management
Mr. Christopher Floyd
Director, Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Mr. Gino Z. Galutera
Director, Technology and OneCard
Mr. Ricardo Gutierrez
Director, Tailor Shop
Mrs. Linda Mattingly
Director, Cadet Store
Mr. Omar Muhammad
General Manager, Dining Services

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Faculty
John W. Rosa, Lieutenant General, USAF, Retired
B.S., The Citadel; M.A., Golden Gate University; graduate of the Air Force
Command and Staff College, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff
College and the U.S. Army War College; studied at the John F. Kennedy
School of Government and the Harvard Graduate School of Education
President
Connie Ledoux Book, Brigadier General
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.Ed., Northwestern State University;
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Professor of Communications; Provost and Dean of the College
Samuel M. Hines, Jr., Brigadier General
A.B., Davidson College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Political Science and Leadership Studies; Provost Emeritus
Blakely Adair, Captain
B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Texas Tech
University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Jennifer L. Adair, Captain
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Instructor of English
Saul Joseph Adelman, Colonel
B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Professor of Physics
Nancy A. Aguirre, Captain
B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., University of Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Texas of El Paso
Assistant Professor of History
Jennifer Albert, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University; M.A., Austin Peay State University
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the STEM Center
of Excellence
David Gordon Allen, Colonel
B.A., Assumption College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor and Head, Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications
Elba Magally Andrade, Colonel
Licenciatura Ciencias Sociales e Históricas, Universidad de Chile; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Professor of Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures

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Lizzie Washington Arnold, Major
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University;
Ph.D. Rutgers University
Associate Professor of Accounting
Juan Whangbai Bahk, Colonel
B.A., The Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.A., Ph.D., The University
of New Mexico
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Jennifer Balmer
B.S., University of Rhode Island; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Shankar M. Banik, Major
B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Robert Barsanti, Colonel
B.S., Polytechnic Institute of New York; M.S., Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate
School
William States Lee Professor of Electrical Engineering and Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michael Martin Barth, Lieutenant Colonel
B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Associate Professor of Business
Patrick Bass, Major
B.S.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S.E., University of Colorado;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mark Alan Bebensee, Colonel
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Business
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Joel Carl Berlinghieri, Colonel
B.S., Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Professor of Physics
College Marshal
Carl Betterton, Major
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.B.A., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Holly Mary Bevsek, Colonel
B.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry

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James B. Bezjian, Captain
MLitt., University of St. Andrews, Scotland; MBA, Azusa Pacific University;
Ph.D., University of Edinburgh, Scotland
Assistant Professor of Business
Phillip Gregory Bogle, Dr.
B.S., East Carolina University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Indiana
University
Instructor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Cynthia Elaine Bolt, Colonel
B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M. Tax., University of South
Carolina
Professor of Business
Emily Kate Book, Captain
B.S.M.E., Purdue University; M.S.M.E., University of Wisconsin; MBA, Clarke
College; Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Daniel Benjamin Bornstein, Captain
B.S., Hobart College; Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Timothy Scott Bott, Major
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Kurt Boughan, Major
B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Associate Professor of History
Kevin C. Bower, Colonel
B.S., Ohio University; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron; P.E. (South
Carolina)
Professor and Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
D. Graham Professor of Civil Engineering
Martin Brabham, Colonel, USAF
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Central Michigan University
Professor and Head, Department of Aerospace Studies
Patrick Ray Briggs, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Physics
Kweku Tekyi Brown, Captain
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana; M.S.,
University of Connecticut; Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering

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Faculty

Monika Bubacz, Major
B.S., M.S., Poznan University of Technology; Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Scott Eugene Buchanan, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., University of Georgia; M.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of
Oklahoma
Professor of Political Science
Patrice Capers
B.S., Spelman College; M.S.C.R., PhD. Morehouse School of Medicine
Visiting Assistant Professor of Biology
Mei-Qin Chen, Colonel
B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science
Sean D. Cleveland, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.A., Arizona State University Ph.D.,
Texas Tech University
Assistant Director, Center for Teaching Innovation and Visiting Assistant
Professor, Department of English
William Bradford Collins, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., University of London; A.B.D., Claremont
Graduate University
Instructor of Political Science
Elizabeth N. Connor, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., MLS, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.Ed., The Citadel
Professor of Library Science and Leadership Studies and Coordinator of
Academic Projects
John M. Cyrulik, Colonel, USA
B.S., State University of New York-Brockport; M.M.A.S., The U.S. Army
Command and General Staff College-Ft. Leavenworth
Professor and Head, Department of Military Science
Larry G. Daniel, Colonel
B.A., Southeastern University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Professor and Dean of Education
Harry D. Davakos, Colonel
B.P.E., National Academy of Physical Education, Athens, Greece; M.Ed.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., The Citadel; D.P.E., Springfield College
Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science

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William Jeffrey Davis, Colonel
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Georgia
Institute of Technology; P.E. (Alabama, Georgia)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Benjamin P. Dean, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; LLM, The Judge
Advocate General’s School; Ph.D., Regent University
Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Business
David Michael Donnell, Major
B.S., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Biology
Michael John Dorko, Major
B.S., M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Chuck Dunne, Colonel, USMC
B.S., The Citadel; M.M.S., Amphibious Warfighting School, Marine Corps
Command and Staff College; M.S., Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Professor and Head, Department of Naval Science
Richard M. Ebeling, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University at Sacramento; M.A., Rutgers University;
Ph.D., Middlesex University, London, England
BB&amp;T Distinguished Professor in Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership
Alyson Eggleston, Captain
B.A., M.A., Youngstown State University; Ph.D., Purdue University
Assistant Professor in English
Christine Rose Elliott, Captain
B.A., Macon State College; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Amy Emm, Major
B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Mallory Factor, Mister
B.A., Wesleyan University; Joint Business and Law Program, Columbia
University
Governor John C. West Professor of International Politics and American
Government
Roy Fenoff, Captain
B.S., B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D.,
Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

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Lori Neal Fernald, Major
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., University of Delaware; D.Ed.,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Psychology
Sara Fernández-Medina, Major
Licenciatura, Universidad de Alcalá; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Gardel Feurtado, Colonel
B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., Ph.D., Stanford University
Professor, Department of Political Science
Daren G. Fisher, Captain
B.S., University of New South Wales Sydney; M.A., Ph.D., University of
Maryland
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Rigoberto Flórez, Major
B.A., Universidad de Antioquia; M.S., Universidad Nacional de Colombia;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Sheila D. Foster, Colonel
B.S. Radford College; M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D.,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Professor of Business
Donald L. Fowler, Dr.
AB, Wofford College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Citadel Fellow in Public Affairs, Department of Political Science
Elenor Frances Frame, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Davidson College; M.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of English
Dena Petty Garner, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Oregon
State University
Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science and Director of Undergraduate Research
Jason Geathers, Captain
B.S., Morehouse College; B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering

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Simon Thomas Ghanat, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
David S. Goble, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., The Citadel; M.A., University of South Carolina; M.S.L.S., University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Associate Professor of Library Science and Director of Daniel Library
Tammy J. Graham, Major
B.S., Athens State College; M.S.Ed., Alabama A&amp;M University; Ed.D.,
Cambridge College
Associate Professor of Education
Andrea E. Gramling, First Lieutenant
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Instructor of Biology
Joel M. Gramling, Major
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
North Carolina
Associate Professor and Interim Head, Department of Biology
Melissa Graves, Captain
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; J.D., M.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
James Michael Grayson, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ronald Floyd Green, Colonel
B.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; M.P.A., M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Professor of Business
David Greenburg, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., The Citadel; M.S., Naval Postgraduate School; Ph.D., Northcentral
University
Associate Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
Katherine Haldane Grenier, Colonel
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Virginia
Professor and Head, Department of History
Sean Griffin, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Professor and Head of Criminal Justice

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Faculty

Willie J. Griffin, Captain
B.A., Morehouse College; M.A., Morgan State University; Ph.D., University
of North Carolina
Assistant Professor of History
Charles W. Groetsch, Colonel
B.S., M.S., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Distinguished Professor of Mathematical Sciences
Danny J. Gustafson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Blackburn College, M.S., Illinois State University, Ph.D., Southern
Illinois University
Professor of Biology
Clay W. Hall, Colonel, USAF
B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.B.A., Trident University International;
M.S., Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Professor, Department of Aerospace Studies
Timothy A. Hanchon, Major
B.A., Albion College; M.A., Ph.D., Ball State University
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ronald J. Hayne, Colonel, USA, Retired
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D.,
University of Virginia
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
M. Kristen Hefner, Captain
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Maria José Hellin-Garcia, Major
B.A., University of Valencia; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Ruth A. Henderson, First Lieutenant
M.S.N., Charleston Southern University
Instructor of Nursing
Licia Morrow Hendriks, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Associate Professor of English

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Sean J. Heuston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California Polytechnic State University; M.A., Stanford University;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Professor of English
Stephenie McCoy Hewett, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University; Ed.D., New Mexico State University
Associate Professor of Education
Lori Kay Hicklin, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., James Madison University; M.S., Gardner Webb University; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science
Leslie Hill, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Russell Otto Hilleke, Colonel
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor and Head, Department of Physics
Thomas D. Horan, Major
B.A., Harvard University; J.D., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of North Carolina
Associate Professor of English
Tara G. Hornor, Colonel
B.S.W., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Campbell University; MSRHM, Troy
University; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Education
Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation; Dean of
Enrollment Management
Jason Howison, Captain
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Rebecca A. Hunter, Captain
B.A., Hood College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Chemistry

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James Marvin Hutchisson, Colonel
B.A., Radford University; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Professor of English
Guy Edward Ilagan, Captain
B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Education
Sarah Imam, Captain
M.B.B.S. I, Kings College London, School of Medicine and Dentistry, United
Kingdom; M.D., Spartan Health Sciences University, St. Lucia
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Renée Nesbitt Jefferson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.L.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., California State University,
Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Education
Carl J. Jensen III, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D.,
University of Maryland
Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Intelligence and Security
Studies Program
Robin Jocius, Captain
B.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Education
Kristy Young Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Gardner Webb University; Ph.D., Medical University of South
Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
Paul Andrew Johstono, Captain
B.A. Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Assistant Professor of History
Wesley M. Jones, Jr., Colonel
A.A., Brewton Parker College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Georgia Southern University;
Ph.D./FIN, Florida Atlantic University
Associate Professor of Finance
Amelia Marie Joseph, Major
B.S.N., Southern Connecticut State University; MBA, The Citadel; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Associate Professor and Head, Swain Department of Nursing

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Deepti Joshi, Major
B.A., University of Delhi; M.S., Northwest Missouri State University; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Britnie D. Kane, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M. Ed., Ph. D., Peabody College of
Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Literacy Education
Branwell DuBose Kapeluck, Colonel
B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., North Carolina State University at Raleigh;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A&amp;M College
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science
Iordanis Karagiannidis, Major
B.A., University of Macedonia (Greece); MBA, Rutgers University; Ph.D./
Fin, Michigan State University
Associate Professor of Business and Associate Dean for Curriculum,
Finance, and Outreach
Alvin W. Katz
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Alvah H. Chapman Chair in Business
Soo Joung Kim
B.A., Chung-Ang University; M.A.Ed., Korea University, State University of
New York at Buffalo; PhD., University of Maine
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
Keith Nathaniel Knapp, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Professor of History
John Knight
B.S., College of Charleston; Ph.D., Duke University
Visiting Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Kerry Scott Lassiter, Colonel
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma;
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Professor of Psychology

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James Stanley Leonard, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Brown University
Professor of English
Bo Li, Captain
B.S., Shanxi Agricultural University; M.S., China Agricultural University;
M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University at Lubbock
Assistant Professor of Statistics
Julie Ann Lipovsky, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida
Professor of Psychology and Assistant Provost for Diversity Initiatives
Michael Livingston, Major
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Associate Professor of English
Alton A. S. Lovvorn, Commander, USN, Retired
B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
Associate Professor of Business
Scott C. Lucas, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of California; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of English
Suzanne Theresa Mabrouk, Colonel
A.B., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Professor of Chemistry
Alexandra Macdonald, Captain
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Melanie Colleen Maddox, Captain
B.A., University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews,
Scotland
Assistant Professor of History
Timothy Darin Matthews, Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Professor of Psychology
Lauren Rule Maxwell, Major
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Associate Professor of English

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Terry Maynard Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Auburn University; M.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Professor of Political Science
Timothy Wayne Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The University of Memphis; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Gregory J. Mazzaro, Captain
B.S., Boston University; M.S.E.E., State University of New York, Binghamton;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Lyle Vernon McAfee, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph.D., Oregon State University
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Courtney McAllister, Captain
B.A., University of Mary Washington; M.A. University of Warwick; MLIS
Univeristy of South Carolina
Assistant Professor, Daniel Library
Mark H. McKinney, Colonel
B.S., M.E., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Robert Hartmann McNamara, Colonel
B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State
University; Ph.D., Yale University
Professor of Criminal Justice
Dimitra Michalaka, Captain
B.S., National Technical University of Athens, Greece; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida; P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
William H. Money, Major
B.A., University of Richmond; M.B.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Northwestern University
Associate Professor of Business
Janette W. Moody, Colonel
B.S., University of Florida; M.B.A. and Ph.D., University of South Florida
Professor and Associate Dean of Business

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Faculty

John Isham Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of History
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Robert Franklin Morris, Jr., Major
B.S.A.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., Auburn University
Associate Professor of Business
Antara Mukherjee, Major
B.S., M.S., Calcutta University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Mathematics
John Alden Murden, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S.C.E., M.S.C.E., Ph.D., Clemson University
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Richard Kent Murray, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ed.S.,
The Citadel; Ed.D., South Carolina State University
Professor of Education
Amanda R. Mushal, Major
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Associate Professor of History
Jordana N. Navarro, Captain
B.A., M.S., Ph.D., University of Central Florida
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Joelle Neulander, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Tufts University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of History, Faculty Senate Chair
Steve A. Nida, Colonel
B.A., King College; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., The Ohio State
University
Professor and Head, Department of Psychology
Paul M. Nolan, Major
B.S. Pennsylvania State University; M.S., University of California at Davis;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Associate Professor of Biology

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Brian L. Norris, Captain
B.A., University of Texas, Arlington; M.A., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D.,
John Hopkins University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Aaron H. Oberman, Major
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D.,
University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Education
Audrey E. Parrish, Captain
B.S., Winthrop University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Johnston William Peeples, Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina; P.E.
(South Carolina)
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
James Pelletier, Lieutenant Commander, USN, Retired
B.S.N., Johns Hopkins University; M.H.A., University of Maryland; Ph.D.,
Medical University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Nursing
Katherine Pilhuj, Major
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami
Associate Professor of English
Keith Plemmons, Major
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program Management
Jeffrey Plumblee, Captain
B.S.C.E., M.S., MBA, Ph.D., Clemson University
Assitant Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
Paul Michael Politano, Colonel
B.A., Duke University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Professor of Psychology
Sergey Y. Ponomarov Captain
M.B.A., University of Louisiana, Monroe; M.S., Ph.D., The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
Assistant Professor of Business

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Faculty

Jack J. Porter, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Colgate University; M.I.A., Columbia University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California at Berkeley
Associate Professor of Political Science
Siripong Potisuk, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
David Lee Preston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., Ph.D., College of William and Mary
Professor of History and Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies
Robert Rabb, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Texas at
Austin; P.E. (Missouri)
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Joseph P. Renouard, Major
B.A., Loyola College; M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Emory
University
Associate Professor of History
Jack Wright Rhodes, Colonel
B.A., Randolph Macon College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Professor of English and Director of The Citadel Honors Program
Robert J. Riggle, Major
B.A., M.B.A., Henderson State University; Ph.D., University of South Florida
Associate Professor of Business
Tracy D. Rishel, Major
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Associate Professor of Business
Richard Robinson, Captain
B.A., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Silvia M. Roca-Martinez, Captain
B.A., University of Seville, Spain; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D.,
Indiana University
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Claudia Lucia Rocha, Major
B.S., Universidad de Los Andes; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology

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Marie I. Rose, Captain
B.A., M.L.I.S., University of Arizona
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Genelle K. Sawyer, Major
B.A., University of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Associate Professor of Psychology
Conway F. Saylor, Colonel
B.A., Colorado College; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Professor of Psychology and Leadership Studies; Director of Service
Learning and Civic Engagement
Zane U. Segle, Major
B.A., M.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., University of Colorado
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and
Director, Study Abroad, International and Domestic Programs
Scott Philip Segrest, Captain
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Dallas; Ph.D., Louisiana State
University
Assistant Professor of Political Science
William C. Sharbrough III, Colonel
M.S., M.B.A., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Professor of Business
Tiffany Reed Silverman, Captain
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Williams College
Instructor and Director of Fine Arts
Kyle Scott Sinisi, Colonel
B.A., Virginia Military Institute; M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Professor of History
Jason S. Skinner, Major
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Kevin Skenes, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology, P.E. (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Charles Skipper, Colonel, USMC, Retired
B.S., The Citadel; M.E., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (Virginia and South Carolina)
Visiting Professor and Head of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management

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Katya Skow, Colonel
A.B., Middlebury College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Alison Smith, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Jeri-Elayne Goosby Smith, Major
B.S., Spelman College; M.B.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership Studies and Director of
the Graduate Program in Leadership Studies
Russell S. Sobel, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Francis Marion College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of Business
Christopher Sole, Captain
B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., East Stroudsburg University; Ph.D., East
Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Luke S. Sollitt, Major
B.A., B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Physics
Donald Lee Sparks, Colonel
B.A., George Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., University of London
Professor of Business
Kirstin Allison Steele, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.L.S., University of Alabama
Associate Professor of Library Science
Caroline F. Strobbe, Captain
B.A., University of Lille; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Zheng (Jonathan) Sun, Captain
B.S., M.S., Shandong University; M.S., Ph.D., University of California at Irvine
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Breeanne A. Swart, Captain
B.S., Meredith College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University
Assistant Professor of Mathematics

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Kieran Taylor, Major
B.A., Marquette University; B.S., Indiana University Northwest-Gary;
M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Associate Professor of History
Lloyd A. Taylor, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor of Psychology
Sarah Tenney, Major
B.A., Marietta College; M.A., The University of Kent at Canterbury;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Associate Professor of Political Science
Rodney Thompson, Captain
B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
South Carolina
Visiting Assistant Professor of Education
Thomas C. Thompson, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of English
Guy David Toubiana, Colonel
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona
Professor and Head, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and
Cultures
David Anthony Trautman, Colonel
B.A., Drake University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Professor of Mathematics
William N. Trumbull, Colonel
B.B.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Professor and Dean of Business and Robert A. Jolley Chair
Yun-Chu (Tiffany) Tsai, Captain
B.A., National Dong Hwa University; M.A., State University of New York,
Stony Brook; Ph.D., University of California, Irvine.
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Deborah Turkewitz, Captain
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; J.D., State University of New
York at Buffalo; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Library Science

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Tessa Updike, Captain
B.A., Northeastern University; M.L.I.S., Simmons College
Assistant Professor, Daniel Library
Eloy Urroz, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California, Los Angeles
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Michael P. Verdicchio, Major
B.S.E., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Elise DuBois Wallace, Major
B.A., Roanoke College; MLIS, University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Library Science
Nathan Washuta, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., University of Maryland
Instructor of Mechanical Engineering
Mary Katherine Watson, Captain
B.S., M.S., Clemson University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; EIT (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John E. Weinstein, Colonel
B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor of Biology and Interim Dean, School of Science and Mathematics
Ronald W. Welch, Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois;
P.E. (Virginia)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dean of Engineering and Louis S. LeTellier Chair
D. Sykes Wilford
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Tulane
University
Visiting Professor of Business and W. Francis Hipp Chair
George Taylor Williams, Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of
Cincinnati
Professor of Education

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Todd C. Wittman, Captain
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Michael Hoi Sing Woo, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of Dundee, United Kingdom; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Timothy A. Wood, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Warren William Woolsey, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., George Mason University
Associate Professor of Business
Christopher J. Wright, Major
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of California at Santa
Barbara
Associate Professor of History
Scott A. Yost, Major
B.S., Carnegie-Mellon; Ph.D., Princeton University
Associate Professor of Physics
Mary Katherine Zanin, Major
B.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
John D. Zardus, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Northeastern University
Professor of Biology
Li Zhang, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Wuhan Jiaotong Keji University; M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette; M.S.C., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Mathematics
Matthew T. Zommer, Captain
B.A., Westfield State College; M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice;
Ph.D., City University of New York
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Lisa A. Zuraw, Colonel
A.B., Saint Anselm College; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Chemistry

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Emeriti Faculty

Robert Spencer Adden, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Larry Holbrook Addington, Professor of History
J. Michael Alford, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Thomas Joseph Anessi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Harold William Askins, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
Robert Edward Baldwin, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Alva Ray Ballentine, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Michael Baker Barrett, Ph.D., Professor of History
Jane Carol Bishop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
James Randal Blanton, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
D. Oliver Bowman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Thomas Clark Bowman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Milton Lee Boykin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Kenneth Paul Brannan, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John Robert Braun, D.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Kathy LaBoard Brown, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education
James Cozby Byrd, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics
Elizabeth Wall Carter, MLS, Associate Professor of Library Science
Harrison S. Carter, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles E. Cleaver, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
William James Clees, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Stephen Daniel Comer, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Arthur Nicholas Corontzes, Associate Professor, The Daniel Library
Leslie Harrison Crabtree, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Jerry Wayne Craig, J.D., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Edward Braxton Davis, III, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
William Allen Denig, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Thomas Raymond Dion, M.S., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michael Desmond Doran, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Louis Dominic Dornetto, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lawrence John Dunlop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Kanat Durgun, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Charles Eugene Durkee, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Linda Kitchen Elksnin, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Melvin Haskell Ezell, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Dennis John Fallon, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Frank Lynn Feigl, P.E.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Alfred J Finch, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Gardel M. Feurtado, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Dennis Martin Forsythe, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Margaret Ann Francel, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Frank Dieter Frohlich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Peter Greim, Dr.rer.nat., Dr.habil., Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science
John Southy Grinalds, M.A., Professor of Ethics and Leadership
Albert Earle Gurganus, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures

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James Milton Hilliard, M.L.S., Professor, The Daniel Library
Hershel Curlee Hudson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
William Strong Hummers, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Spencer P. Hurd, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Marvin Leslie Infinger, M.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration
David Donovan Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
William George Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Bernard Joseph McLain Kelley, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Thomas Irby Kindel, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles Denver Kirkland, M.A., Assistant Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Enoch Lawrence Lee, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Jimmy Magoulas, Professor of Education
Thomas William Mahan, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology
Peter A. Mailloux, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
James Parker May, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Christopher Robinson McRae, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern
Languages
John Charles Mettler, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Isaac Spigner Metts, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dorothy P. Moore, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Jamie Wallace Moore, Ph.D., Professor of History
Laurence Wayne Moreland, M.A., Professor of Political Science
William Gary Nichols, Ph.D., Professor of History
Dan Terrell Ouzts, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Suzanne Ozment, Ph.D., Professor of English
Jean-Marie Paul Pages, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Richard T. Pokryfka, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Roger Clifton Poole, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Richard Dwight Porcher, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Zachary Taylor Ralston, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
Tony Neil Redd, Ph.D., Professor of English
James Aldrich Wyman Rembert, Ph.D., Professor of English
Peter John Rembiesa, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
William Peterson Rhett, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Education
Paul M. Rosenblum, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gerald Luther Runey, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Carey Rushing, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
David Sanford Shields, Ph.D., Professor of English
Stephen Jay Silver, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Susan Annette Simmons, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Harrison Stewart Smith, M.E., C.E., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
John P. Smyth, Ph.D., Professor of Health &amp; Physical Education
Christopher Bennett Spivey, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Grant B. Staley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Robert Preston Steed, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Arnold B. Strauch, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Douglas Eugene Styles, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health and Physical
EducationJosephine Hough Templeton, D.Ed., Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Ronald K. Templeton, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Russell Emery Thompson, M.A., Associate Professor of Mathematics

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Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr., Professor of History
Wallace Earl Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Leadership
Frederick Lance Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gordon Alan Wallace, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
David Henry White, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Robert Ashlin White, Ph.D., Professor of English
James R. Whitney, M.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Joseph Ridley Wilkinson, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
William Robert Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
Augustus Thomas Wilson, M.S., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Gary Lee Wilson, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Sport Science
Muhammad Ishaq Zahid, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Ronald M. Zigli, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration

�513

Index

Page
Academic Advisor .............................................................................................. 49
Academic Awards ............................................................................................... 25
Academic Calendar .............................................................................................. 6
Academic Classifications ................................................................................... 36
Academic Criteria For Continuance .................................................................. 37
Academic Forgiveness/Fresh Start Policy ......................................................... 40
Academic Grievance, Student ............................................................................ 45
Academic Discharge ........................................................................................... 39
Academic Policies .............................................................................................. 23
Academic Probation ........................................................................................... 38
Academic Support Center .................................................................................. 55
Acceptance and Withdrawals ............................................................................. 15
Account Statement ............................................................................................. 83
Accreditation ....................................................................................................... 11
Administrative and Activity Directors ............................................................ 486
Admission Procedure ......................................................................................... 16
Admission Requirements
High School Record ....................................................................................... 15
Entrance Examinations .............................................................................15, 19
Personal ........................................................................................................... 16
High School Courses...................................................................................... 17
Advanced Placement .......................................................................................... 21
Advisory Services............................................................................................... 49
Aerospace Studies, Department of .................................................................. 465
Air Force ROTC Program ................................................................................. 77
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Program ......................................... 51
Anthropology, Courses in ................................................................................ 380
Archives ................................................................................................................ 9
Army ROTC Program ........................................................................................ 72
Astronomy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 461
Athletic Facilities ............................................................................................... 99
Audit Status ........................................................................................................ 26
Automobiles ........................................................................................................ 65
Auxiliary Enterprises ........................................................................................ 488
Band .................................................................................................................... 57
Beach House ....................................................................................................... 61
Biology, Department of ............................................................................156, 388
Board of Visitors .............................................................................................. 483
Boating Center .................................................................................................... 62
Business, Tommy and Victoria Baker School of .......................... 154, 160, 243
Cadet Activities, Department of ........................................................................ 59
Campus Worship................................................................................................. 57
Career Center ...................................................................................................... 50

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Index

Catalog of Record .............................................................................................. 23
Change of Grade ................................................................................................ 27
Chemistry, Department of ........................................................................170, 401
Choirs .................................................................................................................. 57
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of ...........................178, 267
Class Attendance Policy..................................................................................... 29
Class Privileges .................................................................................................. 37
Classification of Cadets...................................................................................... 36
Clothing/Luggage ............................................................................................... 64
Club Sports Program .......................................................................................... 59
Clubs, Groups and Organizations ...................................................................... 59
College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) ................................................... 22
Combining Courses ............................................................................................ 35
Commandant of Cadets ...................................................................................... 63
Commencement Honors ..................................................................................... 33
Commencement, Requirements to Participate .................................................. 33
Company Academic Advisor ............................................................................. 49
Computing Resources......................................................................................... 53
Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and .............................182, 432
Conduct Discharge ............................................................................................. 41
Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA) ................................................... 46
Construction Engineering..........................................................................180,281
Core Curriculum ............................................................................................... 108
Counseling Center .............................................................................................. 51
Course Load Requirements ................................................................................ 34
Course Overload ................................................................................................. 34
Courses of Study .............................................................................................. 153
Course Substitutions ........................................................................................... 34
Credit Earned through Testing........................................................................... 21
Criminal Justice, Department of ..............................................................184, 311
Daniel Library .................................................................................................... 51
Day Student Status ............................................................................................. 42
Dean’s List .......................................................................................................... 25
Degree Completion, Academic and Cadet Requirements for .......................... 31
Degrees ............................................................................................................... 30
Demerits .............................................................................................................. 64
Deposit (OneCard Restricted)-Books, Supplies, Uniforms, and Accessories . 83
Discharge
Academic and Second Academic.............................................................38, 40
Conduct ........................................................................................................... 41
Discipline ............................................................................................................ 63
Double Major ..................................................................................................... 35
Drug Testing, Mandatory ................................................................................... 19
Education, Zucker Family School of ......................................................186, 257
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of ......................... 190, 285
Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................. 510
Employment ........................................................................................................ 61

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Engineering, School of..................................................................................... 266
Engineering Leadership and Program Management, Department of..............309
English; Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications .......192, 322
English Fluency Policy ...................................................................................... 45
Entrance Examinations (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) ................................................... 19
Executive Staff.................................................................................................. 484
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 81
Faculty............................................................................................................... 489
Fees/Charges .......................................................................................... 81, 82, 84
Fellowships ........................................................................................................ 54
Final Exams ........................................................................................................ 30
Financial Aid and Scholarships ......................................................................... 86
Fine Arts, Courses in ....................................................................................... 330
Fine Arts Requirement ....................................................................................... 34
Fine Arts Series .................................................................................................. 57
Fitness Test ......................................................................................................... 69
Fourth Class System .......................................................................................... 67
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students ...................................................... 69
French, Courses in ...................................................................................214, 357
General Education Student Learning Outcomes ............................................. 109
General Information ........................................................................................... 11
Geography, Courses in ..................................................................................... 350
German, Courses in..................................................................................218, 360
Gold Stars ........................................................................................................... 25
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Computation ........................................................ 25
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Requirements for Continuance ........................... 38
Grade Replacement ............................................................................................ 27
Grades ................................................................................................................. 23
Grades, Change of.............................................................................................. 27
Grades, Incomplete ............................................................................................. 24
Grades, Pass-Fail ................................................................................................ 25
Graduate Courses ............................................................................................... 36
Grants .................................................................................................................. 88
Greater Issues Series .......................................................................................... 57
Grievances........................................................................................................... 45
Health Services ................................................................................................... 60
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science, Department of .................... 194, 228, 414
History, Department of.............................................................................198, 334
History of The Citadel ......................................................................................... 7
Honor System ..................................................................................................... 58
Honors Program ............................................................................................... 101
Hour Requirements for Continuance ................................................................. 37
Humanities and Social Sciences, School of ................................................... 310
Infirmary ............................................................................................................. 60
Insurance, Group Hospital ................................................................................. 60
Intellectual Property, Ownership ....................................................................... 46
Intelligence, Courses in .................................................................................... 319

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Index

Intelligence and Security Studies, Department of..............................................200
Intercollegiate Athletics, Department of............................................................ 99
International Baccalaureate Program ................................................................. 21
International Student Services ........................................................................... 55
Internships ........................................................................................................... 36
Intramural, Club and Recreational Athletics (ICRA) ..................................... 59
Language Requirement, Placement, Bypass Credit and Waivers .................. 353
Leadership .......................................................................................................2, 64
Leadership Studies, Department of ................................................................. 463
Leaves: Emergency, Medical, and Special........................................................ 66
Library................................................................................................................. 51
Loans ................................................................................................................... 89
Luggage............................................................................................................... 64
Major, Change of ............................................................................................... 35
Marine Corps ROTC Program .......................................................................... 74
Mark Clark Hall ................................................................................................. 61
Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of .............................210, 432
Maymester........................................................................................................... 29
Mechanical Engineering Program............................................................212, 297
Medical Care ...................................................................................................... 60
Military Environment, Purpose of The Citadel’s ............................................. 14
Military Policies ................................................................................................. 63
Military Science, Department of ..................................................................... 470
Ministry, Campus ............................................................................................... 56
Minors: .............................................................................................................. 114
Aerospace Science...........................................................................................116
African American Studies.............................................................................117
American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process....................................119
Applied Mathematics....................................................................................120
Applied Physics.................................................................................................120
Applied Statistics..............................................................................................121
Biology.............................................................................................................122
Business............................................................................................................123
Chemistry..........................................................................................................124
Chinese, French, German, or Spanish...............................................................125
Civil and Environmental Engineering..........................................................126
Computer Programming....................................................................................126
Criminal Justice.................................................................................................127
Cybersecurity.................................................................................................128
East Asian Studies.............................................................................................129
Education..........................................................................................................130
Electrical Engineering.......................................................................................131
Fine Arts...........................................................................................................132
Health.............................................................................................................133
History..............................................................................................................134
Intelligence and Homeland Security.................................................................135
International and Military Affairs......................................................................137

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International Criminal Justice............................................................................138
International Relations......................................................................................139
Law and Legal Studies.......................................................................................141
Leadership Studies.........................................................................................115
Management Information Systems....................................................................142
Mechanical Engineering...................................................................................143
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry................................................................144
Non-Western Studies.........................................................................................145
Philosophy........................................................................................................147
Psychology........................................................................................................148
Southern Studies...............................................................................................149
Sport Coaching.................................................................................................151
Sport Management........................................................................................151
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values ......................................... 12
Modern Languages, Department of .........................................................214, 351
Multicultural Student Services........................................................................... 55
Museum............................................................................................................... 10
Musical Organizations ........................................................................................ 57
Naval Science, Department of ......................................................................... 477
Navy/Marine ROTC Program ............................................................................ 74
Nursing, Swain Department of ................................................................224, 443
Overdrawn Accounts .......................................................................................... 82
Overload, Course ................................................................................................ 34
Pass-Fail .............................................................................................................. 25
Pastoral Counseling ............................................................................................ 50
Philosophy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 332
Physical Effectiveness Program ......................................................................... 69
Physical Examinations ....................................................................................... 16
Physics, Department of ............................................................................232, 452
Placement Policy ............................................................................... 19, 353, 434
Political Science, Department ..................................................................234, 368
Prelaw and Premedical Advising Service ......................................................... 50
Premedical-Predental Programs ...............................................................390, 404
Probation, Academic .......................................................................................... 38
Psychology, Department of ......................................................................240, 382
Publications ...................................................................................................58, 59
Public Safety....................................................................................................... 61
Readmission ........................................................................................................ 39
Refunds .........................................................................................................85, 96
Religious Activities ............................................................................................ 56
Repeating Courses ........................................................................................27, 95
Required Physical Education Program ............................................. 32, 114, 414
Reserves and National Guard ............................................................................ 65
Resident Tuition and Fees ................................................................................. 82
Ring Requirements ............................................................................................. 37
ROTC, Graduation Requirements...................................................................... 31
ROTC, Non-cadet Enrollment ........................................................................... 34

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Index

ROTC Programs ................................................................................................. 71
ROTC Programs, Change of ............................................................................. 31
ROTC Scholarships ..........................................................71, 72, 74, 76, 79, 92
Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................... 93
Scholarships ........................................................................................................ 90
Science and Mathematics, School of .............................................................. 387
Second Academic Discharge.............................................................................. 40
Second Baccalaureate Degree ............................................................................ 35
Senior Staff ....................................................................................................... 484
Sociology, Courses in....................................................................................... 320
Spanish, Courses in ..................................................................................222, 363
Sports Program ................................................................................................... 99
Statement of Students’ Accounts ....................................................................... 83
Statistics, Courses in ........................................................................................ 440
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities ........................................ 49
Students with Disabilities, Services for ......................................................26, 55
Study Abroad, International, and Domestic Programs .................... 53, 141, 352
Substance Abuse Prevention Program ............................................................... 51
Summer School .................................................................................................. 29
Tactical Officer ................................................................................................... 49
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)............................................ 20
Testing Out Program .......................................................................................... 22
Transfer Credits .................................................................................................. 28
Transfer Student Admission ............................................................................... 21
Undergraduate Curriculum
Leadership .................................................................................................... 106
Core Curriculum............................................................................................108
Major Curriculum..........................................................................................114
Minors............................................................................................................114
Uniforms ............................................................................................................. 83
Veteran Programs
Veteran Cadet Program. ................................................................................43
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program ...........................................................20, 44
Veteran Students Policy .................................................................................... 43
Veterans Services .............................................................................................. 92
Withdrawals from Courses................................................................................. 24
Work Programs ................................................................................................... 88

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                    <text>THE CITADEL
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON, S.C.

FOUNDED 1842

CATALOG ISSUE
2016-2017

�Leadership
Since 1842, The Citadel has molded individuals into leaders. As we enter a new millennium, The Citadel reaffirms its
belief that the whole person is one who is worthy of the trust of
others. The following qualities of leadership will be the guiding
principles for The Citadel as we develop a new generation of
leaders to serve their families, their communities, their professions, and their country.
A Leader. . .
believes in an optimistic vision for the future.
motivates others to achieve.
demonstrates loyalty.
respects the rights of others.
sets a good example.
pursues excellence in all endeavors.
treats others with concern and civility.
demonstrates the courage to act responsibly.
possesses uncompromising integrity.
is devoted to duty and honor.
These principles will guide our behavior and serve as our moral
compass in all that we say and do.

�Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired
President

�Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book
Provost and Dean of the College

�Table of Contents
Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 6
History of The Citadel........................................................................................... 7
General Information ............................................................................................ 10
Requirements for Admission............................................................................... 14
Academic Policies............................................................................................... 22
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities........................................... 48
Military Policies .................................................................................................. 61
ROTC Programs.................................................................................................. 69
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 79
Financial Aid and Scholarships........................................................................... 84
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .............................................................. 97
The Citadel Honors Program .............................................................................. 99
The Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................ 104
Courses of Study ............................................................................................... 151
School of Business ............................................................................................ 228
Zucker Family School of Education ................................................................. 243
School of Engineering....................................................................................... 253
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .............................. 254
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ............................... 269
Department of Mechanical Engineering ................................................... 280
School of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................... 293
Department of Criminal Justice ................................................................ 294
Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications ......................... 305
Department of History .............................................................................. 318
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ................... 335
Department of Political Science................................................................ 352
Department of Psychology........................................................................ 366
School of Science and Mathematics ................................................................. 371
Department of Biology ............................................................................. 372
Department of Chemistry.......................................................................... 385
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science ................................. 398
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ................................ 416
Department of Physics .............................................................................. 431
Department of Leadership Studies .................................................................... 442
Department of Aerospace Studies ..................................................................... 444
Department of Military Science ........................................................................ 449
Department of Naval Science ........................................................................... 454
Organization
Board of Visitors ....................................................................................... 460
Executive Staff .......................................................................................... 461
Senior Staff ............................................................................................... 461
Administrative and Activity Directors ...................................................... 463
Auxiliary Enterprises ................................................................................ 465
Faculty....................................................................................................... 466
Emeriti Faculty.......................................................................................... 484
Index ................................................................................................................. 487

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The Citadel Academic Calendar 2016-2017
2016

2017

Aug. 13

Class of 2020 Reports

Jan. 8

Winter Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Aug. 21

Corps of Cadets Upperclass
Students Report

Jan. 11

Classes Begin for the Corps of
Cadets

Aug. 23

Freshman Convocation

Jan. 16

Aug. 24

Classes Begin for the Corps
of Cadets

Martin Luther King’s Birthday
(No Classes)

Jan. 17

Last Day to Drop/Add

Aug. 30

Last Day to Drop/Add

Mar. 15

Sept. 5

Labor Day (Classes Held)

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Oct. 7-8

Parents’ Weekend

Mar. 16-17 Leadership Symposium

Oct. 19

Leadership Development Day
No Classes for Corps of Cadets

Mar. 18

Corps Day

Mar. 24

Nov. 1

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W

Spring Break Begins after Last
Class

Apr. 2

Nov. 5-6

Homecoming Weekend

Spring Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Nov. 8

Election Day - No Classes for
Corps of Cadets

Apr. 3

All Classes Resume

Apr. 8

Recognition Day

Nov. 18

Thanksgiving Break Begins
after Last Class

Apr. 26

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets

Nov. 27

Thanksgiving Break Ends

May 2

Exams End for Corps of Cadets

Nov. 28

All Classes Resume

May 6

Corps of Cadets Commencement

Dec. 8

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets

May 8

Maymester and Summer I
Evening Classes Begin

Dec. 14

Exams End for Corps of Cadets
Winter Break Begins

May 26

Maymester Ends

May 29

Memorial Day (No Classes)

May 30

Summer I Day Classes Begin

Jun. 20

Summer I Evening Classes End

Jun. 26

Summer II Evening Classes Begin

Jun. 27

Summer I Day Classes End

Jul. 4

Independence Day

Jul. 5

Summer II Day Classes Begin

Aug. 2

Summer II Day Classes End

Aug. 8

Summer II Evening Classes End

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A Brief History
of The Citadel
The Origin
In 1822, the South Carolina Legislature passed “An Act to Establish a
Competent Force to act as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the City of
Charleston and Vicinity.” Land on the north end of Marion Square was selected
for an arsenal and guard house, and in 1829, the architect, Frederick Wesner,
completed the building which was known as The Citadel. A similar facility was
constructed in Columbia, South Carolina, which was known as The Arsenal.
State troops occupied both sites at a cost of $24,000 a year.
Governor John P. Richardson felt that guard duties should be combined with
a system of education. On December 20, 1842, the South Carolina Legislature
passed an act establishing the South Carolina Military Academy. The Citadel
and The Arsenal were converted into educational institutions, and students
replaced the state troops. In 1845, the role of The Arsenal was changed to the
instruction of freshmen. As a result, cadets spent their first year in Columbia
and transferred to The Citadel for the remaining three years. The South Carolina
Military Academy became known for its high academic standards and strict
military discipline.
Civil War Period
Enrollment in The South Carolina Military Academy increased from 34
students in 1843 to 296 in 1864. The $200 tuition in 1843 increased to $1,200
in 1864. When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860,
Major Robert Anderson moved his garrison of U.S. troops to Fort Sumter and
requested reinforcements from the federal government. On January 9, 1861,
Citadel cadets stationed on Morris Island fired on the U.S. steamer, the Star of
the West, as it attempted to supply Fort Sumter with troops and supplies. This
was the first overt act of the war.
On January 28, 1861, the Corps of Cadets was made part of the military
organization of the state and was known as the Battalion of State Cadets. The
Arsenal and The Citadel continued to operate as military academies; however,
classes were often disrupted when the governor called the cadets into military
service. Manning heavy guns, mounting guard duty, and escorting prisoners
were among the services performed by the cadets. On February 18, 1865, The
Citadel ceased operation as a college when Union troops entered Charleston
and occupied the site. The Arsenal was burned by Sherman’s troops and never
reopened.

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Reopening
In January 1882, The Citadel buildings were returned to the State of South
Carolina after seventeen years in the possession of the United States government. In the same month, the legislature of South Carolina passed an act to
reopen the college. The 1882 session began with an enrollment of 185 cadets.
Name Change
In 1910, the name of the college was officially changed to The Citadel, the
Military College of South Carolina. The word Academy had become synonymous
with secondary schools, and the public had the misconception that the South
Carolina Military Academy was a preparatory school.
New Campus
The Citadel had outgrown its campus on Marion Square, despite numerous
building additions and could accommodate only 325 students. In 1918, the
City of Charleston gave the State of South Carolina 176 acres on the banks of
the Ashley River for a new campus. In 1922, the college moved to its current
location.
Today, the picturesque campus contains 26 major buildings. In addition to a
Corps of approximately 2300 cadets—coeducational since 1996—The Citadel
Graduate College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs during the
evening and summer. The U.S. News &amp; World Report has ranked The Citadel
among the best colleges in the region in its surveys of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Military Service
As early as 1846, Citadel cadets served as drill instructors for the recruits
of South Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment prior to the regiment’s departure for
the Mexican War.
During the Civil War, the Corps of Cadets participated in eight engagements.
The flag of the Corps of Cadets includes eight battle streamers representing
those engagements and one streamer representing the Confederate States Army.
In the war with Spain in 1898, more Citadel alumni volunteered for service
than were needed. In World War I, Citadel graduates were among the first contingents of American troops to fight with the English and French divisions. In
major conflicts since World War II, Citadel cadets have continued to perform
military service for their country. Twenty-three cadets served on active duty as
members of the National Guard and Reservists during Operation Desert Storm.
Throughout The Citadel’s 162-year history, the military college has produced
scores of graduates who have selflessly served their country, often giving their
lives, to protect our freedom and the freedom of our allies. As we fight the
war on terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and other regions, we honor our cadets

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and graduates who continue The Citadel’s tradition of service and sacrifice. The
Citadel History section of the college’s website contains a listing of alumni who
have made the supreme sacrifice for their country.
The Student Body
In 1864, there were 145 cadets in the Corps. When the move to the new
campus was made, there were almost 300 cadets. In 1947-48, 2,271 students
were enrolled, including cadets and veterans. Nearly 3,500 veterans of World
War II and the Korean conflict, most of whom were civilian students, attended
the College under the G.I. Bill. The Citadel program for veterans ended in 1960,
but was resumed in 1967. The veterans’ civilian day program was terminated in
1992. The Corps of Cadets maintains a strength of over 2,000 cadets. Through
The Citadel Graduate College, undergraduate programs have been offered for
citizens of the Lowcountry since 1966, and the graduate programs have been
available since 1968. In the 1993-94 academic year, that college was formally
designated as the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, and in 2007,
renamed to The Citadel Graduate College (CGC). This college offers four
undergraduate degrees, all through cooperative “2+2” programs. In addition,
six masters degree programs are offered, four jointly with the University of
Charleston, two specialist degree programs and nine graduate certificates are
offered. The Citadel also offers a Maymester and Summer Program through
The Citadel Graduate College.
Archives and Museum
The Archives contains manuscript material, photographs, and films pertaining
to The Citadel. In 1966, General Mark W. Clark donated his personal military
and official papers covering his career in World War II, the Austrian Occupation, the Korean War, and presidency of The Citadel. Other notable collections
include the papers of Pulitzer Prize winning historian, Bruce Catton; the Civil
War letters of General Ellison Capers, Citadel Class of 1857; and the papers
of Vice Admiral Friedrich Ruge, who was Rommel’s naval advisor. Authors
and scholars from the United States and Europe frequently visit the Archives
to research the collections.
The Museum contains exhibits, which trace the history of The Citadel from
1842 to the present and features the military, academic, social, and athletic
aspects of cadet life. In addition, Citadel rings from 1895 to the present are
exhibited. Citadel graduates who lost their lives in World War II, Korea, Vietnam,
Lebanon, Grenada, and Iraq are memorialized in photograph albums, which are
on display in the Museum. Access to the Archives and Museum will be limited
in the 2014-2015 academic year due to building renovations.

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General Information
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.
Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET; web address is http://
www.abet.org.
The undergraduate program in Business and the program leading to the Master
of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602-5730. Telephone: 813-769-6500; Fax: 813-769-6559. The web
address is www.aacsb.edu.
Programs for the preparation of secondary teachers at the bachelor’s level, for
the preparation of secondary and special education teachers at the master’s level,
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 Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone:
202-223-0077. The web address is www.caepnet.org. The Dean of the School of
Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The B.S. Chemistry Program is accredited by the American Chemical Society,
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 800-227-5558.
The web address is www.acs.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
MD 21202. Telephone: 410-347-7700; web address is www.abet.org.
The Citadel’s School Psychology Program has been granted full approval
by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 4340 East West
Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: 301-657-0270; FAX: 301657-0275. The web address is www.nasponline.org. The Clinical Counseling
program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council, P.O.
Box 721173, Norman, OK 73070. Telephone: 405-329-2424. The web address
is www.mpacsite.org.

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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
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munication 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
more than 2,100 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 1,000. The primary service
area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers four
baccalaureate degree programs (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), 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 eight certification 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 two-thirds of whom come from South Carolina.

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In its education programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacherscholar 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.
Four-Year Leader Development Model
4th class
3rd class
2nd class
1st class

Prepare
Serve
Lead
Command

The Purpose of The Citadel’s Military Environment
The Citadel seeks to provide the best qualities of a military and disciplined
environment to support the growth and development of character, physical fitness, and moral and ethical principles, thereby preparing its students to meet the
requirements of citizens and especially of leaders. From the first year, with the
Fourth-Class System, through the senior year, the military environment requires
additional duties and responsibilities not normally found on a college campus.
The military environment at The Citadel also attempts to draw out and cultivate
such values as truth, honor, integrity, and courage. Qualities of proper behavior
and etiquette are stressed, and excellence in military bearing and appearance is
taught. Whether in military or civilian life, the testimony of the value of this
institution in service to the nation, state, and local communities is prominent.
Official Communications
Each Citadel student is assigned a Citadel e-mail address. Official communications are often sent electronically, and these communications will be sent to the
cadet’s Citadel e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each student to check
his/her Citadel e-mail regularly to ensure receipt of all official communications.

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Requirements
for
Admission
The Citadel gives consideration to all applicants who meet the personal,
physical, and educational requirements for admission to the Corps of Cadets.
The Citadel seeks to enroll well-rounded, mature students whose motivation and
educational achievements indicate that they are prepared to do college level work
with a reasonable probability of success. Therefore, each admission portfolio is
reviewed individually and must include at least the following:
a. High School Record (courses, grades, class standing). The high school
record provides insight into an applicant’s motivation, study habits, and scope
of interest. Particular attention is given to grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages.
b. College Entrance Examination Board Test Scores. Consideration is given
to an applicant’s test scores on the College Board’s SAT or the American College Testing Program’s Assessment Exam (ACT). Although these test scores
represent only one factor in the determination of an applicant’s acceptability,
they tend to indicate the applicant’s educational development with respect to
contemporaries; therefore, the applicant’s scores provide a reasonable evaluation
of actual preparedness and potential to do college level work.
c.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college,
amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. Where any one of these factors is in question, the College
may obtain additional information by means of interviews with the applicant
and/or the applicant’s parents or other persons who know the candidate. If it is
deemed necessary, The Citadel may request that the applicant present a written
report on goals in life, reasons for choosing The Citadel, or reasons for choosing a particular major field of study.
d.
The Citadel reserves the right to cancel any academic acceptance or
reservation if the recipient is found to be physically disqualified or if a subsequent academic or conduct record is found unsatisfactory. Entrance requirements
must be fully met before the date of matriculation. No one will be admitted on
probation.
Initial Acceptance and Withdrawals
New cadets are admitted to the Corps of Cadets only in the first semester
of the school year but may commence their academic work in the preceding
summer. However, courses taken before formal matriculation will not be counted
toward the 24 credit hours required to be completed in the first academic year
as a continuation requirement. Mid-year transfers from the federal service
academies will be considered on an individual basis.

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If a cadet finds it necessary to withdraw from The Citadel during the college
year or does not wish to return to The Citadel in August following any college
year, a written request for an honorable discharge must be sent to the Registrar.
Admission Procedure
Formal application for admission must be made by the applicant. The application for admission may be found online at www.citadel.edu/admissions/
apply. The Citadel admits new students into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
only in the fall semester of each year.
A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must accompany each application.
Applications for admission may be submitted after the candidate’s junior year in
high school. All students are encouraged to apply no later than the fall semester
of the prospective cadet’s senior year in high school. In addition, the applicant
should make early arrangements to take the SAT or ACT test and have these
test scores sent to The Citadel. Prospective cadets are responsible for having the
official high school transcript sent directly to The Citadel’s Office of Admissions.
The Citadel will advise the applicant of subsequent procedural actions as
they are necessary.
A deposit of $300 is required of all new cadets accepted for enrollment. This
reservation fee is not refundable to those students who cancel their reservations
after May 1.
Each applicant must undergo a thorough medical examination. Final admission is contingent upon the results of this test. Only The Citadel’s forms, which
are provided on-line by the Office of Admissions, may be used to report these
results. The medical examination form shows the immunizations required by
The Citadel.
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 matriculation,
each matriculant will be required to submit a photocopy of their birth certificate
or valid U.S. passport. (A copy of the birth certificate must be provided as part
of the preregistration information necessary for enrollment in the ROTC classes.)
Personal Requirements
Applicants to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must meet the U.S. Army
standard for height and weight (Army Reg 40-501) and must be physically
qualified as determined by the Citadel Surgeon. An initial applicant who fails
to meet the Citadel height/weight standard can gain admission by passing the
Citadel body-fat standard (included on the Admissions website under Physical
Fitness) using the U.S. Army technique for measuring body fat. The height/
weight standard for admissions is NOT the same as that required of a cadet.
After matriculation, all freshmen fall under the Corps Physical Effectiveness
Program and its standards as outlined in The White Book.
Should an accident, injury, or serious illness in any way change the
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campus, the Citadel Surgeon must be informed immediately. Any physical
impairment could result in cancellation or postponement of admission. In addition, an applicant must meet the following personal requirements:
a. Applicants must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the day
of matriculation at The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy are made only
under extremely extenuating circumstances and with the permission of
the Provost.
b. Applicants may not be married. (If a cadet marries, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
c. Applicants may not have childcare responsibilities for any minor child
related to him/her by blood or marriage. (If a cadet assumes childcare
responsibilities for any minor child related to him/her by blood or marriage, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
d. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
e. Applicants are expected to be prepared physically for the rigors of cadet
life. The Citadel Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) will be administered for
record early in the fall semester. Individuals who do not meet standards
will be required to participate in remedial physical training.
High School Course Requirements
All applicants for admission to The Citadel must be graduates of accredited
high schools or must have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination. By this, the basic requirements for admission
to the College comply with standards prescribed by the South Carolina Commission for Higher Education (CHE).
The following secondary school subjects are required:
Area
Units
English
4
At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least
one must be in English literature, and at
least one must be in American literature.
Completion of College Preparatory English
I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion.
Mathematics
4
These include Algebra I (for which Applied
Mathematics I and II may count together
as a substitute, if a student successfully
completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and
Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among
Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a
capstone mathematics course and should be
taken during the senior year. Applicants
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Laboratory Science

3

Foreign Language

2

Social Science

3

Fine Arts

1

Elective

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science, chemistry, physics, or engineering
and who have not completed at least onehalf unit of trigonometry will be required
to complete MATH 119 with a grade of C
or higher prior to enrolling in calculus.
Two units must be taken in two different
fields of the physical or life sciences and
selected from among biology, chemistry,
or physics. The third unit may be from
the same field as one of the first two units
(biology, chemistry, or physics) or from
any laboratory science for which biology
and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses
in earth science, general physical science,
or introductory or general environmental
science for which biology and/or chemistry
is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that
students take physical science (taught as a
laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the
three required units of laboratory science
outlined in this section. It is also strongly
recommended that students desiring to
pursue careers in science, mathematics,
engineering or technology take one course
in all three fields.
Two units of the same foreign language.
(American Sign Language will not fulfill
this requirement.)
One unit of U.S. History is required. Half
units each of economics and government
are strongly recommended.
One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or
Performance in one of the fine arts.
One unit must be taken as an elective. A
college preparatory course in Computer
Science (i.e., one involving significant
programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for
this elective. Other acceptable electives
include college preparatory courses in
English; fine arts; foreign languages;
social science; humanities; laboratory
science(excluding earth science, general
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ence, or other introductory science courses
for which biology and/or chemistry is not
a prerequisite); or mathematics above the
level of Algebra II.
One unit of physical education or ROTC
must be taken.

Prior to entering The Citadel, each applicant should take steps to address
any weaknesses in preparation in English or mathematics. The Citadel offers
courses in these areas each summer.
The Citadel’s Policy on Testing for Illegal Drugs
The Citadel has a clear and unwavering policy of zero tolerance for drugs.
Whether on campus or off, the possession, solicitation, distribution, sale, or
use of hallucinogenic, narcotic, or other controlled drugs or substances, or any
drug paraphernalia, (except in accordance with a legal prescription for such
substance, drug, or paraphernalia for the student possessing or using it), will
result in expulsion. This policy does not permit cadets to tolerate these actions
by fellow cadets. In support of this policy, The Citadel reserves the right to
test members of the Corps of Cadets periodically for the presence of illegal
drugs and other controlled substances. Agreeing to participate in this program
of testing for drugs is a condition of final admission to The Citadel. Refusal to
participate in this testing may lead to expulsion from the college.
Policy on Placement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in that language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue his/her study of the language.
Credit for by-passed courses will be awarded when the higher level course
has been completed at The Citadel with the grade of “C” or higher, transferred
in from an accredited institution, or completed through an approved “testing
out process.”
If the grade of “F” is earned in a higher level course, no by-pass credit is
awarded and all by-passed courses must be completed. If the grade of “D” is
earned in the higher level course, that course may be repeated only once in
an attempt to earn by-pass credits. If the grade of “C” or higher is not earned
after one repeat, no by-pass credit will be awarded and all by-passed courses
must be completed.
Entrance Examinations
All applicants for admission to The Citadel are required to take the College
Board’s SAT or the American College Testing (ACT) Assessment Tests.
If an applicant lists The Citadel on either the SAT or ACT examination, the
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taken. An applicant should complete the required entrance examinations early
in the student’s senior year in high school.
Students from a foreign country whose native language is not English
must receive satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). Students who score less than 550 on the TOEFL paper exam or 79
on the computer exam are generally not eligible for academic acceptance. The
TOEFL is prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service of the
College Entrance Examination Board and must be taken before March 1 of the
spring preceding admission.
In order to apply for these tests, the applicant may apply online. Test dates,
registration information and deadlines may be found at the links below:
SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register
TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/
ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
The Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a DD 214 of 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.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
“High School Course Requirements” and “Entrance Examinations” sections
for the Corps of Cadets or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college
work. Qualified veteran students applying as transfer students must meet the
requirements as stated in this catalog under the “Transfer Student Admissions”
section.
Personal Requirements:
A. Veteran applicants are civilians and are not subject to those personal
requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be subject to
the RPED or ROTC requirements.
B. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal
offense showing poor moral character.
Admissions Procedure:
In order to be considered for admission as a veteran student at The Citadel,
the following actions must be completed:
A. Submit a complete Veteran’s Application for Admissions with a nonrefundable $40 application fee.
B. Request all high schools and colleges attended to send official transcripts (if high school was completed by GED test, submit a copy of the
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C. Request the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American
College Testing Programs Assessment Exam (ACT) send to The Citadel,
Office of Admissions the latest SAT or ACT test scores.
D. Submit DD Form 214 (member copy 4).

Transfer Student Admissions
A student who is applying for admission to the Corps of Cadets as a transfer student from another accredited college or university must have an official
transcript sent directly from any college or university previously attended to
the Office of Admissions at The Citadel. The high school record and college
entrance examination scores will also be considered. In addition to meeting all
the personal requirements listed above for cadet admission, a transfer student
must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student and
must have accumulated at least 24 hours of credit, maintaining a GPA of at
least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on courses equivalent to those offered at The Citadel.
Students presenting college transcripts with less than two full-time semesters
will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It is important for prospective students to realize that meeting any of the minimums stated in this section does
not guarantee admission as a transfer student.
Transfer students must complete a full year in the Fourth Class System
regardless of the number of academic credits transferred to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a individual basis for transfers
from federal academies.

Credit Earned Through Testing
International Baccalaureate Program
The Citadel recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and awards college credit for scores of 4 or higher on “higher level” examinations in the IB
Program. The number of credits will be determined by the score obtained. A
complete listing of course credits that may be earned through the IB Program
may be acquired from the Registrar’s office.
CEEB Advanced Placement Program
The Citadel awards advanced placement credit to applicants who score 3 or
higher on appropriate examinations. Applicants desiring Advanced Placement
credits must have the official score report form sent directly to The Citadel
from CEEB. A complete listing of The Citadel’s courses that may be completed through Advanced Placement credit may be obtained by contacting the
Registrar’s Office.

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College Level Equivalency Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations,
students are permitted to earn college course credits for knowledge they have
gained in certain subject areas prior to beginning their college experience. Students are permitted to earn credits through CLEP only during their first year,
including summer, at The Citadel. After the student has completed one year at
The Citadel, no course credits may be earned through CLEP.
CLEPs 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 scored 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 the 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.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
CLEP or any other “testing out program.”
Departmental Testing Out Program
Some Citadel departments have developed a process by which students may
earn credit for selected courses. These processes may differ from department
to department, and interested students should check with the Registrar’s Office
for a list of those credits that can be earned through this program.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
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Academic Policies
Any exceptions to policies stated 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, students will be informed in writing. Every effort will be made to ensure that the new requirements can be met by the
student’s original expected graduation date.
Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which cadets enter
The Citadel will be their catalog of record for matters of academic policy.
When a cadet 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.
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
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“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline. After that time,
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 official deadline with the
recommendation of the instructor and the concurrence of the Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs. Supporting evidence is the responsibility
of the student and must be submitted in writing to the Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs.
“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. To be eligible for
the grade of “I,” students must be passing at the time they are forced to
terminate their participation in the course. Students who are not passing
at the time they are forced to terminate their participation will receive
the grade of “F” in the course. The grade of “I” must be removed within
the first thirty class days of the next full semester, or the “I” 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 Incomplete is the responsibility of
the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they currently
have an “I.” A student is not eligible for Dean’s List or Gold Star awards
until Incompletes are removed.
“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.”
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 “F,” “I,”
or “W” as determined by the individual faculty member in consultation with the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
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
among instructors, every effort is made to obtain consistent grading standards
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End-of-the-semester grade reports and midterm progress reports are made
available electronically through BANNER Self-Service.
Grade-Point Average Computation
For purposes of ascertaining a grade-point average, grades are weighted as
follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A.................................................................................... 4
B.................................................................................... 3
C.................................................................................... 2
D ................................................................................... 1
F, I, IP, W, P, S, U ....................................................... 0
The grade-point average for any semester is determined by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of hours for which grades
of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were received.
The cumulative grade-point average 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. For this purpose, the number of quality hours includes all credit hours
attempted at The Citadel for which grades of “A,” “B,” “C,” “D,” or “F” were
received. The number of quality points earned includes all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The Citadel does not recognize
plus or minus grades in undergraduate courses.
Academic Awards
The Dean’s List is a recognition given for the work in a semester to those
students who have earned 12 or more semester hours excluding Pass-Fail hours
whose grade-point average is 3.200 or higher, with no grade of “I” and no grade
below “C.” The medal is worn on the cadet uniform during the following semester.
A Dean’s List certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who meet the
requirements for Dean’s List for the work in a semester.
Gold Stars are awarded to those students on the Dean’s List who have made a
grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the work of a semester. Stars can only
be worn on the cadet uniform if the cadet earned them in the previous semester.
A Gold Star Recognition certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who
meet the requirements for Gold Stars for the work of a semester.
Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.00 or higher
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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.
Students may not change their decision to take a course on a Pass-Fail basis
after the first two weeks of the term. Courses taken Pass-Fail carry graduation
credit, but no quality points are awarded. Such courses are not included in GPA
computations except in determining the First and Second Honor Graduates of
the graduating cadet class.
Instructors report grades as usual, “A” through “F.” The Registrar’s Office
translates an “A,” “B,” or “C” as an “S” (meaning “satisfactory, credit awarded”).
Grades of “D” or “F” are translated as “U” (meaning “unsatisfactory, no credit
awarded”).
Cadets who are taking a course under the Pass-Fail option and who wish to
be considered for Dean’s List or Gold Star honors must satisfactorily complete
the Pass-Fail course and must earn the appropriate GPA on 12 or more semester
hours in addition to the Pass-Fail course.
In determining the GPA for the position of First and Second Honor Graduates,
courses taken under the Pass-Fail option will be included.
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should contact the
Registrar’s Office.
Students with Documented Disabilities
The Director of the Academic Support Center is responsible for determining if
a student has a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and for determining appropriate accommodations and services. Students
with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify to the Director upon admission
to The Citadel. If the Director determines that a disability warrants substitutions
for courses required in the areas of foreign language and/or mathematics, all
grades of “F” earned in previously completed courses in that discipline will be
changed to “U” and will not be included in computing the student’s GPA. Grades
of “A,” “B,” “C,” or “D” made by students in previously completed courses in
that discipline will not be altered.
Audit Status
Any student who is eligible to enroll in a particular course may, with the approval of the instructor and the Registrar, audit that course for no credit. There
will be no additional charge if the student is enrolled for credit in courses totaling
12 or more hours. For students taking fewer than 12 credit hours, registration
fees and 100 percent of the tuition for the course will be assessed. The student
may not change the decision to take the course on an audit basis rather than for
credit after the first two weeks of the term. Grades will not be given for courses
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Change of Grade
After grades in a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a
change of grade will be considered only in cases of instructor error. The change
of grade must be made within one month after the beginning of the next semester following the recording of the grade and must be approved by the head of
the instructor’s department/school and by the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. A grade change may not be based on work submitted after final grades
have been submitted.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade Replacement
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 may 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. It is the student’s
responsibility to complete Grade Replacement Request forms in the Office
of the Registrar in order to have the new grade replace the older grade(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. Grades of “S” earned when a student elects to take
a course on a Pass-Fail basis may not be used to replace older grades(s).
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.
7. A student is not eligible for grade replacement after he/she has completed
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Transfer Credits
The appropriate deans or department heads have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses. Normally, only courses taken at an accredited institution
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 will be
considered for transfer. However, the appropriate dean or department head 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. In those cases where a course
has been taken in a department or school not represented at The Citadel, the dean
of the school or head of the department in which the student is majoring will
determine if the course in question may be accepted for General Elective credit.
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. Grades earned in courses transferred from another college will not be
computed in the student’s grade-point average at The Citadel. Courses previously
passed at The Citadel will not be accepted for transfer. All transcripts sent from
another college to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel and cannot
be issued to the student or a third party.
Cadets who have been given Academic or Conduct Discharges from The
Citadel or who leave The Citadel while their conduct status is in question may
not enroll in courses at The Citadel during that period of discharge nor may
they transfer back to The Citadel courses taken during that period of discharge.
Cadets who have resigned in lieu of a conduct discharge will be treated as if
they have committed the offense with which they have been charged and have
been given the most severe consequence available for that offense. Courses these
cadets may take during the period of that consequence will not be considered for
transfer back to The Citadel. Cadets who have been discharged for reasons other
than academic or conduct may transfer back to The Citadel no more than one
semester of academic work successfully completed during the period of discharge.
All transfer credits are provisional. If a department/school determines within
a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the student is not prepared
to take a course for which the transferred course is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn, and the student must take the prerequisite course
at The Citadel.
During the fall and spring semesters, a cadet may not take a course offered at
another institution (classroom or online) or a course offered through The Citadel
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Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel offers a Maymester, two day summer sessions, and two evening
summer sessions. Over a summer, a student will not normally be permitted to
enroll at The Citadel or transfer in from another accredited institution more than
four courses and associated labs. If, however, the student is enrolled in Maymester
and two summer sessions, a maximum of five courses and associated labs may
be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester is one course; the maximum
allowed in each session of summer school is two courses and associated labs.
As with all transfer courses, prior approval is required for transfer of summer
courses taken at another accredited institution.
Class Attendance Policy
The cornerstone of undergraduate education is communication between the
teacher and the learner, and at The Citadel, class attendance is mandatory. Students
may, however, need to miss class for authorized reasons—athletic events, academic
travel, special ceremonies, guard duties, etc. Illness and personal emergencies may
also cause students to be absent for legitimate reasons. Should it be necessary to
miss a class for any reason, the student will, unless circumstances preclude it,
notify the professor in advance and will be responsible for any material missed.
Tests and labs are critically important and are scheduled well in advance. It is,
therefore, imperative that these are missed only due to circumstances beyond the
control of the student and that the student notify the instructor when missing a
test or lab cannot be avoided. Students are notified each time they are reported
absent from a class and have 72 hours to make requests to their Academic Officer for adjustments.
Absences, whether excused or unexcused, in excess of 20% of the meetings
of a particular course can, at the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of
“F” in the course. When class attendance is used to adjust or determine a cadet’s
grade, the faculty member’s class attendance record will provide the official
attendance record. Faculty members may correct submitted class absence data
for 6 working days after the day the class meets by sending this information to
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. However, the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs will accept no late class absence submissions from the faculty
after the last day of classes each semester..
As soon as a determination has been made that a grade of “F” for excessive absences is warranted, the instructor will notify the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs, and the student will be assigned an “F.” If, as a result of this
action, the total hours carried by a full-time student drops below 12 credit hours,
the student is subject to immediate discharge from the College unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances must be presented in writing to
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When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. After 10 unexcused absences
in any semester, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Final Examinations
Examinations are required at the end of each semester. Examinations will be
given at the assigned time. If a faculty member has more than one section of
the same course, students may, with the permission of the faculty member and
providing that there is no conflict, take the final examination with another section.
Since no scheduling conflicts are possible, make-up examinations should not
be necessary. Any examination which is missed due to an emergency should be
rescheduled after the regularly scheduled examination period but not during a
Reading Period, during ESP, or on a Sunday. If rescheduling is not possible prior
to the deadline for submission of final grades, the instructor should award the
student an “I.” Conflicts resulting from a student’s travel arrangements do not
constitute an emergency and do not justify a make-up examination. Any exception to these policies must be requested in writing by the student and concurred
in by the instructor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
The final examination schedule is published each semester on the Citadel
web page.
Degrees
The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon satisfactory completion of
the appropriate program of study in chemistry, criminal justice, English, history,
modern languages, political science, or psychology. The Bachelor of Science
degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of the appropriate program of
study in biology; chemistry; computer science; education; health, exercise, and
sport science; mathematics; or physics.
Graduates in business administration receive the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration.
Graduates in civil engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering. Graduates in electrical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Electrical Engineering. Graduates in mechanical engineering receive
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Requirements for Degree Completion
Academics: A student must complete one of the major courses of study outlined in the catalog of record and must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned at The
Citadel. In addition, each student must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned in
major coursework at The Citadel.
Students majoring in education or in the teaching track of health, exercise
and sport science must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least
2.750 and a grade-point average of at least 2.750 on all professional education
courses; and must have on file in the Registrar’s Office at The Citadel passing
scores for the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching
(PLT) Examinations.
If a student is pursuing a minor, a grade-point average of 2.000 must be
achieved in all coursework completed in that minor.
All students, including transfer students from other colleges, are required to
earn at The Citadel a minimum of one-half the semester hours prescribed for
their major course of study.
The student’s school or department is responsible for ensuring that the student’s
knowledge in the major is current. Cadets who have met the overall grade-point
average and major coursework grade-point average requirements and who are
conduct proficient but who have not completed all course requirements for graduation may take not more than two courses totaling 7 semester hours at another
institution for transfer to The Citadel in order to complete degree requirements.
Prior approval of these courses is mandatory.
ROTC: The ROTC requirement for cadets serves two purposes. First, ROTC
course work plays a major role in The Citadel’s mission to educate and prepare
graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life. Second, ROTC
coursework is an essential component of the criteria to receive a commission
in one of the armed forces. All cadets are, therefore, required to enroll in and
pass an ROTC course for every semester during which they are enrolled at The
Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or met graduation requirements. If extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the cadet require that
he/she withdraw or not register for ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may
wish to pursue a commission must have the permission of the head of that ROTC
Detachment. The cadet who is not pursuing a commission must have the permission of the academic advisor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC class must meet that requirement in order to
graduate. When cadets are making up a missed ROTC requirement or changing
to another ROTC, they are not, without the permission of the head of the ROTC
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academic class. For example, a member of the senior class who wishes to change
to another ROTC must enroll in a senior-level course in the new ROTC unless the
head of the ROTC Detachment authorizes the enrollment in a lower-level course.
Upon the recommendation of the head of the appropriate ROTC department
and with concurrence of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, training
experiences may be accepted in lieu of ROTC coursework. When approved, the
designated ROTC courses will be recorded on the student’s Citadel transcript as
exempted military credits.
ROTC classes may not be used to satisfy elective requirements in any course
of study.
Cadets who are pursuing a commission in one ROTC program and who then
decide to pursue a commission in another ROTC program must have the approval
of the head of the ROTC program they are leaving and the head of the ROTC
program they wish to join. Cadets who wish to move from one ROTC program
to another but do not wish to pursue a commission must have the approval of
the head of the ROTC department they wish to join, academic advisor, and the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. A change in ROTC program does not
reduce the number of semesters of ROTC required for graduation.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute
to an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities
and recreational sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is
required to complete RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED
251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
Residential: Students pursuing a cadet degree must reside in the Corps of
Cadets for at least four full semesters.
Requirements for Participation in Commencement Exercises
Students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
the May Commencement if the following conditions are met:
1. All Grade-Point Average (GPA) requirements have been met. That is, the
cumulative and major grade-point averages must be at least 2.000. For
Education majors and Physical Education (Teaching Track) majors, the
cumulative and professional education grade-point averages must be at
least 2.750.
2. The student must be no more than 15 credit hours short of meeting degree
requirements.
3. The student must be cleared by the Office of the Treasurer.
4. The cadet must have completed all tours and confinements, must have
passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test, and must have met height/weight
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5. The cadet must have met all ROTC and RPED requirements.
6. The cadet must be eligible to complete degree requirements without returning to the Corps of Cadets since participation in commencement is the final
act of a cadet.

Commencement Honors
Commencement Awards are restricted to those graduates who have earned and
are using to satisfy graduation requirements a minimum of 90 semester hours.
Annually, the Board of Visitors recognizes the two top graduates of the Corps of
Cadets by presenting at Commencement the David Shingler Spell Honor Graduate
Awards, honoring David Shingler Spell, Class of 1950. The First Honor Graduate
receives the traditional Scholarship Medal and both the First and Second Honor
Graduates receive an appropriately inscribed plaque and a stipend to be used for
educational expenses at the graduate level or at the discretion of the recipient. These
honors are awarded to the cadet graduates whose grade-point averages at The Citadel
are highest and second highest among the graduating cadet class. In case of a tie,
grades in courses taken under the Pass-Fail option are included in computing the
grade-point average. In those cases where the grade-point averages are still identical,
the total number of quality points earned is used to break the tie.
To be eligible to graduate with honors and to be eligible for departmental honors,
a student must have earned at The Citadel at least half of the semester hours required
in the major course of study.
A degree summa cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.900-4.000.
A degree magna cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.700-3.899.
A degree cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class who
have achieved a grade-point average of 3.500-3.699.
School/Departmental Honors are awarded on the recommendation of deans/
department heads to those students of the graduating class who have earned a gradepoint average of 3.500 or better in at least 36 hours of work in the major completed
at The Citadel.
Non-cadet Enrollment in ROTC
Non-cadets are not permitted to enroll in ROTC classes unless they meet all
the following conditions:
1. The individual must either be on active duty and on orders as a participant
in a commissioning program for one of the armed services or be an enrolled
veteran student.
2. The individual must be accepted as a degree-seeking student in the day
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3. The individual must be enrolled as a full-time student in courses in the
day program of The Citadel.
4. The individual must be provided leadership experiences outside the context
of the Corps of Cadets.
5. ROTC classes will fulfill no degree requirements in a degree program of
a non-cadet.
6. The individual must be in uniform while on campus.
Fine Arts Requirement
Freshmen and Sophomores should attend at least one approved Fine Arts
performance each semester.
Course Load Requirements
A full-time student must be enrolled throughout each semester in course work
totaling at least 12 credit hours. A cadet must be a full-time student. Any cadet
who drops below the 12-credit-hour minimum at any time during a semester is
subject to discharge, unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances. Such
circumstances must be presented in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. Students and their parents should be aware that carrying fewer than 12
credit hours may affect insurance coverage with some insurance companies and
may also affect eligibility for financial aid.
Course Overload
The maximum course load (credit hours) which will be approved for either
fall or spring semester is normally 22.
Overloads may be requested in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs.
Course Substitutions
Course substitutions are made only when justified by extenuating circumstances.
Such circumstances must be presented in writing by the student, and the requested
substitution must have the support of the faculty advisor, the associate dean or
department head, and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Forms for
requesting course substitutions are available in the Registrar’s Office.
Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general elective requirement under the following circumstances:
1. The courses to be combined must be offered by the same department and
must be related in some way.
2. The associate dean or department head of the student’s major school or
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3. The Associate Provost for Academic Affairs must grant final approval for
the combining of courses.
Change of Academic Major
Students who wish to change their major should consult with their academic
advisors as well as with the associate dean or department head offering the new
major. Forms for requesting a change of academic major are available in the
Registrar’s Office.
Pursuing a Double Major
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different majors
concurrently within the same baccalaureate degree. This will be permitted under
the following conditions:
1. Students must declare their intentions to the Registrar no later than the fall
semester of the junior year.
2. Both majors must be offered under the same baccalaureate degree.
3. Students must complete all requirements for each major.
4. Students, in addition to meeting a minimum overall grade-point average,
must achieve the minimum grade-point average requirements of each major.
5. Requirements for both majors must be completed concurrently.
A student who has met these requirements will have both majors indicated
on the transcript.
Pursuing a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different baccalaureate degrees concurrently. This will be allowed under the following conditions:
1. The student must complete all requirements of each degree.
2. The student is normally expected to complete requirements for the second
degree while pursuing the initial undergraduate degree.
3. Any remaining requirements after the initial degree has been completed
may be addressed in the Citadel’s summer school, in The Citadel Graduate
College, or in Day Student Status.
Internships
Academic internships offer the opportunity for students to apply academic
learning to practical situations.
Normally, only juniors and seniors are eligible for academic internships. A
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 is preferred. Exceptions to this requirement
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To receive course credit, the student should pursue an internship that is clearly
related to his or her major course of study and/or career interest. If the internship
is not offered by the student’s school or major department, the student must have
successfully completed appropriate preparatory coursework.
To receive three semester hours of credit, each intern will work a minimum
of 50 hours over the course of the semester, to include activities on site at the
internship agency and regular meetings with the internship advisor. Each student
intern will be required to maintain an internship journal or diary containing a
detailed record of internship activities and will prepare a formal paper and/or a
formal oral presentation based on a substantive topic related to the internship
experience.
A student may earn a maximum of six semester hours of credit from internship courses to apply to a degree program at The Citadel and may participate in
only one internship during the semester.
Academic Classifications
Academic classifications of 4A (first-semester freshman) through 3B (second
-semester sophomore) are based strictly on hours earned. For example, to be classified 3A (first-semester sophomore), the cadet’s total hours earned must be no
less than 8 fewer than the total hours required through the spring semester of the
freshman year of the major course of study. A table of credit hours required for
each academic classification for each major is provided on the Citadel webpage
under “Registrar.”
To be academically eligible to be classified as a first-semester senior (1A), a
cadet must have earned a sufficient number of hours to be no more than 8 hours
short of the number of hours required in the major course of study through the
spring semester of the junior year.
Academic classification is used by the Office of Financial Aid to determine
loan eligibility and by the Commandant’s Office to determine room assignments,
the appropriate class numeral, class privileges, and eligibility to hold cadet rank.
Class Privileges
Cadets are considered for privileges based on their Academic Classifications.
To be eligible to receive class privileges, a cadet must not be on Academic Probation and must be both Conduct and Physically Proficient.
Ordering and Receiving a Class Ring
While any rising senior cadet may in the spring of the junior year be measured
for and order a class ring, to be eligible to receive a class ring, a cadet must
meet these two conditions: (1) have an academic classification of 1A and (2)
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the cadet must (3) have passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test and (4) have met
the height/weight requirement as outlined in Chapter 5 of the White Book. Cadets
who have met academic requirements to receive the ring but have not met the
Commandant’s Physical Effectiveness Requirements to participate in the Ring
Presentation may pick up their rings on the Monday following Parents’ Weekend
at the Holliday Alumni Center. If a cadet fails to meet requirements to receive
the ring with his/her class, the Alumni Association will normally hold the ring
until the end of the following spring semester. If the cadet has not met requirements to receive the ring by that time, it will be returned to the manufacturer.
The cadet may not order the ring again until all requirements to receive the ring
have been met. The eligibility of cadets who failed to meet ring eligibility in
October of their senior year will be checked again in January. The rings of cadets
who have not yet received their rings but will receive their diplomas in May or
will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony will be cleared
to receive their rings before commencement. No other cadets will be cleared to
receive their rings until after commencement.
These are minimum requirements and will not be waived. Students should
see the Registrar to confirm eligibility.
Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards for hours earned at The Citadel or properly transferred from another
accredited institution and cumulative grade-point average maintained. These criteria are assessed initially after the cadet’s second semester at The Citadel and
then at the end of each two-semester period.
Credits earned through AP or course work taken by an entering freshman in
the summer prior to initial matriculation WILL NOT be used toward meeting the
minimum standard for hours earned in an academic year. Although The Citadel
will notify students who are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPA requirements concurrently
either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the spring semester, or in
August, as appropriate.
A full-time student (one carrying at least 12 credit hours each semester) must
pass at least 24 semester hours in each 12-month period after initial matriculation
or readmission. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be used
only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
Part-time students must pass 50% of the hours attempted.
Each student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average as
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The column labeled “Total Hours” includes 1) all credits 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 Pass-Fail or in which
the grade of “U” was earned.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
on Probation

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1.300
40-69
1.500
70-99
1.700
100 &amp; above
1.900
This table shows the minimum academic progress a student must make to
continue at the College and to avoid academic discharge.
For the purpose of determining academic probation, criteria for continuance,
dean’s list, gold stars, graduation, and other academic matters, the grade-point
average will be computed to three decimal places.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation for any semester when the cumulative grade-point average based on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet
the requirements for continuance without probation as outlined in the following
table. A student will be removed from academic probation after the semester in
which the cumulative grade-point average meets the requirements set forth in
the following the table.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
without Probation

0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

1.700
1.800
1.900
2.000

Academic Discharge
A cadet’s academic record will be subject to formal review for purposes of
academic discharge at the end of the second semester after initial matriculation
at The Citadel. During these two semesters and the summer sessions after initial
matriculation, the cadet must have earned at least 24 credit hours and must at
the time of review meet GPA requirements for continuance. If these requirements
are not met concurrently at that time, the cadet will be discharged for academic
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Academic assessment for the purpose of academic discharge is conducted at
the end of each two-semester period, and the associated summer sessions, after
the student is admitted or readmitted. Under the Academic Discharge Policy,
cadets may be discharged for academic deficiencies in January or in August of
each year. Credits completed while a student is on academic discharge will not
normally be accepted for transfer to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy must
have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Summer session work cannot make students ineligible to enroll in the following fall semester, if they were eligible for enrollment at the end of the previous
spring semester.
Minimum grade-point averages for the various categories are as shown in the
previous sections; however, the minimum GPA required will not be raised as a
result of summer school work. That is, students moving from one category to the
next higher category as a result of credit hours earned in summer school at The
Citadel or elsewhere will be required to meet the GPA minimum of the lower
category of credit hours for continuance in the following fall term.
Students who voluntarily withdraw at times other than January or August or
who are discharged for other than academic reasons will have their academic
status assessed upon application for readmission.
When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. If the number of unexcused
absences reaches 10, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Readmission
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.
In addition to any specific readmission requirements stated at the time of
discharge, applicants for readmission to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
must meet the personal and physical fitness requirements for current cadets (see
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a. Applicants for readmission must meet the U.S. Army standard for height and
weight (Army Reg 600-9) and must be physically qualified as determined
by the Citadel Surgeon. Applicants who fail to meet the height/weight
standards can gain readmission by meeting the Citadel body-fat standard.
Height/weight and body-fat standards for current cadets are detailed in the
White Book, Chapter 5. These standards are more stringent than those for
initial applicants.
b. Applicants for readmission may not be married nor have childcare responsibility for any minor child related to him or her by blood or marriage.
c. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
d. Applicants for readmission must be less than 26 years old on the first day
of classes in the semester of their readmission. Applicants for readmission
who have not completed their fourth-class system requirements must be
less than 23 years old on the first day of classes in the semester of their
readmission.
If approved for readmission after an academic discharge, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation. Cadets who have been approved for readmission may or may not be assigned to their former cadet company.
Second Academic Discharge
A student who fails for a second time to meet minimum academic criteria
for continuance will be awarded a Second Academic Discharge. The Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs 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
Associate Dean, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will determine the
conditions under which the student may be considered for readmission after a
second academic discharge.
“Academic Forgiveness” or “Fresh Start” Policy
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)
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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.).
Conduct Discharge
Cadets who have been suspended or dismissed or who leave the College with
a disciplinary board pending are not eligible to attend any undergraduate class at
The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—or to transfer credits back to The Citadel
for any courses taken during the period of discharge.
Cadets Called to Active Duty
When Cadets are called to Active Duty, it is the policy of The Citadel to minimize
the academic and financial impacts of being required to interrupt their studies. When
the cadet learns that call to active duty is likely, he/she notifies the Office of the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and his/her Tactical Officer.
Financial
If the cadet and his/her instructors feel that completing courses in which he/she
is currently enrolled is not a reasonable expectation, the cadet is awarded the grade
of “W” in each course and is provided a full refund less room and board used and
OneCard charges. When the cadet elects not to withdraw from all courses, refunds
of tuition and fees are prorated based on a per-credit-hour rate and the number of
credits the cadet and his/her faculty members believe he/she will be able to complete.
Academic
When the date of required departure from The Citadel becomes fixed, the cadet
works with his/her instructors to determine if it is reasonable to complete courses
after departing on active duty or delaying completion until the cadet returns to The
Citadel. In this effort, the instructor is not expected to modify the expectations
or assignments of the course, but to help the student determine if it is feasible to
continue to work on, and ultimately complete, course requirements after leaving
The Citadel. In some cases, the date of departure is sufficiently late in the semester
that final course assignments and the final exam can be completed before the cadet
leaves campus. This, however, will likely be the exception rather than the rule, and
faculty members are not expected to “force” early course completion.
When the faculty member and the student feel that it is not reasonable to complete
requirements in a particular course, the student is withdrawn from that course with
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a particular course can be completed by the student through independent study, the
grade of “I” is given until course requirements are met. If at any time the faculty
member and/or the student feel that completing the course is no longer a reasonable
expectation, the student is given the grade of “W” in that course.
Civilian Students in Cadet Classes
With the exceptions of Day Students, Returning Veteran Cadets, and Non-Cadet
Veteran Day Students, no civilian students are permitted to take classes with the
Corps of Cadets. These three student categories are defined below.
Day Student Status
Cadets will normally remain in the Corps of Cadets until degree requirements have been met. Cadets who have completed eight semesters in the Corps
of Cadets, all ROTC requirements, and all required physical education (RPED)
and leadership (LDRS) courses and who have been cleared by the Commandant
and the Treasurer may apply for Day Student status through the Office of the
Registrar. Students who have completed ROTC, RPED, and LDRS requirements
and have been cleared by the Commandant’s Office and the Treasurer, but who
have completed fewer than eight semesters in the Corps of Cadets may apply for
Day Student status only if they need fewer than 12 hours of credit to complete
requirements for their degree. The maximum number of hours for which such
students may register will therefore be 11. Students wishing to take additional
courses (to complete a minor, to participate in a non-required Internship, etc.)
which would put their total hours of credit at 12 or more must remain in cadet
status and continue to live in the barracks if they have completed fewer than 8
semesters in the Corps of Cadets.
Cadets who request Day Student status with the desire to participate in the Long
Gray Line Parade and Corps of Cadets graduation ceremony must be certified as
proficient in all pillars prior to becoming a Day Student. This is evaluated at the
time of the cadet’s application by the Office of the Commandant.
If Day Student status is approved, the student must live off campus and may
attend day classes with the Corps of Cadets or evening undergraduate classes in
The Citadel Graduate College. While on campus in Day Student status, students
will wear civilian clothes, but their attire is expected to be compatible with the
military environment established by the uniformed Corps of Cadets.
To satisfy the Commandant’s requirements for graduation, cadets in Day
Student status must meet with the Commandant’s Sergeant Major not later than
two (2) weeks prior to commencement and review all expectations. These include
an inspection of all uniforms related to graduation and Height/Weight screening
if necessary. Rank-holding cadets choosing Day Student status and graduation
participation must remove all rank from uniforms. They may participate as a
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For Day Students, the following specific dress code is in force:
1. Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the same as those
for the 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.
3. Hair will be neatly trimmed and styled; as will mustaches and sideburns
if they are worn. Men will be permitted to wear beards only when required
to do so for medical reasons, which must be explained in writing by a
physician and submitted to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
4. Students will wear business attire when attending formal occasions when
the members of the Corps of Cadets are required to appear in full dress
or white uniform.
5. Any student who is not in compliance with minimum standards for personal appearance will be required to leave campus until discrepancies are
corrected. Repeated offences may result in discharge from the College.
Veteran Students Policy
1. All veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening
Undergraduate Studies Program 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
Veteran Cadet Program
Effective with the fall 2008 semester, cadets who have begun their pursuit of
the cadet degree and have elected to pursue or have been called to active military
service will be provided the following options if their tour on active duty was not
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Option 1. If they are eligible, they may return to the Corps of Cadets to continue
to pursue the cadet degree.
Option 2. They may enroll as civilian students in classes with the Corps of
Cadets to pursue a non-cadet degree with non-cadet diploma and ring (the same
diploma and ring available for current Active Duty Students and students in The
Citadel Graduate College.)
Eligibility Criteria
• must have been sworn into the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel
• must have been honorably discharged from active duty with the full
rights and privileges of a veteran
• must meet academic and disciplinary criteria for readmission to The
Citadel
Students electing this option
• may enroll in civilian status in classes with the Corps of Cadets
• may enroll in evening classes in The Citadel Graduate College
• are eligible to earn the non-cadet degree/diploma and receive the noncadet ring currently awarded to Active Duty students and students in
The Citadel Graduate College
• may not return to the Corps of Cadets but will be allowed to participate
in Cadet Commencement in cap and gown.
At its 14 June 2008 meeting, the Board of Visitors approved the pursuit of
the Cadet Degree, Diploma, and Ring through the Veteran Cadet Program under
the following conditions:
1. The former cadet has received while on active duty and in combat an injury
that precludes readmission to the Corps of Cadets; or
2. The former cadet has served at least four semesters in the Corps of Cadets
prior to moving to Veteran Cadet status.
Former cadets who are approved to pursue the Cadet Degree in Veteran Cadet status will be awarded credit for appropriate ROTC courses 301, 302, 401,
and 402 based on their active duty service, and requirements to complete RPED
250/251, two activity courses, and LDRS courses will be waived.
Through these options, The Citadel is attempting to address the needs of those
students who have formally joined the Corps of Cadets but prior to completing
the cadet degree have been called to active duty or have elected to serve on active duty that ends with an honorable discharge as a veteran.
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a Department of Defense Form DD 214 of 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.
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High School Course Requirements and Entrance Examinations for the Corps
of Cadets found in the Requirements for Admission section of this catalog
or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college work. Qualified veteran
students applying as transfer students must meet the requirements as stated
in Transfer Student Admissions in the Requirements for Admission section
of this catalog. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of
a criminal offense showing poor moral character. For complete admission
requirements, please refer to Non-Cadet Veteran Day Admissions in the
Requirements for Admission section of this catalog.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants are civilians and will not be subject to academic requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. Such requirements include the
RPED, ROTC, and LDRS courses.

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 or
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
associate dean.
If the matter remains unresolved, the student may present the grievance and
the attempted solution in writing to the appropriate dean. If deemed appropriate,
the dean may appoint a review committee consisting of three faculty members,
with one designated as chair and a student in good standing from the same student category as the grieving student. This committee shall have the authority
to interview individuals who may have information pertaining to the grievance
and to request records and materials pertaining to the grievance. In a grievance
procedure, all employees and students are obligated to provide requested information to the dean/associate dean/department head, or review committee. The
committee shall forward its findings and recommendations to the convening dean
who shall decide the case. The student may appeal that decision to the Provost
who has the authority to settle all student grievances.
English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English
fluency of its teaching faculty through a two-stage review process.
1. During the interview process, each applicant will make an oral presentation before a group consisting of faculty members and students. Using the
included form, each participant will evaluate the candidate’s English fluency and clarity of presentation. These evaluations will be a major factor
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be deemed by this evaluation to have a language problem, the extent of
this problem, the support to be provided the candidate by the College in
addressing this problem, and the expectations for improvement in English
fluency will all be clearly stated in the offer of employment.
2. Should the English fluency of a member of the faculty be challenged by a
student, standard procedures for student academic grievances as described
above will be followed. If a review committee is called for, the native
language of one of the faculty members will not be English.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
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).
Definitions
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.
Policy
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
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Confidentiality of Student Records

The Citadel complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), which affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within
45 days of the day The Citadel receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s)
the student wishes to inspect. The Citadel official will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Citadel official to whom the
request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official
to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records
that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask The Citadel to amend a record should write
the official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the
student wants changed, and specify why it should be changed.
If The Citadel decides not to amend the record as requested, The Citadel will
notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing
procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before The Citadel discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The Citadel discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent
under the FERPA exception for disclosure to “school officials” with “legitimate
educational interests.” A school official has a “legitimate educational interest”
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibilities for The Citadel. A “school official” is a person employed by The Citadel in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research,
or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health
staff), or a person or company with whom The Citadel has contracted as its agent
to provide a service instead of using Citadel employees or officials (such as an
attorney, auditor, or collection agent). At The Citadel, “school officials” include
the Board of Visitors; the faculty; and personnel in the Offices of the President,
Provost and Dean of the College, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, Vice President
for Finance and Business Affairs, Director of Athletics, Director of Admissions,
and Commandant. In addition, the Provost (for academic records) and the Commandant of Cadets (for disciplinary records) may give specific cadets, by virtue
of their cadet duty position, limited access to the educational records of other
cadets. These cadets must first attend a FERPA briefing and sign a Statement of
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The Citadel may also disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless a student has advised The Citadel to the
contrary. “Directory information” is information that is generally not considered
harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. Directory information includes
student name, local and permanent address and telephone number, e-mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, class schedule,
full or part-time status, Dean’s List and Gold Star List, ROTC branch, dates of
acceptance and attendance, years in school, anticipated date of graduation, degrees
and awards received, graduation honors, academic and military awards, the most
recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, cadet
company and rank, duty status, class absence status, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams,
U.S. citizenship, extracurricular activities, and residency status.
The Citadel may disclose directory information to parents, the public, and
outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include,
but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. Students who do not wish to have directory information published must
notify the Registrar within two weeks of the beginning of the fall semester each
academic year. Requests to keep directory information confidential are valid only
for the year in which they are made.
The Citadel will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence the
final results of any student disciplinary proceeding conducted by The Citadel
against the alleged perpetrator of such crime. Both the accuser and the accused
will be informed of the final outcome of any Citadel disciplinary proceeding
based on an alleged sex offense.
The Citadel may also disclose to parents, without a student’s consent, alcohol
or drug violations of either the College’s policies or local laws by students under
21 years of age.
The Citadel will also disclose, to the court, information from a student’s file
if that student or the student’s parent has initiated legal action against the institution or if the institution has initiated legal action against the parent or student.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by The Citadel to comply with the requirements
of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
A copy of the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,” as amended, and
details of The Citadel policy on maintaining and disclosing student records may
be obtained from the Office of the General Counsel.

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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS,
SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES
The student support programs, services, and activities offered by The Citadel
complement and support students’ academic development by . . .
. . . promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and selfconfidence;
. . . equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
. . . developing leadership skills;
. . . enhancing ethical development;
. . . increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
. . . encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their
chosen fields; and
. . . providing activities that promote personal health and physical fitness.
The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the
individual for life.

Student Advisory and Counseling Services
Academic Faculty Advisor
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who provides counsel concerning course selections and options within particular courses of study. Though
students are encouraged to visit their advisors throughout the academic year,
formal planning sessions are designated each semester during preregistration
and registration.
Tactical Officer
TAC stands for Teacher, Advisor, and Coach. TACs serve as the primary
integrator for cadet leader development and are the key assessors of cadet
performance. They are available to coach and assist cadets in the execution of
their leadership roles. TACs seek out reports from faculty, staff, and coaches
to assist them in providing cadets with a holistic assessment of their strengths
and weaknesses and regularly counsel and mentor cadets on their progression
through the four-year model. Finally, TACs certify cadet performance in the
Military, Moral-Ethical, and Physical Effectiveness Pillars.
Company Academic Advisor
Each cadet company is assigned a specially chosen member of the faculty or
staff who works closely with the company tactical officer and the cadet chainof-command to ensure that academic and military requirements are compatible
and that cadets are aware of academic resources and services available to them
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Prelaw and Premedical Advising Services
The Citadel provides counseling and guidance to all students who have an
interest in attending law or medical school after graduation. Students interested
in a law career should seek advice early in their college careers from the chair
of the Prelaw Advisory Committee. Students interested in medicine and related
fields should seek early advice from the chair of the Premedical Advisory
Committee. Each committee is composed of faculty members from academic
disciplines related to these professional fields.
Career Center
The Citadel Career Center has a primary mission of providing the training
and resources that enable students to make well-informed career decisions. The
first step in this process is providing a career assessment for incoming students
to help them in selection of majors and in identification of career paths of
greatest interest for further exploration.
The Career Center provides group and individualized instruction and assistance to students in exploring career options, the career planning process,
resume construction, internships and summer employment, exploring graduate
and professional school, networking, interviewing, the job search process, and
success in the first job. A comprehensive website with related information is
provided. Students should participate in all training sessions and follow career
planning guidelines provided on the Career Center website.
The Career Center coordinates annual Career Fairs, information sessions,
and other career-related events. It also provides an online job board and resume
database which are used by many employers to advertise opportunities and find
candidates. It is important that students take full advantage of these events and
services. A library of career-related reference materials and computer work
stations are provided for student use. The office distributes a wide variety of
career planning and career search information to students.
The Career Center is located at 573 Huger Street. Please visit www.citadel.
edu/career for additional information.
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral counseling is an important component in the overall design of The
Citadel’s advisory program. The Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets and the campus
pastors are available to assist students with pastoral counseling which includes
dealing with life problems in the context of religious faith. With the chaplain
and campus pastors, students are assured of care, concern, and confidentiality,
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Counseling Center
The Citadel Counseling Center provides professional, confidential short-term
counseling to currently enrolled students at no charge. Personal and substance
abuse prevention counseling are available by appointment. In the event of an
emergency, counselors are also available to provide crisis intervention without
an appointment. In addition, the Counseling Center staff provides referrals for
off-campus psychiatric evaluations and/or long-term counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center provides individual assessment, including
the administration and interpretation of personality and interest inventories.
Students may complete these assessments in an effort to address personal or
career concerns presented in individual counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center is located at 203 Richardson Avenue behind
Bond Hall. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly
to schedule appointments for counseling or assessment.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
The Counseling Center provides evaluation and assistance in the treatment
of alcohol and substance abuse. Strategies utilized include an in-depth alcohol
and substance use evaluation, individual short-term counseling, an online alcohol
education course, and appropriate referrals for long-term outpatient and inpatient
treatment. These services, which are available to currently enrolled students, are
aimed at reducing a student’s risk for developing serious problems associated
with the abuse of alcohol and other substances. In addition, any cadet who is
mandated by the Commandant’s Department to complete a minimum of two
meetings with a counselor will receive an in-depth alcohol and substance use
evaluation and recommendations for additional services are provided to the
cadet as appropriate.
Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly to schedule
appointments for individual counseling.

Instructional Support Services
Daniel Library
The mission of the Daniel Library and the Citadel Archives and Museum
is to deliver exemplary services for learning, decision support, and scholarship
that inspire and excite our students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni; to
provide innovative information leadership to administrative and support units;
to preserve The Citadel’s unique and important information assets; and to offer
noteworthy learning experiences and professional research services to Charleston,
the Lowcountry, the state of South Carolina, and beyond.

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The Daniel Library provides organized access to professionally curated
research and study resources. The collection consists of over 158,094 books;
149,460 electronic books; 125 online full-text and citation indexes; and over
361,000 electronic full-text journals and print journal subscriptions. In addition,
the Library holds DVDs and streaming videos, microforms, and maps. The
Daniel Library is a federal document depository library. Through PASCAL
Delivers (a statewide collaboration of South Carolina academic institutions that
provides rapid delivery of books for students and faculty), interlibrary loan, and
document delivery, the Library is able to provide access to materials outside
its own collections.
To enable students to make the best use of the array of resources and services available to them, the Library provides instruction classes about locating,
evaluating, and effectively using information along with individual research
assistance via phone, email, text, online chat, and research consultations. In the
required First-Year Experience course (CSI or LDRS 101), students learn to
access Library resources, evaluate information for authority, accuracy, and level
of scholarship, and incorporate appropriate information into research projects.
Course-specific research classes focus on unique information needs of each
student and address specific research requirements of each course.
The Daniel Library facilities provide individual and group study space.
Students may reserve a study room for up to two and a half hours per day.
Room reservations can be made online and in advance (http://citadel.libcal.com/
booking/study). Facilities also include a wireless network accessible with library
laptops or students’ personal laptops. Students may also check out laptops and
use them in the library. All computers allow access to electronic resources and
the Internet, as well as software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases,
and presentations. Examples of site licensed software available to students are
statistical analysis software SPSS, investment information through Morningstar,
and the New York Times.
Daniel Library Friends (library.citadel.edu/friends) sponsor a series of cultural
events for the campus community throughout the year, featuring cadets, alumni,
authors and other notable presenters..
During the academic year, the Daniel Library is open seven days a week for
a total of 83 hours, and Library faculty and staff are available to assist users
during all operating hours. To begin accessing library resources online, visit
the Daniel Library website (library.citadel.edu).
Computing Resources
The Citadel provides all students with an email account and unlimited cloud
storage. The campus has over a dozen computer labs located in classrooms and
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ers and high-speed networked printers. Most of the college’s 100+ classrooms
and auditoriums are equipped with multimedia technology, such as projection
systems and interactive whiteboards.
Information Technology staff members assist students at the IT Help Center, located on the second floor of Bond Hall. The Help Center is open from
: 8:00-10:00 M-TH, 8:00-5:00 Friday, 9:00-5:00 Saturday. The Multimedia
Service’s staff, located in the Multimedia Studio in Bond Hall, assists students
with designing and editing graphics, creating computer and poster presentations,
and creating and editing video and audio projects.
The Citadel has a high-speed campus-wide network that connects virtually
every computer on campus to the Internet. Many areas around the campus are
also configured with wireless networking.
Most cadets bring a personal computer of their own to use in the barracks.
Information Technology staff and student workers assist to answer questions
and solve computer problems per the IT Technical Assistance Policy.
The college encourages students to review The Citadel’s website prior to
purchasing a computer or software application in order to: review the minimum requirements for compatibility with The Citadel’s network, learn about
academic pricing discount opportunities, and understand warranty information
for technical support.
Review The Citadel’s Information Technology Computing website at http://
www.citadel.edu/root/it/ or contact the IT Help Center staff at 1-843-953-HELP
for more information.
Office of Fellowships
The Citadel’s Office of Fellowships identifies superior students and helps them
prepare for national and international fellowships. Experienced point faculty in
each department find and enhance emerging talent. Promising candidates are
aided in cultivating their areas of expertise by the Star of the West International
Summer Scholarship which affords overseas travel, advanced study, independent
research, and field experience.
The Office matches the student’s ability and interest with appropriate opportunities. The Director serves as the campus representative for various granting
organizations, disseminates information, counsels student candidates, collects
applications, schedules interviews, certifies nominees, and offers a preparatory
course for qualified students intent on applying for nationally competitive fellowships. The Office coordinates all campus Fulbright initiatives, publicizes
available grants and provides assistance to graduate students and faculty at
all stages of the application process. The office is located in Richardson 202,
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FELP 301
Fellowship Preparation
Three Credit Hours
This course helps prepare highly qualified freshmen, sophomores and juniors
to apply for nationally-competitive fellowships including Fulbright, Truman,
Rhodes and Marshall scholarships. The focus is on developing the critical thinking skills that are vital in preparing for such awards. Based on similar courses
at West Point and the Naval Academy, this course is seminar-based, including
guest lectures by foundation representatives and past fellowship recipients.
Participants will target pertinent awards, draft curriculum vitaes, personal statements and project proposals. Participants must have a 3.3 GPA and permission
from the instructor to be admitted into the course offered each spring semester.
Academic Support Center
The Citadel Academic Support Center (the Center) provides support to Citadel
students through the following programs:
•
Academic Coaching Program
•
Athletic Academic Services
•
Mathematics Lab
•
Services for Students with Disabilities
•
Subject-Area Tutorial Program
•
Supplemental Instruction Program
•
Writing Lab
The Writing Lab, as well as Services for Students with Disabilities and
Academic Coaching are available to both graduate and undergraduate students.
All other programs are limited to undergraduates.
The staff is comprised of professional tutors, graduate assistants, undergraduate students, and full-time personnel. Students may set up an appointment by
emailing the Center at ascenter@citadel.edu, calling 843-953-5305, or stopping
by 117 Thompson Hall.
For further information about the Center and its programs, please visit our
website at www.citadel.edu/asc.
Office of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies
The Office of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies (MSSIS) promotes an appreciation for diversity among students, faculty, and staff.
Multicultural Student Services encourages an attitude that celebrates multi-ethnic
perspectives of various cultures and backgrounds. Programming and activities
sponsored by the office are designed to increase the involvement of minority
students in extracurricular activities; to assist first-year and transfer students
with the transition into the Corps of Cadets; to enhance interaction and communication among all students; and to enable students of color to celebrate their
cultural heritage with pride. The office is also responsible for coordinating the
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Assistance is offered to students, faculty, and staff who have concerns relating to race relations, campus diversity, or multicultural awareness. Resource
materials including videos, study guides, and directories, are available for use
by cadet companies, classroom instructors, and clubs and organizations.
The MSSIS Office offers a variety of services for international and American students. The office provides freshmen orientation programs, immigration
advising and assistance, and helps with personal and academic concerns for
international students. The office further serves as a liaison with embassies,
acts as an advocate for international students with campus offices, organizes
off-campus cultural programs, and sponsors international activities.
A variety of study abroad opportunities for students who are interested in an
overseas study experience are also available. Students are encouraged to come
to the office where they may view resource materials, receive guidance on available programs and receive assistance with the study abroad application process.
The Citadel Success Institute (CSI) is also administered by the MSSIS Office. CSI is a four-week summer transition program offered to students who
have been academically accepted and medically cleared to enter The Citadel.
The program is designed to introduce participants to college academics, assist
them in preparing for the physical requirements of the Corps of Cadets, and
help them become acclimated to the campus and its resources.

Religious Activities
College years are exciting times of growth and challenge, when a young
person’s faith and religious heritage are examined in the light of new experiences and perspectives. While college years are occasionally marked by a
“crisis of faith,” they frequently are also marked by a deepening commitment
to life-long religious values. The Chaplain, who also serves as the Director of
Religious Activities, is committed to assisting in that deepening commitment.
Working closely with the Cadet Chaplain in the coordination of all religious
activities are the Cadet Regimental and Battalion Religious Officers. Additionally, the college is fortunate to have twenty-three campus pastors or ministry
directors representing Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and fourteen Protestant denominations and Para-Church ministries. These leaders work together
to maintain a strong religious foundation for the ethical and moral pillar, one
of the four pillars in The Citadel’s whole person concept. Faith group meetings
are held each Monday evening and Para-Church groups meet each Thursday
evening for study, fellowship, and worship. While attendance at all chapel or
campus religious activities is optional, all cadets are encouraged to explore
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Denominational Faith Groups:
African Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Catholic
Episcopal-Anglican
Episcopal Church SC
Jewish Student Union
Latter-Day Saints
Lutheran Student Movement
Muslim Student Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian Student Association: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Reformed University Fellowship: Presbyterian (PCA)
Wesley Foundation (United Methodist)
Para-Church Nondenominational Groups:
VALOR (Campus Crusade for Christ-CRU)
Campus Outreach
Officers’ Christian Fellowship
The Navigators
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Campus Worship
Built in 1936, Summerall Chapel has held a special place in the life of the
Corps of Cadets since its dedication. In the first place, it is for many of our
cadets a place of sanctuary, a safe haven away from the constraints and stresses
of cadet life. Secondly, it is, of course, a place of worship. Throughout the
school year, there are weekly Protestant and Catholic services of worship on
Sundays and an Episcopal worship service on Monday evenings. Cadets provide
dynamic vibrant leadership in all of these services. Finally, it is for all who
enter a place of prayer. It’s not uncommon throughout the week to find staff
and faculty sitting in prayer. The inscription on Summerall Chapel, “Remember
Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1), embodies the
focus of ministry at the chapel and its importance to cadets who need a source
of strength beyond their personal means.
Citadel Chapel Choirs
Three cadet chapel choirs enhance services of worship on campus. They
are the Catholic Chapel Choir, the Interdenominational Protestant Choir and
Gospel Choir. These three choirs combine for special events each year such as
Parents’ Day, Homecoming Sunday, the Christmas Candlelight Services, and
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Greater Issues Series
The Greater Issues Series presents two or more major addresses each academic
year. In 1954, the series was inaugurated by General Mark Clark to enhance the
preparation of Citadel cadets for roles as responsible members of our society.
Since then, these addresses have brought to The Citadel an impressive group
of distinguished speakers including Presidents of the United States, American
and foreign dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, important military figures, and
business leaders.
Fine Arts Series
Inaugurated in 1965, the Fine Arts Series has presented annually a wide variety of programs which have been both entertaining and culturally illuminating.
All fourth-class and third-class cadets are encouraged to attend one approved
fine arts performance each semester.
Musical Organizations
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes provides music for concerts, parades,
reviews, and other official ceremonies both on and off campus. Music for basketball games is provided by The Citadel Pep Band, a group of members from
within the Regimental Band.
Academic Publications
Founded in the spring of 1993, El Cid is the publication of The Citadel’s
Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor
Society. This publication is a refereed journal in Spanish that publishes select
undergraduate and graduate creative writing. Only members of Tau Iota may
be selected for the editorial team.
The Gold Star Journal, The Scholarly Journal of the Corps of Cadets and
Citadel Graduate College, publishes nonfiction papers from any discipline. This
journal is produced by a staff of cadets for Corps Day.
The Journal of the Scipio Africanus Society is published annually by a staff
of cadets and serves as an outlet for cadet independent research in international
affairs.
The Shako documents the literary and artistic achievements of Citadel cadets
and graduate students. All submissions are compiled, edited and published annually by cadets for distribution throughout the Citadel community.
The Honor System
The Cadet Honor System provides a unique contribution to the overall developmental process of the Citadel Experience. As an integral part of Corps
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in Citadel graduates so that they instinctively conduct themselves in an honorable manner. The Honor Code states that a “cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do.” The code is enforced and supervised by a Cadet
Honor Committee composed of First Class cadets who are elected in the fall
of their junior year by the Fourth, Third, and Second Class cadets within their
companies. These Honor Committee representatives are responsible for educating and assisting their fellow cadets on the Honor System and interpreting the
honor code. When a cadet is reported for an honor violation, the circumstances
are thoroughly investigated by members of the Honor Committee. If there is a
prima facie case established against the cadet, he or she appears before an Honor
Court composed of 10 members of the Honor Committee. A cadet accused of an
honor violation is entitled to cadet counsel, and cross examination is allowed.
A finding that a cadet has committed an honor violation requires a unanimous
secret vote by the Honor Court. If a cadet is found to have committed an honor
violation, and if the President confirms the Honor Court’s decision, the cadet
is expelled from the Corps of Cadets. Under rare circumstances, the cadet may
be granted leniency from the punishment of expulsion. The Honor Committee
is responsible directly to the President of the college. A faculty advisor assists
the Honor Committee. This officer provides guidance to the Honor Committee
and acts in an advisory capacity to the court at each Honor Court trial.

Department of Cadet Activities

This department, with offices located in Mark Clark Hall, provides activities
for cadets outside of the classroom that allow them to broaden their talents and
interests. Major activity areas include publications, social events, and clubs and
organizations.
Cadet Activities Publications
The Brigadier, published by a staff of cadets, serves as the campus cadet
newspaper. Approximately six issues are published each semester.
The Sphinx, the college yearbook, is published annually by a staff of cadets.
This publication serves as a semi-official record of the cadets’ year.
The Guidon, the handbook for fourth class cadets, is published annually by
the Cadet Activities staff. It contains a complete description of the activities
of the Corps of Cadets, Citadel history, customs and courtesies, and duties and
responsibilities of cadets. It is available online early in the summer and the
book is issued to the fourth class cadets after arriving on campus.
Clubs and Societies
Membership in a wide variety of clubs, societies, and other organizations is
available to all cadets and active duty students. Among these are literary and
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nizations; and recreational and service clubs. The span of these activities is so
broad and so varied that all cadets and active duty students should be able to
find organizations that fit their interests and talents.
Club Sports Program
The Club Sports program is supervised by the Department of Health, Exercise
and Sport Science. A Director of Club Sports, faculty advisors and volunteer
coaches support each team’s captains. Club Sports provide limited extramural
competition in activities that are not governed by the NCAA or Southern Conference. Club sports historically established include ice hockey, lacrosse, pistol,
men’s and women’s rugby, sailing, men’s golf, and men’s soccer.
Intramural Athletic Program
The intramural athletic program is an integral part of extracurricular life at
The Citadel. Competition can be intense as cadets compete during the academic
year for their companies. Administered by the Department of Health, Exercise
and Sport Science, the program includes individual and team competition, typically in freshman and upperclass leagues.
Extramural and Instructional Sports Program
Occasionally, students have a shared interest in a sport or other physical
activity not included in the Required Physical Education, Club Sport or Intramural programs. Most every year, cadets who have excelled in an intramural
event want to play in a regional tournament in the same sport, and many cadets want to explore other athletic opportunities such as crossfit, martial arts,
rock climbing or power lifting. The Department of Health, Exercise and Sport
Science strives to support these special events with the help of a Director of
Intramurals and Extramurals.
Health Services
The Citadel Infirmary provides acute care services for the South Carolina
Corps of Cadets. These services include outpatient medical clinics during the
duty day, a walk-in nurse clinic after hours, and round-the-clock inpatient care
(36 beds) during the academic year. In the summer, outpatient clinics (only)
are provided for cadets on a limited schedule. Infirmary services are covered
by the annual cadet Infirmary fee.
The Infirmary staff includes a full-time primary-care physician and a family nurse practitioner, a part-time orthopedic surgeon, nurses, nurse aides, an
administrative assistant, and a receptionist. Certified athletic trainers conduct
daily Sports Medicine clinics in the Infirmary to evaluate and treat cadet orthopedic injuries. Serious injuries are referred to the orthopedic surgeon (Monday
and Friday morning clinics). Trainers also provide coverage for intramural and
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Supplemental services (immunizations, medications, X-Ray, ECG, etc.)
are provided for cadets at cost. When needed, lab specimens are collected by
the Infirmary and sent to a commercial laboratory off campus. Charges for
supplemental services are applied to the cadet’s OneCard Restricted Account.
If desired, the Infirmary secretary will provide an itemized list of charges for
insurance reimbursement. The Infirmary is not staffed to file insurance claims.
Cadets are required to carry student health insurance for all semesters they
are present on campus. Supplemental insurance is mandatory to defray the costs
of hospitalization, emergency care, ambulance transportation, specialty medical
and surgical care. Cadets must notify the Infirmary immediately of any changes
in insurance coverage. Charges for emergency room visits, subspecialty medical
care, hospitalizations, dental care, and other services not provided by the Infirmary, must be settled directly with the medical provider. The Citadel does not
have contracts with any off-campus hospitals, urgent-care centers, pharmacies,
or medical/surgical/dental providers. In the event of an emergency, two large
hospitals are located within two miles of the campus and EMS ambulances
are on call 24/7 for transport. For more information on insurance, please visit:
http://www.citadel.edu/root/infirmary-incoming-students/insurance-info.
Department of Public Safety
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to “ensure the safety
and security of all persons and property on The Citadel campus.” Public safety
officers are state-commissioned law enforcement officers operating under the
authority of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with jurisdiction both
on and off campus for incidents occurring on Citadel property. The Department
of Public Safety is also responsible for assigning campus parking spaces and
enforcing campus parking regulations. Campus police may be reached at 9535114. In an emergency, dial 811 from any campus phone.
Employment
The time of a cadet at The Citadel is filled with duties and obligations;
however, there is opportunity for campus employment for cadets who believe
they can manage the extra responsibility. The College offers a limited number
of part-time positions with various campus activities as well as work-study jobs
which are available to students with financial need. Employment is designed to
provide for a modest portion of college expenses.

Cadet Facilities
Mark Clark Hall
The office of the Department of Cadet Activities is housed on the second
floor in Mark Clark Hall, which serves as the student union building. Named
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are a reception room, snack bar, book store, gift shop, post office, and barber
shop. An auditorium, the alcove lounge, the Greater Issues Room, and several
meeting rooms are on the second floor. On the third floor are the Catholic
chaplain’s office and chapel, the Episcopal chaplain’s office, the Honor Court
room, and the office of The Citadel’s photographer.
Beach House
The Colonel Robert R. McCormick Beach House is on the Isle of Palms,
about a half hour’s drive from the campus. This functional two-story clubhouse, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is controlled by The Citadel Alumni
Affairs Office. It is primarily for the use of cadets, CGC students, faculty and
staff, but can be rented to outside groups. Facilities include a large ballroom,
shower facilities, sheltered picnic area and outdoor sports areas. The grounds
are floodlighted to facilitate evening parties.
Boating Center
The Citadel Boating Center membership is available to students, faculty,
and staff. Preference is given to students in the use of the center’s facilities.
The club fleet consists of canoes, small sailboats, and outboard motorboats.
Boating Center facilities consist of a clubhouse, dockage, marine railway,
sail loft, and work area for maintenance and repair of small boats. Storage of
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Military Policies
General
The Citadel is justly proud of its military training program which contributes significantly to the State of South Carolina and the nation in the form
of military and civilian leadership. The Citadel is one of six senior Military
Colleges remaining in the country. Citadel graduates are adding to the rich
heritage of their alma mater as officers in the armed forces and as leaders in
the state and nation.
The ROTC training at The Citadel is conducted by active duty commissioned
and noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,
and U.S. Marine Corps. These active duty military personnel are organized into
the Department of Military Science, the Department of Naval Science, and the
Department of Aerospace Studies. While eight semesters of ROTC training are
required of all cadets attending The Citadel and graduates are encouraged to
seek a commission in one of the armed force services, cadet graduates are not
required to accept a commission.
Commandant of Cadets
The Commandant of Cadets oversees the military aspect of all cadet life.
Along with the Chief of Staff, the Assistant Commandant for Discipline, the
Assistant Commandant of Operations and Training, the Assistant Commandant
for Leadership Programs, the Commandant’s Sergeant Major, and his Special
Staff, the Commandant designs, plans, and executes various leadership programs
and activities for the Corps of Cadets. All cadet discipline, privileges, leaves,
and special recognitions are managed inside this department. The Commandant
and his team of Tactical Officers exercise the implementation of all Citadel
policies as well as Cadet Regulations in their supervision of life in the barracks, through teaching, coaching, and counseling of all cadets. As a senior
college Vice President, the Commandant is in continuous communication with
the College President on all matters pertaining to the administration, conduct,
and discipline of the Corps of Cadets.
Discipline
As a military college, The Citadel sets high standards of conduct and discipline. By instruction and example, cadets are taught to be neat in person
and in uniform. Daily inspections of rooms ensure cleanliness and good order.
Through individual personal contact, group meetings, and training, cadets are
encouraged to uphold the traditions of The Citadel and the standards of honor,
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A cadet who commits an act off-campus that reflects adversely on The Citadel or the Corps of Cadets may be punished as if the act had been committed
on-campus should the alleged misconduct violate the cadet disciplinary code
in the following manner:
• potentially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of members of the
campus community, or
• potentially places college property at risk of damage, loss, or destruction,
or
• occurs at a time when the cadet represents the College in an off-campus
activity, or
• involves conduct that charges one or more of the following:
a felony act; a crime of moral turpitude; an act of violence; an act that
involves the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug or alcohol; or,
an act involving racial or sexual harassment, sexual assault, or results
in the student being found guilty in a court of law or the student
declines to contest such charges although not admitting guilt (e.g. no
contest or nolo contendere).
During periods of furlough, the cadet disciplinary system may apply if the
conduct meets these criteria.
Leadership
Leadership, initiative, and character are developed by placing cadets in
positions of responsibility within the Corps of Cadets. In addition, all cadets
are engaged in the Leadership Training Program which covers a wide range of
topics to develop problem-solving techniques and expand general knowledge
in real-life situations. These value-added sessions are conducted in classroom
and practicum environments.
All cadets live in the barracks. From reveille to taps, every hour of the
cadet’s time is accounted for. Regular habits of study and living, attention to
duty, obedience to authority, and appreciation for order are considered among
the most valuable features of The Citadel education. While some graduates enter
the military profession, thousands in all walks of civilian life attest to the high
value of the training received at this institution.
The daily routine is regulated by the Corps of Cadets 24 Hour Schedule
and supported by the Cadet Regulations which include the Blue Book and the
White Book.
Allowances of Demerits
Cadets who accumulate more than 20 demerits per month in their senior
year, 22 per month in their junior year, 25 per month in their sophomore year,
or 30 per month in their freshman year, will be declared conduct deficient.
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per month. Conduct deficient cadets are not allowed to take normal leaves or
passes and are required to serve one hour of punishment for each demerit over
the specified limit. Any cadet exceeding the allowed limit of demerits or other
punishments may be discharged.
Clothing/Luggage
All cadets are required to furnish their own sheets, pillows, and pillow cases.
A bedspread and blanket will be issued to each cadet when they arrive. Beds
and mattresses are provided by the College. Lists of required and suggested
items for freshmen to bring can be found on The Citadel webpage inside the
Fourth Class Success Packet. It is imperative that items be purchased prior to
arrival. Training begins immediately and there is no time provided to acquire
anything missing.
Cadets are advised to bring inexpensive trunks and suitcases. Luggage must
be stored in the Central Warehouse Facility on campus. Only one overnight
bag for weekend or athletic trips may be kept in a cadet’s room. On a limited
basis, excess luggage may be stored in the Central Supply Facility at the risk
of the owner.
Luggage and boxes of supplies may be shipped to The Citadel in advance.
They should be sent by commercial transportation and clearly identified with
the following address: Cadet’s Full Name, Central Supply, The Citadel, 171
Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409.
Automobiles
All vehicles operated on campus by cadets must be registered with the Commandant’s Department. Each cadet of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class is authorized
to have an automobile at The Citadel. Registration is a privilege, not a right.
Registered vehicles must meet current home-state requirements with regard to
registration, insurance, and safety inspections. All vehicles operated and parked
on campus are at the owner’s risk. All unregistered or illegally parked vehicles
are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s risk and expense.
Parking fees are charged for all cadet parking. Each registered vehicle will
be assigned to a specific, 24 hour-a-day campus property lot. A set of decals
for this lot will be affixed to each registered vehicle, which can only be parked
in the lot designated. Cadets may park in any space inside that lot except for
those assigned to specific leadership positions. These reserved spaces will be
identified around each barracks. On major college weekends, cadets may be
required to move their vehicles to other college procured locations to allow for
family, alumni, and guests to park on or near the main campus.
NO CADET IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CITADEL. This area is defined by Spring Street on the south,
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this area will result in ticketing and possible towing by the Charleston City
Policy and/or disciplinary action from the Commandant’s Department for the
cadet. 4th class cadets are NOT authorized to have, maintain, drive, or park an
automobile on The Citadel campus or within this prescribed area at any time
during their freshman year. They should not bring a car to Charleston.
Two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus.
Reserves and National Guard
Cadets may become members of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Reserves or National Guard (Army or Air). Students who join these organizations should consider joining local units in the Charleston area for ease of
transportation and conducting business. Although Reserve and National Guard
duty is a priority responsibility, cadets must be aware of their academic and
Citadel military responsibilities and make all efforts to ensure that conflicts are
kept to a minimum.
Leave
It is expected that parents will not ask for special leave for their sons or
daughters except in cases of extreme emergencies. In every case, the decision
is left to Citadel authorities as to whether the circumstances warrant the granting of the leave.
EMERGENCY LEAVE.
Emergency leave may be granted in the event of death or critical illness of
a member of the cadet’s immediate family.
Duration of this leave will be predicated upon distance and time required
but should normally not exceed five class days. The immediate family includes
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and the permanent resident members of
the family.
Critical illness is defined as an illness of such proportions that death may
be imminent.
SPECIAL LEAVE.
Special leave normally may be granted upon request of the family or guardian for events/activities which involve his/her immediate family.
Cadets may also be granted special leave for such unusual business affairs as
cannot be arranged by correspondence but require the presence of the cadet in
person. In all cases, the final decision rests with the Battalion Tactical Officer.
OTHER LEAVE.
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proficiency. Fourth class cadets are not authorized overnight or weekend leaves
during the first semester.
Furloughs for the Corps of Cadets are scheduled throughout the year.
They include Fall Furlough (November), Winter Furlough (DecemberJanuary), and Spring Furlough. Specific dates for these can be found on
the college calendar. Cadets may depart after their last class in the case
of Fall and Spring Furloughs which always begin on a Friday and end on
a Sunday. CADETS MAY NOT DEPART EARLIER. Parents are highly
discouraged from purchasing tickets that require early departure. Cadets
will not be allowed to leave. In the case of Winter Furlough, cadets may
depart after completing their last exam. Return times from all furloughs
are posted on the Commandant’s Department website accessed from The
Citadel Home Page. It is imperative that ALL cadets return not later than
the published accountability formation.
MEDICAL SERVICES.
Except in an emergency occurring on leave requiring immediate attention,
a cadet will not arrange for or receive professional treatment from doctors or
specialists without the knowledge of The Citadel Physician. Applications for
any special leave required for such treatment will be submitted to The Citadel
Physician and, if approved, will be forwarded by The Citadel Physician to the
Commandant.
Cadets who are receiving medical care under the auspices of a private doctor
will in all cases report the nature of the treatment, to include the illness and
prescribed medication, to The Citadel Physician.
SPECIAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE.
(1) Dental work, special eye examinations, etc. should be scheduled during
the summer, Christmas, or spring furlough periods.
(2) If the services of a local dentist, oculist, doctor, or other specialist are
deemed necessary, cadets will make their own appointments; however, they
must inform The Citadel Physician. If desired, the Infirmary will schedule the
required appointment for the cadet.
The Fourth Class System
The purpose of the Fourth Class System at The Citadel is to lay the foundation, early in a cadet’s career, for the development of those qualities of character
and discipline implied in the mission of The Citadel as a military college—to
educate principled leaders with an alert mind and a sound body who have been
taught high ideals, honor, integrity, loyalty, and patriotism; who accept the responsibilities which accompany leadership; and who have sufficient professional
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These personal qualities must be deeply ingrained in individuals so that neither
time nor troubles will diminish their respect for complying with the customs
and traditions set forth for the fourth class cadets’ conduct. Self-discipline and
self-evaluation develop graduates whose integrity and sense of duty cause them
to serve selflessly beyond the prescribed limits of their tasks.
The Fourth Class System is both difficult and demanding. It represents an
abrupt change from the life normally experienced in the home and encompasses
the period from the cadet’s arrival for his or her first year at The Citadel until
a date set in the spring semester. It is administered professionally and requires
a full measure of mental preparedness and physical endurance.
Because of the nature of the new cadets’ training during their first weeks at
The Citadel, physical demands are great. Experience indicates that the cadets
who, prior to admission, have conditioned themselves physically are best able
to meet the training requirements.
At the time of their medical examination, cadets should consult with their
physician regarding their body weight. Particular attention should be given to
estimated percent body fat, which provides a much more accurate figure for
determining proper body weight than height/weight charts. If body weight loss
appears to be indicated, cadets should follow the physician’s advice relative to
reducing caloric intake and increasing caloric expenditure.
The Charleston climate is generally conducive to year-round outdoor physical
activity; however, the hot, humid conditions of August and September present
several problems worthy of consideration. It is, therefore, important that cadets
prepare themselves by controlled exposure to similar conditions during exercise.
Preparation guidance can be found in the Fourth Class Success Packet on The
Citadel home page.
In addition, each applicant for entry into The Citadel should be assured
through a medical examination that there is no history of physical ailments
which could possibly cause discharge due to inability to participate in the
Fourth Class System.
The Fourth Class System by nature appears arbitrary on the surface. It demands prompt and unquestioning obedience of authority through the use of a
collection of customs and traditions. However, each of the elements or customs
has a special purpose in furthering a cadet’s development.
The system includes standing at a rigid position of attention, turning square
corners when walking, undergoing inspections before formations, learning various
items of fourth class knowledge, working on approved company details such
as minor chores incident to keeping one’s own area of the barracks in order,
submitting to a variety of minor restrictions concerning the use of certain campus
grounds and facilities, the wearing of the uniform, and the general conduct of
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Cadets who are unable to meet the desired standards or violate one or more
of the customs are subject to corrective action. This can range from a verbal
reprimand to walking tours on the barracks quadrangle and may include restriction to the limits of campus. In extreme cases, a cadet who is unable to
conform to the military way of life may be brought before a Suitability Board
to determine fitness to continue at The Citadel.
The measures described above are designed to test a cadet’s mettle and to
determine motivation for cadet life. Their value lies in developing cadets’ ability
to perform their duty successfully under trying and stress-producing conditions.
Hazing is not a part of the Fourth Class System and is not tolerated. The
suffering of degradation, humiliation, and indignity does not foster the rapid
development of those qualities sought in fourth class cadets.
The Fourth Class System is a formidable challenge to any young person.
The decision to enter The Citadel must be preceded by a conviction on the
part of the prospective cadets and their parents that these future cadets have
the mental and physical characteristics appropriate to the system and possess a
willingness to undergo the system’s rigors with a determination to see it through
and to reap its benefits.
Although the system is demanding and difficult, the rewards are considerable,
and they more than justify the effort. At recognition by the upperclass cadets, a
better person emerges—one who is mentally, physically, and ethically prepared
to accept the responsibilities of leadership which will ultimately be given at
The Citadel and in the world.
An incoming cadet is classified as a “Legacy” if at least one or more of the
following criteria are confirmed:
• Father and/or mother are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are current members of the South Carolina Corps
of Cadets
• Brother and/or sister are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
• Grandfather and/or grandmother are graduates and former members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
These are the ONLY qualifications that relate to the determination of “Legacy”
cadets.
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students
Those students transferring from the national service academies (specifically
the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast
Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy), Virginia Military Institute,
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a. successfully completed their participation in a fourth class or plebe system;
b. been full-time students in good standing in an ROTC program for the
period of their enrollment at such an institution;
c. been enrolled at any of the institutions listed above for a minimum of
two semesters;
shall have the option of requesting a transfer out of the Fourth Class System
after one semester at The Citadel, provided at that time they are at least academic sophomores. Eligible students exercising this option to transfer out of
the Fourth Class System shall have no cadet rank, nor have any authority over
the other fourth class cadets for the balance of the academic year. All other
transfer students, regardless of academic standing, will undergo a full year of
the Fourth Class System at The Citadel. The Commandant of Cadets will make
the final decision on requests for transfer.
The Citadel’s Physical Effectiveness Program
There are two (2) parts of The Citadel Physical Effectiveness Program:
Weight Management and Physical Fitness. Every cadet is expected to meet the
standards established in each of these areas at all times. A Corps Height/Weight
Screening is held each fall and spring semester. The Corps Physical Fitness Test
is administered each term. By regulation, cadets are required to take these tests
every semester. Detailed information on both is found in Chapter Five of the
cadet regulation entitled The White Book. Any cadet failing to meet the standards set is considered Physically Deficient resulting in loss of privileges and
rank. Programs are designed to help those cadets work towards reaching the
minimum requirements in each area. These programs are mandatory, and it is
the individual cadet’s responsibility to participate. Seniors who do not meet the
Height/Weight Standard and/or do not pass the Corps Physical Fitness Test as
required each semester will not be allowed to participate in the Fall Semester
Ring Presentation or the Spring Semester Graduation Activities to include the
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The Citadel offers commissioning opportunities in all branches of the armed
services. While every cadet must successfully complete a course in one of four
ROTC programs each semester, cadets are not required to enroll in any ROTC
commissioning program nor are they required to accept a commission should
it be offered.
All cadets are required to enroll in and pass an ROTC course for every
semester in which they are enrolled at The Citadel until they have completed
eight semesters or met graduation requirements. If extenuating circumstances
beyond the control of the cadet require that he/she withdraw from or not enroll
in ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may wish to pursue a commission must
have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment. The cadet who is not
pursuing a commission must have the permission of the academic advisor and
the Associate Provost. Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC class must meet that
requirement in order to graduate. When cadets are making up a missed ROTC
requirement or changing to another ROTC, they are not, without permission of
the head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll in an ROTC class at
a level lower than their academic class. For example, a member of the senior
class who wishes to change to another ROTC must enroll in a senior-level
course in the new ROTC unless the head of the ROTC Detachment authorizes
enrollment in a lower level course. ROTC classes may not be used to meet
elective requirements in any course of study.
ROTC Enhancement
The Armed Forces Scholarship Program has been established to assist the
Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC Detachments at The Citadel in bringing the
best and brightest officer candidates to the school. Prospective students must
have a minimum 1200 SAT (or 27 ACT), a minimum high school GPA of 3.2,
and have accepted an ROTC scholarship prior to matriculation as a freshman
at The Citadel in order to be considered. Recipients of the scholarship will
receive an annual award of $3,500 for each year in which they receive the
ROTC scholarship. Recipients of the Armed Forces Scholarship will be notified
by The Citadel’s Director of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships.
A student must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA to maintain the Armed Forces
Scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
The Armed Forces Scholarship will not be reinstated once it has been lost.
Students who are awarded an ROTC Scholarship after matriculating at The
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ARMY ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of Army ROTC is to commission the future officer leadership
of the U.S. Army and to motivate young people to be better Americans. Army
ROTC is the only commissioning program that offers future officers the opportunity to serve in the regular Army as well as the National Guard or the Army
Reserve. Regardless of cadets’ academic majors, there is an Army specialty
that can fulfill their goals.
U.S. Army ROTC Graduates
Graduates of The Citadel’s Army ROTC program, who have accepted a
contract, have the opportunity to serve their country in a variety of branches
and specialties. Those cadets who have excelled academically and militarily,
both in the classroom and at the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC), and who
have clearly demonstrated high character and outstanding leadership ability, will
be selected as Distinguished Military Students.
Graduates of the Army ROTC program may serve as officers on Active Duty,
members of the United States Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Those
who desire to be in the National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve will serve on
active duty to complete their officer basic course, and then serve as a “citizen
soldier” in a Reserve or Guard unit near their homes, graduate schools, places
of employment, or in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). No matter what type
of option is chosen, the total obligation is eight years of active or reserve duty,
or a combination of both.
Scholarships
The Army sponsors 4-, 3-1/2-, 3-, 2-1/2-, 2-, and 1-year academic scholarships for outstanding cadets who desire careers as officers in the United States
Army. High school students must apply before 17 January of their senior year
for four-year and three-year Advanced Designee scholarships. Applications
may be obtained at www.armyrotc.com. The application process for two-year
and three-year Campus Based Scholarships begins in November of the cadet’s
freshman (three-year) and sophomore (two-year) years. The Army scholarship
currently pays tuition and fees or room and board for qualified applicants. The
amounts are adjusted annually due to institutional tuition and fee changes.
Cadets interested in Reserve Component Duty can apply for a two-year
Dedicated or Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship or for a two-year
Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship in November of their sophomore
year.
Pay and Allowances
Cadets enrolled in the ROTC Basic Course, who are academic freshmen
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are in the Advanced Course (junior and senior years) and contracted with the
Army to be commissioned when they graduate receive a uniform allowance.
Additionally, contracted cadets will receive a non-taxable subsistence allowance
based on their MS level for ten months of the school year. Freshmen receive
$300/month, sophomores receive $350/month, juniors receive $450/month, and
seniors receive $500/month. All scholarship students receive a textbook allowance of $600 per semester. Between their junior and senior years, all contracted
cadets attend a five-week Cadet Leader Course (CLC) and receive one-half of
the base pay of a Second Lieutenant plus travel to and from CLC from either
Charleston, SC or their home of record.
Summer Training
Outstanding cadets also have the opportunity to attend U.S. Army training
such as Airborne school, Air Assault school, Mountain Warfare training, and/or
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) with active duty Army units around
the globe. Cadets are allowed to enlist or retain their membership in the Army
National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve under the Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP).
Formal Enrollment Requirements
The basic requirements for enrollment in the Army ROTC program must be
fully met before the Professor of Military Science can consider a cadet for enrollment in the Army program. (Cadets not meeting these standards are not eligible
for commissions or ROTC monetary allowances.) To be eligible, a cadet must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be of good character. Cadets convicted by a civil or military court of
offenses other than minor traffic violations are not eligible for enrollment
without specific approval of the Department of the Army. A cadet may
apply for a waiver for a conviction, provided the offense was nonrecurring and did not involve moral turpitude.
3. Maintain a satisfactory academic record. A minimum of a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required for CLC attendance and commissioning.
4. Maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record and leadership rating. This
rating is determined by the Professor of Military Science.
5. Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet/maintain the required
height and weight standards.
6. Be physically and medically qualified under Department of the Army
medical standards.
Formal enrollment in the Advanced Course and contracting requires a cadet
to meet all of the above criteria, and validation of these criteria is normally
done during the cadet’s sophomore year. Waivers for physical defects are
granted only in exceptional circumstances, and then only by the authority of
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NAVY/MARINE ROTC PROGRAM
The purpose of the Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Program at The Citadel
is to educate and train cadets for professional service as officers in the U.S. Naval
Services. The Citadel’s NROTC Program is uniquely suited to provide extensive
operational training opportunities as a result of being located in proximity
to several military bases and training facilities. Additionally, frequent visits
to The Citadel and the Charleston area by operational Navy and Marine Corps
units provide several “hand-on” training evolutions for students in The Citadel’s
NROTC Program.
Two programs are offered by the NROTC Program, leading to commissions as
Ensigns (Navy) or Second Lieutenants (Marines):
1. The Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship Program includes selected Naval
Scholarship candidates assigned to The Citadel who have their tuition and a
portion of their college expenses paid by the Navy Department and will be
commissioned upon graduation.
2. The Navy/Marine Corps College Program is that part of the NROTC Program
in which students, who have not received national NROTC scholarships,
pursue education and training for commissions in the Navy or Marine Corps.
College Program students are eligible to compete for Naval Scholarships
while students at The Citadel, or may be selected for Advanced Standing
within the College Program.
Naval ROTC Scholarship Program
Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship students are selected through national competition
and attend one of the colleges or universities with NROTC units. The Navy/Marine
Corps Scholarship midshipmen attending The Citadel may enroll in any academic
major offered by the college. However, all Navy option midshipmen, regardless
of major, are required to complete MATH 131/132 or MATH 106/107 and PHYS
221/222 (with associated laboratories). All Navy/Marine Corps midshipmen are
required to be enrolled in the Service Specific Naval Science Labs. All four-year
Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship students receiving a commission must
also attend three summer training sessions with pay. In return, the Department of
the Navy, via The Citadel NROTC Unit, provides tuition, certain fees, a textbook
allowance, a uniform allowance, and a monthly subsistence allowance. Upon
graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen receive commissions as Ensigns
in the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on
active duty a minimum of four years. For additional information, please see the
NROTC website at www.nrotc.navy.mil and NROTC Unit, The Citadel’s website
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Naval ROTC College Program
The NROTC College Program is offered for cadets who wish to earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps but were not
recipients of NROTC Scholarships. College Program students are required to
enroll in Naval Science classes, participate with the NROTC Unit in scheduled
training and events, and may compete for a variety of other Naval Scholarships
offered by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Each year a number of
College Program cadets at The Citadel may receive two- or three-year NROTC
scholarships.
Additionally, some College Program students, who have not previously been
offered Naval Scholarships, may be selected for Advanced Standing prior to
beginning their junior year. Students selected for Advanced Standing must attend a minimum of one summer training course, with pay, usually the summer
after their junior year. College Program students in Advanced Standing will
be provided with all Naval Science textbooks, an annual uniform allowance,
and a monthly subsistence allowance during the junior and senior years. Upon
graduation, these Naval cadets receive commissions in the U.S. Navy or the
U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Naval ROTC program, cadets must:
1. be citizens of the United States;
2. have reached the 17th anniversary of their birth by September 1 of the
year enrolled;
3. not have reached their 27th birthday by December 31 of the year they
expect to graduate (this can be waived); and
4. be physically qualified. (Defective vision must be correctable to 20/20,
and waivers for color blindness may be considered.)
5. Additional program entrance requirements may be found at www.nrotc.
navy.mil.
Those cadets not qualified for or not desiring formal enrollment in either
the Scholarship or College Program may participate in Naval Science courses
for academic credit only. They will not be eligible for appointment to a commissioned grade.
NROTC Summer Training
NROTC Scholarship Midshipmen
• Required to complete up to three summer training courses of two to four
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First Summer Training Course
o Navy and Marine midshipmen will attend Career Orientation Training
for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID). CORTRAMID provides midshipmen
with a four week indoctrination to career fields in the Navy and Marine
Corps. The midshipmen will receive exposure to operations in each
of the following communities:
o Aviation
o Submarine Warfare
o Surface Warfare
o Marine Corps
Second Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen receive two weeks of specialized training in mountain
warfare, amphibious operations, and combined arms.
Third Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.

Advanced Standing College Program
• College Program students are required to attend one summer training course,
usually the summer between their junior and senior year.
• Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in the
fleet.
• Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.
Transportation costs to and from the sites of the training will be covered, and cadets
will earn summer training pay during the period of training.
Summary of Estimated Naval ROTC Allowances
Navy/Marine Scholarship Program:
Each scholarship pays tuition and registration, college, hospital, and laboratory fees outlined in this catalog. In addition, the following payments are also
made by the Navy Department:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over four years
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
4. Book allowance, paid each semester

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Advanced Standing Program
Navy Department reimbursements for students enrolled in the College Program
are:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over one year
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
Naval ROTC Active Duty Commissioning Program
Active Duty students belonging to the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 Program (STA-21)
or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) are exempt from
having to enroll in ROTC courses every semester. STA-21 Active Duty students
are only required to complete Naval Leadership and Management (NAVL 201)
and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses in order to meet
graduation and commissioning requirements. MECEP Active Duty students are
required to complete Evolution of Warfare I (NAVL 303), Amphibious Warfare
(NAVL 402), and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses; however,
the Professor of Naval Science may grant waivers for Evolution of Warfare and
Amphibious Warfare if these courses cause an academic overload and result in a
graduation delay. Additionally, all Active Duty students must also enroll in Navy
or Marine Corps Training Labs each semester. The Senior Leadership Integration
Seminar (LDRS 411) is not a graduation requirement for Active Duty students.
AIR FORCE ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of The Citadel’s Air Force ROTC Detachment is to develop Air
Force leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving the nation.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of dedicated professionals who readily accept responsibility, think critically and creatively, and write and speak
effectively.
Citadel graduates have served the Air Force and the nation well in war and
peace. Today’s Citadel cadets will assume important command and leadership
positions in the United States Air Force, government services, or the private sector.
Four-Year Program
The four-year Air Force ROTC program at The Citadel serves as a major
commissioning route for young men and women interested in becoming officers
in the U.S. Air Force.
Students enroll at the beginning of the freshman year, and during that first
year, they study the organization, mission, and functions of the Air Force as
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During the sophomore year, cadets will examine the development of air and
space power from its inception to its uses today in contingency operations. Cadets who are physically qualified and have maintained good academic standing
may apply for entry into the advanced portion of the program. Cadets desiring a
commission will attend a summer field training course between their sophomore
and junior years. Cadets enrolled in the Professional Officer Course—the last
two years of the Air Force curriculum—study communication skills, leadership in theory and practice, the principles and functions of management, and
problem solving. The final year includes the military justice system, the role of
the professional officer, U.S. National Security Policy, and Regional Studies. In
addition, cadets continue to prepare for entry into active duty.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible to pursue a commission through the Air Force ROTC Program,
a cadet must:
1. be a citizen of the United States;
2. maintain a satisfactory academic record (at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
for contract and for scholarship);
3. pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment;
4. pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT);
5. be of good moral character;
6. be medically qualified;
7. agree to serve on active duty and/or reserve inactive duty for a specified
period:
a. four years active duty and four years inactive reserve status for most
b. ten years active duty for pilots and six years active duty for Remotely
Piloted Aircraft Pilots (RPA), Combat System Officers (CSO) and Air
Battle Managers (ABM) after completion of Undergraduate Flying
Training;
8. successfully complete a summer field training course.
Field Training
Citadel cadets pursuing a commission through AFROTC are required to attend
a summer training course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL and
Camp Shelby, MS between their sophomore and junior years. Field training is
a memorable experience in which cadets get an introduction to Air Force life
and operations. Each cadet receives practical guidance in leadership, small-arms
familiarization, physical training, and expeditionary operations.
Base Visits
The vast scope of the United States Air Force operations is difficult to portray
in the classroom. The Air Force ROTC detachment travels to Air Force bases
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cadets receive base activity briefings and observe Air Force operations firsthand.
They return to school with an accurate perspective of the organization’s global
nature. Experience has shown that these visits are of considerable value in developing the cadets’ appreciation of the Air Force officers’ challenging careers.
Pay and Allowances
Air Force contract cadets are provided a monthly subsistence allowance. The
current rates are: $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors,
and $500 for seniors. Scholarship cadets are also paid an annual book allowance and a uniform allowance.
AFROTC Scholarship Programs
Air Force scholarships are awarded under the auspices of two separate
program tracks. The first, the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP), is
open to graduating high school seniors. The second scholarship track is the InCollege Scholarship Program (ICSP), and is open to freshmen and sophomores
in certain approved majors. Details on how to apply for HSSP scholarships,
eligibility requirements, and the on-line application can be found at the www.
afrotc.com website.
High School Scholarship Program
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and
4-year scholarships in three different types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 7. The
application process is the same for each type.
Type 1 — pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books. Approximately 5 percent of
our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type 1 scholarship.
Type 2 — pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 and $600
per year for books. Approximately 15 percent of our 4-year scholarship
winners will be offered a Type 2 scholarship (mostly in technical fields).
All 3-year scholarships are Type 2.
Type 7 — pays full college tuition and most lab fees up to the equivalent
of the in-state rate. These students also receive $600 per year for books.
Type 7 scholarships may be converted to a Type 2 for 3 years. Out-ofstate recipients attending The Citadel typically convert their Type 7 to a
Type 2.
In-College Scholarship Program
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is highly competitive and consists of two phases.
ICSP Phase One
ICSP Phase One is open only to sophomore students enrolled in the Air
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Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase One by the AFROTC
detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership
ability, grades, fitness, and overall participation in the Air Force ROTC program.
Headquarters AFROTC makes the final decision and awards scholarships.
Cadets selected through ICSP Phase One are awarded a Type 1 or 2 scholarship.
Selectees are awarded 3-year scholarships All scholarships activate the term
they are awarded.
ICSP Phase Two
ICSP Phase Two is open to college freshmen in approved majors.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase Two by the commander
of the AFROTC detachment.
ICSP Phase Two scholarships are a mix of Type 1 and Type 2 scholarships.
Depending on academic major and funding availability, Phase 2 scholarships
can be awarded for any of the listed types.
Type 1 - pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books.
Type 2 - pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 per year
and $600 per year for books.
ICSP Eligibility Requirements*
To be eligible to apply for the ICSP you must:
• Be a United States citizen;
• Possess at least one standardized test (ACT, SAT or AFOQT) score
• Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
• Complete a physical examination and be certified as “Commission-Qualified” by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board.
Non-AFROTC students can apply if the examination has been scheduled.
If selected, you cannot activate a scholarship until the medical certification
is complete.
• Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
• Meet the Air Force ROTC age, moral, and other scholarship eligibility
requirements.
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Expenses
The Citadel is supported by the State of South Carolina. The costs of operation are underwritten through fees collected from the students, appropriations
made by the General Assembly of South Carolina, and contributions to The
Citadel. Nonresidents are required to pay a larger portion of the costs of their
education than is required of residents of South Carolina.
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. If referral to a collection agency is required for
overdrawn accounts, the amount referred will include the collection agency fee.
If an account is unpaid, the college will initiate internal and external collections proceedings.
These proceedings will include credit bureau reporting, referring accounts
to outside collections and State of South Carolina collection efforts. Accounts
referred for collection will incur additional collection costs paid by the student.
Fees
Students attending the day program at The Citadel pay three primary fees:
college fees, auxiliary fees, and a OneCard Restricted deposit. Active duty
military personnel assigned to military units for educational purposes pay the
same fees as cadets, except for auxiliary fees related to living expenses and
the OneCard Restricted deposit. The college reserves the right to adjust fees
to meet the current cost of operation should it become necessary. This applies
to all educational programs at The Citadel. Current fees are available on The
Citadel’s web page.
All fees and deposits are due and payable by semester, prior to the date of
reporting to school. Freshman bills are normally due the last Friday in July,
and upperclass bills are normally due the first Friday in August. Failure to meet
billing deadlines subjects the student to being dropped from enrollment at The
Citadel. For incoming freshman cadets or returning upperclass cadets, failure to
meet billing deadlines may result in the loss of space in the Corps of Cadets and
a late payment charge. Remittances by money order or check should be made
payable to The Citadel and mailed to the Treasurer, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie
Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409. Remittances by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express) may be paid on line via a secure
connection at the citadel.edu website. There may be a 2.75% convenience fee
charged for the use of credit card payments, but no charge for e-check payments.
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for payment of all fees and overdrafts, unless the Treasurer is notified prior to due dates that the student or
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Information relative to financing educational fees on a monthly installment
basis may be secured by contacting the Treasurer’s Office at The Citadel or by
viewing the Treasurer’s Office link on The Citadel’s web page at citadel.edu.
The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships also has information concerning
financing educational fees through loans other than the guaranteed student loan.
Financing arrangements require time for processing, so it is essential that application be made as early as possible prior to the beginning of the school year.
Overdrawn Accounts: A student whose account is overdrawn will not be issued or be allowed to send copies of his or her official transcript, be issued a
diploma, or be permitted to enroll in additional course work until satisfactory
settlement of the account has been made.
Non-negotiable Checks: There will be a handling charge of $30 for a nonnegotiable check. The college will pursue collection procedures as provided by
the laws of the State of South Carolina. The Citadel will not accept personal
checks from individuals who have issued two non-negotiable checks or one
non-negotiable check which has not been redeemed.
ATM machine: The college contracts with a major bank to provide an ATM
machine in Mark Clark Hall. Students can access their personal bank accounts
through this machine. This is a convenient and secure method to handle cash
and eliminates the need for students to have large amounts of cash on hand.
Resident Tuition and Fees
Any undergraduate student or prospective student whose status concerning entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees is uncertain 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 and are to be completed and returned to that office
at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes for any semester or summer
term for which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of the in-state
tuition and fee rate. Until such time that eligibility for residency is confirmed,
out-of-state fees will be due and payable. Refunds will be issued when a ruling
awards in-state status.
Eligibility for payment of in-state tuition and fees shall be determined under
the provisions of Sections 59-112-10 through 59-112-100, South Carolina Code
of Laws, 1976, as amended. A copy of this law may be obtained from The
Citadel Registrar’s Office.
Fee Descriptions
College fees support the general operations of the college. A portion of college
fees is earmarked to provide debt service for bonds issued to support construction
and renovation of education and general facilities and equipment of the college.
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Auxiliary fees include athletic support, room, board, infirmary care, and laundry
and dry cleaning. A portion of these fees is designed to pay debt service for
the auxiliary and athletic facilities.
OneCard Restricted deposit is used to pay for uniforms, uniform alterations,
accessories, books, academic supplies, and haircuts. The amount of the deposit is
determined annually based upon the average needs of cadets. Certain academic
programs and certain corps activities will require other expenditures that are
unique to that activity. If a cadet’s costs exceed the deposit amount, the cadet
will be required to pay in full or provide additional deposit money. Any unused
portion of the deposit will be carried over to the following semester. All unspent
funds will be refunded upon graduation or discharge.
Uniforms: All cadets are required to wear The Citadel uniform, which is issued by the College. New cadets are required to be outfitted in new uniforms
and uniform accessories issued by the college. New cadets should not bring a
supply of civilian clothes other than those which are worn upon reporting to
the college, as they are not permitted to wear civilian clothes except during
authorized furloughs.
The cost of uniforms, although a paid fee, should be viewed as a clothing
expense which is incidental to attending any college. With proper care, uniforms
should last for several years. Requirements in subsequent years will depend on
the manner in which cadets have cared for their uniforms. The overall cost of
the uniforms should not exceed that which would be incurred in purchasing
clothes to attend a civilian college. Additional sets of uniforms may be purchased
as desired (for cash) in the Cadet Store.
The woolen uniforms issued to cadets are custom-made for The Citadel. Once
the uniforms have been fitted, the entire cost will be charged to the cadet. Since
the uniforms are tailor-made to the measurements of each cadet after enrollment
at The Citadel, every cadet withdrawing from college will be charged a fee for
canceling the purchase of the uniforms.
In order to keep the appearance of the Corps of Cadets at the highest level,
an inspection will be made of the uniforms of members of the sophomore, junior,
and senior classes at the beginning of the school year. If the uniforms do not
meet the minimum standards of appearance, the individual will be required to
purchase replacements of unserviceable uniform items.
Statement of Students’ Accounts
Students have three accounts at the Citadel, a student account, the OneCard
Restricted Account, and the Open Account. All are available for review online. It is incumbent upon the students to verify each charge or credit made
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The Restricted Account and the Open Account are both different accounts
on the OneCard.
The Restricted Account is automatically loaded each fall and spring semester. It is used to purchase scholastic items only. This includes books, supplies,
haircuts, uniforms, tailoring, and accessories.
The Open Account on the One Card can be loaded with additional funds for
use at campus facilities. The Open Account is used mainly to purchase food,
drinks, and other items that cannot be purchase on the Restricted Account.
To deposit funds, you can send cash or check to the One Card Office located
in Bond Hall, room 244. You may also go online via Lesesne Gateway and
navigate to Campus Center to deposit funds electronically to the Open Account.
Any unexpended OneCard balance will be held until the student withdraws
or graduates from The Citadel.
Full athletic grant-in-aid and full academic scholarship recipients are not
authorized to receive a refund. Balances in accounts of full athletic grant-in-aid
recipients are refunded to the Athletic Department annually.
Other Fees
Reservation Deposit: A $300.00 deposit will be maintained for each cadet.
When there is insufficient money in the cadet’s account to cover the cost of
damage to buildings, rooms, equipment, or loss of ROTC manuals or government property, this deposit will be used. The unused portion is refundable after
graduation or withdrawal from The Citadel.
Diploma Fee: The diploma fee is adjusted each year to address the current
market price.
Transcript Fee: Information regarding transcripts is available on the Registrar’s Office web page: http://www.citadel.edu/root/registrar.
Laboratory/Orientation Fees: Laboratory/Orientation Fees are charged students
taking certain designated courses or orientation programs. Fees are billed as
part of the preregistered course load.
Technology Fee: A technology fee is charged each cadet. The fee partially
offsets the cost of the various computer laboratories on campus and the costs
associated with having computers in barracks rooms.
Late Fee: A significant late fee is charged to all students who are permitted
to enroll, even though they may not have satisfied all the financial requirements,
i.e. those who have not finalized federal financial aid. Students who sign up for
a payment plan and fail to meet the requirements of that plan will be charged
the same late fee at the time they fall behind.
Other Fees: In addition to the above, other fees that can be charged include:
parking fees, infirmary charges, barracks damage, parking citations, yearbook,
lost library books, library book late fees, rifle repair, and other fees directed
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Refunds
The Citadel is committed to many expenses based upon the anticipated
enrollment of a student at the beginning of each semester. Registration at The
Citadel is considered to be a contract binding students and their parents or
guardians to charges for the entire semester.
However, students who withdraw during a semester may receive partial
refunds based on the length of attendance. Refunds will be computed from the
required reporting date until the withdrawal date as determined by the Registrar.
No refunds will be made for less than $1.00.
In the event that a cadet receives a Medical Discharge, any refund due the
cadet will follow the normal refund schedule policy as promulgated by the
Vice President for Finance and Business Affairs. In the event that the Medical
Discharge is a direct consequence of an injury received during The Citadel
training program, the cadet may request an adjustment to this policy. The Campus Assessment Team (CAT) will make the final decision on all such requests.
Authorized refunds are as follows:
The school is not subject to any State or Accrediting Agency refund policy.
The refund schedule can be found on the Treasurer’s Office web page: http://
www.citadel.edu/root/treasurer.
Deposits for Uniforms, Books, Supplies, and Accessories - OneCard Restricted
Account:
Any unused portion of the deposit to the student’s account for uniforms,
books, supplies, and accessories will be refunded within 30 days of graduation
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Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships administers student loan applications,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel and to best demonstrate eligibility for
need-based scholarships, all students should file a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 of each year. These
forms are available online at http://FAFSA.ed.gov. The financial aid office may
request additional information. Students are responsible for checking their e-mail
account, online Citadel financial aid account, completing all requested paperwork,
and submitting financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds are limited,
so late applications are considered for aid only if resources are available.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
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 each year. This form solicits information about the applicant’s
family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”
(EFC). Adjusted gross income data from tax forms is 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
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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 dependent 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 automatically considered independent:
a. 24 years old or older by December 31 of the award year,
b. Master’s or doctorate student,
c. Married,
d. Have children and provide more than half of their support,
e. Have legal dependents (other than a spouse),
f. Dependent or ward of the court or were in foster care or both parents
were deceased since turning age 13,
g. On active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training,
h. Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces,
i. Homeless or at risk of being homeless, or
j. Is/was an emancipated minor.
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:
a. A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or provisional
student,
b. A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident,
c. A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default on any federal student
loan program with any institution,
d. 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,
e. A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment on a Pell Grant,
Supplemental Grant, or state Student Incentive Grant at any institution,
f. A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and must make
satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree to continue to
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Types of Financial Aid

Grants
Federal Pell Grant
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 an electronic Student Aid Report (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 four
business days.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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
$4,000 per academic year, with the average award being $1,000.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina residents, on
a first-come basis, who demonstrate 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.
Visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site for eligibility
requirements.
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
These grants are awarded to qualified students selected by members of the
coaching staff. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Director
of Athletics.
Work Programs
The Federal Work-Study Program
This federally funded program provides part-time employment to qualifying
students. Students are paid on an hourly basis, not less than the federal minimum
wage. Paychecks are issued twice a month directly to students for hours worked.
The Human Resources Office makes assignments after a student has qualified for
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The Institutional Work Program
This non-federally funded program makes a variety of student jobs available in
academic and administrative offices on campus. A student does not need to demonstrate financial need. Inquiries and applications are made in the Human Resources
office.
Loans
The Federal Perkins Loan Program
The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides students who demonstrate exceptional financial need with long term, low interest loans for educational expenses.
These loans range from $300 to $4,000 per year at a 5% interest rate. Federal
legislation requires that priority be given to students with exceptional need and to
full-time undergraduate applicants. Repayment begins after a nine-month grace
period post-graduation or if enrollment falls below a half-time basis. Students may
be allowed up to ten years to repay this loan, based upon the amount borrowed,
with a minimum monthly payment of $40. Loan repayment deferments are granted
under certain conditions. There are repayment cancellation provisions for graduates
who enter specific fields of teaching, teach in designated schools, serve in hostile
areas, volunteer under the Peace Corps or the Domestic Volunteer Service Act of
1973, or serve as a law enforcement or corrections officer. The Perkins program
will be phased out in the 2016-17 academic year.
The Federal Direct Loan Program
The Federal Direct Loan Program provides students with long-term, low interest
subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The federal government pays the interest of the
subsidized loan while the student is enrolled in school, whereas the interest accrues
on the unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA contribution is taken into consideration
when determining eligibility for any subsidized student loans. The maximum loan
amount for a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans is $5,500 for a first
year student; $6,500 for a second year student; and $7,500 for remaining years of
study. During their academic careers, undergraduate dependent students may borrow up to a maximum of $31,000 (only $23,000 can be subsidized). Independent
undergraduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $57,500 (only $23,000
can be subsidized). The interest rates are set each year. Please check current rates
online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or after enrollment drops below half-time status.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
Under the Federal Direct PLUS program, parents of dependent undergraduate
students may borrow annually up to the difference between the student’s cost of
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student. There is no aggregate maximum under this program. The interest rate is
set each year. Please check current rates online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment
begins 60 days after the final disbursement or can be deferred while the student is
enrolled at least half-time.
South Carolina Teacher Loan Program
This South Carolina Teacher Loan Program is intended to attract and maintain
the residency of talented teachers through the offer of student loan cancellation.
Loan recipients who become certified to teach in critical need subject areas or who
choose to teach in a designated school district will have their loans cancelled up to
100% at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching. To qualify for this program,
students must be South Carolina residents who attend 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 fail to become certified or who do not teach in a critical need area
must repay the entire amount of the loan plus interest. Funds are limited; priority
filing deadline is April 30.
Scholarships
The Citadel’s Scholarship Program is designed to support commendable candidates who desire a college education and meet the following goals: To attract
the nation’s most outstanding high school graduates; to reward the undergraduate
excellence of the college’s enrolled students; and to assist worthy candidates who
demonstrate financial need. Annually, The Citadel awards more than 3 million
dollars in academic scholarships to entering freshmen candidates and current upperclassmen. More than 25 freshmen are awarded a full academic scholarship that
covers the entire catalog cost of attendance to The Citadel. A complete catalog of
the school’s scholarship opportunities is available on the Office of Financial Aid’s
webpage on The Citadel website under “Cadet Scholarships.”
Scholarship Applications
Applicants for admission to The Citadel are automatically considered for scholarships based on the information provided on the admissions application. Priority consideration for scholarship funds is given to candidates who apply before
November 15 each year. Upperclassmen are required to complete a scholarship
application, on the Office of Financial Aid webpage on The Citadel website, by
May 5 each year. Additionally, it is recommended that each applicant complete a
Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) each year to determine eligibility for
need-based scholarships.
Determination of Awards
All scholarship applications are given careful consideration by the Scholarship
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of the applicant’s class standing, grade point ratio, SAT or ACT scores, personal
achievement and leadership potential. Many scholarships contain restrictions as
stipulated in deeds of trust. The Citadel matches the most qualified scholarship
candidates to such restrictions.
Awards
Most incoming freshman scholarship recipients will be notified of their standing
by April 30th. All scholarships must be applied for on an annual basis, except for
full academic scholarships and scholarships for which the deeds of trust specify
multi-year awards.
External Scholarships
Numerous corporations, employers, professional organizations, foundations,
local civic organizations, churches, and high schools make scholarships available
to Citadel cadets. Outside scholarship assistance has been a rapidly growing source
of financial aid at The Citadel. Students should consult high school counselors,
employers, civic leaders or public officials and use the local library to obtain
information on educational foundations which offer scholarships. Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and HOPE Scholarships are available to residents of South Carolina.
Complete information concerning these state programs can be found on the website
for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships provide significant financial assistance to Citadel students.
The Army, Navy, or Air Force each has its own criteria and time tables for application and acceptance. SAT or ACT scores should be submitted to the respective
service usually by December during the senior year of high school. Enrolled
Citadel students can also apply for two-year or three-year ROTC scholarships
that cover all tuition, academic fees, and a stipend that can be used to pay for
books. These scholarships do not cover the cost of room and board. Nearly 10%
of the Corps of Cadets hold ROTC scholarships. Students interested in ROTC
scholarships should contact the head of the appropriate Citadel ROTC unit for
additional information and application assistance.
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
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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:
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Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
Ch. 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Ch. 35 - Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
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 (1-800-827-1000), or the VA Coordinator
at The Citadel. An applicant should contact the VA Coordinator 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 complete an on-line
Request for VA Enrollment Certification. Any changes in the veterans’ course of
study should be cleared with the VA Benefits Coordinator 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.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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
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Undergraduate Students
1. Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/semester) must
earn 24 credit 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 the 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 less than 9 hours/semester) must
earn at least 66% of the 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.
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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
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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.
Change of Major
Students who 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 who 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
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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
South Carolina Teachers 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
The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105-244, 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 repayment of the
financial aid award to the Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships (please see the
Expenses Section of this catalog). 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 funds, 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
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6

6 percent
12 percent
18 percent
25 percent
31 percent
37 percent

Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11-16

43 percent
50 percent
56 percent
60 percent
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:
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Unsubsidized Student Loans
Subsidized Student Loans
Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG 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 noninstructional 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
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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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Federal Direct/Stafford loans
Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
Federal Perkins loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG Grants
Other Title IV programs
Federal, state, private, or institutional student financial
assistance received by the student for which refunds are required
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Department
of
Intercollegiate Athletics
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The Citadel is to
develop, maintain, and continue to improve a well-rounded program of athletics
geared to the aims and objectives of The Citadel, the Southern Conference, and
the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In order to carry out this mission,
all athletics personnel must be familiar with the athletics policy as approved
by the Board of Visitors and the President of The Citadel:
The Citadel policy on intercollegiate athletics includes a balanced
program covering a broad spectrum of sports for men and women. The
College will support this program to enable its representatives to be
competitive in every respect. The Citadel will compete as a Division I
institution under current NCAA and Southern Conference regulations.
The athletics program will be conducted within the aims, standards and
objectives of The Citadel as a comprehensive military college providing a quality education. The Department of Athletics is committed to
gender and minority equity in all of its programs. In addition, for the
safety and welfare of student-athletes, The Citadel maintains full-time
certified trainers, a college surgeon, and special orthopedic doctors to
provide medical support services.
The Citadel is a member of the NCAA with Football Championship Subdivision classification and Division I classification in all other sports. In addition,
the college is a member of the Southern Conference, which is comprised of The
Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University,
UNC-Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College.
The Sports Program
The Citadel Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 16 varsity teams
including football, basketball, cross country, wrestling, indoor and outdoor
track, baseball, rifle, and tennis for men; and golf, soccer, volleyball, rifle, cross
country, and indoor and outdoor track for women. Each year, nearly 400 cadets
participate as players, managers, or student trainers.
The Citadel’s intercollegiate teams are led by qualified coaches who are
concerned with the overall development of the cadet-athlete. The graduation rate
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Facilities
Athletic facilities at The Citadel are among the finest in the Southern Conference. Home football games are played in historic Johnson Hagood Stadium,
a 21,000-seat facility built in 1948. The Bulldogs celebrated the re-opening of
the West Stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium for the 2006 season, and in 2008,
the West Side Tower opened its doors to The Citadel Family. The completed
project features luxury suites, club seats, a state-of-the-art press box and all
the expected amenities of a modern-day facility. The field was named Sansom
Field in 2008, commemorating the loyalty and generosity of distinguished and
active alumnus, William B. Sansom, ‘64. In the fall of 2001, the Altman Athletic Center opened. Located in the south end zone, the Center houses home
and visitors’ locker rooms, officials’ rooms, and an entertainment area for The
Citadel Brigadier Foundation.
McAlister Field House, which houses the Athletic Department staff and several
coaches’ offices, was built in 1939 and renovated in 1989. Seating 6,000 for
Bulldog basketball games, McAlister Field House also serves as home of the
volleyball and wrestling teams as well as the site for graduations, concerts and
a variety of other events. Additional locker rooms have also been added to the
Field House. In the summer of 2011, due in large part to private donations, The
Citadel basketball program completed an overhaul of the basketball locker room.
Next to McAlister Field House is Vandiver Hall which opened in 1991 and
provides the Bulldog soccer, baseball, wrestling, golf, volleyball, cross-country
and track and field teams with a modern and well-equipped facility. Dressing
and locker rooms, a golf driving range, a wrestling room, and a baseball batting
tunnel are a few of the features of Vandiver Hall.
Seignious Hall, which is located directly behind Vandiver Hall, houses the
football coaches’ offices and the football locker room, along with a top of the
line training room. Also located in this facility are a spacious weight room,
equipment room, and training room.
The Donald C. Bunch Courts at the Earle Tennis Center, which has often
served as the site of the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Championships, receive a significant amount of play year-round. The women’s
soccer team utilizes WLI Field along the Ashley River while the track and field
teams use a track surrounding the football team’s Maybank Triplets Practice
Facility at Willson Field.
In April 1997, The Citadel’s baseball team moved into the new, state-of-the-art
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, located on the banks of the Ashley River. The 6,000seat park, which has hosted the Southern Conference Baseball Championship
on several occasions, features the Bulldog locker room, luxury suites, an indoor
batting tunnel and a state-of-the-art video board. The Citadel utilizes nearby
College Park as a practice site during the year.
The indoor rifle range, Inouye Markmanship Center, opened in the fall of
2005. Located behind WLI Field along the Ashley River, this facility allows
for general firearms training for the entire Corps of Cadets, enhanced ROTC
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The Citadel Honors Program
The Citadel Honors Program provides exceptional learning experiences for
outstanding students whose past records indicate that they can take full advantage of the personal student-teacher relationship which the tutorial-based honors
curricula will provide. Honors courses will augment the current curriculum of
the college by offering for those selected students an experimental and alternate
means of education grounded in the methods of intellectual inquiry.
The Honors Program is an autonomous program of the college, with an
Honors Director serving as the head of the program. The Director is responsible for recruiting and admitting Honors students, reviewing courses which
are proposed to meet Honors requirements and selecting those which will be
included in Program offerings, critiquing Honors courses and the performance of
the faculty offering them, establishing and enforcing entrance and exit requirements, serving as the Honors Advisor for all Honors students, establishing and
monitoring the operating budget for the Honors Program, and coordinating the
Honors Program requirements with those of the academic majors.
The Honors Council is comprised of members of the faculty who have
taught Honors courses the previous semester. The Honors Council will advise
and assist the Honors Director in the governance of the program.
The Honors Students’ Association is comprised of academically proficient
participants or past participants in the Honors Program. Its purpose is to promote closer association among participants in the Honors Program, to provide
a student forum for discussion of the Honors Program and its operation, and
to assist the Honors Council.
Admission and Retention of Students
Students must apply separately for admission to the Honors Program, in addition to applying for admission to the college. The Honors Director will evaluate
all applications and offer acceptances based upon the student’s standardized test
scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and intellectual and academic promise.
Personal interviews, at least by telephone, are required as part of the application
process. Applications should be to Dr. Jack W. Rhodes, Honors Program, The
Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409-6370. Phone: 843-953-3708.
Email: rhodesj@citadel.edu. The suggested deadline for applying is January 15.
Students with outstanding grades after their first semester at The Citadel
may apply for admission to the Honors Program at that time. Also, deserving
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basis; in such cases, the Honors courses will meet Core Curriculum or General
Elective requirements as appropriate.
To remain in good standing, students in the Honors Program must maintain
at least a 3.0 in their Honors courses and a 2.8 overall. The Honors Council
will review the records of all Honors students who fall below this average
and take appropriate action, which might be either separation from the Honors
Program or the establishment of a probationary period.
Honors Student Advisors
One faculty member in each academic department serves as academic advisor to all the Honors Program students majoring in that discipline. In addition,
the Honors Director helps advise students concerning their schedules, courses
of study, and other matters as needed.
Honors Program Curriculum
The Honors Program is designed to provide an exceptionally broad background
of cultural knowledge and learning skills which students can then apply to their
chosen areas of academic specialization. Most of the Honors Program curriculum
will come in courses designed to be taken in lieu of Core Curriculum requirements, and most will, therefore, be taken in the freshman and sophomore years.
The other Honors courses will take the place of General Electives. The emphasis
in Honors courses will be not primarily acceleration, but enrichment. The courses
will go into extra depth, examining more closely the significance and implications
of the material studied or presenting that material in a broader cultural context.
In general, it is expected that Honors courses will employ discussion in order to
establish habits of rigorous inquiry and intellectual independence.
The plan behind the curriculum is to create an environment of learning in
which the students’ intellectual habits can be formed. The patterns and processes
of intellectual and scholarly inquiry will be taught, not merely the results of
other people’s having conducted that inquiry. Each Honors course will have a
tutorial foundation; individual students will meet with their instructors frequently
(usually, once every week) to discuss and develop ongoing writing, research,
and laboratory projects.
Curricular Requirements
Students majoring in one of the sciences or engineerings will be required
to complete all of the following Honors courses: HONR 211/311/411: Honors
Personal and Professional Development I, II, and III; HONR 101/102/201/202:
Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104: Honors History I and II;
and, HONR 131/132: Honors Mathematics I and II. In addition, they will be
required to complete one of the following courses: HONR 203: Honors Social
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Students majoring in one of the liberal arts or social sciences will be required to complete all of the following lower-level Honors courses: HONR
211/311/411: Honors Personal and Professional Development I, II, and III; HONR
101/102/201/202: Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104: Honors
History I and II; and, HONR 203: Honors Social Science. In addition, they
will be required to complete six hours of upper-level Honors courses, in one of
these combinations: a. Two HONR 300: Honors Seminars; b. Two HONR 400:
Honors Directed Research Projects; or, C. One HONR 300: Honors Seminar
and one HONR 400: Honors Directed Research Project.
Freshman Honors Courses
HONR 101 and 102

Honors English I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Aesthetic Context
Each Semester
This sequence will introduce students to the artistic achievements, chiefly
literary, of Western and possibly some non-Western cultures, within the context
of the major intellectual and ideological currents of those cultures. Techniques of
prose composition will be taught as the students engage these issues in writing.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirements in freshman English by successfully completing HONR
101 and 102 (“Honors English: The Aesthetic Context”) instead of ENGL 101
and 102 (“Composition and Literature”). Students who successfully complete
the first semester of the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL
102 and may fulfill their Core Curriculum requirement in freshman English by
successfully completing that course.
HONR 103 and 104

Honors History I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Social, Political,
Each Semester
and Historical Context
This sequence will introduce students to the social, political, and historical
events involved in the development of Western and possibly some non-Western
cultures, emphasizing the interplay between the way people of the past saw
themselves and the universe and the way they shaped their environment.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirement in history by successfully completing HONR 103 and 104
(“Honors History: The Social, Political, and Historical Context”) in lieu of
HIST 103 and 104 (“History of Western Civilization”). If a student successfully
completes the first semester of Honors History and then ceases participation in
the Honors Program, the student may complete the Core Curriculum requirement in history by completing HIST 104 (the second semester of “History of
Western Civilization”).

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HONR 131 and 132

Honors Mathematics I and II: Four Credit Hours
The Analytic Context
Each Semester
Prerequisite for HONR 132: HONR 131 with a grade of “C” or higher or
MATH 131 with a grade of “B” or higher.
This sequence will teach the calculus within the context of its development
from the civilization which produced it and its impact on civilization since. Topics covered will closely match those in MATH 131 and MATH 132. Students
enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the Core Curriculum requirement in
mathematics by successfully completing HONR 131/132 (“Honors Mathematics: The Analytic Context”) in lieu of MATH 131/32, MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 105/106, or MATH 106/107. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of Honors Mathematics and then cease to participate in the
Honors Program can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement in mathematics
by completing MATH 105, MATH 107, or MATH 132.
Sophomore Honors Courses
HONR 201 and 202

Honors English III &amp; IV:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in British and
Each Semester
American Literature
This sequence will teach one or more themes, genres, modes, schools, periods, or authors in British and American literature. The techniques of prose
composition will be reinforced and developed.
Two sections of sophomore Honors English with different course topics are
taught each semester. Thus, a student can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for sophomore English in three ways: 1) HONR 201 and HONR 202; 2)
two differing sections of HONR 201; or, 3) two differing sections of HONR
202. Thus, students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s
Core Curriculum requirement in sophomore English by successfully completing two different 3-hour courses of HONR 201 or 202 in lieu of ENGL 201
and either ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of sophomore Honors English and then cease participation
in the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL 202, 215, 218, or
219 and may fulfill the sophomore Core Curriculum requirement in English by
successfully completing that course.
HONR 203
Honors Social Science Project
Three Credit Hours
This introduction to the social sciences will incorporate an integrative project
in the social sciences. Students may meet the college’s Core Curriculum Social
Science requirement by completing this one semester course.

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Upper-Level Honors Courses
HONR 300
Honors Seminar: Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
Often interdisciplinary, this seminar will investigate a field of study not
directly addressed within the framework of the normal curriculum. It will be
suitable for students in all majors. Topics will vary.
HONR 400/401

Honors Directed Research
Three Credit Hours
Project I &amp; II
Each Semester
Juniors or seniors conduct research under the direction of faculty members.
The research need not be original with the student but may be part of a project
which the faculty member is currently conducting or has conducted in the past.
An extra-departmental second reader or evaluator will be required for all projects.
Multilevel Honors Courses
HONR 211, 311 Honors Personal and Professional
Three Credit Hours
and 411
Development I, II, and III
PASS/FAIL
Taught entirely in tutorial, this sequence directs students in a three-year program of research, writing, and discussion on the subject of their professional
goals, encouraging them to envision their leadership in their future profession
and guiding them in exploring through research and writing the ideals as well
as the practices of that profession. Three credit hours (PASS/FAIL) will be
granted upon completion of HONR 411.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete all Honors Program requirements will be recognized
as Honors Program graduates in their college commencement ceremony. They
will receive an Honors Program certificate plus an Honors Seal on their Citadel
diploma. A notation will be added to their official college transcript to indicate
they have completed the requirements of the Honors Program.
Students admitted to the Honors Program after their first semester at The
Citadel will be required to complete at least 18 semester hours of Honors
courses, plus HONR 211, 311, and 411. They will be recognized as Honors
Program Graduates in their commencement ceremony, and a notation will be
added to their official college transcript to indicate that they have fulfilled the
requirements of the Honors Program. Unlike Honors students who have completed the full program, they will not receive an Honors Seal on their diplomas.

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The Undergraduate Curriculum
The curriculum is the major instrument by which an institution whose purpose
is to provide a broad-based education passes along to the rising generation the
intellectual heritage of all people. This large treasury includes not only valuable
knowledge acquired over the centuries, but also the modes of thought by which that
knowledge has been acquired.
The curriculum provides an orderly sequence of academic achievements through
courses which exhibit a solid body of subject matter and employ scholarly methods
which are typical of their discipline and whose subject matter and methods are
useful for understanding other academic matters beyond the confines of their own
discipline. Such courses have been divided traditionally into two groups: the core
curriculum, through which students are initiated into the methods and subjects of
several academic disciplines that represent the full scope of academic study; and
the academic major curriculum, through which students pursue intensive study in a
single academic field.
Through this objective and intellectually rigorous method of education, The Citadel
prepares not only professional scholars, but also leaders of society in all walks of life.
LEADERSHIP 101: FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
One Credit Hour
LDRS 101 provides the academic and life skills to help students make a successful
transition to college as well as to the unique environment of The Citadel. Students
will develop their academic skills (reading, listening, note taking, test taking, time
management, research, etc.) and will be introduced to campus facilities, resources, and
support services. Some attention will also be given to lifestyle and relationship issues.
A student must have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
to withdraw from LDRS 101.
LEADERSHIP 111: Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
LDRS 111 is comprised of the Ethical Fitness® Seminar (EFS) designed to
promote ethical culture. This seminar meets once a week and includes an ethics
essay recorded in each cadet’s E-Leadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr.
Rushworth Kidder’s landmark book, How Good People Make Tough Choices and is
delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed by the
Institute for Global Ethics. Topics include recognizing why ethics matters, understanding trust, tasking leadership with trust, defining ethical values, and analyzing and
resolving ethical dilemmas. Completion of LDRS 111 is required of all freshmen
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LEADERSHIP 201: Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, this course focuses on The Citadel core
values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute principled leadership.
The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman year
to the sophomore year and enables them to reflect upon their experiences of the
Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about effective, ethical leadership.
In addition, the course includes a focus on service as a component of principled
leadership through a service learning experience. This course is a graded, one-hour
course. A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to withdraw from LDRS 201.
LEADERSHIP 211: Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab
Zero Credit Hours
The Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab is a zero credit-hour course
designed to provide sophomores with an approved Service Learning experience of
approximately 10 hours (exact hours may vary depending on the service site cadets
choose). The Pass/Fail lab component is offered in the fall, spring, or by professor
consent in the summer. Both LDRS 201 (the graded one-hour Sophomore Seminar
in Principled Leadership required in the second year) and LDRS 211 (the zero-hour
pass/fail service lab required in the second year) must be completed for a student
to fulfill the sophomore leadership course requirements for graduation.
LEADERSHIP 311: Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience
Zero Credit Hours
The Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is comprised of a one-day Moral Courage TM Seminar designed to help cadets make morally courageous decisions. At
the conclusion of the seminar, cadets will write a moral courage essay recorded in
each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr. Rushworth Kidder’s
landmark book, Moral Courage: Taking Action When Your Values Are Put to the Test
and is delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed
by The Institute for Global Ethics. Topics include gaining insight into the nature of
moral courage, the tools to analyze the dangers, and ways to measure the capability
to endure the dangers of making a morally courageous decision. Completion of the
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is a graduation requirement.
LEADERSHIP 411: Senior Leadership Integration Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
The Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a full-day professional development
seminar during which cadets reflect upon their personal values and the leadership
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tors to discuss how they will apply their learning toward being effective principled
leaders as they transition to the next phase of their lives. Finally, cadets consider
their duty as Citadel graduates to leave positive legacies wherever they serve in
the future. Written reflections and a personal vision statement completed after the
seminar become part of each cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio. Completion of the Senior
Leadership Integration Seminar is a graduation requirement.
The Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is the body of courses which constitutes the center or nucleus
of a Citadel education. The disciplines represented in the core are selected according to two standards: the rational, inasmuch as the courses encompass each of the
basic methodologies employed in academic pursuits, and the historical, inasmuch as
the centuries have confirmed the durability and the serviceability of the disciplines
involved.
While the courses of the core are diverse, they, nevertheless, constitute a unit
of the college curriculum, one that coalesces at a higher level of abstraction than
other portions of the curriculum because the core courses examine the foundations
of particular, central disciplines in the perspective of the whole academic enterprise,
the search for truth. These courses, therefore, have a decidedly philosophical cast;
and for this reason, they rightly emphasize the ultimate bases of the discipline, the
validity of its method, its essential elements, and its distinctive character.
In the core curriculum, earlier education reaches a completeness and a fullness
of perspective for which the student was not previously ready. The core curriculum
also captures the academic quality of higher education better than most arrays of
courses since through core courses, the student examines the forms which knowledge
takes. Furthermore, the level of intellectual achievement in the core courses is for
most students higher than they will ever reach again, except in the confines of the
single discipline in which they major.
Since the core curriculum is fundamental to all further studies, the entire faculty
shares authority over it, although some departments have special responsibility for
the parts which they teach. The core curriculum is placed early in a student’s career
because it inculcates those skills essential for further study and for the life of an
educated person, such permanent and profound dispositions as the habits of objectivity, consistency, preciseness, orderly deliberation, prudent judgment, and passion for
lifetime learning and intellectual growth. These intellectual powers are developed by
students seriously abandoning themselves to mature study in the academic disciplines
which constitute our core curriculum.
The Standing Core Curriculum Oversight Committee of the college is charged
to monitor the overall appropriateness and effectiveness of the core curriculum
courses, to study and determine the benefit accruing to students from these courses,
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and to recommend changes and modifications within particular courses or with the
overall core curriculum.
General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Written Communication Learning Outcome: Student can effectively communicate ideas in a logical sequence, demonstrating control of syntax and mechanics
and the ability to integrate credible and relevant sources.
Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can use quantitative reasoning skills to successfully make calculations, interpret data, communicate results,
and evaluate an issue or solve a problem.
Critical Thinking Learning Outcome: Student can analyze complex issues that
have varying positions and assumptions using information from credible sources.
Student has the ability to state positions, create new positions, and acknowledge
other positions including implications and consequences.
Ethical Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can recognize ethical issues when
presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context, analyze cross-relationships among
the issues, and evaluate ethical perspectives and concepts, including his or her own.
Areas of Study
Within the Citadel’s core curriculum, study in five areas—English, history, mathematics, science, and social science—is required of all students regardless of their
academic majors. For all students other than those pursuing professional preparations
in the areas of civil and electrical engineering, education, and the teaching track of
physical education, study of a foreign language is also required. Each course, or
sequence of courses, which addresses a core curriculum requirement incorporates,
where appropriate, all the following skills: written communications, critical thinking,
logical reasoning, and resource as well as reference usage. Students are expected to
use proper grammar in all their coursework, whether written or oral. Proper usage
is expected at the college level and is required by all professors.
English: The use of language is the most essential, the most sophisticated, and
the most practical of all human arts and is a skill indispensable to further endeavors
in any field. In the use of language and ideas, English studies require the student to
assess great works of literature. This obliges students to become adept in handling
the important values of civilization and also to become sensitive to the subtle nuances that great writers have found in them. Such studies also refine aesthetic sense
and, thereby, teach, among other things, how to use language with appropriate grace
and force. Literary studies contribute to the development of a student’s character by
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lives. English studies are central to a college education because they are a forum
where the rival and complementary claims of philosophy, practicality, science, ethics,
politics, and religion come alive in concrete situations.
The primary benefits in studying English come when a student engages in
dialogues with the works of great authors, listening to their words receptively and
responding to them critically. Prerequisite to this encounter are skills in writing and
literary analysis.
Each student at The Citadel is required to complete four semesters of English.
The first semester, ENGL 101, is basic composition, and the Department of English
is responsible for determining which entering students are sufficiently prepared to
exempt this course. The transcripts of those students who are permitted to exempt
this course will reflect ENGL 101 as if it had been completed successfully on a
Pass/Fail basis at The Citadel.
For students who participate in ENGL 101, successful completion will be based
on acquired writing skills, and the course (graded on a scale of “A”, “B”, “C”, “U”)
must be completed with the grade of “C” or higher.
It is expected that the second course in English, ENGL 102, will be exempted only
by exceptionally well-prepared students. Should this circumstance occur, the transcript
will reflect ENGL 102 as was described for ENGL 101 above. This course continues
to develop the writing skills of the student, introduces the student to various literary
forms, and prepares the student to undertake a two-semester literature sequence.
All students pursuing degrees in the School of Business, the Zucker Family School
of Education, and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences must also take
ENGL 201 (Major British Writers I) and one additional course from among ENGL
202 (Major British Writers II), ENGL 215 (Masterpieces of American Literature),
ENGL 218 (Masterpieces of World Literature I), or ENGL 219 (Masterpieces of World
Literature II). Students pursuing degrees in the School of Engineering are required
to take COMM 260 (Technical Writing &amp; Communication) and either ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219. Depending on their major, students in the School of Science
and Mathematics may take either sequence - ENGL 201/201, 215, 218, or 219 or
COMM 260/ENGL 201, 201, 215, 218, or 219. Honors Program participants may
complete their English requirement by taking HONR 101/102 and HONR 201/202.
Mathematics: Much of mathematics deals with the study of number, form,
arrangement, and associated relationships, using rigorously defined literal, numerical, and operational symbols. The mathematical world, then, is one of extraordinary
purity and completeness, and the study of it provides a precision of thinking and a
clarity of knowledge that could hardly be imagined without this unique discipline.
Mathematics is a product of human thought which does not depend on empirical
observations, yet it is admirably adapted to concrete interpretations in the physical
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among them. Mathematics, then, comprises both abstraction and the application of
the results obtained by abstraction to specific problems. Of these aspects, the basic
one is abstraction. Because mathematics is abstract and general, it is applicable to
problems which arise in widely different areas.
Core studies in mathematics are designed to enhance students’ facility in mathematical operations, advance them as far into mathematics as their talent and preparation
will permit, increase their understanding of mathematical applications in other fields,
and reveal the nature of mathematics as a discipline in its own right.
Each student is required to complete a two-semester sequence in mathematics.
Depending on the student’s major, that sequence will be MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 106/107, or MATH 131/132. The honors sequence, HONR 131/132,
may be taken in lieu of any of these sequences. A student who chooses the sequence
MATH 131/132 or HONR 131/132 is required to take the Math Placement Exam
(MPE) given online by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at
The Citadel. A student’s score on the MPE will determine whether or not the student
will need to complete MATH 119, Algebra and Trigonometry, before taking MATH
131 or HONR 131.
A student can also take one (or two) core mathematics course that is at a higher
level than the one required by his/her major to complete his/her core mathematics
requirement. The following table provides some possible choices for a student to
complete his/her core mathematics requirement:
Core Math Requirements
Other Possible Choices
MATH 104/MATH 105
MATH 104/MATH 106
MATH 105/MATH 106
MATH 106/MATH 107
MATH 119/MATH 105
MATH 119/MATH 131
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
MATH 104/106
MATH 119/106
MATH 119/MATH 131
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
MATH 106/107
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
History: History teaches students information about the past which helps to
explain the human condition, and more importantly, teaches students to think about
human affairs as historians do.
The information in the core history courses concerns matters of major significance in the human story. It is sufficiently remote to be viewed dispassionately and
comprehensively, and it is of a sufficient quantity to display major forces at work
over a long period.
To begin thinking as a historian does, the student is required to encounter a variety
of evidence about past events, to weigh it by several standards, and to discern in it
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is required to attempt, according to the standards of the discipline, a narrative assessment of what the evidence reveals about the past.
What a student gains from such a study of history, besides the accumulation of
information and the rigorous exercise of mental faculties, is the ability to view human
activity in its temporal and other dimensions and also from a large and objectively
framed perspective, develop a balanced regard for both concrete deeds of people
and for the larger patterns which these deeds constitute.
Each student is required to complete two semesters of History of Western Civilization, HIST 103/104, or two semesters of History of World Civilization, HIST
105/106. Honors Program participants may take HONR 103/104 to satisfy their
history requirement.
Science: Studies in a science require a student to make observations about the
physical world, to reason about observations according to scientific standards, and
to begin to understand the system of principles that control nature.
The method of science is to make and record observations about material phenomena, to arrange the accumulated data in a systematic way, to develop inductively
hypotheses which explain the data, and finally, to design and perform experiments
which test these hypotheses and their domain. Only when these hypotheses are independently corroborated and exhibit predictive capability can they be allowed to stand
as scientific theory. When a student practices the scientific methods and learns to
account for every aspect of the phenomena; to construct a hypothesis which is based
upon scientific observations which also has general application; to follow hunches
and intuitions but to hold them in suspense so as to contrive a rational explanation;
and then to test the explanation by an experiment which publicly applies it to a
demanding case, the student develops a healthy understanding of nature and a firmly
established appreciation for the marvels of the physical world.
Each student must complete four semesters of science. For non-engineering majors,
this requirement must be met by two sequences of two semesters each in biology,
chemistry and/or physics. No more than one sequence is to be completed in any single
science. Students pursuing a degree in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science meet the requirements for the study of biology through the three-semester
sequence BIOL 101/111, BIOL 217/227, and BIOL 218/228. Students pursuing an
engineering degree may choose to meet their core science requirement by taking
the appropriate required two-semester sequence in one science and then taking two
of the one-semester courses designed specifically for engineers in each of the other
two different sciences. Engineering majors should consult the degree requirements
of their particular department for specific details.
Social Sciences: The ultimate goal of the social sciences is the understanding of
those aspects of human experience that are social, political, economic, and psychological. By applying a variety of methods including hypothesis testing, quantification, and
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of human behavior. Because the social sciences differ from the natural sciences in
subject matter and from the humanities in method, they occupy a distinctive position
among the academic disciplines. The social sciences are to human phenomena what
the natural sciences are to natural phenomena.
The social sciences are important because of the significance of social theories in
understanding human conduct and because of the increasing reliance on the methods,
techniques, concepts, and vocabularies of the social sciences.
Each student is required to complete a one-semester course in the social sciences,
and this course must be selected from among the following: ANTH 202 (Cultural
Anthropology), HONR 203 (Honors Social Science Project), PSCI 102 (American
National Government), PSYC 201 (General Psychology), and SOCI 201 (Introduction to Sociology).
Foreign Languages: In the “global village,” we can no longer afford to live
in linguistic isolation, expecting to influence those who do not know our language
while remaining ignorant of theirs. It is more vital now than ever that we become
proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about the cultures of their speakers.
Not only diplomats and military personnel, but also business people, engineers,
scientists, doctors, lawyers, and teachers can expect to spend more time abroad
themselves, working and travelling in other countries. Command of a foreign language enables them to be far more successful in their work and more comfortable
in their surroundings.
The benefits of language study are many and varied: practical ability to communicate with non-English speakers; greater understanding of our own culture through
investigation of another; increased exposure to the thought of significant world
authors; and enhanced appreciation of the richness of English.
Through marshaling their faculties to synthesize instantly vocabulary, grammar,
syntax, and idiom in coherent response to a simple verbal question, students train
their minds to deal with the abstract and learn mastery of any problem with which
life may confront them.
Other than majors in education, physical education (teaching track), and civil or
electrical engineering, each student is required to study the same foreign language
— Chinese, French, German, or Spanish — through the 202 level. The Department
of Modern Languages requires placement testing each fall for entering students.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute to
an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in
adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational
sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is required to complete
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The Major Curriculum
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired through study of core curriculum
courses, the curriculum of each major consists of carefully selected required courses
complemented by a variety of electives. These electives fall into one of the following categories:
Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation but does not meet a
core or major requirement.
Approved Elective refers to a course which is required to meet major requirements but must be selected from a list of courses determined by the individual
department.
Non-departmental Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation,
does not meet core or major requirements, and must be taken outside the major
department. Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an educational experience as is practical.
In addition to providing the student with a sound foundation in the discipline, work
offered in each major course of study stresses written and oral communications and
ensures that each student is able to use the computer as a tool within the discipline.
Academic Minor
A minor is defined as a course of study that enables a student to make an inquiry
into a single discipline or to investigate a particular topic across the boundaries of
two or more disciplines. In either case, the minor is not simply a specified number
of credit hours, but a well-defined program.
A minor should complement the student’s major and not simply expand it with more
courses in the same field. For this reason, students may not ordinarily pursue both a
major and minor in the same discipline. However, in the case where a discrete topical
minor is administered by the student’s major department, an exception may be in order.
A minor consists of an ordered series of courses totaling at least 15 credit hours,
at least 12 of which must be beyond core curriculum and courses specified for major
or other minor requirements and at least 6 of which must be at the 300/400 level.
At least 9 hours of the minor must be organized in a logical sequence of required
courses which provides general direction for the student’s study. At least one course in
the minor must be completed at The Citadel or in a Citadel Study Abroad Program.
The student must earn a grade-point average of at least 2.000 on all coursework
completed in the minor. Requirements for the minor must be completed concurrently
with requirements for the student’s major. A student who meets all requirements for
an approved minor will have both the major and minor indicated on the transcript.
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Minor in Leadership Studies
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of courses from the Department of Leadership Studies and a number of other academic departments. The minor is intended to
highlight and reinforce the centrality of leadership in the Citadel experience. The minor
focuses more on an understanding of the nature and concepts of leadership than on the
development of leadership skills. The minor in Leadership Studies is intended for students
who, majoring in whatever fields they have chosen, wish to supplement their study with
a scholarly consideration of the subject of leadership, as applied to their field.
Objectives:
The minor in Leadership Studies is designed to address learning, concepts, and critical
thinking about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result, to give
students a broad understanding of the nature of effective, ethical leadership. This minor
complements the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life at The Citadel through interdisciplinary study employing historical, political, literary, psychological, and organizational
approaches to the subject. Whereas ROTC courses and participation in the structured, hierarchical regimen of the Citadel Corps of Cadets teach the students discipline, perseverance,
respect for authority, and the ability to command, the minor in Leadership Studies builds
on those practical experiences with a scholarly focus on the subject. Looking at factual
and theoretical models of leadership, the various courses examine leadership questions
and challenges, not only with respect to effectiveness, but also in their more problematic
aspects—such as abuse of power, male and female stereotypes, cultural chauvinism, and
questions of duty versus individual responsibility.
Structure of the Minor:
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of five courses (15 credit hours total)
— LDRS 371, Leadership in Organizations; two academic electives from the schools/
departments of Education, English, Business Administration, History, Leadership Studies, Political Science, and Psychology; one experiential course; and LDRS 401, Senior
Leadership Seminar/Project.
BADM/LDRS 371 Leadership in Organizations (cross-listed and identical
to LDRS 371)
Academic Electives (Choose 2 for a total of 6 hours)
EDUC 330 Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
HIST 371 Historical Studies in Leadership
LDRS 320 Leadership Communications
LDRS 433 Special Topics in Leadership
PESM 404 Leadership in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Organizations
PHIL 301 Ethics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
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PSYC 371 Psychology of Leadership
Experiential Course in Leadership
LDRS 401 Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact Dr. Benjamin Dean, Department Head,
Department of Leadership Studies.
Minor in Aerospace Science
Objectives:
The minor in aerospace science is designed to allow a student majoring
in science, mathematics, engineering, or at least successfully completing the
introductory calculus based physics sequence an opportunity to acquire an
understanding of aerodynamics in the broad sense. The physics of flight, of
propulsion, and of the atmosphere will be addressed through an understanding
of fluid dynamics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Completing this minor will provide an understanding of the basic principles of
fluid dynamics as it applies to the flight of aircraft, their lift, thrust, stability, and
control, as well as the atmosphere in which that aircraft flies. The principles of fluid
dynamics will be also applied to hydrodynamics and the “flight” of boats and ships
in and on the sea. External and internal fluid flow is covered such that propulsion
systems will be addressed.
This minor can be taken by students majoring in a STEM discipline or who have
successfully taken the calculus based introductory physics sequence 221/271 and
222/272 with the approval of the department head.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (6 credit hours)
PHYS 241
3
Physics of Flight
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours of which only 3 can be at the 200 level)
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 315
3
Classical Mechanics
PHYS 343
3
Applied Climatology
PHYS 391
2
Fluids Laboratory
PHYS 393
1
Flight Simulation
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 441
3
Fluid Dynamics
ASTR 201
3
Astronomy
ASTR 243
3
Astrobiology
ASTR 412
3
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3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required --15 (Plus two semesters of calculus and two
semesters of Physics with Calculus. Note: Students majoring in Physics may
apply only one required physics course to both the Physics Major and the
Aerospace Minor.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.
Minor in African American Studies
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
The Minor in African American Studies is designed to underscore the contributions
of people of African descent to, and their roles in, American history and to emphasize
the importance of diversity to the Corps of Cadets. Through broad interdisciplinary
study, the program aims to highlight an appreciation for the significant ways race,
gender, and ethnicity have combined to shape our cultural heritage while promoting
the values of excellence in teaching, research, and community service. It further aims:
1. To improve student’s knowledge of the African-American experience.
2. To cultivate students’ ability to think critically, to express themselves effectively,
and to respect cultural and gender diversity.
3. To encourage faculty to share their expertise with the community and to
maintain a community service component which promotes special classes,
symposia, forums; the result will be a contribution to the intellectual, cultural,
and ethical growth of The Citadel and the community.
Administration: The minor in African American Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor: The minor will consist of 5 courses (15 credit hours). One
of the courses is required of all minors. The other four must be taken in at least
two different departments from a list of approved electives. Nine of the total fifteen
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1. Required Course: All minors must satisfactorily complete the following
course.
AFAM 205
Introduction to African American Studies
2. Elective Group A: All minors must also satisfactorily complete at least two
of the following Group A courses (a minimum total of six credit hours).
ENGL 349
African American Literature
HIST 310
African American History to 1865
HIST 311
African American History since 1865
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
OTHER:
Any Independent Study, Senior Research Project,
Internship, or special topics course whose primary
focus is the African-American experience and which
is approved by the Director of the Program.
3. Elective Group B: All minors may take, and count toward the minor, up to
two (a maximum total of six credit hours) of the following Group B courses.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
HIST 316
Old South
HIST 317
New South
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 462
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
SOCI 304
Minority Group Relations
4. Projected Course of Study: Students interested in earning the minor will be
instructed to file a declaration of intent with the director of the program by
the end of the first semester of the junior year. This declaration will outline
the projected course of study and will be approved by the director. In addition to approving this projected course of study, the director will assume
responsibility for publicizing the program and for monitoring each student’s
progress toward fulfilling the requirements of the minor; in this latter capacity, the director will be responsible for verifying that the student has met the
requirements of the minor and for notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
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Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of the
institutions and processes involved in the formulation of demands made on
the American political system and the responsiveness of the authorities in the
system to these demands.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the study of topics such as the formulation and expression of public
opinion, the effectiveness with which political parties create and maintain broadbased governing coalitions, the structures and operations of basic governing
institutions, and the nature of the policy process, students should develop a solid
grasp of the linkages between public opinion, groups, parties, institutions, and
public policy. Since democratic theory assumes the existence of this linkage,
students completing the minor should have a solid understanding of the practice of American democracy. Since a number of courses in the minor require
the quantitative analysis of data, students will also deepen their knowledge of
the methods of the social sciences. The requirement that papers and reports be
submitted should enhance mastery of the English language.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
2.

Electives (choose two)
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 396 Politics and the Media
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations
PSCI 499 Internship
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 3 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.

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Minor in Applied Mathematics

Objectives:
This minor is designed to allow a student not majoring in mathematics to
learn techniques of applied mathematics and to be exposed to a variety of
mathematical modeling techniques. Students are expected to have completed
one of the calculus sequences MATH 106/107, MATH 131/132, or HONR
131/132 to be eligible.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound foundation in techniques of linear algebra and differential equations, and will have utilized these
techniques in at least one area of application.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in mathematics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
MATH 234 Applied Engineering in Mathematics I
MATH 240 Linear Algebra or
MATH 206 Introduction to Discrete Structure
MATH 470 Mathematical Models and Applications or approved
MATH 490
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose two from among: MATH 343, MATH 344, MATH 381, MATH
382, STAT 361, or approved MATH 490
Total Credit Hours Required — 16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Applied Physics
Objectives:
The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in
physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics
and to obtain an exposure to the principles of modern physics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the
techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, fluid
flow, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
PHYS 223/233/273
5
Modern Physics
PHYS 451
2
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2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours)
Choose three:
PHYS 241
3
The Physics of Flight
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 308/358
4
Optics
PHYS 315
3
Analytical Mechanics
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
PHYS 343
3
Applied Climatology
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 307/357
4
Electronic Instrumentation
PHYS 301
3
Biological Physics
PHYS 319
2
Research Planning
PHYS 420
2
Research Planning
3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required—16 (Plus two semesters of calculus and two
semesters of Physics with Calculus.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.
Minor in Applied Statistics

Objectives:
A minor in applied statistics will provide students the opportunity to obtain
a sound background in practical statistical skills necessary for employment in
business, industry, and government.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have had the opportunity to develop
a variety of statistical tools for analyzing data. The student will make extensive
use of statistical software packages and will have the opportunity to apply
techniques of statistical analysis in at least one area of application.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
STAT 361
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
STAT 461
Data Analysis
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose one of these two sequences:
PSCI 308 and PSCI 393
PSYC 201 and PSYC 203
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer
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Minor in Biology
Students seeking a minor in Biology will be required to complete either the
General Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112) or the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141). A minimum of 12
additional credit hours is required for the minor. One course must be selected
from each of the three areas listed below and at least two of these courses must
involve laboratory work.
Cell and Molecular Category Courses
BIOL 205 Cell Biology
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Field Biology Category Courses
BIOL 209 Environmental Science
BIOL 314 Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 406 Ecology
BIOL 407 Conservation Ecology
BIOL 408 Ornithology
BIOL 409 Marine Biology
BIOL 410 Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL 425 Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL 426 Freshwater Biology
Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 208
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
BIOL 227
BIOL 228
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 322
BIOL 403
BIOL 414
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

Category Courses
Introduction to Plant Biology
Evolution
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
History of Biology
Mammalian Physiology
Environmental Physiology
Economic Botany
Toxicology

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Minor in Business
Objectives:
The minor in business is designed to allow a student the opportunity to learn
the foundations of business, including leadership and management skills. The
elective course is designed to allow the student to learn about a functional area
in business or to delve more deeply into one of the foundations.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in economics, accounting, business law and ethics, and skills in the leadership
and management of organizations. Through the elective, the student will achieve
additional knowledge or skill in one of the following foundational or functional
areas: economics, statistics, accounting, communications, marketing, computer
applications, law, international business, finance, real estate, leadership, human
resource management, or information systems.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in business.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics*
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
2. Required Leadership Elective (3 credit hours). Choose one of the
following (the course not chosen can be taken as an Elective in item 3):
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
3. Elective (3 credit hours):
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BADM 205 Business Statistics I*
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting*
BADM 216 Communications in Business*
BADM 309 Marketing Principles*
BADM 217 Computer Applications in Business*
BADM 318 Commercial Law*
BADM 320 International Business
BADM 321 Business Finance*
BADM 326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
BADM 409 Human Resource Management
BADM 415 Relationship Marketing
BADM 417 Management Information Systems*
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
*Prerequisites must be met - see School of Business section for prerequisite
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Note: For cases in which the major discipline already requires any of the
Minor in Business required courses (which cannot be used for a dual purpose
and counted towards the Business minor), the student must contact the School
of Business to determine appropriate substitutions.
For further information, please contact the School of Business.
Minor in Chemistry
Objectives: The minor in chemistry will provide students with a stronger
background in chemistry than they would obtain from the requirements in the
core curriculum. It is designed to acquaint students with the more advanced
theories and techniques that are illustrated in the major subfields of chemistry.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved: In general, the student completing
the minor will have a more in-depth foundation in chemical bonding, physical
properties and synthesis of compounds, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics,
chemical and instrumental analyses, properties of biomolecules, and the design of
polymers. More specifically, by the choice of advanced courses, the student may
gain greater insight with regards to one or more of these general areas to meet
specific career goals. Additionally, because the department places considerable
emphasis on oral and written presentations, the student will gain considerable
experience in interpreting and presenting chemical data in a professional manner.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Chemistry.
Structure of the minor:
1.
Required Courses: (8 Credit Hours)
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I*
CHEM 161
General Chemistry Laboratory I*
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II*
CHEM 162
General Chemistry Laboratory II*
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
*These four courses meet the requirements for the core curriculum, and their
hours are not counted toward the total for the Minor in Chemistry. Also note
that CHEM 103/113 and CHEM 104/114 do not meet the requirements for the
Minor in Chemistry.
2.

Electives: (7 Credit Hours)
A. One of the four sequential upper-level offerings (300 or above)
CHEM 305/306
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 300/302
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CHEM 401/402
Inorganic Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 409/410 Biochemistry I &amp; II
B. Any combination of additional upper-level chemistry courses which
bring the total number of hours to at least 15 including at least one
upper-level laboratory course, CHEM 315, 316, or 460. Again, this
total is exclusive of the eight hours of General Chemistry required
for the core curriculum.
The additional courses must be approved in advance by the Head of the Department of Chemistry.
Total Credit Hours required—15
For further information, please contact the Department of Chemistry.
The Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
Objectives:
The minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish builds on skills developed
in the elementary/intermediate sequence, taking the student beyond practical
proficiency to more sophisticated modes of discourse and greater understanding of social norms.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
Employing the latest technology, instruction in advanced conversation and
composition expands and refines expression in social and professional contexts.
Courses in the Department’s various summer study-abroad programs offer total
immersion and highly individualized tutorials. Courses in civilization and culture, business language, and literature, in addition to promoting greater fluency,
provide an introduction to areas of specialization within the discipline.
Many language majors, recognizing the considerable advantages of versatility
in the marketplace, now declare a minor in another language.
Structure of the Minor (Chinese, French, German)
1. Required Courses
a. 301 and 302 (in the chosen language)
b. at least one 400-level course in the chosen language, taken at The
Citadel or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses (i.e., courses numbered 300 and above)
Structure of the Minor (Spanish)
1. Required Courses
a. SPAN 301 and 302
b. SPAN 305 or one 400-level course in Spanish, taken at The Citadel
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Electives
Two advanced courses in Spanish (i.e., a course numbered 300 and
above)
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 hours in one language at the 300-level
and above.
For further information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Objective:
Provide engineering students from other departments the opportunity to obtain
a minor in a single civil engineering technical area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a basic competency in civil engineering, apply basic engineering principles to
another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
knowledge or skill in either structures or environmental.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 301
Dynamics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials, 3 credit hours
CIVL 307
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, 1 credit hour
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering Fields of Emphasis
a. Structures: (12 credit hours)
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis, 4 credit hours
CIVL 314
Engineering Economy, 2 credit hours
CIVL 404
Concrete Design, 3 credit hours
CIVL 406
Steel Design, 3 credit hours
OR
b. Environmental: (13 credit hours)
CIVL 320
Fluid Mechanics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 322
Intro to Environmental Engineering, 3 credit hours
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems, 3 credit hours
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Plan of Study: Prerequisites and co-requisites for each of the above courses
must be met as presented in the course descriptions.
Total Credit Hours Required: 22 for Structures or 23 for Environmental,
at least 6 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Civil and Environmental
Engineering.
Minor in Computer Programming
Objectives:
A minor in computer programming will provide a student with the opportunity
to develop the skills necessary for designing and understanding large programs.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will receive experience with computer
programming in a high-level object-oriented language. A student will have the
opportunity to develop a sound foundation in techniques for designing, implementing, testing, and debugging computer software.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Computer Science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (14 credit hours)
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 206
Discrete Structures*
*Mathematics majors must substitute an additional CSCI elective.
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
Any CSCI course numbered 300 or higher.
Total Credit Hours Required — 17, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal
justice, including theories of criminality, procedures in the criminal justice
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Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to basic concepts and terms in criminal justice
as well as to the theory and practice of the criminal justice process. In addition,
the minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and
systematic analysis in relation to contemporary criminal justice issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice
or for students majoring in Political Science whose subfield is Pre-Law
and Legal Studies.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
2.

Electives (choose one)
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
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency 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
Criminal 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 473
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Independent Study
Internship

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice.
Minor in Cybersecurity
Objectives:
This minor is designed to prepare students with the technical skills for entry
into cybersecurity positions in industry, government agencies, or the military.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound technical foundation
in the disciplines required for cybersecurity including computer organization/
architecture, computer networks, computer security, and cybersecurity. The
content of this minor is based on national training standards for information
security professionals, as recommended by the National Security Agency and
the Committee on National Security Systems.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
CSCI 327 Computer Security
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity
2. Required course in computer organization/architecture (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 305 Computer Organization and Programming
ELEC 330 Digital Systems Engineering
3. Required course in computer networks (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 317 Computer Networks and Internets
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
4. Elective (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392 Computer Crime
Students majoring in Computer Science will be required to take both
courses or one of these courses plus one additional computer science
course at the 300/400 level.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
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The Minor in East Asian Studies

Objectives:
The minor in East Asian Studies provides well-qualified upperclassmen the
opportunity to develop a secondary field of expertise in a discipline of vital
national interest.
Administration: The minor in East Asian Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
Fifteen credit hours, of which six hours are in language:
either CHIN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II,
JAPN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II,
or
KORE 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II;
at least three hours in history, chosen from:
HIST 357, History of Premodern China,
HIST 358, History of Modern China,
HIST 359, Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires,
HIST 360, History of Japan;
HIST 365, Special Topics in Non-Western History
and at least three hours in political science, chosen from:
PSCI 337, East Asian Affairs,
PSCI 338, Southeast Asian Affairs,
PSCI 433, Topics in International Politics: Northeast Asian
Affairs;
and a three-hour elective from either history or political science, chosen
from the courses listed above.
Prerequisite: Because Chinese is the only Asian language offered through
202 at The Citadel, registrants for Japanese and Korean (Category IV languages
by the Defense Language Institute’s scale of hours required for mastery), must
have completed the core requirement in Chinese (Category IV language), French,
German, or Spanish (Category II languages).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved in the Language Courses:
The intensive-introduction sequences develop basic practical communication
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netics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture cultivate
the four skills critical to foreign-language mastery: aural comprehension, oral
expression, reading comprehension, and composition. By the end of the course,
the diligent student will be able to converse intelligibly in general social situations, recognize and reproduce the phonetic alphabets and most-used characters
of the pictographic writing systems, comprehend the gist of simple texts with
the aid of a dictionary, and write brief summaries of those texts.
For further information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and/or the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Education
Objectives:
The minor in education is designed to help undergraduate students gain
knowledge of educational history, theories, laws, and policies; become familiar
with aspects of student development that may impact learning; think critically
about social justice issues in education; and learn differentiated instructional
techniques and classroom management strategies for working with diverse learners. The minor may be appropriate for undergraduate students who are interested
in volunteering in public schools, teaching in private or nontraditional programs,
and/or working in other educational settings (e.g., children’s museums, youth
service programs, training and professional development).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
While students who pursue the minor will not be eligible for teacher licensure or certification, they will receive a strong foundational background in the
field of education and will have the opportunity to complete field experiences
in local schools. Coursework may also assist students in meeting prerequisites
for graduate study in education.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
2. Required course in student development (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 307
Child Development
3. Required course in social justice (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 312
Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 409
Special Topics in Education: Teaching Culturally and
Linguistically Diverse Students
4. Required course in pedagogy (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
EDUC 301
Foundations in Literacy
EDUC 330
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EDUC 401
EDUC 409

Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Special Topics in Education: Classroom Assessment

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Zucker Family School of Education.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Objectives: The minor in electrical engineering is designed to allow the student
with quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level
of competence in one of two fields of electrical engineering.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
ELEC 201 &amp; 202
Electric Circuit Analysis I &amp; II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
2.
Elective Fields of Emphasis:
a. Digital Electronics: (10 credit hours)
ELEC 306
Electronics I
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
OR
b. Control Systems: (12 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for
Electrical Engineers
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
ELEC 312
Systems I
ELEC 407
Systems II
3.
Plan of Study:
Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses are as
presented in the course descriptions below. (Exception: ELEC 106 is
waived as a course prerequisite for the student pursuing a minor in
electrical engineering.)
Total Credit Hours Required — 17 (Digital Electronics Track)
19 (Control Systems Track)
For further information, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer
Engineering.

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Minor in Fine Arts
Objectives:
The minor in Fine Arts is intended to deepen an appreciation for and encourage a lifelong engagement in the fine arts, including painting, sculpture,
photography, music, film, drama, and creative writing. As participation in fine
arts courses, both in practice and in theory, stimulates creative thinking and
develops problem solving skills that are applicable to other areas of study, this
minor is meant to round out The Citadel experience. Students are also encouraged to engage with the broader artistic community of Charleston through
participation in events, internships, exhibitions, and performances.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the foundation courses in art and music, the student will gain a broad
understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the fine arts as well
as applied knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums. Further courses develop
the student’s interest in more specific areas, such as musical performance, emphasis on a particular visual medium, or internships in local arts organizations.
This minor may not be approved for Education or English Majors unless required courses for their major do no overlap more than two classes
with the minor requirements.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Choose two required introductory courses: (6 credit hours)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
2. Choose three additional elective courses, including at least two at or
above the 300 level. (9 credit hours)
BAND 101/102/201/202 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
FNAR 207
Art History
FNAR 209
Music Theory
FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
BAND 301/302/401/402 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 304
Drawing
FNAR 305
Painting
FNAR 306
Photography
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
ENGL 208
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
ENGL 221
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ENGL 303
Shakespeare I
ENGL 304
Shakespeare II
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
ENGL 351
20th Century American Drama
ENGL 368
20th Century Drama
ENGL 372
Film Studies
ENGL 375
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 401
Independent Study
ENGL 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
COMM 499
Internship (may be used for 3 credits)
*Other courses may be considered and approved by the English, Fine
Arts, and Communications Department Chair.
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department Chair of English, Fine
Arts, and Communications.
Minor in Health
Objectives:
The minor in health is designed to allow students to acquire knowledge
and understanding in a discipline universal in application. Participation in this
program will allow students to attain a level of expertise in an area that may
complement their major and increase avenues of professional development. This
minor program is not designed to meet requirements for South Carolina public
school licensure in health education.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students will have an opportunity to explore the role of health in an advanced
society. Students will gain knowledge and skills which can advance their health
status and wellness of their family.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
HLED 400 First Aid and Emergency Care
HLED 401 Nutrition
HLED 403 Human Sexuality
PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
2. Electives
The student may choose any two of the following courses:
BIOL 209
Environmental Science
BIOL 406
Ecology
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HLED 408
HLED 410
PHED 319
PHED 406
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Public Health
Epidemiology
Consumer Health
Physiology of Exercise
Directed Field Experience
Senior Research Project
Abnormal Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Students should confer with their faculty advisors concerning a desire to minor
in health and file a declaration of intent with the Head of the Department of
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science. This declaration will include a projected
course of study. The department head will approve the proposed program of
study and verify its completion to the Registrar.
Total Credit Hours Required—18
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science.
Minor in History
(not open to history majors)
Objectives:
A minor in history, reflecting the structured and sequential offerings within the
department, affords students who do not choose to major in history the opportunity
to develop expertise within the discipline consistent with their interests and their
plans beyond graduation. The minor is designed to give the non-history major an
introduction to the basic skills of the historian and the depth of advanced study of
the discipline offered within the department whether generally or specifically.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students completing the minor will have the beginning skills of the historian
and advanced work within the discipline consistent with their interests. They will
be experienced both in technique and knowledge and therefore be better prepared
for their professional options following graduation.
Structure of the Minor:
1. While the student may design the minor in history either on the basis of the
history major or to key it to one of the four groups of courses offered by the department, a required course in all cases is HIST 203 (Introduction to the Discipline
of History).
2. The student must choose one of the groups below for the history minor.
Except for world history, all courses by group may be found in this catalog under
the major in history:
a. World History. A minimum of one course each from the following history
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b. European History (Group I). A minimum of four courses from the European history group.
c. United States History (Group II). (1) HIST 201/202 (Survey of American
History). (2) At least two courses at the 300-level or above from the U.S. history group.
d. Non-Western World (Group III). A minimum of four courses from the
Non-Western World group.
e. Military and Diplomatic (Group IV). A minimum of four courses from the
Military and Diplomatic group.
Total Credit Hours required of all history minors: 15 hours beyond the College
Core Requirements in History (HIST 103-104), at least 3 hours of which must be
taken at The Citadel.
Note: For transcript purposes, the history minor, depending on the elective sequence chosen above, will be designated as one of the following: World History,
European History, United States History, Non-Western World History, or Military
and Diplomatic History.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Intelligence
and Homeland Security. Because of its history, reputation, and affiliation
with the military and with state and federal law enforcement agencies, The
Citadel is uniquely placed to help develop leadership capabilities in the areas
of intel-ligence and homeland security. This minor is designed to enhance
leadership capabilities by giving students a broad understanding of intelligence
and homeland security issues in related areas such as terrorism, intelligence
collections systems, cyber security, local and national security, engineering,
defense contracting, and emergency management. The minor in intelligence
and homeland security will enhance the knowledge and skills of students
majoring in other subjects who are interested in applying their discipline
within the fields of homeland security and/or intelligence.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to intelligence analysis, critical thinking,
and homeland security terms and practices as well as theoretical matters. Aside
from an understanding of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to
develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic
analysis. This minor is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of
effective leadership for national security and of how to apply leadership
strategies and tactics to complex intelligence and homeland security issues.
The Intelligence and Security Studies minor is open to all
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to the two required courses, Criminal Justice majors are required to take
three non-Criminal Justice courses as electives.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
INTL 210
Homeland Security
INTL 310
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
2. Electives (choose three)
BADM 434
BIOL 207
CHEM 309
CRMJ 330
CRMJ 331
CRMJ 332
CRMJ 333
CRMJ 383
CSCI 227
CSCI 327
INTL 311
PSCI 310
PSCI 332
PSCI 342
PSCI 433

Seminar in Business
Bioterrorism
Chemistry of War
Emergency Management
Cyber Investigations
Comparative Homeland Security
Immigration and Security
Comparative Criminal Justice
Introduction to Cybersecurity
Computer Security
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
Domestic Terrorism
National Security Policy
International Terrorism
US National Intelligence

Total Hours Required—15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice.
Minor in International and Military Affairs
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the field of international and
military affairs and provide them with a greater understanding of the
interna-tional environment in which individuals, states, and organizations
operate. The minor will include an introduction to international and
comparative politics as well as at least one regional area of the international
system. The program’s flexibility allows students to expand their introduction
to this topic through the completion of two electives in regional studies,
macro-based political views of the international system, international
economics, national security, foreign policy, or some combination of these
categories.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor will require students to acquire and apply critical
analytical skills in order to achieve an understanding of the international
system and its complex array of components. The required courses in
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functions and components of the international system as well as the
ideological and political differences between individuals, states, and
organizations which comprise this system. A regional course requirement
presents students with a more detailed analysis of how other states govern
themselves and operate within the international system. The electives allow
students to apply their newly developed tools for international and military
affairs analysis to other geographical regions, macro-based political issues
such as international law or organization, or international economics. Critical
thinking and systematic analysis in the required courses and electives will
present students with these tools for further dissection of the international
system, allow a greater appreciation for the complex world we live in, and
prepare them for military, political, legal, or business careers in an everincreasingly interdependent world.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1.

Required Courses
PSCI 231
International Politics
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Any regional course
2. Electives (choose three, 1 of which must be a regional course)
BADM 320
International Business
BADM 412
International Economics
PSCI 331
Introduction to International Law
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 333
International Organization
PSCI 334
Problems in International Law and Organization
PSCI 335
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
*PSCI 336
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
*PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
*PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
*PSCI 339
Middle East Affairs
*PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
*PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
*PSCI 344
European Affairs
*PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
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PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498
Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
CRMJ 384
International Crime
*Regional Course
Total Hours Required—15, of which 3 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in International Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to international
crime and criminal justice issues, including transnational crime, drug trafficking,
and global terrorism, and the organizations, laws, and justice practices dedicated
to the prevention and control of international criminal activity.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces the student to essential concepts in the study of crime
and criminal justice in a global context. This includes the critical analysis of the
theories, organizations, laws, procedures, and practices related to multi-national
crime and criminal justice responses. Additionally, the minor seeks to develop
the student’s ability to engage in critical thinking in relation to international
crime and allied issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
2.
Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 389
Criminal Justice in Latin America
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
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Minor in International Relations
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in International Relations is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to prepare students
to be more informed citizens and more effective leaders of an increasingly transnational world.
II. Administration: The minor in International Relations is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: Students must meet the specified requirements in each of the categories outlined below. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s
major may also be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in International
Relations. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on
all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the minor in International Relations.
(A) History/Geography (6 hours). Any two of the following courses.
HIST 206 (417): History of the Non-Western World
HIST 326
Europe since 1914
HIST 332 (424): History of Modern Russia
HIST 358 (463): History of Modern China
HIST 360 (466): History of Japan
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
HIST 364
Arab-Israeli Conflict
HIST 388
U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
HIST 389
The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
GEOG 209:
World Geography
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
(B) Modern Language (6 hours) Students must demonstrate proficiency
through the third year (302) level—i.e. six hours above the college’s core
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Languages offers optional placement testing each fall for entering students
who desire bypass credit for elementary and intermediate courses. Mastery
of a second language greatly advances scholarship and professional competence in international affairs. Students are, therefore, encouraged to take
additional language courses if possible.
(C) Political Science/Business Administration (6 hours).
One of the following courses:
BADM 201:
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 320:
International Business
BADM 412:
International Economics
PSCI 351:
International Political Economy
One of the following courses:
PSCI 231:
International Politics
PSCI 232:
Comparative Politics
PSCI 331:
International Law
PSCI 333:
International Organization
PSCI 335:
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 342:
International Terrorism
PSCI 343:
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 346:
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348:
Theories of War and Peace
PSCI 352:
Global Democracy
PSCI 353:
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431:
American Foreign Relations
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
IV. Study Abroad or Internship: As part of their prescribed work, students who
minor in International Relations are required to complete successfully at least one
of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Study Abroad: a formal study abroad program of at least four weeks in
duration. The Department of Modern Languages has scholarship monies
available for highly qualified applicants to its Summer Studies in France
and Spain/Latin America, and for study at the Goethe Institute in Germany.
Moreover, Citadel Summer Scholarships are available to students posting
a 3.5 GPA or better.
(B) Internship in International Relations: an academic internship in some
aspect of international relations with an appropriate agency, business, or
institution. Examples include: the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Congress, the Council on Foreign
Relations, the Atlantic Council, and the domestic or overseas offices of
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Students must submit their proposals to study abroad or to undertake internships
in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student will
be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in International
Relations must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the Program by the
beginning of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of
study and be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18, at least 6 of which must be completed at The
Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students in a systematic way to the
American systems of civil and criminal justice; to provide an introduction to law
and the legal system for students who are considering careers in law or criminal
justice; and to provide an opportunity for students to undertake advanced lawrelated courses, grounded in a basic understanding of law and the legal system.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to legal reasoning, to case analysis, and to legal
terms and citations as well as theoretical matters. Aside from an understanding
of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop each student’s
capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science
or criminal justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
CRMJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Electives (choose two)
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 202 Criminology
CRMJ 371 Criminal Law
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence
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ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions
Total Credit Hours Required—15, of which 3 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
Department of Political Science.
Minor in Management Information Systems
Objectives:
A minor in management information systems provides an interdisciplinary
opportunity for students to learn how to use computer technology to manage
information as a competitive business or organizational asset.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in current distributed, database-driven information systems and techniques. The
minor emphasizes fundamental programming skills, database skills, business
management skills, and hands-on experience applying those skills to computerrelated projects that support business operations and management decisions.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (12 credit hours)
CSCI 216
Introduction to Programming and Databases
CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
CSCI 320
Database Design
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
BADM 217
Computer Applications in Business
or BADM 427 Accounting Information Systems
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives:
The minor in mechanical engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
competence in one of four fields of mechanical engineering.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop a
basic competency in mechanical engineering, apply basic engineering principles
to another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem-solving skills.
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edge or skill in one of the functional areas: power and energy, mechatronics,
manufacturing, or composites.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (6 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics
CIVL 301
Dynamics
2. Elective Fields of Emphasis:
Energy: (12 credit hours)
MECH 310
Thermo-Fluids I w/lab
MECH 311
Thermo-Fluids II w/lab
MATH 335
Applied Mathematics II
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
OR
Mechatronics: (16 credit hours)
ELEC 201
Electric Circuit Analysis I
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/lab
MECH 350
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems w/lab
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/lab
OR
Manufacturing: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 345
Machine Design
MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering Systems Design
OR
Composites: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 404*
Advanced Materials
MECH 408*
Composite Design
MECH 409*
Composite Manufacturing w/lab
* Choice of 2 from MECH 404, MECH 408, and MECH 409
Total Credit Hours Required - 18 (Energy Track)
22 (Mechatronics Track)

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22 (Manufacturing Track)
22 (Composites Track)
For further information, please contact the Mechanical Engineering Program.
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer a joint minor in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneficial to students interested
in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science fields as well as those
who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active
learning exercises, use of scientific literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based
laboratories, and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s
major. The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131
and 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460
BIOL 290
or
CHEM 300

Majoring in Biology
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory
Microbiology
Quantitative Analysis

Requirements for Students Majoring in B.A. Chemistry
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
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Minor in Non-Western Studies

Objectives:
The minor in non-Western studies is designed to allow students to develop
a multidisciplinary, directed course of study through which they will attain a
well-rounded understanding of a regional (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin
America) or functional (e.g., development, revolution) area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
In addition to the above, students will have an opportunity to develop keener
insight and appreciation for diversity. This program will not only allow minority
students to learn about their origins, but will (perhaps more importantly) engage
all students to widen their horizons. In addition, this specialization will prove
especially beneficial for the student pursuing a graduate degree in such areas as
International Business, International Studies, Comparative Literature, History, etc.
It will also distinguish students entering military or other government service.
No students are excluded from pursuing this minor. A student may not,
however, use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and a
specific or area requirement in his or her major.
Administration: The minor in Non-Western Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
Foreign language through the 202 level (equivalent to 12 hours); Introduction to Non-Western Studies (PSCI 343) (3 hours)
2. Electives
Four of the following from at least two disciplines:
HIST 206
PSCI 335
GEOG 311
ANTH 202
HIST 357
PSCI 337
BADM 412
HIST 358
PSCI 338
SPAN 303
CRMJ 383
HIST 361
PSCI 339
SPAN 304
CRMJ 384
HIST 362
PSCI 340
SPAN 320
HIST 365
PSCI 341
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FREN 304
GERM 303
GERM 304

Other: relevant Independent Study in any discipline; approved Senior
Research Project or Internship; any relevant course taught by departments
as a special topic; any relevant literature and/or language course (Asian,
African, Latin American, or Middle East).
3. Projected Course of Study:
Students will be required to file a declaration of intent with the Director
of the program by the end of the first semester of the junior year. This
declaration will outline the projected course of study and will be approved
by the Director. In addition to approving this projected course of study,
the Director will assume responsibility for publicizing the program and
for monitoring each student’s progress toward fulfilling the requirements
of the minor; in this latter capacity, the Director will be responsible for
verifying that the student has met the requirements of the minor and for
notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 3 of which must be completed at
The Citadel (plus 12 of language)
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy, consisting of four courses in Philosophy and
a fifth course drawn from a designated group of related courses in various
disciplines, is designed to give students (1) an introduction to the history of
philosophy and major issues in philosophy (accomplished in PHIL 201), (2) a
grounding in major approaches to critical thinking (PHIL 202), (3) advanced
study in selected areas of philosophy (provided by at least two upper-division
Philosophy courses), and (4) the collateral connection provided by at least one
related course in another discipline.
Structure of the Minor:
To earn a minor in Philosophy, a student must complete fifteen (15) credit
hours of course work, distributed as follows:
I. Required Basic Courses. Both courses must be completed; total of six hours
credit;
a. PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy
b. PHIL 202 Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic)
II. Upper-division Philosophy Courses. Any two of the following four courses
must be completed; total of six hours credit:
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b. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion
c. PHIL 409 Seminar in Philosophical Topics
d. PHIL 410 Man in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
III. Upper-division Electives. One of the following courses must be completed;
total of three hours credit:
a. BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business
b. ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
c. ENGL 407 Principles of Literary Criticism
d. ENGL 426 Creative Writing: Fiction
e. ENGL 427 Creative Writing: Poetry
f. HIST 321 The Middle Ages
g. HIST 322 Renaissance and Reformation
h. HIST 329 The Ancient Greeks
i. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
j. HIST 362 Modern Middle East
k. LING 300 Introduction to Linguistics
l. MLNG 410 European Literary Movements, 12th Century to 1789
m. MLNG 411 European Literary Movements, 1789-Present
n. PSCI 304 American Political Thought
o. PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
p. PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
q. PSCI 392 Political Theory
r. PSYC 305 Social Psychology
s. PSYC 306 Theories of Personality
t. PSYC 403 Psychology of Learning
u. PSYC 405 History and Systems of Psychology
v. A special topics course or independent study (any department) approved
by the Department Head of English, Fine Arts, and Communications as
suitable for the Philosophy Minor.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications.
Minor in Psychology
Objectives:
The Psychology Department recognizes that students from many diverse
fields and areas of interest (e.g., business administration, pre-law, pre-med,
education, law enforcement, and the military) may benefit from more in-depth
knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The minor in psychology is designed to
allow students maximum flexibility in choosing courses to complement their
current major.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Students minoring in psychology have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also develop the ability
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communicate their findings through multiple media (oral presentations, written
papers, and paper presentations at conferences). The curriculum for the minor
has been arranged in such a fashion as to maximize the flexibility needed to
match the student’s individual career goals while at the same time ensuring a
knowledge of the broad areas of psychology.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in psychology.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (13 credit hours)
PSYC 203 Research Design in Psychology*
PSYC 301 Experimental Psychology
*Students who have STAT 160, may substitute an additional psychology
course for Research Design (PSYC 203)
One course from each grouping:
Cluster A (PSYC 304) Abnormal Psychology
(PSYC 306) Theories of Personality
Cluster B (PSYC 403) Learning and Motivation
(PSYC 405) History and Systems of Psychology
(PSYC 302) Physiological Psychology
2. Electives: (6 credit hours)
Choose two:
(PSYC 402) Cognitive Psychology
(PSYC 404) Industrial/Organizational Psychology
(PSYC 202) Developmental Psychology
(PSYC 305) Social Psychology
Total Credit Hours Required—19, 3 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Psychology.
Minor in Southern Studies
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in Southern Studies is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to promote a better
understanding of the American South and, thereby, to prepare students to be more
responsible citizens and more effective leaders of that increasingly important region
of the United States.
II. Administration: The minor in Southern Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
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The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: To earn the minor in Southern Studies, students must complete
18 hours of course work from the menu provided below. Students must take at least
one course in each of the three designated departments. Students may count no more
than three courses in any one of the departments toward the requirements for the
minor. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s major may also
be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in Southern Studies. Students
must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on the courses taken
to satisfy the requirements for the minor in Southern Studies.
(A)

English
ENGL 338:
ENGL 339:
ENGL 340:
ENGL 348:
OTHER:

(B)

History
HIST 304:
HIST 309 (402):
HIST 312 (409):
HIST 316 (406):
HIST 317 (407):
OTHER:

(C)

Political Science
PSCI 307:
PSCI 311:
OTHER:

African American Literature to 1940
African American Literature 1940 to the Present
Southern Literature to 1900
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is
approved by the Director of the program.
The Civil War
South Carolina History
The Modern Civil Rights Movement
The Old South
The New South
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.
and Criminal Justice
Southern Politics
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

IV. Internship or Independent Research Project: As part of the 18 hours of course
work, students minoring in Southern Studies are required to complete successfully
at least one of the following two academic experiences:

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(A) Internship in Southern Studies: an academic internship in some aspect of
southern studies with an appropriate agency or institution. Examples include:
the South Carolina Historical Society; the Historic Charleston Foundation; the
Charleston Museum; and the offices of federal, state, and local government.
(B) Independent Research Project: on a topic dealing with the American South.
The research project should lead to a paper of approximately thirty (30) pages
in length that is based on both primary and secondary sources and directed
by a professor with expertise in the subject under investigation. The paper
must be read and approved by, and defended before, faculty members from
two different departments with expertise in the area of study.
Students must submit their proposals to undertake internships or independent study
projects in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student
will be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in Southern Studies
must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the program by the beginning
of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of study and
be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18 at least 12 of which must be completed at The
Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Sport Management
Objectives:
The minor in Sport Management is designed to allow a student to enhance his/
her marketability and to increase his/her knowledge and experiences in specific
areas of Sport Business. Selective courses will also provide a student in the
Sport Management Minor with an opportunity to delve more deeply into one of
the business areas of sport, the Management aspect.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Basic aspects of knowledge to enter a professional field. In addition, students
will be taught and provided knowledge and concepts in subfields of sport as well
as exercise/fitness. Finally, the practical component of the Minor will provide
a “hands on” approach and minimal training, a necessary component of Sport
Management highly valued by the industry.
Structure of the Minor:
The Minor in Sport Management consists of 5 courses. A student interested
in a Minor in Sport Management must take 4 of the following 5 Sport Management courses:
PESM 301 Sport Governance
PESM 304 Sport Marketing

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PESM 401
PHED 404
PESM 402

Legal Aspects of Sport
Administration in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Sport Sales

In addition, all students interested in a Minor in Sport Management must complete
the required course PHED 406, Field Experience, which is a minimum practical application of knowledge related to the field.
NOTE: A student majoring in Health/Wellness interested in a Minor in Sport
Management must complete PHED 406, Field Experience, twice; once for the
Health/Wellness requirement and once for the Minor in Sport Management.
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science

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Courses of Study
The following pages contain a detailed schedule of the curriculum required
for each degree according to the major subject selected. The clock hours and
the credit value of each course are noted. The individual courses are described
under the appropriate departmental heading in the pages following the schedules.
Geography courses are offered in the Department of History; philosophy
courses in the Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications; computer
science courses in the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, sociology courses in the Department of Criminal Justice, and anthropology courses
in the Department of Political Science.
Major work is offered in the following areas: biology; business; chemistry;
civil engineering; computer science; criminal justice; education; electrical engineering; English; health, exercise, and sport science; history; mathematics;
mechanical engineering; modern languages; physics; political science; psychology.
A thorough premedical preparation is also available through the B.A. Chemistry
or the B.S. Biology.

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First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Social Science Elective ..................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Genetics..........................................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Applied Calculus I .........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Elective ..........................................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics I............................................
College Physics I Laboratory .........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Biology Senior Seminar .................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL

130
131
151
161
101

3
1
3
1
3
3
1
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
MATH
RPED

308
4
207
3
217
1
201
3
106*** 3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

3(4)
3
1
3
3
3

(var)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

203
253

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL

411

1
3(4)
3(4)
3
3
3

(1,0)
(var)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Cell and Molecular Biology: BIOL
290, BIOL 401, BIOL 402, BIOL 424; BIOL 427; Ecology and Field Biology: BIOL 209, BIOL 314, BIOL 407, BIOL 408,
BIOL 409, BIOL 425, BIOL 426; Organismal Biology: BIOL 203, BIOL 208, BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 309, BIOL 410,
BIOL 419, BIOL 421; Physiological Biology: BIOL 403, BIOL 414. One additional biology elective must be chosen from the
above courses and BIOL 320, BIOL 322, BIOL 412.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which may
be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Elective .........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
STAT
LDRS
RPED

140
141
152
162
102
160
111
251

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
MATH

205
208
218

RPED

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**......................................... BIOL
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
1
3
1
3
3
0
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(2,0)

4
3
1
3
107*** 3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

406

4
3(4)
3
1
3
3

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3(4)
3
3
3

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

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254

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 125 to 130 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
required ROTC courses.

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Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive/Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I .................................. BIOL
130
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory................ BIOL
131
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry I .......................................... CHEM 151
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................... CHEM 161
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature .............................. ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society............................ EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
First Year Seminar............................................. LDRS
101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ............................ RPED
250
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Genetics.............................................................
Major British Writers ........................................
Applied Calculus I ............................................
Adolescent Development ..................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
RPED

308
201
106***
206

4
3
3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

203
253

3(4)
3
3
1

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

312

3

(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

411

1

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

330
306

3(4)
3(4)
3
3

(var)
(var)
(2,3)
(3,0)

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**............................................
History of Western or World Civilization I .......
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................

BIOL
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

Teaching Students with Special Needs .......... EDUC
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR

Biology Senior Seminar ................................. BIOL
Biology Elective**............................................
Biology Elective**............................................
Methods and Applications of Science ...............
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Animal Physiology Area: BIOL
403, BIOL 414; Animal Behavior and Evolution Area; BIOL 208, BIOL 307; Botany Area: BIOL 203, BIOL 314; Zoology
Area: BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 408, BIOL 410.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or laab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which
may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II .............................. BIOL
140
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ........... BIOL
141
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry II...................................... CHEM 152
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory ................... CHEM 162
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
3
(3,0)
General Psychology ....................................... PSYC 201
3
(3,0)
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Educational Psychology ................................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
EART
RPED

205

4
3
107*** 3
202
3
201
4
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

406

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School EDUC
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

401

JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization II......

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

204
254

402
499

4
3(4)
3
1

3

(3,0)

3
12

(3,0)

3

(3,0)

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 121 to 125 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
required ROTC courses.

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PRE-BUSINESS
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business ................................
or
Microcomputer Applications .........................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL

101

BADM 101

3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0

CSCI

110

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

0
1
0

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either sophomore semester.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PRE-BUSINESS
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 216
HIST
BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

MATH
RPED
LDRS

102

NOTE: Students in Pre-Business are expected to be admitted into the Business Major after the sophomore
year. Admission into the Business Major is contingent upon earning a passing grade on each of the
following courses that provide the foundation for the major and must achieve a grade of C or better in
each of the following five courses: BADM 202, BADM 205, BADM 211, BADM 212, and BADM 216.

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First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
**Elective ......................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Production Management ..........................
Business Elective ...........................................
Business Elective ...........................................
***Elective ....................................................
***Elective ....................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
HIST

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM
BADM

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**Business Finance........................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM 309
ENGL
BADM 321
BADM 371

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
***Elective ....................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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Accounting Concentration
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Intermediate Financial Accounting I ..............
Managerial Accounting ..................................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
**Production Management ............................
Auditing and Assurance Services...................
Accounting Information Systems ..................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BADM 300
BADM 302

4
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 305
BADM 309
BADM 338

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM 416
BADM 427
HIST

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

CPA Certification
Many states and jurisdictions, including South Carolina, require 150 semester
hours of education, in both accounting and non-accounting courses, to qualify
for CPA certification. The requirements for licensure vary from state to state.
Please check with the State Board of Accountancy of the state in which you
wish to practice to determine the requirements to sit for the CPA exam and to
be licensed as a CPA.

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Accounting Concentration
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Intermediate Financial Accounting II ............
Commercial Law............................................
Business Finance............................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

301
318
321
371

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
**Strategic Management ............................... BADM 422
**Social Science Core Course .......................
Advanced Financial Accounting .................... BADM 402
Federal Taxation ............................................. BADM 419
**Elective ......................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
ENGL

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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Entrepreneurship Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**History of Western or World Civilization ..
**Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ..
**Principled Entrepreneurship &amp;
The Free Enterprise System ..................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Relationship Marketing..................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
***Production Management ..........................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
HIST
BADM 338

4
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 327

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 415
BADM 371
BADM 410

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor, May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Entrepreneurship Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**Business Finance........................................
Small Business Management &amp;
Entrepreneurship .....................................
Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM 309
BADM 321

4
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 425
BADM 305

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Technology &amp; Entrepreneurship .................... BADM 428
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Financial Services Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Business Finance............................................
Financial Markets and Institutions .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ......
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Production Management ..........................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Financial Modeling ........................................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BADM 321
BADM 435
HIST
BADM 338

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
ENGL
BADM 331

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Financial Services Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Intermediate Finance ......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM

309
305
371
322

SENIOR YEAR
Investments .................................................... BADM 404
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Professional Selling Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ......
Marketing Principles ......................................
Relationship Marketing..................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Production Management ..........................
Advanced Professional Selling ......................
English, American, or World Literature .........
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

HIST
BADM 338
BADM 309
BADM 415

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM 408
ENGL

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Professional Selling Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Professional Selling .......................................
**Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.
**Business Finance........................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM

406
305
321
371

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Consumer Behavior ....................................... BADM 414
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Supply Chain Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
Quality Management......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Leadership in Organizations ....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Logistics Management ...................................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
ENGL

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338
BADM 323

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 371
HIST
BADM 421

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Supply Chain Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles .................................. BADM 309
**Business Finance........................................ BADM 321
Supply Chain Management ............................ BADM 429
****Approved Elective .................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Purchasing and Materials Management ......... BADM 324
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry Laboratory I for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Physical Chemistry I Lab ...............................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Biochemistry ..................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research .............................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

131

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
221
271

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

300
305
315

4
3
1
3
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
409

CHEM

419

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

RPED

(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives—BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404, 410; CSCI 205, MATH
303, 335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 323, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Note: Some of the courses have prerequisites not listed in the minimum requirements for the BS
Chemistry program.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for .............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
Introduction to Chemical Research................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

102
154
164

3
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

132

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM

222
272
208
218

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4
3
1
2
3
3

(2,4)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**Approved Chemistry Elective .................... CHEM
Senior Research Project ................................. CHEM
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

302
306
316
308

420

**Approved Chemistry Electives—CHEM 402, 404, 410
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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Biochemistry Specialty
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ................
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Biochemistry I................................................
Biochemistry Laboratory ...............................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Elective ..........................................................
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research I ...........................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

CHEM
CHEM

153
163

3
1

(3,0)*
(0,3)

MATH
BIOL
BIOL

131
130
131

4
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

101
207
217

3
3
1
3
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

221
271

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

201
300
409
460

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
305

CHEM

419

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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Biochemistry Specialty
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

CHEM
CHEM

154
164

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH
BIOL
BIOL

132
140
141

4
3
1

(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

102
222
272
208
218

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

4
3
1
4
3

(2,4)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,3)

RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL
Introduction to Chemical Research................ CHEM
Biochemistry II .............................................. CHEM
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry II.....................................
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory ..................
**Approved Biology Elective........................
Senior Research II ..........................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
BIOL
CHEM

308
410

302
306
316
420

**Approved Biology electives: BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, 427

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 121 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature .......................................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...............
General Chemistry I Laboratory for ..........................
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus I .....................................................
A Modern Language ..................................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...............................................
First Year Seminar......................................................
Required Physical Education .....................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .................................................
Organic Chemistry I ...................................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ................................
College Physics I........................................................
College Physics I Laboratory .....................................
A Modern Language ..................................................
Required Physical Education .....................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..............................................
Sophomore Seminar....................................... ...
(211 may be taken either semester).................
JUNIOR YEAR
**Required Advanced Course with lab......................
Elective ......................................................................
History of Western or World Civilization ..................
Elective ......................................................................
Elective ......................................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ........................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ...............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ................................................
Senior Research I .......................................................
Biochemistry I............................................................
Elective ......................................................................
Elective ......................................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ......................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

MATH

106*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
203
253

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

4 (3,3)
3
3
3
3

or 3 (3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

LDRS
LDRS

HIST

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

401
419
409

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
** Required Advanced Courses: One course must be taken from each of the following areas: CHEM
300 or 302; CHEM 305/315 or 306/316; CHEM 409 or 410. The second course of the sequence may
be taken as an approved elective or general elective.
***See page 109 for more choices.
****Approved Electives: CHEM 300, 302, 305, 306, 402, 409 or 410.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however,
the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16
semester hours.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ....
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ...............
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus II ...........................................
A Modern Language .........................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ....................
Required Physical Education ............................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ............
Organic Chemistry II ........................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory......................
College Physics II .............................................
College Physics II Laboratory ..........................
A Modern Language .........................................
Social Science Core Course .......................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................
JUNIOR YEAR
**Required Advanced Course with lab.............
Introduction to Chemical Research...................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Research II .............................................
Elective .............................................................
****Required Approved Elective .....................
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

102
154
164

MATH

107*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

208
218
204
254

RPED

CHEM
HIST

CHEM
CHEM

4
308

420

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

(2,4) or 3 (3,0)
2
(2,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)
3
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 118-120 plus the credit hours from successful
completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Chemistry &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ......
General Chemistry I Laboratory for .................

Chemistry Majors

Applied Calculus I ............................................
Education in Modern Society............................
First Year Seminar.............................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH
EDUC
LDRS
RPED

106***
101
101
250

3
3
1
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

207
217
203
253

3
1
3
1
3
3
0

(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing ............................................ 3
Organic Chemistry I ..........................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
Educational Psychology ....................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

(3,0)
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS
HIST
EDUC
RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis ........................................
Biochemistry I...................................................
Introduction to Biology I or ..............................
General Biology I.........................................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory or ...........
General Biology I Laboratory ......................
Teaching Students with Special Needs .............
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

CHEM
CHEM
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

300
409
130 or
101
131 or
111
312

4
3
3
3
1
1
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,3)
(3,0)

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I .......................................
Senior Research I ..............................................
Methods &amp; Applications of Science .................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
General Elective ................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
EDUC

401
419
330
306

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

202

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Chemistry elective chosen from CHEM 208/218, 302, 305/315, 402 or 410.
***See page 109 for more choices.
ROTC hours (credit, lectures, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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B.A. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Chemistry &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)*
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors .. CHEM 154
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory for ............. CHEM 164
1
(0,3)
Chemistry Majors
Applied Calculus II ........................................ MATH 107*** 3
(3,0)
General Psychology ..........................................

PSYC

201

3

(3,0)

Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+1st Year Basic ROTC

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

3
3
1
3
3
4
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
World Literature .............................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Adolescent Development ..............................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST
EDUC
EART
RPED

204
254
206
201

JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Chemistry II..................................... CHEM
Physical Chemistry II Laboratory .................. CHEM

306
316

3
1

(3,0)
(0,3)

Introduction to Biology II or .............................
General Biology II ........................................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory or ..........
General Biology II Laboratory......................

140 or
102
141 or
112

3
3
1
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(0,3)

Introduction to Chemical Research................ CHEM

308

2

(2,0)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School ..

401

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Research II .......................................... CHEM
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

420
402
499

3

(3,0)

3 or 4

**Chemistry Elective ..................................... CHEM
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

(3,0)

3
3
12

(3,0)
(3,0)

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 124-125 plus the credit hours from successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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FRESHMAN YEAR

CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

Composition and Literature ...........................
General Biology for Engineers ......................
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory....
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Civil Engineering ..................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

**Approved English ......................................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory .......................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Surveying ......................................................
Surveying Laboratory ....................................
Computer Application for Civil and
Environmental Engineers ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR

Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Transportation Engineering............................
Materials Laboratory......................................
Engineering Economy....................................
Fluid Mechanics .............................................
Measurements, Analysis, and Modeling for
CEE Systems.............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR

Reinforced Concrete Design ..........................
Water and Wastewater Systems .....................
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering .....
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory ..........................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Civil Engineering Capstone I .........................
Engineering Practice and Professional
Licensure ...................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
BIOL
BIOL
MATH
HIST
CIVL
LDRS
RPED

101
150
151
131
103
101
250

3
3
1
4
3
1
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL

151
161
231
205
235

3
3
1
4
3
1

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

CIVL

210

3

(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

203
304
305
307
314
320

3
3
3
1
2
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(3,0)

CIVL

330

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

404
408
409
418

CIVL

432

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,1)

CIVL

412

1

(0,1)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 (second semester sophomore year) and one of ENGL 201,
202, 215, 218, or 219.
***To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.

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CIVIL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Engineering Drawing .....................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education ........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................

ENGL
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
HIST
CIVL
LDRS
RPED

102
221
222
132

SOPHOMORE YEAR
Technical Writing and Communication .........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Statics .............................................................
Geospatial Representation .............................
Geomatics Laboratory....................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

COMM
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

JUNIOR YEAR
Highway Engineering ....................................
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory ..................
Structural Analysis .........................................
Hydrology and Hydraulics .............................
Introduction to Environmental Engineering .....

CIVL

Required Physical Education ............................

RPED

Engineering Management .............................. CIVL
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Geotechnical Laboratory ................................
Geotechnical Engineering II ..........................
Steel Design ...................................................
Environmental Engineering Laboratory ........
Civil Engineering Capstone II .......................
***Humanities/Social Science.......................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL

3
3
1
4
3
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

260
152
162
234
202
208
239

3
3
1
4
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

302
327
309
321

3
1
4
3

(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)

101
111
251

322

411

402
410
406
419
433

3

(3,0)

0

(0,1)

1
3
3
1
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,1)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 135 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
Introduction to Computer Science I ..................
A Modern Language .........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I ....................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
First Year Seminar.............................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**English ..........................................................
Computer Organization &amp; Programming..........
A Modern Language .........................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
Introduction to Discrete Structures ...................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

ENGL
CSCI

101
201
131
250

3
4
3
4
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(2,0)

MATH
RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

ENGL
CSCI

305

3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

355

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)

311

0

(1,0)

CSCI
CSCI
CSCI
ELEC

405
420
495
311

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH
RPED

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Programming Languages ..................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
+++Approved Computer Science Elective .......
Elective .............................................................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

CSCI
CSCI
HIST

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Operating Systems ............................................
Software Engineering........................................
Senior Seminar in Computer Science ...............
Digital Logic and Circuits.................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ............

206

(3,0)
(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Science must be CHEM 151 (161)/CHEM 152 (162) or BIOL 101 (111)/BIOL 102 (112) or PHYS
221 (271)/222 (272).
+++Any computer science course numbered at 300 or 400 level.

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COMPUTER SCIENCE MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ..............................
A Modern Language .........................................
Introduction to Computer Science II.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ..................
Social Science Core Course ..............................
Required Physical Education ............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................

ENGL

102

CSCI
MATH

202
132

RPED

Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**English ..........................................................
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
A Modern Language .........................................
Data Structures and Algorithms ........................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics..........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................
Required Physical Education ............................
JUNIOR YEAR
Computer Networks and Internets ....................
Database Design................................................
History of Western or World Civilization .........
++Biology, Chemistry or Physics .....................
Elective .............................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................
SENIOR YEAR
Software Engineering Praticum ........................
OR
Senior Research Project ....................................
*Digital Systems Engineering...........................
+++Approved Computer Science Elective .......
Elective .............................................................
Elective .............................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

251

3
3
3
4
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

111

0

(1,0)

223
361

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

ENGL
CSCI
STAT
RPED
CSCI
CSCI
HIST

317
320

3
3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

CSCI

421

3

(3,0)

CSCI
ELEC
CSCI

499
330

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

*ELEC 418 may be substituted for ELEC 330 by students who made a grade of “B” or higher in both
CSCI 305 and ELEC 311.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Introduction to Criminal Justice.....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
American National Government ....................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
HIST

101

250

3
3
3
4
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)

RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

CRMJ
ENGL
MATH
PSCI

201
201
104**
102

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

370

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

JUNIOR YEAR
Police Systems and Practices ......................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
U.S. History Elective ..................................... HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department;
however, the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not
exceed 16 semester hours.

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CRIMINAL JUSTICE MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Criminology ...................................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
U.S. History elective ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
HIST

102

251

3
3
3
4
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)

RPED
LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

CRMJ
ENGL
MATH
HIST

202

3
3
105** 3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

380

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Corrections ..................................................... CRMJ
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster A Elective ..........................................
Cluster B Elective ..........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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EDUCATION

SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
Elementary Mathematical Modeling.............. MATH 104*** 3
General Biology I........................................... BIOL
101
3
General Biology I Laboratory ........................ BIOL
111
1
Education in Modern Society......................... EDUC 101
3
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Chemistry or Physics .....................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
History of World Civilization I ......................
Adolescent Development ...............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL

201

PSCI
HIST
EDUC
RPED
LDRS
LDRS

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

102
105
206

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

Teaching Specializations are available in Biology, Chemistry,
Modern Languages, and Physical Education

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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EDUCATION
SOCIAL STUDIES PRE-EDUCATION
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105*** 3
General Biology II ......................................... BIOL
102
3
General Biology II Laboratory....................... BIOL
112
1
Educational Psychology ................................. EDUC 202
3
General Psychology ....................................... PSYC 201
3
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Masterpieces of World Literature I or II ........
Chemistry or Physics .....................................
History of World Civilization II .....................
Art Appreciation.............................................
Foundations in Reading .................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL
HIST
FNAR
EDUC
RPED

106
206
301

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

Teaching Specializations are available in Biology, Chemistry,
Modern Languages, and Physical Education

NOTE: Students in Pre-Education are eligible to transfer into the Education Major upon meeting the
requirements for admission to Senior Level Study as follows:
1) Submitted official passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS I exams to The Citadel as well as
the South Carolina Department of Education.
2) Maintained a cumulative GPA of 2.750 or higher;
3) Passed both EDUC 101 and EDUC 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who are not qualified to move into Education major senior level study will not be permitted
to enroll in EDUC 306, EDUC 402 or EDUC 499.
**Selected from anthropology, geography, political science, economics, psychology, or history.

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SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Introduction to Sociology ..............................
Survey of American History ..........................
World Geography ...........................................
Music Appreciation ........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Teaching Reading in the Secondary School...
Social and Cultural History of the
Non-Western World ...................................
***Urban Politics...........................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
**Approved Social Studies Elective..............
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

EDUC
SOCI
HIST
GEOG
FNAR

312
201
201
209
205

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

EDUC

306

3

(3,0)

HIST
206
PSCI
302
BADM 201

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Selected from anthropology, geography, political science, economics, psychology, or history.
***Or PSCI 306 - Legislative Processes
Or PSCI 307 - Southern Politics
Or PSCI 401 - Political Issues and Public Policy
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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SOCIAL STUDIES EDUCATION MAJOR
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Methods and Materials of Secondary
School Teaching .........................................
Survey of American History ..........................
Cultural Anthropology ...................................
History Elective .............................................
**Approved Social Studies Elective..............
+1st Year and 2nd Year Advanced ROTC

EDUC
HIST
ANTH
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC

401
202
202

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499
402

12
3

(3,0)

NOTE: Education majors must make a formal application for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(EDUC 499) no later than the end of the fall semester of their sophomore year. To be eligible for the
internship, students must have
1) completed all professional education and content coursework;
2) on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education clearance through the FBI
and SLED;
3) a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
5) completed successfully all previous field experiences;
6) on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test score(s) and the appropriate Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test score. It is strongly recommended that students take
the PLT as soon as they have completed EDUC 101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 25 0, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .........................
History of Western Civilization .............................
Fundamentals of Electrical Engineering ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...........................................
Required Physical Education .................................
First Year Seminar..................................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
****Approved English ..........................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ......................
Physics with Calculus I ..........................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory .......................
Electric Circuit Analysis I ......................................
Digital Logic and Circuit .......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..........................................
Required Physical Education .................................
Sophomore Seminar....................................... ........
(211 may be taken either semester)......................
JUNIOR YEAR
++Approved Science..............................................
+++Approved Science Laboratory.........................
Applied Mathematics II .........................................
Signals and Systems...............................................
Engineering Administration ...................................
Electronics I ...........................................................
Electronics Laboratory ...........................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ....................................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ....................
SENIOR YEAR
Design I ..................................................................
**Non-Departmental Elective ...............................
Applied Probability and Statistics for
Engineers............................................................
***Approved Department Elective........................
***Approved Department Elective........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..................................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .................

ENGL
MATH
HIST
ELEC

101
131
103
106

3
4
3
3

(3,0)*
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC

231
221
271
201
311

3
4
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

MATH
ELEC
CIVL
ELEC
ELEC

335
309
314
306
313

3
1
3
3
2
3
1

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

ELEC

421

3
3

(1,4)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

412
4XX
4XX

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit. Lecture, laboratory hours, in that order.
**Advanced humanities or social science course.
***APPROVED DEPARTMENT ELECTIVES must be selected from among the following courses:
ELEC 307, ELEC 401, ELEC 403, ELEC 405, ELEC 407, ELEC 413, ELEC 414, ELEC 415, ELEC
416, ELEC 418, ELEC 419, ELEC 423, ELEC 424, ELEC 425, ELEC 426, ELEC 427, ELEC 428
and CSCI 420.
****A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++CHEM 151, BIOL 101, or BIOL 150
+++CHEM 161, BIOL 111, or BIOL 151

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ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Computer Applications for ............................ ELEC 206
Electrical Engineers
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ............... MATH 132
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western Civilization ..................... HIST
104
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Electric Circuit Analysis II.............................
Electrical Laboratory .....................................
Digital Systems Engineering..........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
JUNIOR YEAR
Systems I ........................................................
Electromechanical Energy Conversion ..........
Electrical Machinery Laboratory ...................
+++Approved Science ...................................
++++Approved Science Laboratory ..............
++Technical Elective .....................................
Electromagnetic Fields...................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Design II.........................................................
***Approved Department Elective................
***Approved Department Elective................
***Approved Department Elective................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

ENGL
MATH
PHYS
PHYS
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
RPED

(3,0)

4
3
3
3

(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

3
4
3
1
3
1
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

0

234
222
272
202
204
330

3

(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

312
316
302

ELEC

318

3
3
1
3
1
3
3

ELEC
ELEC
ELEC
ELEC

422
4XX
4XX
4XX

3
3
3
3

++Technical Electives: 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), Applied Numerical Methods I (MATH 343), Applied Numerical Methods II (MATH
344), Advanced Topics in Mathematics (MATH 490), Deterministic Methods of Operational Research,
(MATH 381), Mathematical Models and Applications, (MATH 470), or other technical course approved
by the department head.
+++CHEM 152, BIOL 102, or CHEM 140
++++CHEM 162, BIOL 112, or CHEM 141
Credit hours required for graduation: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED
250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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ENGLISH MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Philosophy, or........................
Mythology, or ............................................
The Bible as Literature..............................
Social Science Core .......................................
A Modern Language ......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Shakespeare I, or ............................................
Shakespeare II ..........................................
Legal Writing, or ............................................
Advanced Composition ............................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar I, or .......................................
Senior Seminar II .....................................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level)
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
MATH
HIST

101
3
104** 3
3
3
4

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL

201

PHIL
ENGL
ENGL

201
211
212

3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL
ENGL
ENGL
COMM
ENGL

303
304
411
413

3

(3,0)

3

(3,0)

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

ENGL
ENGL
ENGL

402
403

3

(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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ENGLISH MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................

ENGL
MATH
HIST

102
3
105** 3
3
3
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

216

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Internship in Professional Communication.... COMM 499
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Approved Fine Arts Elective*........................
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Approved ENGL Elective (300 or 400 level) ENGL
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature ......... ENGL
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Literary Theory .............................................. ENGL
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED

*See pages 131-132 for a list of choices.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED 101
3
General Biology I........................................... BIOL
101
3
General Biology I Laboratory ........................ BIOL
111
1
Contemporary Health Foundations ................ RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Laboratory ..................................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
First Aid and CPR ..........................................
Elective ..........................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
A Modern Language ......................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
A Modern Language ......................................
First Aid and Emergency Care .......................
Measurement and Evaluation .........................
Nutrition .........................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
BIOL

201
217

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
MATH
RPED

227
1
104*** 3
113
0
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSYC
EXSC
EXSC
EXSC

202
314
319
329

4
3
3
3
3
1

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

HLED
EXSC
HLED

400
305
401

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health,
Exercise, and Sport Science.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Exercise Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Motor Development ....................................... EXSC 200
3
Social Science Core Course ...........................
3
Foundations of Fitness and Exercise.............. RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory ..................................................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries ........
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
within Sport and Physical Activity ............
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Exercise Testing &amp; Prescription .....................
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Informative Speaking .....................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Drug and Substance Abuse ............................
Physiology of Exercise II ...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Sport Nutrition ...............................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
**Approved Elective .....................................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL
BIOL

218

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
MATH
EXSC

228
1
105*** 3
202
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

203

3
0

(3,0)
(0,1)

EXSC

403

ENGL

205

HLED
EXSC

302
320

3
4
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HLED

402

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

PESM

404

PHED

406

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

EXSC

421

1

(1,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Sport Management
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED 101
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Contemporary Health Foundations ................ RPED 250
2
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
Introduction to Financial Accounting
and Reporting .............................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Introduction to Sport Management ................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
MATH

201
3
104*** 3
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 211
RPED
PESM 201

3
0
3

(3,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Marketing Principles ...................................... BADM 309
The Governance of Sport ............................... PESM 301
**Approved Elective .....................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS 311

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Event Management ........................................
Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science Organizations ......................
Directed Field Experience..............................
Sport Sales .....................................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PESM

405

3

(3,0)

PESM
PHED
PESM

404
406
402

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives are determined by the degree selected, Exercise Science or Sport Management. A
complete list of Approved Electives is available in the section of this catalog on Department of Health,
Exercise, and Sport Science.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE
B.S. in Sport Management
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
Microcomputer Applications ......................... CSCI
110
3
Social Science Core Course ...........................
3
Foundations of Fitness and Exercise.............. RPED 251
2
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Principles of Microeconomics .......................
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport .............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Management and Organizational
Behavior .....................................................
Sport Facility Management ............................
Sport Marketing .............................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Risk Management in Sport.............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL
3
MATH 105*** 3
BADM 202
3
PESM 202
3
3
RPED
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

4

(3,2)

305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

499

9

421
401

1
3

BADM 338
PESM 303
PESM 304
PESM

SENIOR YEAR
Internship in Sport Management.................... PESM
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................ PESM
Legal Aspects of Sport ................................... PESM
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

(1,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 127 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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HISTORY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
United States History to 1865 ........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
History Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL
HIST
HIST

101

RPED
LDRS

250
101

ENGL
MATH
HIST
RPED

201
3
104*** 3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

JUNIOR YEAR
Group I History Elective ................................ HIST
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Group III History Elective ............................. HIST
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR
Group I History Elective ................................
Capstone Seminar ..........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+Approved Elective .......................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

201

311

HIST
HIST
PSCI
LDRS

411

3
3
3
3
2
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total
hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+Must be numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
Group I (EUROPEAN): 321, 322, 323, 324, 325, 326, 327, 328, 329, 330, 333, 334, 335, 338, and 339.
Group II (UNITED STATES): 300, 301, 303, 304, 305, 307, 308, 309, 310, 311, 312, 315, 316, 317, 318, and 320.
Group III (NON-WESTERN): 357, 358, 359, 360, 361, 362, 364, and 365.
Group IV (MILITARY): 380, 382, 383, 384, 385, 386, 387, and 391.

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HISTORY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
United States History since 1865 ...................
Introduction to History...................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
**1st Year Basic ROTC .................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
American National Government ....................
Elective ..........................................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
**2nd Year Basic ROTC ................................

ENGL
HIST
HIST
HIST

102

RPED
LDRS

251
111

3
3
3
3
3
2
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL
MATH
PSCI

3
105*** 3
102
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

RPED

202
203

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Group II History Elective............................... HIST
Group IV History Elective ............................. HIST
+Approved Elective ....................................... Any SHSS
Elective ..........................................................
**1st Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Group II History Elective............................... HIST
History Elective ............................................. HIST
+Approved Elective ....................................... PSCI
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
**2nd Year Advanced ROTC.........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MATHEMATICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Introduction to the Practice of Mathematics ..
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
++English .......................................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Introduction to Discrete Structures ................
A Modern Language ......................................
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
Modern Algebra I ...........................................
**Mathematics Elective .................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

ENGL

101
131
121

3
3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)

MATH
MATH
RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
MATH
MATH

231
206

3
4
3
3
4

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

0
1
0

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

MATH
MATH

303

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

495

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Seminar in Mathematics ..................... MATH
**Mathematics Elective ................................. MATH
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Any mathematics course numbered at the 300 or 400 level.
***Science must be CHEM 151 (161)/CHEM 152 (162) or BIOL 101 (111)/BIOL 102 (112) or PHYS
221 (271), PHYS 222 (272).
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++ A student must complete COMM 260 and one of ENGL 201, 202, 215, 218, or 219.

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MATHEMATICS MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Introduction to Computer Science I ...............
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
++English .......................................................
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Linear Algebra ...............................................
***Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ................
A Modern Language ......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
***Biology, Chemistry or Physics .................
Introduction to Probability and Statistics.......
**Mathematics Elective .................................
Introduction to Analysis I...............................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102
132
201

3
3
4
4

(3,0)
(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,2)

MATH
CSCI
RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL
MATH
MATH

234
240

3
4
3
4
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

HIST

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

STAT
MATH
MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Mathematical Models and Applications......... MATH
**Mathematics Elective ................................. MATH
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

361
403

470

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 125 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR

Composition and Literature ...........................
++Approved Science......................................
+++Approved Science Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Mechanical Engineering .......
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR

Technical Writing and Communication .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory.................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Electric Circuit Analysis I ..............................
Statics .............................................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar/Lab................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR

Thermo-Fluid Systems I w/Lab .....................
Engineering Materials w/Lab .........................
Applied Mathematics II .................................
Measurements &amp; Instrumentation w/Lab.......
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab ....................
Computer Applications w/Lab ......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR

Heat Transfer..................................................
**Technical Elective ......................................
Senior Design I ..............................................
Mechatronics w/Lab.......................................
***ME Option I .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
MATH
HIST
MECH
LDRS
RPED

101

101
101
250

3
3
1
4
3
1
1
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(2,0)
(2,0)

COMM
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ELEC
CIVL

260
222
272
231
201
202

3
3
1
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

MECH
MECH
MATH
MECH
MECH
MECH

310
304
335
330
340
325

3
3
3
3
3
3

(2,2)
(2,2)
(3,0)
(2,2)
(2,2)
(2,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

MECH

415

MECH
MECH
MECH

481
450

3
3
2
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,2)
(2,2)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

131

+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however,

the total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16
semester hours.
*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Select CIVL, ELEC, or MECH 300- or 400-level courses.
***Select two courses from one of five option areas to fulfill ME Option I and II.
****To be selected from an approved list of courses in the humanities or social sciences.
*****Select a MECH 400-level course
++CHEM 140 or CHEM 151
+++CHEM 141 or CHEM 161

�The Undergraduate Curriculum

201

MECHANICAL ENGINEERING MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
++++Approved Science .................................
+++++Approved Science Laboratory ............
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
Engineering Computer Applications ..............
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
Electric Circuit Analysis II.............................
Electrical Laboratory .....................................
Dynamics .......................................................
Mechanics of Materials ..................................
Materials Laboratory......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Thermo-Fluid Systems II w/Lab ....................
Machine Design .............................................
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Systems w/Lab ...........................................
Mechanical Engineering System Design .......
Required Physical Education ............................

+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

ENGL

102

3
3
1
4
3
1
2
0
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,4)
(1,0)
(2,0)

MATH
PHYS
PHYS
MECH
LDRS
RPED

132
221
271
102
111
251

ENGL
MATH
ELEC
ELEC
CIVL
CIVL
CIVL
RPED

234
202
204
301
304
307

3
4
3
1
3
3
1
0

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(0,1)

HIST
MECH
MECH

311
345

3
3
3

(3,0)
(2,2)
(3,0)

MECH
MECH

350
460

3
3

(2,2)
(3,0)

RPED

SENIOR YEAR
Senior Design II ............................................. MECH
***ME Option II ............................................ MECH
****Social Science Core Course ...................
*****Mechanical Elective ............................. MECH
****Adv. Humanities/Social Science Course
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

482

0

(0,1)

3
3
3
3
3

(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

++++BIOL 150 or CHEM 152
+++++BIOL 151 or CHEM 162
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 131 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate French Communication ............
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

FREN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

FREN
FREN
FREN

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

201
201

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II...........
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

FREN
ENGL

102
102

3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

FREN
ENGL

202

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST

MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition...................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... FREN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication I ............ FREN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate French Communication ............
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Conversation .....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Adolescent Development ...............................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

FREN
ENGL

EDUC
RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
101
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

FREN
FREN
FREN
FREN
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH

201
201

206

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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205

MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in French Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary French Communication II........... FREN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
French Reading, Conversation and
Composition ...............................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced French Composition......................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

FREN
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
RPED

FREN
FREN
EDUC
EDUC

202

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3

(3,0)

312
401

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... MLNG 455
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC 499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German I .....................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German I ...................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

GERM
ENGL

101
101

3
3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

GERM
ENGL

201
201

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

GERM
GERM
GERM

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

HIST

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II....................................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II ..................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

GERM
ENGL

102
102

3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

111
251

0
2

(1,0)
(2,0)

GERM
ENGL

202

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST

MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition .................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Advanced Modern Language ......................... GERM
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German I ..................................... GERM 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German I ...................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Adolescent Development ...............................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

GERM
ENGL

EDUC
RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
101
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

GERM
GERM
GERM
GERM
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH

201
201

206

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in German Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary German II.................................... GERM 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate German II ..................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced German Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

GERM
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
RPED

GERM
GERM
EDUC
EDUC

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... GERM
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

202

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

302
312
401

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

455

3

(3,0)

499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

SPAN
ENGL

RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN

302
305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

0

(1,0)

MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

201
201

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

SPAN
ENGL
MATH
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Conversation ................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Advanced Modern Language ......................... SPAN
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

202

3
3
4
105** 3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

301

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication I .......... SPAN 101
3
(3,0)*
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Intermediate Spanish Communication ...........
Major British Writers .....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Education in Modern Society.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Composition ....................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Adolescent Development ...............................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School .
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

SPAN
ENGL

EDUC
RPED

3
3
4
104** 3
3
101
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC

302
305

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
SPAN
EDUC

306

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

MATH

201
201

206

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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MODERN LANGUAGES, LITERATURES AND CULTURES MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Spanish Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Elementary Spanish Communication II ......... SPAN 102
3
(3,0)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
4
(3,2)
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
(3,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Spanish Conversation, Reading and
Composition ...............................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Educational Psychology .................................
Elective ..........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Advanced Spanish Conversation ...................
Advanced Modern Language .........................
Teaching Students with Special Needs ..........
Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

SPAN
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
RPED

SPAN
SPAN
EDUC
EDUC

SENIOR YEAR
Theory &amp; Practice of Foreign-Language ....... SPAN
Teaching
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC

202

3
3
4
105** 3
202
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

301
312
401

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

455

3

(3,0)

499

12

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 187.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 123 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
General Biology I...........................................
General Biology I Laboratory ........................
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education................
Contemporary Health Foundations ................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology I ................
Human Anatomy and Physiology
I Laboratory ...............................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Motor Development .......................................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

BIOL
BIOL
ENGL
HIST

101
111
101

3
1
3
3

(3,0)*
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
RPED

101
250

3
2

(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

BIOL

217

3

(3,0)

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
PHED

227
201
104**
200

1
3
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PRE-PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Foundations of Fitness &amp; Exercise ................
First Aid and CPR (ARC) ..............................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Human Anatomy and Physiology II...............
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Laboratory ..................................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Motor Learning ..............................................
Accommodating Persons with Disabilities
within Sport and Physical Activity ............
Introduction to Teaching Physical Education
Educational Psychology .................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL
HIST
MATH

102

RPED
RPED

3
3
105** 3
3
251
2
113
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

BIOL

218

3

(3,0)

BIOL
ENGL
PHED

228

1
3
3

(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED
PHED
EDUC
RPED

203
201
202

3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

235

NOTE: The Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track) student is expected to be admitted to the Physical
Education (Teaching Track) Major at the end of the sophomore year. To be admitted to the Physical
Education (Teaching Track) Major, the student enrolled in Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track)
must have the support of his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest in teacher education and
must also have:
1. Official records of 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 at least 45 credit hours of
coursework taken at The Citadel;
3. Successfully completed PHED 101, PHED 200, PHED 201, PHED 203, and PHED 235 with a
grade of “C” or better.
Students who have not met all these requirements by the end of their sophomore year will not be permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the major and will be encouraged to consider another major.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Child Development ........................................
Biomechanical Kinesiology ...........................
Methods of Teaching Rhythmic Activities.....
Elementary School Physical Education .........
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

SENIOR YEAR
Methods of Teaching School Health
Education ...................................................
Physiology of Exercise I ................................
Physiology of Exercise I Lab .........................
Methods of Teaching Team Sports .................
Health and Physical Education
School Curriculum ...................................
Teaching Reading and Writing in the
Middle and High School .........................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

EDUC
EXSC
PHED
PHED

307
314
321
433

3
3
3
3
4

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,1)
(3,0)
(3,2)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

HLED
EXSC
EXSC
PHED

407
319
329
460

3
3
1
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)

PHED

335

3

(3,0)

EDUC

306

3

(3,0

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
+ROTC hours (credits, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PHYSICAL EDUCATION
Teaching Track
Second Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Adolescent Development ...............................
Technology in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................
Measurement and Evaluation .........................
Methods of Teaching Individual and
Dual Sports.................................................
Physical Science (Chemistry or Physics).......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

EDUC

206

3

(3,0)

PHED
PHED

300
305

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

PHED

350

3
4
3

(3,0)

404

3

(3,0)

421
499

1
12

(1,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED
Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science and Physical Education................. PHED
Internship in Teaching .................................... PHED
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC

(3,0)

NOTE: Physical Education (Teaching Track) majors must make a formal application for admission to
the Internship in Teaching (PHED 499) no later than 1 May of the previous academic year for admission
to the spring internship in teaching. Admission is contingent upon the following:
1) Completed with a GPA of at least 2.750, all required course work except PHED 404, 421, and 499.
2) Completed the following professional education courses with a cumulative GPR of at least
2.750: EDUC 202, 206, 307; PHED 101, 200, 201, 235, 300, 301, 305, 306, 314, 319, 321, 335, 350
,
433. 460; and HLED 407;
3) Successfully completed all previous field experiences;
4) Have on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) test scores.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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PHYSICS MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
+Introduction to Physics ................................
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
Composition and Literature I .........................
A Modern Language ......................................
History of Western or World Civilization I ....
++1st Year Basic ROTC.................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Applications of Physics with Calculus II .......
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus II ........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III ..............
Major British Writers I ...................................
A Modern Language ......................................
+++Approved Elective ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++2nd Year Basic ROTC ...............................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Analytical Mechanics I ..................................
Quantum Mechanics I ....................................
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Mathematical Physics ....................................
++++Applied Mathematics II ........................
++1st Year Advanced ROTC .........................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Electrodynamics I ..........................................
Advanced Physics Laboratory .......................
Research Participation ...................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
+++++Approved Elective ..............................
++2nd Year Advanced ROTC ........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PHYS
MATH
ENGL

101
131
101

3
4
3
3
3

(3,0)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

222
232
272
231
201

3
1
1
4
3
3
3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
MATH

315
405
151
161
320
335

3
3
3
1
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

403
451
420

3
2
3
3
3

(3,0)
(0,4)
(1,4)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

RPED

+Alternate course upon the approval of department head.
++ROTC hours may vary each semester by military department; however the total hours
which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours
+++(BIOL 101/111, BIOL 102/112, PHYS 241, PHYS 243, ASTR 201, ASTR 202, or
alternate courses upon the approval of department head)
++++Alternate 300/400 PHYS or MATH course upon the approval of department head.
+++++(CHEM 300, PHYS 301, CHEM 305, BIOL 310, PHYS 341, MATH 343, PHYS
409, ASTR 412, PHYS 415, PHYS 416, MATH 422, or alternate course upon the approval
of department head) Approved Elective can be taken in the fall or spring term.

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219

PHYSICS MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Applications of Physics with Calculus I ........
Laboratory for Physics with Calculus I .........
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
Composition and Literature II........................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++1st Year Basic ROTC.................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Modern Physics..............................................
Applications of Modern Physics ....................
Modern Physics Laboratory ...........................
Electronic Instrumentation .............................
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory ..........
Applied Mathematics I...................................
English, American or World Literature ..........
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
++2nd Year Basic ROTC ...............................

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

221
231
271
132
102
251

3
1
1
4
3
3
2

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

RPED
LDRS

111

0

(1,0)

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
MATH
ENGL

223
233
273
307
357
234

3
1
1
3
1
4
3
3
0

(3,0)
(1,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(4,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

3
1
3
1
2
3
3

(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(1,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
2
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,2)
(3,0)

RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Optics .............................................................
Optics Laboratory ..........................................
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Research Planning..........................................
History of Western or World Civilization II...
Thermodynamics............................................
++1st Year Advanced ROTC .........................

PHYS
PHYS
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
HIST
PHYS

308
358
152
162
319

SENIOR YEAR
Electrodynamics II .........................................
Quantum Mechanics II ...................................
Analytical Mechanics II .................................
Research Presentation ....................................
Elective ..........................................................
++2nd Year Advanced ROTC ........................

PHYS
PHYS
PHYS
PHYS

404
406
316
421

410

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and lab hours, in that order.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 130 plus the credit hours from the successful completion
of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield A—American Government and Politics
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Political Parties ..............................................
++Subfield Elective.......................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
Political Issues and Public Policy ..................
++Subfield Elective........................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
PSCI

301

HIST
BADM 201

3
3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

462
401

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield A—American Government and Politics
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105** 3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC

232

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Urban Politics or ............................................ PSCI
Legislative Process.....................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

304, or 3
391, or
392, or
492
302 or 3
306
4
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
Political Science Elective............................... PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield B—International Politics and Military Affairs
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
1
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
International Political Economy ....................
American Politics Elective.............................
++Subfield Elective........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ...................
American Foreign Relations ..........................
American Politics Elective.............................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

351

3
3
3
4
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

PSCI
PSCI
PSCI

462
431

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield B—International Politics and Military Affairs
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
3
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
3
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105** 3
A Modern Language ......................................
3
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC

232

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
National Security Policy ................................ PSCI
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
332
3
4
3
3

(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Political Science .................... PSCI
101
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 101
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 250
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar.......................................... LDRS 101
SOPHOMORE YEAR
International Politics ......................................
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Criminal Justice .............................................
American Politics Elective.............................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective .............................................
Principles of Macroeconomics.......................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

1

(2,0)

RPED

231
3
201
3
104** 3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CRMJ
PSCI

201

HIST
BADM 201

3
3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

462

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

PSCI
ENGL
MATH

SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights ................... PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................
American Politics Elective............................. PSCI
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.
++Majors must concentrate in one of three subfields: American Government and Politics, International
Politics and Military Affairs, or Law and Legal Studies.

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POLITICAL SCIENCE MAJOR
Subfield C—Pre-Law and Legal Studies
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
American National Government .................... PSCI
102
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
History of Western or World Civilization ...... HIST
Finite Mathematics......................................... MATH 105**
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Comparative Politics ...................................... PSCI
English, American or World Literature .......... ENGL
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED
+2nd Year Basic ROTC
JUNIOR YEAR
American Political Thought or....................... PSCI
Ancient/Medieval Political Theory or ........
Modern Political Theory or ........................
Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
Law and Legal Process .................................. PSCI
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History Elective ............................................. HIST
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
Constitutional Law: Powers of Government.. PSCI
++Subfield Elective........................................ PSCI
+++Elective ....................................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3
2

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

0

(1,0)

3
3
3
3
4
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

304 or 3
391, or
392, or
492
361
3
4
3
3

(3,0)

461

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

232

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

+++Non-PSCI Humanities/Social Science upper level course.

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
General Psychology .......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Research Design in Psychology .....................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Physiological Psychology ..............................
Theories of Personality ..................................
**Humanities/Social Sciences Elective .........
Professional Development in Psychology .....
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............

ENGL

101
201
250

3
4
3
3
2

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)

PSYC
RPED
LDRS

101

1

(2,0)

ENGL
MATH

PSYC
RPED

201
3
104*** 3
4
3
3
203
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

PSYC
PSYC

302
306

PSYC

310

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

403

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

411

0

(1,0)

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Psychology of Learning ................................. PSYC
Approved Elective ......................................... FNAR
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**This requirement will be fulfilled by taking any course in the School of Humanities and Social Sciences, at the 200-level or above, outside of the student’s major or minor.
***See page 109 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PSYCHOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
A Modern Language ......................................
Developmental Psychology ...........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American or World Literature ..........
Finite Mathematics.........................................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Experimental Psychology .............................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

ENGL

102
202

3
4
3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

PSYC
RPED
LDRS

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

ENGL
MATH

3
105*** 3
4
3
3
301
4
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,2)
(0,1)

304

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HIST
PSYC
RPED

JUNIOR YEAR
Abnormal Psychology.................................... PSYC
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Social Psychology .......................................... PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
SENIOR YEAR
History and Systems of Psychology .............. PSYC
Advanced Psychological Study...................... PSYC
Cognitive Psychology .................................... PSYC
General Elective .............................................
General Elective .............................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

305

405
410
402

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 128 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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SCHOOL
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Col. William N. Trumbull, Dean
Col. Janette W. Moody, Associate Dean
Col. Wesley M. Jones, Jr., Associate Dean

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Dean, Jolley Chair: Trumbull
Associate Deans: Jones, Moody
Professors: Bebensee, Ebeling, Foster, Green, Moody, Sharbrough, Sobel,
Sparks, Strauch, Timmerman, Trumbull
Associate Professors: Arnold, Barth, Betterton, Bolt, Jones, Lovvorn,
Money, Morris, Riggle, Rishel, Smith, Woolsey
Assistant Professors: Karagiannidis, Ponomarov
The mission of the School of Business is to educate and develop leaders of
principle to serve a global community.
Our teaching, professional, and personal activities are based on our commitment to these values: integrity, fairness, and concern for others in all of our
relationships; continuous pursuit and dissemination of knowledge to promote
enlightened changes in society, and continuous improvement in all we do.
Entering freshman cadets may declare their major to be Pre-Business. In
addition, students from within The Citadel who are pursuing other majors may
change to Pre-Business. In order to be accepted as Business majors, these PreBusiness majors must achieve a grade of C or better in each of the following
five courses that provide the foundation for the major:
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics
BADM 205 Business Statistics
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting and Reporting
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting
BADM 216 Communications in Business
In addition, all Pre-Business majors must complete the following Career
Visioning exercises and elements as part of their application to become a
Business Major:
As part of the course requirements of BADM 216:
Basic Professional Resume
Generic Cover Letter
Professional References Page
Additionally:
Complete a career interest inventory

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When Pre-Business majors are in their last semester of pre-business courses,
they will be allowed one “transition” semester during which they may also take
courses from the junior core for which they have already met the prerequisites.
During the transition semester, pre-business majors must successfully complete
all remaining admission requirements. If, at the end of this transition semester,
the student’s admission requirements remain incomplete, then the student will
not be allowed to enroll in any other business courses until the admission
requirements are completed.
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
with a demanding on-campus military leadership laboratory — the South Carolina
Corps of Cadets. This laboratory teaches self-awareness, stress management,
creative problem-solving, communication, motivation, conflict management,
and productive use of power and authority. In addition to living and working
in this laboratory, cadets also take eight semesters of ROTC courses which
emphasize communication skills, military professionalism, ethics, analysis of
the defense structure, practice of leadership and management principles, and
problem-solving skills.
For students interested in accounting careers, the School offers an accounting concentration. Students who choose to pursue this option use all of their
departmental elective slots to satisfy concentration requirements as specified in
the “Courses of Study” section of this catalog.
For students with career interest in supply chain and logistics management,
professional selling, finance, or entrepreneurship pathways, the School offers a
specialization in these areas. Students who choose to pursue this option must
complete course work as specified in the “Courses of Study” section of this
catalog.
The School of Business also participates in the interdisciplinary minor in
Leadership Studies. For a full description of this minor, please refer to the entry
in this catalog in the Department of English section.
Persons interested in the Master of Business Administration program, which
is offered only through evening classes, should consult the Graduate Programs
catalog for further information.
Minor in Business
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Business Course Descriptions
BADM 101
Introduction to Business
Three Credit Hours
A survey course that acquaints students with the fundamental concepts of
business operations, familiarizes them with spreadsheets and the application
of spreadsheets to common business problems, introduces common accounting
reports used in managing businesses, and presents an overview of career opportunities that exist in business today.
BADM 201
Principles of Macroeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of all business sophomores.
A study of the origins of capitalism and the development of economic institutions; an introduction to economic principles, including an analysis of the
determination of national income and its fluctuations, and an introduction to
money, banking, and government finance. (May be taken after BADM 202.)
BADM 202
Principles of Microeconomics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of all business sophomores.
A study of value and price, including factors affecting short- and long-run
adjustments of the individual firm with respect to prices, costs, and levels of
production; value and price determination; market adjustments in competition
and monopoly; distribution of income; international economics; and current
economic problems. (May be taken before BADM 201.)
BADM 205
Business Statistics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 104 or MATH 105
Required of all business sophomores.
This course introduces the student to the concepts and techniques necessary
to organize and analyze data. Topics covered in this course include data collection and presentation, probability distributions, sampling theory, hypothesis
testing, analysis of variance, and simple regression analysis. Students will be
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BADM 211

Introduction to Financial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
and Reporting
Required of all business sophomores.
Part one in a two-part series on introductory accounting concepts. This course
provides an introduction to the basic theory and practice of financial accounting
and reporting in an ethical environment. The course focuses on the fundamental
concepts, terminology, and techniques for the preparation and interpretation of
the corporate financial statements: the balance sheet, the income statement, and
the statement of retained earnings.
BADM 212
Introduction to Managerial Accounting Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Required of all business sophomores.
Part two of a two-part series on introductory accounting. This course focuses
on the interpretation and use of accounting information for external and internal
decision-making. Topics include preparation and interpretation of the statement
of cash flows; financial statement analysis; an integrative annual report project
involving the study and interpretation of the corporate annual report; ethics;
and the fundamental concepts, terminology, and techniques necessary for the
development and use of reports for internal purposes such as cost analysis,
budgeting, and decision analysis.
BADM 217
Computer Applications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Required of business sophomores.
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 300
Intermediate Financial Accounting I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of all business majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course includes a rigorous study of the theory and practice of financial
accounting. It focuses on the concepts underlying financial accounting, the preparation of corporate financial statements utilizing generally accepted accounting
principles, and accounting ethics. Emphasis is on cash, receivables, inventories,
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BADM 301
Intermediate Financial Accounting II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Required of all business majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course is a continuation of BADM 300’s rigorous study of financial accounting and the preparation of corporate financial statements. Primary emphasis
is on non-current liabilities, equity, investments, and revenue accounting. Other
topics include the accounting for taxes, pensions, and leases, as well as current
accounting topics and ethics.
BADM 302
Managerial Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of all business majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course is a rigorous study of accounting in the manufacturing environment. It focuses on how costs are accumulated and communicated inside the
organization. The course emphasizes how accounting information is used for
decision-making, planning, and control.
BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business Three Credit Hours
Required of all business 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
Prerequisite: BADM 202
Required of all business 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.
BADM 318
Commercial Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 305
Required of business majors with a concentration in accounting.
A detailed examination of commercial law topics including sales, commercial
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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
Prerequisite: BADM 211
Required of all business 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.
BADM 322
Intermediate Finance
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
This course considers problems arising in the financial management of operations of nonfinancial firms. Emphasis is on the role of the finance executive in
a business. The course builds on the tools and concepts introduced in BADM
321 Business Finance.
BADM 323
Quality Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205, STAT 160 or equivalent
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
Prerequisite: BADM 205, STAT 160 or equivalent
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.

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BADM 326
Principles of Real Estate
Three Credit Hours
The 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
Three Credit Hours
the Free Enterprise System
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
Although there are no formal course 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.
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. The 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).
BADM 331
Financial Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 321
This is a hands-on course in financial modeling, primarily using Microsoft
Excel. The topics covered follow those in financial management and investment
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BADM 332
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.), markets (stock,
bond and foreign exchange among others) and the wide array of financial instruments that are available to businesses and individuals. Particular attention
will be paid to risk management and how the various markets and institutions
interact with each other. Activities that take place in financial markets and
institutions have a direct effect on personal wealth, the behavior of consumers
and businesses, and the well-being of the overall economy.
BADM 338

Management and Organizational
Three Credit Hours
Behavior
Required of business 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 roles 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
Prerequisites: PSYC 371 or BADM 338
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.
BADM 402
Advanced Accounting
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 301
This course focuses on accounting and reporting issues in specialized organizations such as consolidated entities, governmental bodies, and not-for-profit
organizations. Topics include the specific accounting rules and techniques that
apply within each of these areas.

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BADM 404
Investments
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
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.
BADM 405
Marketing Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
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.
BADM 406
Professional Selling
Three Credit Hours
A study of the stages of the professional selling process, and the role of
sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis on learning adaptive selling
techniques and developing effective interpersonal communications skills. Sales
careers are examined.
BADM 407
Money and Banking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 201
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.
BADM 408
Advanced Professional Selling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 406
A continuation of the study of the professional selling process, and the role
of sales in today’s marketing environment. Emphasis will be placed on further
learning adaptive selling techniques and developing effective interpersonal communication skills. National and regional sales competitions will be discussed
and possibly attended depending on the semester
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
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BADM 410
Operations Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BADM 205 or STAT 160, BADM 212, and BADM 338
Required of all business 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, queueing
theory, simulation, or others.
BADM 413
International Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
Introduction to global problems, cultural and ethical issues, and decision areas
facing the marketing manager. Primary emphasis rests on the value of crosscultural understanding and the need for careful adaptation of marketing efforts.
BADM 414
Consumer Behavior
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 309
The study of behavioral science theories and related marketing models useful
to managers in understanding consumers in the domestic and global marketplaces.
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 416
Auditing and Assurance Services
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 300
Prerequisite or corequisite: BADM 427
Required of all business majors with a concentration in accounting.
The study of the basic concepts of auditing including ethics, risk analysis,
evaluation of controls, evidence-gathering, the effects of Sarbanes-Oxley, and
reporting as applicable to financial statement, compliance, and operational audits.
Professional auditing standards will be utilized throughout the course.

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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.
BADM 419
Federal Taxation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 212
Required of all business majors with a concentration in accounting. Open
to all business majors.
This course provides a study of the basic principles of federal income tax
law applicable to individuals and sole proprietors. Emphasis is given to research,
compliance, and tax planning. Topics include an understanding of tax legislation
as well as discussions on inclusions, deductions, exclusions, credits, gift and
estate tax, and property transactions, with a limited emphasis on other tax entities.
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.
BADM 421
Logistics Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205 or STAT 160 and BADM 429
Logistics is that 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
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BADM 422
Strategic Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BADM 201, BADM 202, BADM 211, BADM 212, BADM
309, BADM 321, BADM 338
Required of all business 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 decision-making skills by assuming the role of
top management in a simulated company and through the study of actual business cases.
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 successful completion of this course, the
student will be prepared to create and manage their own personal financial plan.
BADM 425

Small Business Management/
Three Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business
This course covers the environment of small business, factors of success or
failure, small business management tools, and sources of financing. Student teams
will prepare business plans for the start-up of a business. In some instances,
the teams will work with local entrepreneurs in developing business plans. The
course is supported by a multi-media business planning system.
BADM 426
Risk Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 321
Risk Management is a study of the identification, evaluation, financing and
control of both financial and non-financial business risk as well as the techniques that are used to manage those risks. Integrated risk management of the
entire portfolio of risk in the business enterprise is emphasized throughout the
course. Risk Management techniques to include hedging, diversification, and
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BADM 427
Accounting Information Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BADM 217, BADM 300 and BADM 302.
Required of business majors with a concentration in accounting.
This course reviews the core concepts of accounting information systems
that support and enable business processes. The course reviews the accountant’s
role in designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining an accounting
information system. Topics include software, hardware, security issues, systems
documentation, and systems development, as well as privacy issues and ethical concerns. New topics are introduced each semester to reflect technological
changes in the marketplace. Students will utilize specialized software to support
the accounting functions and be able to evaluate various software packages.
BADM 428
Technology and Entrepreneurship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business
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.
BADM 429
Supply Chain Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BADM 205, or STAT 160, or equivalent
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.
BADM 430-435 Seminar in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or senior standing in business
These courses are designed to provide students of exceptional ability and
background with the opportunity to explore a variety of advanced, businessoriented, analytical techniques. Specified topics covered within these courses
will be offered at the discretion of the instructor and under the supervision of
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BADM 450
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Junior or Senior Standing
This course gives junior or 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: Junior or senior standing with at least a 3.0 academic average.
Approvals for enrollment during preregistration from sponsoring professor and
department head are required.
This course may be taken by juniors or 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
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Col. Larry G. Daniel, Dean
Col. Kathryn-Richardson Jones, Associate Dean

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PROGRAMS LEADING TO TEACHER CERTIFICATION
Dean of Education &amp; Director of Teacher Education: Daniel
Associate Dean: Richardson-Jones
Professors: Daniel, Jefferson, Murray, Williams
Associate Professors: Graham, Hewett, Oberman, Richardson-Jones
Assistant Professors: Albert, Ilagan, Jocius
Visiting Assistant Professor: Thompson
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 high quality programs in the preparation
of secondary teachers and K-12 programs in physical education and modern
languages (French, German and Spanish). While approximately fifty percent of
the undergraduate student body is from the state of South Carolina, students
from across the United States are involved in education programs at The Citadel. Reciprocal arrangements with other states and the accreditation/approvals
of the National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education (NCATE), the
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation (CAEP), and the Interstate
Teacher Assessment and Support Consortium (InTASC) facilitate certification
in all fifty states.
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
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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 Mission
The mission of the Zucker Family School of Education at The Citadel is to
support the development and preparation of 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 mission is based on the School’s philosophy and conceptual model.
Conceptual Framework of
The Citadel’s Professional Education Unit
Developing Principled Educational Leaders for P-20 Schools
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.
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.

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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 programs for teacher candidates for P-12 schools and
our advanced programs for professional educators in P-20 schools, The Citadel’s
Professional Education 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 Education 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…
6. develop and describe their philosophy of education and reflect upon its
impact in the teaching and learning environment;
7. develop and manage meaningful educational experiences that address
the needs of all learners with respect for their individual and cultural
experiences;
8. construct, foster, and maintain a learner-centered environment in which
all learners contribute and are actively engaged;
9. apply their understanding of both context and research to plan, structure,
facilitate, and monitor effective teaching and learning in the context of
continual assessment;
10. reexamine their practice by reflectively and critically asking questions
and seeking answers.
Ethical Principled Educational Leaders…
11. demonstrate commitment to a safe, supportive, learning environment;
12. embrace and adhere to appropriate professional codes of ethics;
13. value diversity and exhibit a caring, fair, and respectful attitude and respect
toward all cultures;
14. establish rapport with students, families, colleagues, and communities;
15. meet obligations on time, dress professionally, and use language
appropriately.

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Director of Teacher Education
The Director of Teacher Education is the college official charged with the
responsibility for the development, implementation, administration, and monitoring of all teacher education activities at The Citadel. The director assures that
all Citadel programs meet the standards and criteria set forth by:
1. The South Carolina General Assembly
2. The South Carolina Department of Education
3. The National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education/Council for
Accreditation of Educator Preparation (NCATE/CAEP)
Teacher education at The Citadel is dedicated to the development of teachers for the public schools of the state and nation. Teacher education programs
prepare students to teach in secondary schools. In addition, a program for K-12
certification is available in physical education (see the Department of Health,
Exercise and Sport Science section for additional information).

Admission to the Major
Admission to an Education Major at The Citadel is a three-level process.
Students should read this section carefully so that this process is well understood.
Assignment to Pre-Education
Students who are interested in the teaching profession are first assigned to
Pre-Education, Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track), or to biology, chemistry,
and modern language majors that include a concentration in teacher education.
For those interested in Physical Education (Teaching Track), please refer to
the requirements of the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science.
At the Pre-Education level, it is the student’s responsibility to achieve passing
scores—as determined by the South Carolina Department of Education—on
the PRAXIS I basic skills exam in reading, writing, and mathematics. Students
should take the PRAXIS I exams during their sophomore year and are responsible
for ensuring that official records of passing scores are on file at The Citadel.
Also, students—in consultation with their faculty advisors—are responsible for
following the appropriate curriculum. In addition, students need to pay attention
to their cumulative grade point average (GPA) since a 2.750 cumulative GPA
is required for admission into teacher education senior level study.
Admission to Education Major
To be admitted to the teacher education senior level study or to content
majors that include a concentration in teacher education, the student enrolled in
pre-education 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
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2. maintained a cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.750 or higher on at
least 45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
3. passed EDUC 101 and EDUC 202.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (EDUC 499 or PHED 499)
Students must make a formal application for admission no later than the end
of the fall semester of their sophomore year. The internship is not normally
offered to students in fall semesters. This application will be reviewed by the
Committee on Admissions and Retention and will include, among other things,
recommendations from professors in completed professional education and
content area courses, recommendations from general education faculty, and an
evaluation by the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and interest
in teacher education. In addition, the student must have:
1. completed all professional education courses and content coursework;
2. on file at The Citadel South Carolina State Department of Education
clearance through the FBI and SLED;
3. a cumulative GPA of at least 2.750;
4. completed successfully all previous field experiences;
5. on file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s). It is strongly recommended that students take the Principles of
Learning and Teaching (PLT) test as soon as they have completed EDUC
101, EDUC 202 and EDUC 312.
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of the results of this
review and will send official notice of admission or rejection to the student. In
the absence of significant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for
the Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Teacher Education major must complete
all requirements for one of the teaching field courses of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750. In addition, passing scores on the appropriate
PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams must be on
file at The Citadel.
Completion of the curricular requirements may result in licensure by the
South Carolina Department of Education. A grade of “B” or better in EDUC
499 is necessary to quality for teacher certification recommendation.

The Professional Education Board

To facilitate the college-wide mission of preparing principled leaders for
professional education, The Citadel establishes (effective fall of 2006) 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,
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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 Sciences, of Science and Mathematics,
and of Graduate and Professional Studies. Beginning in September, 2006, the
Professional Education Board will meet monthly during each academic year.
Minor in Education
(Please refer to p. 129)
.Education Course Descriptions
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.
EART 201
Introduction to Earth Science
Four Credit Hours
A study of the materials and major processes of the earth including minerals
and rocks, plate tectonics, hydrology, volcanoes, mountain building, oceanography
and weather and climate. The geologic history of the earth and the fossil record
will also be included. Emphasis will be on Earth Space content for teaching
in middle and secondary schools.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course focuses on the dynamics of human learning and the psychological
principles that serve as the foundation for educational practice. The general goal
is to introduce students to the field of educational psychology and to teach them
how to apply the concepts, theoretical principles, and research findings from
the discipline of psychology to the planning and implementation of effective
instructional strategies in the classroom. Major emphasis is placed on assisting
the student in gaining a functional knowledge of the ideas explored. Moreover,
through this course the college student who is preparing for employment in
the field of education is acquainted with many facets of the teacher’s role as
a decision maker in the teaching/learning process. Class discussions, activities,
and field experience focus on the connections between theory and practice and
provide students with opportunities to apply psychological principles and solve
practical problems.
Note: Prior to the conclusion of this course, it is expected that students will
have completed the Praxis I (PPST) exam and will have scores on file at The
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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.
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 are examined and these components are based on
research of the National Reading Panel. Approaches to reading are 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 are 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
Three Credit Hours
Middle and High School
Prerequisites: EDUC 202, EDUC 301, EDUC 401, and Admission to Senior
Level Study - GPA at least 2.750, passing PRAXIS I or equivalent, and acceptable professional dispositions.
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.

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EDUC 330

Developing Leadership Skills through
Three Credit Hours
Peer Counseling
This course investigates the role, responsibilities, and personal commitments
of Peer Counselors (PC) within the Corps of Cadets, the Active Duty and
Veteran undergraduate student body at The Citadel. The course is designed for
undergraduate students earning a Minor in Leadership Studies, and provides
training and experiential activities to develop and reinforce the skills necessary
to provide supportive services to fellow students through a peer counseling process. Upon completion of this course, students should take the Praxis Principles
of Learning and Teaching (PLT) test.
EDUC 401

Methods and Materials of Middle and
Three Credit Hours
High School Teaching
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 teaching-learning process will be
emphasized. Upon completion of this course, students should take the Praxis
II content area test.
EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Admission to Senior 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 409
Special Topics in Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
A course designed for the intensive study of a current problem in the field
of education at the undergraduate level.
EDUC 420
Independent Study/Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor and/or department head
This course will offer students an opportunity to acquire a deeper knowledge in the area of specialized interest related to the field of education. Prior
to enrollment, each student must submit a plan of study to the department. A
formal research paper will be required. Credit in independent study/research is
limited to 3 semester hours in a degree program.

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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 Spring internship in teaching must be made no later than the
end of the fall semester of the sophomore year.

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Col. Ronald W. Welch, Dean
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Col. Kevin C. Bower, Head
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Col. Robert Barsanti, Head
Department of Engineering Leadership
and Program Management
Col. Charles O. Skipper, Head
Department of Mechanical Engineering
Lt. Col. Robert Rabb, Head

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Department of
Civil &amp; Environmental Engineering
Department Head: Bower
Professors: Bower, Davis, Mays, Welch
Associate Professors: Murden, Woo
Assistant Professors: Brown, Ghanat, Grayson, Michalaka, Watson, Wood
Department’s Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
(CEE) is to provide a nationally recognized student-centered 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 through effective combination of the academic with military discipline. 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
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Goals and Objectives
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.

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:
1.
2.
3.
4.

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5. Problem Solving
6. Design in four Areas*
7. Contemporary Issues
8. Project Management
9. Breadth in Civil Engineering in four Areas*
10. Communication
11a. Public Policy/Public Administration
11b. Business
12. Leadership
13. Multi-disciplinary Team Work
14. Lifelong Learning
15. Professional and 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
Citadel’s Bachelor’s degree program in Civil Engineering is accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, http://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) and the National Society of Black Engineers.
LeTellier Hall was designed for the needs of civil and environmental engineering education and contains, in addition to laboratories, six multi-media classrooms
and one multi-media assembly room that contains additional audiovisual aids for
special lectures and society meetings. 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.

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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 Application 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 networked 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 another 300,000 pound concrete cylinder testing machine; two 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
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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 materials laboratory equipment.
Geotechnical Laboratories: The soil laboratory is equipped with consolidmeters,
triaxial and direct shear machines, unconfined compression machines, permeameters, Atterberg limit equipment, Proctor and Modified AASHTO Proctor
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”) of 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, a 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 Global Positioning System
(GPS) survey grade receivers.

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Fundamentals of Engineering Examination: Each graduating student is required
to sit the Fundamentals of 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 humanity 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 will
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.
Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
(Please refer to p. 124)
Civil and Environmental Engineering Course Descriptions
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 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.
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CIVL 202
Statics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
CIVL 203
Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.
CIVL 205
Surveying
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: CIVL 101 or CIVL 103 and CIVL 235
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, datums, coordinate geometry, construction field control, legal aspects of land surveying, and public
land surveys.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 208
Geospatial Representation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 205 and CIVL 235, MATH 131 or HONR 131.
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 Positioning Systems (GPS), Geographic Information
Systems (GIS), and remote sensing.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 210

Computer Application for Civil and
Three Credit Hours
Environmental Engineering
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 computer
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.

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CIVL 235
Surveying I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CIVL 205
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 stations, 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 applications and computer-aided drafting are available.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 239
Geomatics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 205, CIVL 235; corequisites: CIVL 101 and CIVL 208
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering sophomores.
Preparation of a topographic map, Geographic Positioning Systems (GPS)
mapping controls, Geographic Information System (GIS) applications, and understanding the geometry and nomenclature of horizontal and vertical curves.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 302
Highway Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 305; corequisite: CIVL 327
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.
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better.
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.

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CIVL 305
Transportation Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 101, CIVL 103, CIVL 208, CIVL 239
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
harbors/ports.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ENGL 102; prerequisites or corequisites: CIVL 210, CIVL 304.
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
non-ferrous 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.
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 with a grade of “C” or better and MATH 132
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.
CIVL 310

Statics and Mechanics of Materials
Three Credit Hours
for Non-Civil Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and PHYS 221/271
Vector solutions of problems in statics; principles of 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.

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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 320
Fluid Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering juniors.
Prerequisite: CIVL 202 with a grade of “C” or better
Prerequisites or Corequisites: Either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
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.
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 320
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 and weirs; and
design of hydraulic structures.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 322

Introduction to Environmental
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisites: CIVL 320, CHEM 151, CHEM 161, BIOL 150, BIOL 151,
and either MATH 231 or MATH 234.
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.

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CIVL 327
Asphalt and Concrete Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 307; corequisite CIVL 302.
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.
Laboratory: two hours.
CIVL 330

Measurements, Analysis and Modeling
Three Credit Hours
for CEE Systems
Prerequisite: CIVL 210
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 the computer skills acquired in CIVL 210 for many assignments.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 402
Geotechnical Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 409; corequisite: CIVL 410
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.
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CIVL 404
Reinforced Concrete Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 309, MATH 231, and MATH 234
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
are included. 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.
CIVL 406
Steel Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 309
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.
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 322, CHEM 152/162, MATH 231, and MATH 234
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 quantity of wastewater, design of sanitary sewers, quality criteria for surface
waters, and wastewater treatment systems.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 409
Introduction to Geotechnical Engineering Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304 (with a grade of “C” or better), CIVL 322, MATH
231, and MATH 234
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.

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CIVL 410
Geotechnical Engineering II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 409; corequisite: CIVL 402
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 analysis, subsurface investigations and special topics including such subjects as soil
stabilization methods, geotextile applications, liquefaction, etc.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 411
Engineering Management
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of all freshman and sophomore courses or approval
of the department head.
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-Es, and contractors are covered with emphasis on proper professional
conduct by the engineer.
Lecture: three hours.
CIVL 412

Engineering Practice and
One Credit Hour
Professional Licensure
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Required of all Civil and Environmental Engineering seniors. This class
provides a review for the NCEES Fundamentals of Engineering Computer
Based Exam.
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 321
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.
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CIVL 419
Environmental Engineering Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: CIVL 408
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.
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Civil and Environmental Engineering Design Electives
Each Civil and Environmental Engineering major must complete a twosemester capstone design experience. The capstone sequence provides students
an opportunity to:
• function with multi-disciplinary teams
• identify, formulate, and solve realistic engineering problems where
economic, environmental, and 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 432/433

Civil Engineering Design
Capstone I and II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CIVL 432
Prerequisite: Senior standing in civil and environmental engineering.
Corequisites: CIVL 404, CIVL 408, CIVL 410, CIVL 411
CIVL 433
Prerequisite: CIVL 432
Ethical canons 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 needed to establish safe, healthy,
equitable and vibrant communities. Students will apply engineering principles,
through design team initiatives and lecture directives, to develop solutions for
a comprehensive design problem using methods of professional engineering
practice involving multi-disciplinary aspects of civil engineering including
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CIVL 450

Civil and Environmental Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Internship
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
This course gives Civil and Environmental Engineering students real-world
work 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.
CIVL 453
Special Topics in Civil Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of Department Head
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 this course may change, a
student may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.

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Department Head: Barsanti
Professors: Barsanti, McKinney, Peeples
Associate Professors: Hayne, Potisuk, Skinner
Assistant Professor: Mazzaro
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 2+2 evening
mode. The day mode is open only to members of the South Carolina Corps of
Cadets, military veterans, and enlisted active duty students assigned to one of
The Citadel’s ROTC Departments. Cadets must take sixteen hours of ROTC
and four hours of Health and Physical Education in addition to two Required
Physical Education non-credit courses. The 2+2 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 laboratory rooms are the same for both modes.
The Electrical and Computer Engineering Department is located on the third
floor of Grimsley Hall, a first-tier engineering education facility that provides fullyequipped laboratories, classrooms and faculty offices. 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 student branch of the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
was established in 1962 and is an active component of the electrical engineering program. A Citadel chapter of Tau Beta Pi, the national engineering honor
society, recognizes junior and senior students who meet the organization’s high
academic standards.
The bachelor of science 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
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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. In 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. An integral part
of the program is the design component that develops the student’s ability to
address practical engineering problems. This is accomplished by the inclusion of
engineering design problems and concepts throughout the curriculum and capped
by a mandatory two-semester senior design course in which 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.
Program Educational 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 engineeringrelated 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
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5.
6.
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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 through a broad education
9. a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long 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 Curriculum
The electrical engineering educational experience begins in the freshman
engineering fundamentals course, ELEC 106. This freshman course develops
basic skills and good teamwork habits through team case studies requiring the
communication of creative ideas. The second semester freshman curriculum includes 3 credit hours of computer applications for electrical engineers. The study
of electrical engineering topics in the sophomore year includes 6 credit hours of
electric circuit analysis, 3 credit hours of digital logic and circuits, 3 credit hours
of digital systems, and 1 credit hour of electrical laboratory. Theory is combined
with application, demonstration, and experimental verification. In addition the
first two years include 16 credit hours of mathematics, 8 credit hours of chemistry and/or biology, 8 credit hours of physics, and 18 credit hours of English
and history to provide the foundation necessary for an engineering education.
The junior year requires a total of 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 circuits and 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), which provides coverage of mathematical topics
required in upper division electrical engineering courses. There is a single junior
year elective course that must be technical in nature and outside the mainstream
of electrical engineering.
The senior year provides depth in electrical and computer engineering by
requiring five out of an available seventeen 400-level electrical engineering elective courses taught and at least one approved Computer Science elective. The
elective courses are ELEC 307 (Nuclear Engineering), 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
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(Energy Systems Engineering), ELEC 428 (Computer Architecture), 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 (Prerequisites: CSCI 201, 202 and MATH 206)
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
Advanced Digital Systems
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
ELEC 424
Solid State Devices
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
ELEC 415
Electrical Measurements Laboratory
Electrical Engineering Design Experience
Engineering design is distributed throughout the electrical engineering curriculum. Introduction to the design process and the initial design experience
occurs in the freshman course, ELEC 106. 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 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 relatively few limits placed on the
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Techniques of analysis, synthesis, iteration, and approximations are studied
in the sophomore and junior electrical engineering courses. Specialized design
exercises illustrate the use of these techniques in the areas of circuits, systems,
electronics, 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 or propose a major
design project to be completed by the end of second semester. They must enlist a faculty 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.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
(Please refer to p. 130)
Electrical Engineering Course Descriptions
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

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ELEC 201
Electric Circuit Analysis I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisites: ELEC 106 or MECH 101, MATH 131, PHYS 221/271.
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.
Lecture: three hours
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
Three Credit 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.
Prerequisites or corequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 222/272
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
Students must earn at least a “C” in ELEC 202 before enrolling in any
ELEC courses for which ELEC 202 is a prerequisite.
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites or corequisites: ELEC 202 or ELEC 308
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
An introduction to the experimental method. Laboratory exercises are designed
to supplement the material presented in ELEC 201 and ELEC 202.
Laboratory: two hours.
ELEC 206

Computer Applications for Electrical
Three Credit Hours
Engineers
Prerequisite: ELEC 106
Required of electrical engineering freshmen.
The computer is presented as a tool for the solution of electrical engineering
problems. High level programming of computers; data manipulation, plotting,
and equation solving using application programs such as MATLAB.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 302
Electrical Machinery Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 316
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
A laboratory course to accompany ELEC 316.
Laboratory: two hours.

One Credit Hour

ELEC 306
Electronics I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 313
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Characteristics of solid-state devices; diodes; transistor biasing and stabilization;
theory and design of low-frequency amplifiers, utilizing bipolar and MOS devices.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 307
Nuclear Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 222/272
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.
ELEC 308
Elements of Electrical Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131
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.
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, ELEC 204, ELEC 206; prerequisite or corequisite:
MATH 335
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
The study of continuous and discrete systems utilizing Laplace and z-transform
theory.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
Three Credit Hours
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Introduction to discrete mathematics topics such as Boolean algebra; digital data
coding, and digital arithmetic. Design of combinational and sequential circuits;
design, implementation 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
Prerequisite: ELEC 309
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
An introduction to feedback control systems, system representation, stability,
root-locus and frequency response, and compensation.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: ELEC 204
Corequisite: ELEC 306
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Experimental studies coordinated with the subjects introduced in ELEC 306.
Laboratory: two hours.

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ELEC 316
Electromechanical Energy Conversion
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 or consent of the department head; prerequisite or
corequisite: ELEC 302
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Analysis of transformers; fundamentals of electromechanical energy conversion; and study of DC, induction, and synchronous machines.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 318
Electromagnetic Fields
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 202, PHYS 222/272, MATH 335.
Required of electrical engineering juniors.
Static electric and magnetic fields; experimental laws and their relation to
Maxwell’s equations and their applications; Laplace’s equation; boundary value
problems; time varying fields and plane waves.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 311
Required of electrical engineering sophomores.
Microcontroller fundamentals including architecture, assembly language programming, and interfacing. Applications of industry-standard microcontrollers
in embedded systems. Employs software design tools, simulators, and hardware
trainers.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 401
Electronics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 306 and ELEC 313
Characteristics and applications of analog and digital circuits. Topics may
include power electronics, buck and boost converters, switching amplifiers,
differential amplifiers, power amplifiers, multistage amplifiers, oscillators, filter
circuits, and CMOS digital logic.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 403
Electric Power Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 318
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.
ELEC 405
Electrical Measurements
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 313
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 measurement.
Lecture: three hours.

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ELEC 407
Systems II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
A continuation of Systems I with primary emphasis on digital control systems.
Topics include state-variable analysis, simulation techniques, controllability, statevariable feedback, observability, and state estimator design.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 412

Applied Probability and Statistics
Three Credit Hours
for Engineers
Prerequisites: MATH 231, ELEC 206.
Required of all 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.
ELEC 413

Advanced Topics in
Three Credit Hours
Electrical Engineering
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 permisison of
the department head.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 414
System Simulation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 312
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.
ELEC 416
Communications Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309, ELEC 311, and ELEC 318
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 306
Principles of amplitude, frequency, and pulse modulation; signal flow and
processing in communications systems; and analog and digital communication
systems.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 418
Advanced Digital Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: ELEC 330 or CSCI 305
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.

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ELEC 419
Computer Network Architecture
Three Credit Hours
This course will cover network architectures 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
Prerequisites: ELEC 302, ELEC 306, ELEC 312, ELEC 313, ELEC 316,
ELEC 330, and ELEC 318, or consent of the department head.
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 contributions 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.
ELEC 422
Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 421 taken the preceding semester.
Required of all electrical engineering seniors.
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.
ELEC 423
Digital Signal Processing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 309 and ELEC 330
Introduction to the characteristics, design, and applications of discrete time
systems including discrete time Fourier Transforms, FIR, and IIR Systems.
Design of FIR and IIR filters. Design of Chebyshev and Butterworth filters.
Introduction to DSP architecture.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 424
Solid-State Devices
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222/272, MATH 234, and ELEC 306
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.

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ELEC 425
Interference Control in Electronics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: ELEC 309, ELEC 318, and ELEC 330
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 will be taught. The
course will also cover ways of enhancing signal integrity in high-speed circuits
and reducing crosstalk. Laboratory exercises and demonstrations will be used
to reinforce the material.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 426
Antennas and Propagation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 318
Transmission, radiation, and propagation of electromagnetic waves by means
of transmission lines, waveguides, optical fibers, and antennas.
Lecture: three hours.
ELEC 427
Energy Systems Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 131 and PHYS 221/271
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.
ELEC 428
Computer Architecture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 330
Organization and design of computer system 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.
Lecture: three hours.

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Department
of
Mechanical Engineering
Department Head: Rabb
Associate Professors: Bubacz, Rabb
Assistant Professor: Bass, Geathers, Howison, Skenes
Mechanical Engineering Program’s Mission Statement
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.
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 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.

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Program Outcomes
Students who qualify for graduation with a mechanical engineering major will
demonstrate an ability to:
1. apply knowledge of mathematics, science and engineering
2. design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data
3. 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
4. function on multidisciplinary teams
5. identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems
6. comprehend professional and ethical responsibility
7. communicate effectively
8. comprehend the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic,
environmental, and societal context through a broad education
9. recognize the need for and engage in life-long learning
10. apply knowledge of contemporary issues within solutions
11. 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.
Fabrication Shop
The Fabrication Shop is a 1250 square foot facility with a four-axis CNC machine,
mill, welding equipment, and other metal working tools. Additionally, there are
bandsaws, miter saws, a table saw, sanding station, and various other woodworking
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. It provides a cleaner space for final work.

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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; 2 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.
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

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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). 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 Mechanical Engineering Program.
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
(Please refer to p. 141)
Mechanical Engineering Course Descriptions
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 problemsolving 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: 2 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, presentation
software, and spreadsheets. Introduction to teaming and creativity.
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307 and CHEM 140 or CHEM 151.
Course explores the relationships between the microscopic structure and macroscopic properties of materials used in engineering applications. The origin of
mechanical, electrical, thermal and optical 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 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: 2 hours;
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MECH 310
Thermal – Fluid Systems I w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132, PHYS 221, PHYS 271;
Prerequisites or Corequisites: MATH 231, CIVL 301.
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 momentum as well as the 2nd Law of Thermodynamics. Principles
are applied to incompressible flow in pipes and turbomachinery, external flows, power
generation systems, refrigeration cycles, and total air-conditioning focusing on the
control volume approach. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 311
Thermal – Fluid Systems II w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Thermal-Fluid Systems II continues the integrated study of fundamental topics
in thermodynamics and fluid mechanics. 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 performance
(Otto and Diesel Cycles) and heat exchangers and to high performance aircraft to
examine the Brayton Cycle, compressible flow, external flow, lift, and drag. Laboratory exercises are integrated into classroom work.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 325
Computer Applications w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 102
This course uses applied problems in engineering and mathematics to introduce
Computer-Aided Drafting (CAD) and numerical problem-solving techniques. Covered topics include creation and editing of 3D parts and assemblies with appropriate
design intent, configurations, equation-based modeling, finite element analysis, curve
fitting and data analysis, numerical interpolation, integration, root finding, and linear
algebraic system solutions.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/Lab Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 201
Fundamentals of measurement systems in mechanical engineering including
transducer operation, signal conditioning, 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 experiment design.
Lecture: 2 hours.
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MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307.
This is an introductory course that examines the interactions between design and
manufacturing from the designer’s point of view. The first portion of the class is
devoted to safe, hands-on experience with manufacturing machines and equipment.
Students will have an opportunity to work on civil and mechanical manufacturing
machines that are common in machine, woodworking, and sheet metal shops such
as a mill, lathe, grinder, belt sander, drill press, and band saw. Common manufacturing processes will be introduced and design guidelines will be developed for
each process. The successful student will leave this class with an appreciation that
a designer must consider the method of manufacture during the design process to
ensure that a product is functional, economically viable, and safe. Basic principles
of metal processing; applied mechanics of metal cutting and forming; cost analysis
of manufacturing operations.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 345
Machine Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CIVL 304/307.
This course introduces mechanical engineering design as an iterative decision
making process and fundamental engineering science applied to machine components. Analysis for the design and manufacture of basic mechanical elements and
their role in the design of machines; introduction to failure theory, fatigue analysis,
and energy methods for deflection analysis and their application of them to the design and analysis of machine elements; design of multi-component systems. Useful
design techniques (such as modeling, CPM, optimization, probabilistic approaches,
etc.) and factors influencing design (such as human factors, products liability, ethics, societal, economics, safety, etc.) are presented, discussed, and incorporated.
Design against static failure and fatigue failure of structural members and machine
parts: design and selection of components including fasteners, welds (and welding
techniques), shafts, springs, gears, bearings, and chain drives. The course culminates
in a team-oriented process, design, and manufacture of a mechanical engineering
product using the techniques, tools, machines, and equipment that were developed
and taught throughout the course.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 350

Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic
Three Credit Hours
Systems w/Lab
Prerequisites: CIVL 301, MECH 330, MATH 234.
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: 2 hours.
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MECH 404
Advanced Materials
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Fundamentals of deformation and fracture in metals, polymers, ceramics and
composites with application to design. Emphasis on time-temperature dependence
of polymers, brittle behavior of advanced ceramics, the fracture mechanics approach
to high strength and critical application design, and composite behavior.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 408
Composite Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Introduces materials and mechanics of composites with emphasis on high performance polymer matrix composites. Topics include material selection, laminate
analysis/design, design implications from manufacturing and joining methodology,
and interpreting test results. A team design-build project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
MECH 409
Composite Manufacturing w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 304 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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: 3 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 335, MECH 311.
The three modes of heat transfer (conduction, convection, and 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. This
course includes a comprehensive, out of class design problem. This design problem
provides the opportunity for students to apply engineering science and design to a
hands-on project.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 416
Mass and Energy Balances
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 152.
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: 3 hours.
MECH 417
Renewable Energy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 310.
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 used to evaluate the system. Students will design
a system which utilizes a renewable energy source and economically evaluate the
system.
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MECH 418
Energy Conversion Systems w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
An overview and historical evolution of both classical and state-of-the-art energy conversion technology. Advanced analysis of energy conversion hardware,
air conditioning and refrigeration as well as fossil fuel combustion processes using
concepts of energy. Major methods of direct energy conversion are covered, including thermoelectricity, photovoltaics, thermionics, magneto hydrodynamics, and fuel
cells. Applications of the thermodynamic, heat transfer, and fluid flow principles to
the modeling and design of thermal systems. These systems include pumps, fans,
and heat and mass exchangers. The current state of national and world energy is
presented and alternatives including renewable energy and a hydrogen economy
are explored with reference to economic, political, environmental and technological
factors.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 419
Mechanical Power Plants
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
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. Introduces the theory and issues related to the design of axial and radial
flow turbines, compressors and pumps.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 420
Nuclear Reactor Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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, heat transfer, and alternative energy systems.
The fundamentals of transport theory and the solution to the transport equation using
Monte Carlo N-Particle (MCNPX) transport code are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 425
Advanced Heat Transfer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 415 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course covers additional topics in conduction, convection and radiation heat
transfer as well as mass transfer, phase change and numerical methods.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 426
Air Conditioning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311.
Human comfort and the properties of air. Air conditioning 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.
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MECH 430
Robotics Engineering w/Lab
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 435

Finite Elements for Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisites: CIVL 301, 304, MECH 310.
Emphasizes solving various one-dimensional, transient, non-linear 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: 3 hours.
MECH 440

Advanced Manufacturing Processes
Three Credit Hours
and their Application
Prerequisites: CIVL 301 and MECH 340 with a grade of “C” or higher.
This course examines major manufacturing processes, their capabilities, analysis,
economics and manufacturing process selection. Computer programming is used for
iterative m,ethods in both analysis and design. Students will perform analysis in the
fields of kinematics, mechanics, fluid mechanics, and heat transfer. The economics
of process selection, batch size, and process flow are discussed. Process control
methods are introduced.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 445
Manufacturing Design w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345 and MECH 440.
Applications of fundamentals of engineering mechanics in analysis and synthesis of machine components and systems to the manufacture of products from
metals, polymers, ceramics, and composites. Use and management of computers in
engineering for drafting, design management, documentation, and manufacturing.
Covers drafting methods and standards, design data management, CNC operations,
implementation, kinematics, control, operation, sensing, and design as applied to
various types of industrial models. A related project is required.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 350.
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, and interfacing for mechanical applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
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MECH 452
Digital Logic and Circuits w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ELEC 202/204.
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: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 455
Advanced Mechatronics w/Lab
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 450 with a grade of “C” or higher.
A comprehensive course in the field of mechatronics. Mechatronics is the crossroads in engineering where mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, computer
science, and controls engineering meet to create new and exciting real-world systems.
Knowledge of mechanical and electrical components, controls theory, and design
are integrated to solve actual physical design applications.
Lecture: 2 hours.
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering System Design Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: MECH 345.
This course provides experience in the integration of math, science, and engineering
principles leading to a comprehensive engineering design project. Open-ended, clientbased 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.
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MECH 470
Introduction to Applied Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
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. Students conduct computer simulations throughout the course to
observe the physics of actual flows.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 475
Aircraft Performance and Static Stability Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 470.
The course applies the principles developed in applied aerodynamics to develop
the equations of motion for a rigid 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, turning rate, climb
rate, etc. Piston-prop, turbo-prop, and jet aircraft are considered. The equations of
motion are then analyzed to develop static stability criteria and investigate steady
state control characteristics. Design constraints based on customer requirements,
mission profiles, aircraft sizing, optimization, and presentation of performance
capabilities are considered.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 476
Propulsion Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 311 with a grade of “C” or higher.
Application of basic principles in the study of the performance characteristics
of air and space vehicles to include the aerodynamics of steady one dimensional
isentropic compressible flow. Shock waves, gas turbines, turbojet, turbofan, turboprop, turboshaft, ram jet, rocket, nuclear propulsion and space propulsion systems
are discussed and compared.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 477
Vibration Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 301.
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.
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MECH 478
Lightweight Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CIVL 304/307.
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, asymmetrical bending, Castigliano’s theorem, statically
indeterminate structures, thin walled pressure vessels, introduction to elasticity.
Lecture: 3 hours.
MECH 481
Senior Design I
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 345, MECH 460.
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 the clients.
Lecture: 1 hour
Laboratory: 2 hours.
MECH 482
Senior Design II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MECH 481.
This course is a continuation of MECH 481. The student teams continue their
design solutions to a general problem furnished by an external client. Continuous
and regular communication with the outside clients is expected, as well as with
the faculty advisors. During this semester the teams continue refining their solutions, complete the detail design, make oral presentations of the final design, and
complete and submit the Final Written Report.
Lecture: 1 hour
Laboratory: 4 hours.
MECH 497

Special Topics in Mechanical
Three Credit Hours
Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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.
MECH 498
Mechanical Engineering Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
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 the faculty advisor and
the 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.

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MECH 499

Advanced Independent Study in
Three Credit Hours
Mechanical Engineering
Prerequisite: Department Head approval.
Other requirements as determined by Faculty Advisor.
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.

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SCHOOL
OF
HUMANITIES
AND
SOCIAL SCIENCES
Col. Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Dean
Department of Criminal Justice
Lt. Col. Sean Griffin, Head
Department of English, Fine Arts,
and Communications
Col. David Gordon Allen, Head
Department of History
Col. Katherine Haldane Grenier, Head
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Col. Guy David Toubiana, Head
Department of Political Science
Col. DuBose Kapeluck, Head
Department of Psychology
Col. Steve A. Nida, Head

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Department of
Criminal Justice
Department Head: Griffin
Professors: Griffin, Jensen, McNamara
Assistant Professors: Fenoff, Graves, Hefner, Hill, Norris, Zommer
The Department offers an academic major in criminal justice. This major
affords students an opportunity to obtain a broad liberal arts education that
enriches their lives and provides preparation for graduate education and for
useful and satisfying careers.
The course of study for students majoring in criminal justice prescribes a set
of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. In addition, students
have the opportunity to select from two clusters of courses including advanced
criminal justice coursework and courses in the related disciplines of political
science and sociology that provide a broader liberal arts perspective. The major
is designed to offer opportunities for criminal justice education at the college
level which will provide capable personnel to meet the professional needs of
the regional and national criminal justice community. The degree program offers
a liberal arts approach which emphasizes social and natural sciences as well as
humanities and professional activities. Students who major in criminal justice
anticipate careers at the local, state, and national levels in such areas as law
enforcement, juvenile justice, corrections, courts, probation and parole. The major
also offers an excellent background for pre-law students through its courses in
criminal law, evidence, courts, and criminal justice procedures and processes.
Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers three minors: Criminal
Justice, Intelligence and Homeland Security, and International Criminal Justice.
The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in
African-American Studies, International and Military Affairs, Law and Legal
Studies, and Non-Western Studies. For a full description of these minor programs,
please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of History
- African-American Studies; Department of Political Science - International
and Military Affairs, Law and Legal Studies, and Non-Western Studies. The
Department also offers one course (SOCI 201: Introduction to Sociology) which
may satisfy the core curriculum’s social science requirement in many majors.

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Major Requirements: B.A. in Criminal Justice
The criminal justice major consists of fifteen courses (45 credit hours) within
the department. In addition, the major establishes certain distributional requirements outside the department, and it provides for six elective courses which
students may use as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in
the Courses of Study section of this catalog.
The criminal justice core curriculum consists of four courses (12 credit
hours) to broadly introduce the student to the field. These core courses for the
major are as follows:
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
Beyond the core courses, each student majoring in criminal justice must
choose 11 additional courses (33 credit hours) to be distributed among two
clusters of courses, for a total of 45 credit hours. Courses have been clustered
as follows: Cluster A (8 courses, 24 credit hours) includes advanced criminal
justice coursework; Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours) includes criminal
justice-related/collateral courses. (General Electives, which may also be selected
from our criminal justice offerings, may take the total higher at the student’s
discretion.) The courses offered in each cluster are as follows:
Cluster A (Any 8 CRMJ 300- or 400-level advanced courses beyond the core
requirement, 24 credit hours):
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Homeland Security
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 360
Latin American Insurgencies
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency Administration
CRMJ 381
Organized Crime
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
CRMJ 385
Juvenile Delinquency

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CRMJ 386
CRMJ 387
CRMJ 388
CRMJ 389
CRMJ 390
CRMJ 391
CRMJ 392
CRMJ 393
CRMJ 465
CRMJ 470
CRMJ 471
CRMJ 472
CRMJ 473
CRMJ 498
CRMJ 499
INTL 210
INTL 310
INTL 311
FNAR 307

Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Criminal Investigation
White Collar Crime
Criminal Justice in Latin America
Victimology
Criminalistics
Computer Crime
Homicide
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Ethics
Psychology of Crime
Crime Prevention
Biology and Crime
Independent Study
Internship
Homeland Security
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
Digital Forensic Photography

Cluster B (3 courses, 9 credit hours): Choose three courses numbered 200 or
above in any combination of the following disciplines: Anthropology, History,
Political Science, Psychology, or Sociology. Additionally, CSCI 227 (Principles
and Practices of Cybersecurity) and one Modern Language 301 course (FREN
301, GERM 301, or SPAN 301) may be taken as Cluster B courses. Also,
if not taken as a Cluster A course, FNAR 307 (Digital Forensic
Photography) may be taken as a Cluster B course.
Minor in African-American Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 125)
Minor in Cybersecurity
(Please refer to p. 127)
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
(Please refer to p. 134)
Minor in International and Military Affairs
(Please refer to p. 135)

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Minor in International Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 137)
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
(Please refer to p. 140)
Minor in Non-Western Studies
(Please refer to p. 144)

Criminal Justice Course Descriptions
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite for all criminal justice courses except CRMJ 202, CRMJ 330,
CRMJ 331, CRMJ 332, CRMJ 333, CRMJ 465.
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 Cyber-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 electronic
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 investigative practices and procedures in the United States, it offers a global perspective
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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-9/11
amalgamation of several federal agencies. The course critically reviews the
rise of homeland security as a policy and scholarly concern after 9/11 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 360
Latin American Insurgencies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
This course presents in-depth case studies of insurgencies in Peru, Guatemala,
and Colombia. The Peruvian state fought the Shining Path led by the messianic
Abimael Gusman from 1980 until his capture in 1992. Guatemala suffered a
festering civil war from 1960 until peace accords with the Guerilla Army of the
Poo (EGP) in 1996. Initially, combat took place in mestizo-dominated eastern
Guatemala, but by the 1980s the conflict had moved to the northern Ixil indigenous highlands. Colombia has been in a state of civil war since the formation
of the FARC in 1966. The Colombian case was complicated by the presence
of drug traffickers and paramilitaries along with insurgents. The course will
tangentially consider the civil war in El Salvador from 1980-1992.
CRMJ 370
Police Systems &amp; Practices
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
This course examines the origin and general principles of criminal law,
principles of criminal liability, and elements of offenses.

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CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency Administration Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 380
Corrections
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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, probation and parole, and juvenile corrections.
CRMJ 381
Organized Crime
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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, the techniques used to control it, and the
policy implications inherent in responses to organized crime.
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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 in the context of
American drug policy.

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CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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, as well as normative values,
practices, and ethics of justice system practitioners.
CRMJ 384
International Crime
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 385
Juvenile Delinquency
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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).
CRMJ 386
Research Methods in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 387
Criminal Investigation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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
emphasizing effective case prosecution.
CRMJ 388
White Collar Crime
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.

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CRMJ 389
Criminal Justice in Latin America
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 391
Criminalistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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.
CRMJ 392
Computer Crime
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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 caselaw. 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.
CRMJ 393
Homicide
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
This course is designed to teach students about homicide through a scholarly
and sociological examination of the crime and those who commit such acts.
Topics will range from traditional homicides to multiple victim homicides,
including spree, mass, and serial killings. Special attention will be paid to the
statistical, legal, and psychological elements of homicide in the United States.
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
Three Credit Hours
An advanced seminar designed to examine in-depth selected topics in criminal justice.

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CRMJ 470
Ethics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
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
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
This course will examine how to prevent crime from humanistic, structural,
situational and environmental 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 473
Biology and Crime
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201
The nature versus nurture debate has affected those who write about crime
and its causes since the mid-19th century. Crime is defined as deviant behavior,
and social scientists have alternately sought to identify the causes of individual
criminality in biological or sociological factors. This course considers the relative contributions of biological and sociological factors to individual criminality
in light of the findings of twins studies, adoption studies and other scholarship
through the 21st century.
CRMJ 498
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201 and 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.
CRMJ 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CRMJ 201 and permission of director of internships.
Internships with government and other agencies are offered to combine
academic training with professional experience.

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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 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
and Programs
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 operational, 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
in-depth study.)
Sociology Course Descriptions
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
Three Credit Hours
Satisfies the Core Social Science Requirement.
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
Analysis of deviant behavior and those factors affecting the disorganization
of small groups, complex organizations, and societies.

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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.
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.

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Department
of
English, Fine Arts, and
Communications
Department Head: Allen
Professors: Allen, Book, Heuston, Hutchisson, Leonard, Lucas, Rhodes, Thompson
Associate Professors: Frame, Hendriks, Horan, Livingston, Maxwell, Pilhuj
Instructors: Adair, Silverman
Courses in English composition and literature are required for all freshmen
and sophomores, regardless of their major fields of study.
Advanced standing with credits may be given to students who complete the
College Entrance Examination Board Advanced Placement Test in English with
a grade of three or better.
The English Major
The English major is designed for students seeking a broad education suitable
for careers in such areas as law, business, the ministry, or the armed forces. As
a pre-professional degree, English challenges students to think critically and to
improve their communication skills.
Course offerings cover the range of literature written in English, from the
Middle Ages to our own times. The department also offers classes in creative
writing, art, music, and philosophy. In preparing for careers after graduation,
every student majoring in English completes at least one advanced writing class
and at least one internship in professional communications.
The English major consists of twelve courses (36 credit hours). With a course
of studies featuring eleven general electives, students majoring in English have
the flexibility to complete a minor in a complementary field.
The student majoring in English is required to take the following courses:
English 211 (Mythology), 212 (The Bible as Literature), or
Philosophy 201 (Introduction to Philosophy)
English 216 (Literary Theory)
English 303 or 304 (Shakespeare I or II)
English 402 or 403 (Senior Seminar I or II)
English 411 (Legal Writing) or Communications 413 (Advanced
Composition)

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Communications 499 (Internship in Professional Communications)
A Fine Arts class (see the list of choices on pp. 131-132)
Five additional upper-level English courses (numbered 301 and above).
The complete course of study for the major in English can be found on pp.
190-191.
Minor in Fine Arts
(Please refer to p. 131)
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 113)
Minor in Philosophy
(Please refer to p. 145)

English Course Descriptions
ENGL 101 &amp; 102 Composition and Literature I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Required of all freshmen.
The development of the basic skills of writing, reading, and analysis through
the study of literary types. ENGL 101: Reading and evaluating essays; writing
paragraphs and essays, including a research paper. ENGL 102: Writing essays
on topics pertaining to selected readings in literature. Readings will include
poetry and at least one of the other two major genres of imaginative literature
(fiction and drama). ENGL 101 is graded on a scale of A, B, C, U. A student
must earn a “C” or higher in ENGL 101 before taking ENGL 102.
International students whose native language is not English may be placed
in a special English as a Second Language (ESL) section of ENGL 101. Depending on the individual ESL student’s performance in English, he or she
may be required to take a second class, ENGL 111: English Composition for
International Students, before progressing to ENGL 102.
ENGL 111

English Composition for International
Three Credit Hours
Students
This course, a continuation of the English as a Second Language ENGL 101,
provides additional practice in English grammar and vocabulary while developing the student’s skills in English composition and reading comprehension. May
be taken for General Elective credit only.

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ENGL 201 &amp; ENGL 202 Major British Writers I &amp; II

307

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
ENGL 201 is required of all sophomores other than English majors. ENGL
202 is one of four courses (the others are 215, 218, and 219) that can satisfy
the second semester core requirement.
Study in depth of major writers in British literature from the medieval period
to the present. ENGL 201: Beowulf, Chaucer, Shakespeare, Milton, Pope, and
Swift. ENGL 202: Wordsworth, Keats, Tennyson, Browning, Hardy, Yeats, and
Eliot. Several themes assigned on the literature studied.
ENGL 208 Humanities Special Topic
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of a particular aspect of literature, communications, or a related area.
ENGL 209 Introduction to Film
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to the aesthetics and techniques of cinematic art.
ENGL 210 The Literature of War
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of selected literature about war, to include the historical background
of the literature and ways in which it reflects the attitudes of the authors and
of the societies which produced it. The approach of the course will be general
and is intended to appeal to a wide audience of students.
ENGL 211
Mythology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of mythology including Greco-Roman, Northern European, Native
American and Eastern myths. A discussion of the leading theories concerning
the origins, development, and significance of myths together with the allusive
and allegorical use of myth in later literature and art.
ENGL 212
The Bible as Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of selected portions of the Old and New Testaments as literary
masterpieces and cultural monuments, with some attention to the major systems
of interpretation.
ENGL 215
Masterpieces of American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Can be used to satisfy the second semester core requirement in English.
A survey of representative works of American literature from its beginning
to the present, with some consideration of principal literary developments and
historical issues. Authors may include Franklin, Emerson, Melville, Dickinson, Twain, James, Hemingway, Faulkner, O’Neill, Frost, Stevens, Hurston,
O’Connor, and Rich.

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ENGL 216
Literary Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of literary criticism from ancient Greece to the present, emphasizing the relation of the critical tradition to contemporary critical approaches to
literature. Special attention to semiotic theory as it relates to the influence of
language and visual images on thinking, composing, and action.
ENGL 218
Masterpieces of World Literature I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Can be used to satisfy the second semester core requirement in English.
Study of works of world literature to 1650, both western and non-western,
from major cultural centers such as ancient Greece, Rome, and India; Medieval
Europe; Tang China; and Heian Japan. Readings will include epics, plays, and
lyric poems.
ENGL 219
Masterpieces of World Literature II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101 and ENGL 102
Can be used to satisfy the second semester core requirement in English.
A survey of world literature (in translation) from 1650 to the present, with
emphasis on both non-English European works and works written outside the
Western tradition. The periods and topics covered will include the Enlightenment
of the 17th and 18th centuries, European Romanticism and Realism of the 19th
century, and developments in the literatures of Africa, India, Japan, China, and
South America in the 20th century. Readings will include drama, poetry, and
prose fiction.
ENGL 221
Introduction to Creative Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to a wide variety of creative writing forms, including the
writing of short stories, screenwriting, memoir, poetry, and drama.
ENGL 222
Special Topics in Film Studies
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
A study of a particular aspect or genre of film.

Three Credit Hours

ENGL 301
Chaucer
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
An introduction to Chaucer’s language, art, and cultural milieu through readings
of The Canterbury Tales, Troilus and Criseyde, and some of the shorter poems.
ENGL 303 &amp; ENGL 304

Shakespeare I &amp; II

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Each course will present students with different but representative selections
from the comedies, histories, and tragedies. Since the courses will not overlap,
students may take both.

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ENGL 305
Milton
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of Paradise Lost, Samson Agonistes, and representative prose works,
with special attention to their philosophical content.
ENGL 310 Literature of Medieval England
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of the most important literature composed during the Old English
and Middle English periods, exclusive of Chaucer. Some works will be read
in the original languages, some in translation.
ENGL 320
Sixteenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the principal English writers of the period, with particular emphasis on the prominent aspects of the Renaissance spirit.
ENGL 321
Seventeenth Century Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of representative prose prior to the Restoration, of representative poetry
of Ben Jonson and his “sons,” and of John Donne and the metaphysical poets.
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of representative plays, exclusive of Shakespeare’s, from the medieval
beginnings of English drama to the closing of the theatres in 1642.
ENGL 323

Restoration and Early Eighteenth
Three Credit Hours
Century Literature
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the new spirit of English prose, poetry, and drama which came
with the Restoration. Some emphasis will be given to the philosophical, religious, political, and social backgrounds.
ENGL 324
The Age of Johnson
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the decline of Neoclassicism and the movement toward Romanticism in the poetry, fiction, drama, and nonfiction prose of the age.
ENGL 325
The Romantic Movement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the chief features which culminated in the Romanticism of the
nineteenth century, with special emphasis on the five major poets: Wordsworth,
Coleridge, Byron, Shelley, and Keats.

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ENGL 326
Victorian Poetry and Prose
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the period from 1830 to 1900, showing the effects of the Industrial
and Scientific Revolutions on traditional attitudes toward art and life through
the works of the major writers of the period, with emphasis upon the poetry
of Tennyson, Browning, Arnold, and Hopkins; and upon the prose of Carlyle,
Arnold, Mill, and Ruskin.
ENGL 327
Nineteenth Century British Novel
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of selected works of major nineteenth century British novelists such
as Austen, Scott, the Brontes, Thackeray, Dickens, Eliot, Trollope, and Hardy.
ENGL 332
Twentieth Century British Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A course in the reading and critical analysis of selected British novels by
writers like Conrad, Joyce, Lawrence, Forster, Woolf, and Waugh.
ENGL 336
Twentieth Century British Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of British poets from the 1890s until the present, with an emphasis on the work of Hopkins, Hardy, the poets of the First World War, Yeats,
Thomas, and Auden.
ENGL 338
African American Literature to 1940
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction from
the beginnings of the literary tradition through 1940, with emphasis on such
genres and movements as the slave narrative, dialect literature, racial polemic,
and the Harlem Renaissance. Authors studied will include Wheatley, Douglass,
Harper, Du Bois, Chesnutt, Larsen, Hurston, and Hughes.
ENGL 339
African American Literature 1940-Present Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of African American poetry, drama, fiction, and nonfiction from
1940 to the present, with emphasis on significant literary developments such
as the Protest Movement, the Black Arts Movement, Neorealism, and the New
Black Aesthetic. Authors studied will include Wright, Ellison, Hansberry, Angelou, Walker, Wilson, Morrison, and Shange.
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of the literary achievement of Southern writers from 1710 to 1900.

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ENGL 341
Early American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American writings from the time of the first settlement through
the colonial period, ending with early nationalism.
ENGL 342
American Romantic Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American authors from the period of the establishment of a national literature. The course includes such writers as Hawthorne, Poe, Melville,
Emerson, Thoreau, and Whitman.
ENGL 343
Literature of American Realism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of American literature following the Civil War and up to the twentieth century. The course includes local colorists and such writers as Dickinson,
Twain, James, and Crane.
ENGL 346
Twentieth Century American Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of major American fiction since 1900. Authors studied may include
Fitzgerald, Hemingway, Faulkner, Stein, Mailer, Styron, Pynchon, and Morrison.
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the most important Southern authors of the twentieth century,
with emphasis on significant regional topics such as the Fugitive and Agrarian Movements, the development of the Southern Tradition, and the Southern
Gothic School.
ENGL 350
Twentieth Century American Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of American poetry since 1900. The course will cover such poets
as Robinson, Frost, Eliot, Stevens, Pound, Williams, Hughes, Moore, Bishop,
Ginsberg, Rich, and Dove.
ENGL 351
Twentieth Century American Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A survey of major dramatists and dramatic developments of the American
Theatre since 1900. The course will cover such playwrights as Belasco, O’Neill,
Miller, Williams, Albee, Hansberry, Shepard, Wilson, and Mamet.

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ENGL 360, ENGL 362,
A Survey of World
Three Credit Hours
&amp; ENGL 364
Literature I, II, &amp; III
Each Semester
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Masterpieces of world literature in translation, including non-Western literature,
with special attention to the philosophical content and development of literary
forms. ENGL 360: From the Rig Veda to Dante. ENGL 362: From Boccaccio
through the nineteenth century. ENGL 364: Twentieth century.
ENGL 368
Twentieth Century Drama
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
Representative plays of the twentieth century, with emphasis on European
and non-Western works.
ENGL 370
Adolescent Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of literature for the adolescent, including methods of introducing
the major literary genres to the secondary-school student.
ENGL 371
Literary Paradigms of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of literary texts from various times and cultures that present models
of leadership, both good and bad, and raise issues about leadership characteristics and responsibilities.
ENGL 372
Film Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
An in-depth analysis of cinematic art, emphasizing feature films. Films and
issues studied will include major works of American cinema and world cinema,
newer critically-acclaimed films, the history of film, the social significance of
film, and contemporary issues related to film.
ENGL 375

Special Topic in Literature
Three Credit Hours
or Language
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of an individual author, topic, or problem in literature or language.

ENGL 401
Independent Study
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
Open to senior English majors with a GPA of 3.0 or better.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests
of one or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will
be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.

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ENGL 402 &amp; ENGL 403

Senior Seminar I &amp; II

313

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Open to senior English majors.
A seminar on an individual author, topic, or problem, as suggested by members
of the faculty or by groups of English majors and subject to the approval of
the department head in consultation with the instructor. The principal requirement of the course will be a long research paper that will test the student’s
ability to effectively research a topic and construct a complex argument based
on that research.
ENGL 411
Legal Writing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Study and practice of effective writing techniques and terminology pertinent
to the legal profession.
ENGL 412
Rhetoric of Law
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Study and practice of principles of oral argument applicable to the legal
profession.
ENGL 414
Modern English Grammar
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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 415
History of the English Language
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
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 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the craft of fiction and its most important elements. Students
will consider appropriate models and, in a workshop setting, develop their
own skills. Requirements include completion of a substantial piece of fiction.
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of core requirements in English.
A study of the craft of poetry, including the examination of appropriate
models and theories, and, in a workshop setting, directed practice in writing.
Requirements include completion of six to eight well-crafted poems.

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Fine Arts Course Descriptions

FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
A non-technical course to enhance the student’s understanding and enjoyment of
music by a twofold approach: first, to gain fundamental knowledge of style, content, and form of the most outstanding works of the great composers; and second,
to study the evolution of musical art up to the present time; particular emphasis is
placed upon the latter.
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
Three Credit Hours
The theory of abstract principles and material techniques as applied in the evaluation of works of art. The employment of such theory in an introductory study of
famous art works.
FNAR 207
Survey of Art History
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the art of China, Egypt, the Mediterranean under Rome,
Byzantium, and Gothic Europe. Art works from Africa, India, and Japan will also
be considered. Major works will be discussed in relation to their cultural and philosophical context and content.
FNAR 209
Music Theory I
Three Credit Hours
Study of the components of musical composition; construction of major and
minor scales, identification of harmonic and melodic intervals, construction of
primary triads and their inversions, transposition of band instruments, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 210
Music Theory II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FNAR 209
Continuation of Music Theory I. The structure and use of all diatonic chords
and their inversions, identification of nonharmonic tones, introduction to modulations, sight singing and ear training.
FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
Three Credit Hours
Offerings may include art-related topics such as Modern Art, Art of the South,
European Art, and Architecture; as well as music-related topics including studies
of individual composers and the Baroque, Rococo, Classical, and Romantic Period.
FNAR 304
Drawing
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the traditional principles and techniques of drawing through
exploration of line, shape, perspective, proportion, volume, and composition.
FNAR 305
Painting
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the painting process through the fundamentals of color, value,
shape, contrast, blending, and glazing using acrylic paint and a variety of brushes
and surfaces.

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FNAR 306
Photography
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor.
An exploration of the fundamental techniques of digital photography through
critical examination of historical examples and hands-on experience in a variety
of photographic genres.
FNAR 307
Digital Forensic Photography
Three Credit Hours
The study and application of photographic methods to record material evidence
of a crime/accident scene during investigative actions for the purpose of evidence
in court in both military and civilian settings. Includes instruction in digital camera
operation, crime scene sketching, photographic recordkeeping, and legal testimonial
preparation.
FNAR 350
Advanced Special Topics in Fine Arts
Advanced study of special topics in the fine arts.

Three Credit Hours

Communication Course Descriptions
COMM 205
Informative Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
The general principles of speech composition and speech presentation; practice in expository speaking. Includes the use of computer technology to create
effective visual aids.
COMM 206
Persuasive Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 101
The general principles of rhetoric; practice in speaking to secure a desired
reaction from an audience. Includes the use of computer technology to create
effective visual aids.
COMM 207 Introduction to Journalism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
An introduction to print journalism with emphasis on writing news and
feature articles.
COMM 216
Communications in Business
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Business.
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.

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COMM 260 Technical Writing and Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
Required of sophomores seeking a degree in the School of Engineering.
This course develops students’ abilities to research, evaluate, and produce
formal, documented projects that demonstrate awareness and mastery of technical and professional writing conventions.
COMM 413 Advanced Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: ENGL 102
The study and practice of advanced writing techniques, including use of
computer technology for web publishing.
COMM 499
Internship in Professional Communication Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Completion of either ENGL 411 or COMM 413 with a grade
of “C” or better; for students not majoring in English, permission of the department head.
A practicum to apply previously acquired skills to professional experience.
Students work with a department faculty member and under the supervision of
professionals in business, communications, law, religion, health, or other field.
Student interns must provide their own transportation and must adhere to all
college policies regarding internships.
Philosophy Course Descriptions
PHIL 201
Introduction to Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
An inquiry into the nature of philosophic thinking, especially with regard
to the problem of knowledge and the nature of reality. Study of the classical
origins of Western philosophy, as well as more recent developments.
PHIL 202
Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic) Three Credit Hours
A study of the principles and methods which distinguish valid from invalid
arguments. After a brief examination of what an argument is, the concepts of
validity and invalidity are introduced, and a systematic study of the principles
governing the application of these concepts to arguments is undertaken. An extensive treatment of traditional Aristotelian logic (the syllogism, rules of validity,
immediate inference, etc.) is supplemented by an introduction to principles of
modern symbolic logic.
PHIL 301
Ethics
Three Credit Hours
A study of the nature of morality and moral reasoning through critical analyses
of the writings of classical and contemporary thinkers on this subject. Problems
regarding the role of reason in human conduct will be examined in detail, with
emphasis upon the nature of the good life, happiness, moral obligation and duty,
right and wrong, and the nature of moral language.

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PHIL 302
Philosophy of Religion
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of what religion is, the role it plays in human life, and how it differs
from such other areas of life as ethics and science. The arguments for and against the
existence of God are examined, as is the appeal to religious experience (e.g., mysticism). Criticism of religion (e.g., that of Freud and Marx) is considered, as are the
roles of faith and revelation and the questions of evil and immortality.
PHIL 401
Independent Study in Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of the department head.
A tutorial course individually designed to meet the needs or special interests of one
or a few students. Assignments, tutorial sessions, tests, and papers will be assigned
by the professor in consultation with individual students.
PHIL 409
Seminar in Philosophical Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and consent of the instructor.
A study of selected topics from various fields of philosophy (e.g., philosophy of
history, philosophy of science, aesthetics, philosophy of law) with special emphasis
upon their contemporary relevance and interdisciplinary character. Content in any
given semester to be determined by student needs.
PHIL 410

Man in Crisis: The Problems of
Three Credit Hours
Good and Evil
Prerequisites: at least junior standing and (due to limited enrollment) consent of
the instructor.
A critical look at a variety of crises facing modern humanity and how they impact
upon society; their trends, right/wrong, good/evil. Consideration of crises in relationship to theology, duty, freedom, honor, justice, law, and happiness. Some lecture,
considerable discussion, and classroom presentations.

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Department
of
History
Department Head: Grenier
Professors: Cox, Grenier, Knapp, Moore, Neulander, Preston, Sinisi
Associate Professors: Boughan, Mushal, Renouard, Taylor, Wright
Assistant Professors: Aguirre, Johstono, Maddox
The Department of History endeavors to give students an acquaintance with,
and an appreciation for, our historical heritage and seeks to enable them to see the
relationship between causes and effects in the historical development of their own
and other countries and of civilization at large. Furthermore, the study of history is
intended to assist the student’s development of critical thinking, including the analysis
and evaluation of historical evidence and the ability to integrate and interpret such
data. History has proven to be a useful preparation for careers in the business, legal,
ministerial, military, and other public service professions, as well as a preparation
for continuing study in graduate history programs. The Department offers the student
majoring in history ample freedom in the selection of upper level courses within
the department and, with 24 hours of general electives, among courses offered by
other departments.
From within the department, students majoring in history are required to take the
following courses: HIST 103-104 (History of Western Civilization) or HIST 105-106
(History of World Civilization); HIST 201-202 (Survey of American History); HIST
203 (Introduction to the Discipline History); two courses from Group I (European),
two courses from Group II (American), one course from Group III (Non-Western
World), and one course from Group IV (Military). Students will also have to take
one of the following capstone seminars: HIST 443, 444, 445, or 446. In addition,
students are required to take two additional courses as history electives. Courses that
meet group or history elective requirements must be 300 level or above.
Group I. European. HIST 321 (The Middle Ages), HIST 322 (The Viking Age),
HIST 323 (Ireland in the Medieval World), HIST 324 (The French Revolution and
Napoleon), HIST 325 (Europe, 1815-1914), HIST 326 (Europe since 1914), HIST
327 (England to 1660), HIST 328 (Great Britain 1660-Present), HIST 329 (The
Ancient Greeks), HIST 330 (The Romans), HIST 333 (Scotland Since 1707), HIST
334 (Crime and Punishment Through the Ages), HIST 335 (Hitler and National Socialism), HIST 336 (Modern France, 1848-2000), HIST 338 (Britain and World War
I), HIST 339 (Special Topics in European History), HIST 340 (The Renaissance),
and HIST 341 (The Reformation and Wars of Religion).
Group II. United States. HIST 300 (Colonial America), HIST 301 (Revolutionary
America), HIST 303 (The Early Republic), HIST 304 (The Civil War), HIST 305 (The
Gilded Age, 1865-1900), HIST 307 (U.S. History, 1900-1945), HIST 308 (U.S. History, 1945-present), HIST 309 (South Carolina History), HIST 310 (African-American

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History to 1865), HIST 311 (African-American History since 1865), HIST 312 (The
Modern Civil Rights Movement), HIST 313 (A Cultural History of Modern America),
HIST 315 (American Indian History - Pre-contact to the Present), HIST 316 (The
Old South), HIST 317 (The New South), HIST 318 (The American West), HIST
319 (American Labor History), and HIST 320 (Special Topics in American History).
Group III. Non-Western World. HIST 357 (The History of Pre-Modern China),
HIST 358 (The History of Modern China), HIST 359 (Silk Roads and Nomadic
Empires), HIST 360 (The History of Japan), HIST 361 (Early Islamic History), HIST
362 (Modern Middle East), HIST 364 (Arab-Israeli Conflict), HIST 365 (Special
Topics in Non-Western History).
Group IV. Military and Diplomatic. HIST 380 (World War I), HIST 382 (History
of Military Leadership), HIST 383 (Patterns of War to 1763), HIST 384 (U.S. Military History), HIST 385 (World War II), HIST 387 (History of the Vietnam War),
HIST 388 (U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898), HIST 389 (The Global Cold War,
1917-1991), and HIST 391 (Special Topics in Military History).
From outside the department, students majoring in history are required to take 12
semester hours of a modern language; PSCI 102 (American National Government),
which meets the social science core requirement as designated by the College; six
hours of political science (PSCI prefix) in courses numbered at the 300-400 level;
and three hours of SHSS courses numbered at the 300-400 level. All history majors
are required to take at least 12 semester hours of English, 16 semester hours of science (8 hours each from the same science), and 6 semester hours of mathematics.
For further guidance, see the curriculum for history majors in the Courses of Study
section of this catalog.
Minor in African American Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in History
(Please refer to p. 133)
Minor in International Relations
(Please refer to p. 138)
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 113)
Minor in Southern Studies
(Please refer to p. 147)

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History Course Descriptions
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)
History Courses
AFAM 205 Introduction to African American Studies
Three Credit Hours
Required for a minor in African American studies.
This course introduces the major disciplines and topics that comprise African
American Studies. It also provides orientation to faculty, institutional, and community resources, and a foundation for subsequent coursework and research in the
field. The interpretive frameworks include the slave community, black religion, the
Harlem Renaissance, black cultural pride, and contemporary issues of race and gender.
HIST 103 and HIST 104

History of Western
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A two-semester survey of the development of European civilization from ancient
times to the present. Among the major topics examined during the first semester (to
1648) are Classical Greece, Republican Rome, Imperial Rome, the Christian Church,
Feudalism, the Renaissance, the Protestant Reformation, and the Age of European
Exploration. Major topics examined during the second semester (since 1648) include
Absolutism, the Enlightenment, the French Revolution, the Industrial Revolution,
Liberalism, Nationalism, Imperialism, Modernism, and Totalitarianism.
HIST 105 and HIST 106

History of World
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Each Semester
A survey of the development of human civilizations, with special attention to
cultural borrowing, demographic change, technological development, religion and
philosophy. Topics examined in the first semester include the first civilizations of the
Near East, the Mediterranean, Africa, Asia, and the Americas, the rise of bureaucratic
empires, the spread of world religions, feudalism, and the Silk Road. Topics examined
in the second semester include the Columbian Exchange, the African slave trade, the
scientific revolution, industrialization, imperialism, and nationalism.
HIST 201 and HIST 202

A Survey of
Three Credit Hours
American History
Each Semester
Required of all history majors.
Survey of American history from the period of discovery to the present; a brief
treatment of the colonial period, followed by a more detailed study of 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 placed 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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HIST 203
Introduction to the Discipline of History
Three Credit Hours
Required of all history majors and history minors.
This course is an introduction to historical research and writing. Students will
study historiography and the mechanics of constructing historical arguments and
papers by working with both primary and secondary sources. The historical period
and focus of the course will depend upon the instructor.
HIST 205
Special Topics in History and Film
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at film in historical context. Students will watch films and
analyze their uses as primary and/or secondary sources for historical study. They
will learn about history of various periods through the use of film.
HIST 206 (417) History of the Non-Western World
Three Credit Hours
Origins and development of selected non-Western cultures, examining their historical and cultural values and customs as well as their social and political institutions.
Emphasis is placed on the cultures of China, Japan, Southeast Asia, the Indian
Subcontinent, the Arab and Islamic world, sub-Saharan Africa, and the Americas.
HIST 207 Perspectives on Contemporary Conflicts
Two Credit Hours
A brief survey geared to graduating contract cadets who are preparing for foreign
deployment in times of conflict. Its purpose is to supply a concise review of topics
related to the specific region that will help prepare them for their tour of duty. Topics to be covered include issues of perception, foreign policy, religion, the region’s
history, cultural issues, and counsel from returning military personnel. Each topic
will be taught and directed by faculty and military personnel who are experts in
the specific subject.
United States History
HIST 300
Colonial America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the founding and development of the British mainland colonies in North
America through the 1760s. Topics include European motivations for exploration and
colonization; the making of the Atlantic World and comparative colonization; the
development of social, economic, political, labor, and religious institutions in British
America; and international rivalries and conflicts.
HIST 301
Revolutionary America
Three Credit Hours
A study of the origins, events, and results of the American Revolution, 1760s to
1800. Topics will include the political, economic, religious, and ideological origins
of the Revolution; the military history of the Revolution; the participation of “outsiders”—women, Indians, African Americans—in the Revolution; the debate over the
Constitution; the American Revolution as part of the “Age of Revolution”; and the
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HIST 303
The Early Republic
Three Credit Hours
A study of American history, 1800-1850, with an emphasis on politics, economics,
military affairs, and religion. There will be detailed studies of men such as Jefferson,
Hamilton, Jackson, Clay, Webster, and Calhoun. Significant attention will also be
paid to the rise of sectionalism, the growth of American political party systems, the
War of 1812, and the Mexican-American War.
HIST 304

The Civil War
Three Credit Hours
The political, economic, diplomatic, and military history of the United
States, 1850-1865, emphasizing the forces that tended to bind or disrupt the Union
and including a detailed account of the war.
HIST 305
The Gilded Age, 1865-1900
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1865 to 1900. This course examines several large
movements and developments, including entrepreneurial capitalism, immigration,
constitutional affairs, politics, and agrarian reform. Special attention will be paid to
Reconstruction, Western Expansion, and the Spanish-American War.
HIST 307
U.S. History, 1900 to 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History, 1900 to 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to Progressivism, World War I, the Great Depression,
and World War II.
HIST 308
U.S. History, Since 1945
Three Credit Hours
A study of U.S. History since 1945. This course examines the social, cultural,
political, military, economic, and foreign policy development of the United States.
Special attention will be paid to the Korean War, the Cold War, Vietnam, the Civil
Rights movement, the Great Society, the Reagan Revolution, and post-Cold War
America.
HIST 309 (402)
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 310
African American History to 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course is an historical examination of the African American experience from
1619 to 1865. The curriculum will move through the experiences of African Americans in the British American colonies and the newly formed United States, discuss
the institution of slavery and definitions of race, the antebellum South, Abolitionism,
and trace the meaning of Emancipation and how the Civil War affected the future
of the black community.

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HIST 311
African American History since 1865
Three Credit Hours
This course will study the history of African Americans from 1865 to the present. It will begin with emancipation and reconstruction and highlight the social,
political, and economic transformation of the black community in the late nineteenth
century. Major themes of the course will include the Great Migration, World War
I, the Depression, World War II, the Cold War, black leadership, and contemporary
issues such as, Afrocentricity and the emergence and influence of Hip Hop culture
in American society.
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
Three Credit Hours
This seminar introduces students to current research on the history of the modern
civil rights movement, 1941-1975. The aim of this course is to explore the evolution of the modern civil rights era from its beginning during World War II and the
integrationist perspective of the 1950s to the militant back power a Department of
History nd separatist viewpoint of the early 1970s. It will also discuss how the black
power movement grew out of the civil rights movement and how independent black
politics, black cultural pride, and armed resistance to terrorism operated in tandem
with legal efforts and nonviolent protest in the struggle for African American social
equality.
HIST 313
A Cultural History of Modern America
Three Credit Hours
This course uses examples of American culture to deepen student’s understanding of the past century’s major developments. These examples, including television
programs, songs, films, and material culture, are placed in historical, cultural, and
critical contexts. We will focus on three questions regarding culture in American
history: does it serve as a transformative agent or merely reflect larger societal
changes; how have various cultural expressions helped shape a national democratic
culture and identity; and what have been the terms of inclusion and exclusion?
HIST 315 American Indian History: Pre-Contact
Three Credit Hours
to the Present
This course is an introduction to American Indians’ histories, societies, religions,
and cultures from ancient America to twenty-first century America. It highlights Native peoples’ perspectives and demonstrates their central roles in shaping American
history and culture. The course teaches an understanding of and appreciation for
American Indians’ dynamic and diverse cultures; surveys the major themes, topics,
problems, events, and persons in Indian-white relations; and examines the unique
methodologies associated with Indian history.
HIST 316 (406)
The Old South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
from the colonial period through the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the
plantation, slavery, states rights, fundamentalist religion, the ethic of honor, and the
origins and consequences of the Civil War. Among the questions addressed are what
caused a Southern regional mentality to develop and how different was the South
from the rest of the nation.

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HIST 317 (407)
The New South
Three Credit Hours
A survey of major issues and institutions in the history of the American South
since the end of the Civil War. Particular attention is given to the Cult of the Lost
Cause, the New South Movement, racial segregation, progressivism, religion, music,
literature, the second reconstruction, and the emergence of the sunbelt South. Among
the major questions addressed are why, and how much, did the South change after
the Civil War and does a distinctive South still exist.
HIST 319 American Labor History
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the history of working people in the United States from the
Colonial era to our “post industrial” or “globalized” present. The course continually
returns to three broad areas of historical change: 1) modes of production and work
experiences; 2) the continual making and re-making of the American working class;
and 3) workers’ movements for social justice and the ideas that animated those movements. Students will deepen their understanding of the interplay of class, ethnicity,
race, gender, and region in U.S. history and will be encouraged to think critically
about their own work experiences.
HIST 320 (formerly 492) Special Topics in American History Three Credit Hours
Examples include African Americans in U.S. Military History, American Legal
History, American Business History, American History as portrayed in photography
and film, 20th Century American History as seen through Literature, the Roaring
Twenties, the Depression and New Deal, and the U.S. from Korea to Vietnam.
European History
HIST 321
The Middle Ages
Three Credit Hours
The nature of society and events in Western Europe from the 7th and 8th centuries
A.D. until the decay of the medieval world in the fourteenth century. Topics include
the rise of the Franks and the Papacy, the establishment of feudalism, the wars
between the popes and the holy roman emperors, the Crusades, intellectual revival,
establishment of town democracy, and rise of nation-states at the end of the period.
HIST 322
The Viking Age: c. AD 800-1200
Three Credit Hours
The image of the fierce Vikings, spreading fear and dread across Europe, has been
transmitted into the popular culture of today through literature, music and movies, but
is this the only legacy of the Vikings? This course will use both primary texts and
material culture to not only consider what gave the Vikings their military prowess,
but to examine also the econonmic, political and cultural impact they made in their
original homelands, and across Europe, Russia, and Byzantium. Some of the topics
considered will be their ship building, religious beliefs, literature, daily life, their
role in the growing urbanization of Europe, the creation of economic markets, legal
tradition, place-name elements, their military ability, and their roles as mercenaries
for Byzantium.

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HIST 323

Ireland in the Medieval World:
Three Credit Hours
c. AD 400-1369
This course will examine the history of Ireland from c. AD 400-1369. Special
focus will be on the cultural, economic, political and religious developments of the
Irish people and an introduction to Ireland’s role in the development of the Christian West. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the rich material
culture left to Ireland from the time period and compare primary sources to reports
on archaeological remains. Some of the topics to be considered will be Irish kingship, early Irish law, kindred groups, monastic settlements, literary traditions, their
military ability, relationships between the Irish and Vikings, Brian Boru and the
arrival of the Anglo-Normans.
HIST 324

The Era of the French Revolution
Three Credit Hours
and Napoleon
A survey of the causes of the Revolution followed by an examination of the
principal events of the period with stress on the major personalities, the ideologies
and revolutionary mentality, the political and social aspirations of the lower social
orders, the unstable nature of the various revolutionary governments, and the rise
of Napoleon and his achievements.
HIST 325
Europe, 1815-1914
Three Credit Hours
The course of European history from Napoleon’s defeat at Waterloo to the outbreak
of World War I. Emphasis is placed on political reaction and reform; the Industrial
Revolution and its economic, social and political effects; the Darwinian revolution
and its impact on Western thought about man and his origins; the rise of nation-states
in Italy and Germany; overseas imperialism; and the factors that contributed to the
outbreak of the First World War.
HIST 326
Europe Since 1914
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the origins and impacts of two World Wars on the major European
states, their political, social, and economic development, and their relative positions
today.
HIST 327
England to 1660
Three Credit Hours
A survey of English history from prehistoric times through the English civil war
of the 17th century and its aftermath. Emphasis is placed on the development of
Parliament, the monarchy, the legal system, and local government. The evolution
of British society is traced from Celtic and Roman times through King Alfred, the
Anglo-Saxons, the Normans, the Wars of the Roses, the Tudors, and the first Stuart
monarchs. Special attention is paid to Celtic warfare, the Roman conquest, Anglo-Saxon
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HIST 328
Great Britain, 1660-Present
Three Credit Hours
A survey of British history from the Stuart Restoration to the present. The course
will examine the creation of Britain out of the nations of England, Scotland, Wales
and Ireland and will explore Britain’s experiences with industrialization, imperialism,
the world wars of the twentieth century, and the changes to the nation’s status as a
global power since 1945.
HIST 329 (421)
The Ancient Greeks
Three Credit Hours
A detailed examination of ancient Greek political history and the ancient Greek
contribution to politics, war, philosophy, literature, and art; the Archaic and the
Classical ages; and the Hellenistic period to the Roman conquest.
HIST 330 (422)
The Romans
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Roman history from Rome’s origins as a Latin village through
its conquest of Italy, defeat of Carthage and Greece, and the Roman empire to
dominance over the Mediterranean world; the empire’s gradual corruption, loss of
political freedoms, the transition to an absolutist, Christian monarchy. Emphasis is
placed on the personalities and values of the Romans and how these led to Rome’s
glories and failures.
HIST 333 (435)
Scotland Since 1707
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the political, social, cultural, and economic history of Scotland
since union with England. Topics include Jacobitism, the clan system, the Highland
clearances, the industrialization of the Lowlands, and Scottish nationalism. Special
emphasis is placed on attempts to retain Scottish distinctiveness while integrating
into the wider community of Great Britain.
HIST 334
Crime and Punishment Through the Ages
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the way past societies in the Western tradition have defined and dealt
with crime, starting with the Code of Hammurabi and the Mosaic Law in the Ancient
Near East and ending with the invention of the modern prison system and police
forces in Europe and America in the early 19th century. The focus will be on how
each society’s values shaped its definition of what a crime was, the way investigations and trials were conducted and the way convicted criminals were punished in
each time and place.
HIST 335 (481) Hitler and National Socialism
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Nazi movement from its late nineteenth century antecedents to
its culmination in 1945. Special emphasis will be given to the life of Hitler and to
areas of controversial interpretation. Among these are the alleged reactionary nature
of National Socialism, the “legal” rise of the party to power, the statesmanship of
Hitler, his sanity, and the Holocaust.

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HIST 336
Modern France, 1848-2000
Three Credit Hours
This course will look at the history of France from the Revolution of 1848 and
the rise of the Second Empire, through the two world wars, to 2000. It will focus
on this era’s political, social, and cultural changes. Special attention will be paid to
the rise of Paris as a world capital, the affects of World War I on interwar politics,
gender and culture, the generation gap caused by the postwar baby boom, and the
integration and resistance of French citizens to the merging European Union at the
end of the twentieth century.
HIST 338
Britain and World War I
Three Credit Hours
This course will consider the British experience of World War I. In addition to an
overview of the military experience of the war, the course will examine the variety
of ways in which this war was a transformative experience. Topics will include: the
experience of the home front, changing roles of the government, new definitions of
citizenship, as well as effects on the empire and on Britain’s relationship with Ireland.
HIST 339 (491) Special Topics in European History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Crusades; the Scientific Revolution; the Age of Louis XIV;
the Golden Age of the Hapsburgs, 1740-1914; the French Foreign Legion; the Russian Revolution as Portrayed in Literature and Film; the Development of the English
Constitution; and Germany since 1945.
HIST 340
The Renaissance
Three Credit Hours
This course examines movements of artistic, intellectual, renewal that first developed in Italy in the fourteenth and fifteenth centuries, spread throughout western
Europe after 1500, and were together named “The Renaissance.” The course will
examine the Renaissance in its birthplace, the hustling, aggressive communes (citystates) of Trecento and Quattrocento Italy, giving special attention to the republic
of Florence. It will consider the Renaissance in its social, economic, and political
contexts, and expose its roots in medieval high culture and in the Commercial
Revolution of 1000-1350.
HIST 341
The Reformation and Wars of Religion
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the sixteenth-century European Christian reform movements that established the Protestant churches and reinvented the Roman Church.
It considers the Reformation not just as a religious transformation, but as a process
of profound and violent social, political, and cultural upheaval in Early Modern
Europe. Topics addressed will include the Reformation’s roots in medieval Christian
theology and Renaissance humanism, the role of religious reform in the construction
of modern states and notions of family and gender, reformed theology as a spur to
violent class conflict, the formation of radical Christian theocratic communities, and
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HIST 342
Spain, 1000-1700
Three Credit Hours
A survey of seven centuries of the history of the Iberian peninsula, from the age
of the Reconquista to the building of the great transoceanic empires of early modern
Spain and Portugal. The course focuses on politics, culture, society, and religion in
the Christian kingdoms, especially Castile; the contributions of al-Andalus (medieval
Islamic Spain) to the cultures of the Christian kingdoms in particular, and to the
Latin West in general, are also specially considered.
HIST 343
War and Society in Early Modern Europe
Three Credit Hours
War was a chronic condition of western Europe from the fourteenth century
through the seventeenth. It was also a fundamental cultural institution and big business. This course examines war as a social, cultural, and economic construct in Early
Modern Europe. While the course will hardly ignore such topics as weapons, tactics,
and combat operations, these are not its primary concerns. Rather, it focuses upon
military culture and military institutions, and how they were determined by – and in
turn determined – broader religious, political, social, and economic trends. Special
attention will be paid to mercenary companies and their captains as both products
and drivers of early capitalism, particularly in Italy, and to the experience of chronic
war in the Low Countries in the latter half of the sixteenth century, as the formidable
Army of Flanders struggled to quell Dutch revolt against Spanish rule.
Non-Western History
HIST 356
The History of Africa, 1500-Present
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the history of Africa from the beginning of the Western slave
trade to the present day. Topics will include the rise and fall of slavery and the
slave trade in Africa, the rise of African economies, European conquest and imperialism, decolonization, and post-imperial politics and society. Special attention will be
paid to the diversity of experience on the African continent as well as the region’s
relationship to other areas of the world.
HIST 357 (462) The History of Premodern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China from its beginnings to the eve of its clash with the West in
the nineteenth century. The course examines the development of premodern China’s
political, social, and economic institutions, many of which lasted into the twentieth
century. Special emphasis will be given to premodern religion, popular culture, and
daily life.
HIST 358 (463) The History of Modern China
Three Credit Hours
The history of China’s tumultuous entry into the modern world. The course examines China’s struggle to adjust its traditions to the reality of Western dominance and
the radical changes in Chinese society that this adjustment caused. Emphasis will be
given to the failure of the 1911 Revolution, the rise and victory of the Communist
Party, the Cultural Revolution, and the regime of Deng Xiaoping.

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HIST 359 (464) Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires
Three Credit Hours
This course looks at the history of the caravan trade routes across Eurasia that
have become known as “The Silk Road.” The significance of these trade routes lies
in the fact that they ensured the distribution and mixing of luxury goods, religions,
technologies, literatures, and peoples from one end of Eurasia to another. In fact,
many scholars argue that these trade routes created a unified economic world system,
which has made the cultures of Eurasia materially much stronger than those of any
other continent. Moreover, the wealth generated by the silk roads often inspired
the creation of nomadic empires that had an immense effect on the great agrarian
civilizations that bordered the steppes. Through their immense military strength and
prowess, these nomadic empires often significantly affected the history of the outlying sedentary civilizations. Thus, this course’s focus will be the Central Eurasian
nomads and oasis-dwellers who played a central role in the functioning of the Silk
Road and their impact on their agricultural neighbors.
HIST 360 (466)
The History of Japan
Three Credit Hours
An examination of Japan’s history from its prehistoric origins to its postwar
economic miracle. Topics such as the “Horserider Theory,” Heian court life, samurai
rule, Japanese “feudalism,” Shintoism, Japanese Buddhism, the Meiji Reform, the
prewar militarization, and the postwar transformation into an economic superpower
will all receive special attention.
HIST 361
Early Islamic History
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the early Islamic world roughly from 600 through 1800. There will
be geographical emphasis on the Middle East, but the class will also examine North
Africa, Spain, Central Asia, and India. The course examines, but is not limited to:
Muhammed and the foundations of Islam, Islamic conquests, early dynasties, rise
of independent kingdoms, Islamic Spain, Islamic North Africa, Crusades, Mongol
invasions, Moghuls, Safavids, and Ottomans.
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
Three Credit Hours
A survey of Middle East history with an emphasis upon those events that provide
historical background and context for current affairs in the region. It covers from
around 1800 to the present, with an emphasis on the twentieth- and twenty-first
centuries, beginning with the decline of the Ottoman Empire, and goes on to cover
the impact of WWI and WWII, Zionism, the rise of modern Middle East states, the
Israeli-Palestinian conflict, Arab nationalism, the rise of political Islam and Islamic
fundamentalism, a brief history of U.S. interest and activity in the region, the advent
and rise of terrorism in the Middle East, and both Gulf Wars.

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HIST 364
The Arab-Israeli Conflict
Three Credit Hours
A study of the turbulent history between the Arab countries of the Middle East and
the state of Israel. The course will cover the rise of the World Zionist Organization,
the impact of WWI and WWII diplomacy on the topic, the creation of the state of
Israel, the impact of the state of Israel on the Palestinian people, the various wars
and conflicts that have emerged between the Arab states and Israel, as well as the
first and second Intifada in the occupied territories, the U.S. role in the conflict, and
the impact of the Arab-Israeli conflict on terrorism. The course will cover a period
roughly from 1900 to the present.
HIST 365 (493) Special Topics in Non-Western
Three Credit Hours
History
Examples include finely focused studies on China, Japan, Columbus and his World,
Slavery in the Spanish Main, Portuguese Colonization of Brazil, the History of the
Ottoman Empire, the Islamic world, and twentieth-century Africa.
HIST 371
Historical Studies in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Case studies in how different eras and cultures have envisioned good leadership
and of how significant people have embodied its qualities. Examples include: Ethics
and Leadership in the Classical World, Founders of the American Republic, Great
Military Commanders, and Civil Rights Leaders of the Modern World.
Military and Diplomatic History
HIST 375
The French and Indian War, 1754-1763
Three Credit Hours
The French and Indian War was one of the most significant and decisive conflicts
in American and World history. It was the American theater of operations in the
first world war, known as the Seven Years’ War (1756-1763). Fighting began in
America and spread to Europe, the Caribbean, Mediterranean, West Africa, India, and
the Philippines. The war pitted Britain, Prussia, and the Thirteen Colonies against
France, Austria, Russia, and Spain in a contest for imperial domination. In America,
Indian nations defined much of the character of the war and profoundly influenced the
war’s origins and outcomes. The course examines the major characters, campaigns,
and combatants of the Seven Years’ War in the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia.
HIST 380 (475)
World War I
Three Credit Hours
This is a course on the Great War, the reality of which does not quite meet the
stereotype. While there was the stalemate of the trenches, there was great movement
in the East and even in the West in the last year. During the war, armies virtually
rearmed with new weapons and retrained, adopting new tactics. Mass assaults gave
way to storm squads; cavalry gave way to armor and aircraft. The squandering of
lives led to mutinies. Economies saw unprecedented mobilization. It was total war,
at a cost of 5,500 lives every day for a 1,500 day war, and one can argue that the
outcome was far more cataclysmic than that of the Second World War.

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HIST 382 History of Military Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the many historical models of military leadership from the
ancient world to the present, with emphasis on trends in strategy, tactics, management,
and civil-military relations. Successful military leadership has meant many different
things at different levels of command and in different places and times, and yet there
are some qualities of leadership that have proved enduring.
HIST 383 (487) Patterns of War to 1763
Three Credit Hours
The patterns of war from ancient times to the eve of the American Revolution
with emphasis on change in the technological, organizational, and social-political
nature of war.
HIST 384 (488) U.S. Military History
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the antecedent and development of United States military
policy and the conduct of war from the colonial era to the present. This course
proceeds from the premise that the military history of the United States is best understood from a combination of “traditional” military history (an emphasis on battles
and commanders) and “new” military history (an emphasis on politics, diplomacy,
economics, technology, gender, society, and culture).
HIST 386 World War II in the Pacific
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the Pacific theater of World War II. The class will examine the causes of the conflict and the course of its military campaigns. The course
will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class will ultimately place
the events and consequences of the war in the context of the military, diplomatic,
and political history of the twentieth century.
HIST 387 (489) History of the Vietnam War
Three Credit Hours
The history of the American war in Vietnam, including the foundations of French
imperialism in Indochina; native resistance; the first Indochina War; American policy,
intervention, and withdrawal; the impact on American domestic society; and the fall
of the Western-oriented government of South Vietnam.
HIST 388 U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
Three Credit Hours
This course explores America’s major international relationships - diplomatic,
economic, military, and cultural - since 1898. While keeping in mind the interplay
between diplomacy and domestic developments, the course will focus on fundamental
questions such as: Are America’s international relationships primarily motivated by a
drive for security and prosperity? To what degree have Americans embraced a national
mission to spread liberal, democratic values abroad? To what extent have cultural
undercurrents influenced American diplomacy? Major topics will include America’s
rise to global power, the World Wars, the Cold War, ideology, the military-industrial
“complex,” U.S.-Latin America relations, the international arms trade, and relations
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HIST 389 The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
Three Credit Hours
The Cold War was arguably the twentieth century’s most significant long-term
conflict. This course takes an international perspective on its varied causes and
consequences in Europe, the Americas, Asia, and the Middle East. We will explore
diplomatic relations between several nations during this era and the many effects the
Cold War had on these nations’ citizens, including the American military-industrial
“complex,” the Soviet gulag, and “client” regimes in the developing world. Major
topics will include U.S.-Soviet relations and nuclear diplomacy; wars in Korea,
Vietnam, and Latin America; crises in Berlin, Budapest, Prague, and Cuba; decolonization and the rise of the “Third World”; “the containment doctrine”; espionage
and McCarthyism; and the (surprising) end of the Cold War.
HIST 391 (494) Special Topics in Military History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include the Napoleonic Legacy in Warfare, the United States in World
War I, the Cold War, Nuclear Weapons and Arms Control, Theories of Strategy and
Policy, the French Foreign Legion and French Imperial Policy, the Panama Canal
and the Balance of Power, the German Army since 1740, and the History of Intelligence and National Security.
HIST 392 (495) Special Topics in History
Three Credit Hours
Examples include Imperialism, Revolutions in the Western World, Science and
Technology in the Western World, the History of Medicine, and Psycho-Sociological
History.
HIST 393 World War II in Europe and Africa
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the European and African theaters of World War II.
The class will examine the causes of the conflict and the course of its military campaigns. The course will devote attention to air, land, and naval combat. The class
will ultimately place the events and consequences of the war in the context of the
military, diplomatic, and political history of the twentieth century.
HIST 395 History of Weapons and Firepower
Three Credit Hours
This course will examine the development of weapons since the beginning of
western civilization. Attention will be devoted especially to the development of
military small arms within the broader histories of technology and military affairs.
The class will also study the tactical and operational significance of weapons development and employment. Special emphasis will placed on a hands on approach to
learning, which will include the use of live-fire weapons ranges.
Capstone Seminars
HIST 443 Capstone Seminar in American History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification of
2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in American
History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other members
of the seminar.

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HIST 444 Capstone Seminar in European History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in European History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 445 Capstone Seminar in Non-Western History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification
of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in NonWestern History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
HIST 446 Capstone Seminar in Military History
Three Credit Hours
A Capstone seminar restricted to history majors with an academic classification of 2B or higher. Requires the writing of a major research paper on a topic in
Military History. The papers will be presented and discussed in class with the other
members of the seminar.
Special Course Descriptions
These courses are intended to be offered on an occasional basis, according to
student demand and staffing availability. In addition, those courses that suit a seminar
or tutorial format will permit students to be exposed to modes of instruction and
learning other than those emphasized in lecture-oriented classes.
HIST 490
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head and supervising professor.
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Research topic
determined through consultation between student and supervising professor. Especially recommended for those students considering graduate or professional studies.
HIST 496
Seminar
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, a seminar on some special topic or
historical problem as proposed by faculty or history majors. Topics include Castro’s
Cuba, the Founding and Development of the State of Israel, Stalin’s Russia, and the
Presidency of Franklin D. Roosevelt.
HIST 497
Tutorial
Three Credit Hours
Subject to the approval of the department head, the tutorial is designed to meet
the needs or interests of one or a few students. Readings, tutorial sessions, papers,
and/or tests will be assigned by the professor in consultation with individual students.
HIST 498
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head.
Internships with the South Carolina Historical Society and similar organizations
are offered to combine academic training with the acquisition of skills in archival
work, historic preservation, and other types of applied history.

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Geography Course Descriptions

GEOG 209
World Geography
Three Credit Hours
(formerly GEOG 109)
A course dealing primarily with the elements and principles of geography. Familiarity with important global features and locations is stressed. Topics include
maps, oceans, atmosphere and winds, climate (elements and patterns), landform,
soils and agriculture, mineral resources and industry.
GEOG 301

Introduction to Geographic
Four Credit Hours
Information Systems
Principles and applications of geographic information systems (GIS). Examines
the nature and accuracy of spatially referenced data, as well as methods of data
capture, storage, retrieval, visualization, modeling, and output using one or more
GIS products. Course includes a laboratory component.
GEOG 311
Economic Geography
Three Credit Hours
The geographic foundations and distributions of economic activities in different
parts of the world.

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Department of
Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
Department Head: Toubiana
Professors: Andrade, Bahk, Skow, Toubiana
Associate Professors: Emm, Fernández-Medina, Hellin-Garcia, Segle, Urroz
Assistant Professors: Roca-Martinez, Smith, Strobbe
Command of foreign languages, ever a component of traditional liberal-arts
schooling, has become a vital asset in today’s global society and economy. The
ability to communicate effectively with the millions of non-English speakers in
the realms of commerce, government, science, and the arts serves crucial national
interests. Cultural sensitivity, heightened through language study, furthers our
relations with the world.
The language courses of the core curriculum cultivate four basic skills—
reading, writing, listening, and speaking—with emphasis on communicative
proficiency. The language minor enhances competence in the basic skills and
allows for specialization in business practice, contemporary society, or literature. The language major hones fluency and imparts a detailed knowledge of
life and letters.
The major is most flexible and has proven a sound preparation for coveted
duty assignments, choice career opportunities in both public and private sectors, and graduate study in philology, business, law, or medicine. Students who
excel are eligible for induction into the following national honor societies: Pi
Delta Phi (French), Delta Phi Alpha (German), and Sigma Delta Pi (Spanish).
Students may pursuit a B.A. in Modern Languages with Teaching Specialization
in French, German or Spanish. The curriculum provides a broad background
in the specified language, culture and literature to prepare the student to teach
at the secondary school level. The student must make a formal application
for admission to the Zucker Family School of Education for the Internship in
Teaching as outlined on page 187.
Plan of Undergraduate Major
Thirty credit hours of coursework are required in one language at the 300and 400-levels. For all majors these required courses include 301 and 302; for
Spanish, these also include SPAN 305.
Language students pursuiing a double major will have the opportunity to
count 1 course (3 credit hours) from another department. This course should
be related to the history, the civilization or the culture of the target language
in which the student is majoring. The course must be approved by the Head

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of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures. Therefore,
after completion of the core-curriculum language requirement, at least 27 credit
hours (9 courses) must be taken from the language major, and 3 credit hours
(1 course) could be taken from outside the Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures.
Students who, through previous academic study or experience, are deemed
qualified may bypass Elementary (101-102) and/or Intermediate (201-202) courses
in their chosen language, provided that they pass the next higher level course
with a C or better. Bypassed courses will be included on the Citadel transcript
as if they had been completed at The Citadel on a Pass/Fail basis.
The Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
(Please refer to p. 123)
The Minor in East Asian Studies
(Please refer to p. 128)
Credit and Scholarships for Study Abroad
The Citadel currently offers study-abroad programs in French and Spanish.
Credit may be granted for courses in French, German, and Spanish taken abroad
at other schools during the summer or the regular school year. The Albert E.
Gurganus Summer Stipend ($1,000), the Deutscher Brüderlicher Bund Scholarship
($1,500), and the John Alexander Summer Scholarship ($2,000) assist qualified German majors with summer-study projects in Europe. Monetary awards
sponsored by the American Society of the French Legion of Honor may be
available for qualified French majors and minors participating in The Citadel’s
Summer Study in France. Students who wish to study language abroad will be
expected to show evidence of competence in the language classes they have
completed. Such work must have prior approval from the Head of the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures.
Core Curriculum Language Requirement
Courses in languages must be taken consecutively. That is, a course numbered
101 precedes and is prerequisite to 102, 102 is prerequisite to 201, and 201
is prerequisite to 202. Graduation requirements in languages may be satisfied
only by appropriate sequences of courses in the same language. Thus, French
101-102 must be followed by French 201-202 (not Chinese, German or Spanish
201-202) and so forth. A student who wishes to satisfy the language requirement with a language not offered by The Citadel may exempt this requirement
by transferring in twelve hours of that language from an accredited institution.

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Bypass Placement, Bypass Credit, and Waiver of the
Language Requirement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in the language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue study of the language. Three credit hours
will be awarded for each bypassed course if the student scores a grade of C
or higher for the course into which he/she is placed.
For a student whose native language is not English, the language requirement at The Citadel is automatically waived, and the student is allowed to
substitute general electives for the waived language courses. In order to receive
exempt credit (courses given exempt credit appear in the transfer section of
The Citadel transcript and meet hour requirements for graduation) for waived
language courses, the student must complete at The Citadel, a regionally accredited institution, or an approved overseas institution, with a grade of “C” or
higher, a course in the native language at the 202-level or above. If a course
is completed at the 300-level or higher, twelve hours of exempt credit will be
awarded. Students attending overseas institutions must have an official transcript
mailed directly to The Citadel Registrar. A hand-carried transcript will not be
accepted. In addition, any foreign transcript that is not accompanied by an
English translation or does not contain a grade conversion scale showing U.S.
grade equivalents will be sent to a professional credential-evaluation service at
the expense of the student.
Special Courses
JAPN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
two syllabaries (Hirgana and Katakana) and ca. 200 Chinese characters (Kanji).
KORE 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN, FREN, GERM, or SPAN 202
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to pronounce, read, and write the
Hangul phonetic alphabet.

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MLNG 410

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
12th Century to 1789
An extensive, in-depth survey of influential literary movements on the Continent, beginning with the High Middle Ages and early Italian Renaissance,
continuing through the late Renaissance, the Golden Age in Spain, the Classical Age, up to the end of the Age of Enlightenment. While the focus of the
course will be on major writers and representative works of each period (e.g.,
La Chanson de Roland, Bocaccio, Cervantes, Racine, Rousseau, Goethe), the
significant intercultural borrowings and literary and artistic cross-fertilization
among the intelligentsia of France, Germany, Italy, and Spain will be studied
and put in their proper sociological contexts. No prerequisite.
MLNG 420

European Literary Movements,
Three Credit Hours
1789-Present
This course begins at the dawn of the Romantic movement on the Continent and
continues through the important movements of Realism, Naturalism, Symbolism,
Surrealism, and Existentialism. Significant works of writers such as Hugo, Flaubert,
Zola, Galdós, Rilke, Mann, Proust, D’Annunzio, Pirandello, Sartre, and Hesse,
among others, will be studied against the background of their times. No prerequisite.
MLNG 455

Theory and Practice of Foreign
Three Credit Hours
Language Teaching
Prerequisite: Language teaching track students need the approval of the Dean
of the Zucker Family School of Education
This course seeks to address the theory and practice of foreign language teaching.
It is designed specially to help students who are interested in the teaching profession
and becoming future language teachers. The aim is to develop understanding with the
contemporary research-based views of language teaching and learning. Students will
become familiar with professional organizations, language policies, foreign language
national standards, and first and second language acquisition theories among others. Students will also learn how to incorporate different modes of communication,
learning strategies and styles, and culture in the classroom. They will also reflect on
how to address diverse needs such as motivation, aptitude, diversity and learning
disabilities. Students will also design lesson plans and explore different assessment
techniques to meet students’ needs and goals.
LING 300
Introduction to Linguistics
Three Credit Hours
Open to all students.
A survey of the history of languages and linguistics and a study of the components of human speech: phonetics, phonology, morphology; grammar, syntax,
semantics; semiology, writing, literature. No prerequisite.

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Chinese Language Course Descriptions
CHIN 101 Introduction to Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to modern Mandarin Chinese.
It begins with an introduction to the sound system of Mandarin Chinese (i.e.,
Pinyin) and then moves onto basic skills in listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. The course also aims to introduce students to a variety of aspects of
Chinese culture. By the end of the semester, students are expected to (a) have
a gairly good pronunciation, (b) recognize and write approximately 200 to 250
characters, and (c) carry out simple conversations. Lab work required.
CHIN 102 Introduction to Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 101 or placement
This course aims to further develop students’ fundamental four language skills,
which will be emphasized and learned in communicative contexts. Students are
expected to actively participate in class by engaging in interactive activities, and
reading and writing practices. A variety of aspects of everyday Chinese culture
will be introduced through these activites. Lab work required.
CHIN 201 Intermediate Chinese I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 or placement
This course is designed to help students reach intermediate-level communicative skill in spoken and written Chinese. It also aims to establish a solid base
for more advanced language learning. By increasing students’ vocabulary and
knowledge of sentence patterns, the course focuses on speaking and writing
in coherent and well-formed paragraphs. By the end of the semester, students
are expected to (a) carry out fluent conversations about daily activities and (b)
write compositions of 200 to 250 characters on subjects of their daily life and
personal experiences. Lab work required.
CHIN 202 Intermediate Chinese II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 201 or placement
This course provides intermediate-level training in spoken and written Chinese in cultural contexts, based on language skills developed in CHIN 201.
The focus of this course is mainly on complex grammatical patterns, discourse
characteristics, and discussions of various cultural topics.
CHIN 101/102 Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Development of basic practical communication through standard cognitive-code
methodology. Daily study and practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary,
grammar, syntax, idiom. Students will learn to transcribe in Pinyin and pronounce
all syllables of the phonetic system of Modern Standard Chinese (Mandarin in
Beijing dialect) and to recognize and write ca. 500 characters.

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CHIN 201/202 Intensive Intermediate Chinese I and II
Six Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 102 (or equivalent)
Students continue to develop practical communication skills and use of basic
structures through speaking, reading, writing, and listening. Daily study and
practice of phonetics, orthography, vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom. The
vocabulary for reading and writing increases to 1,000 characters.
CHIN 301 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
The aim of this course is to continually inprove the students’ reading, writing,
speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on oral proficiency. It
also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of Chinese Language and Culture.
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities. Skills are refined through speaking and writing activites. Use
of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 302 Advanced Speaking, Reading, and Writing II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202 (or equivalent)
Required course for all Chinese minors.
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written Chinese based upon selected
texts. The aim of this course is to continually inprove the students’ reading,
writing, speaking, and listening skills with extra emphasis placed on writing proficiency. It also intends to deepen students’ knowledge of the Chinese
Language and Culture. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese.
CHIN 303 Chinese Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A broad survey of Chinese civilization and society with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art through selected topics that link various periods in
China’s past with the present. By the end of this course, students will have a
better knowledge and comprehension of Chinese history and society and will
be able to define the conceptions through which the Chinese have identified
their cultural heritage. Use of audiovisual materials; class taught in Chinese
CHIN 307 Business Chinese
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in the Chinese speaking world. The course
is designed to simulate real business environments. By the end of the semester,
students will have a basic knowledge of how to function in the business Chinese
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CHIN 450 Undergraduate Seminar: Studies in Special Topics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHIN 202
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement or some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. This course may
be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated. Class taught in Chinese
Language and literature courses numbered 300 and above in a given
language have, unless otherwise stated, 202 or 204 in that language as a
prerequisite.
French Language and Literature Course Descriptions
FREN 101
Elementary French Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Basic functional communication on daily activities and immediate environment in the present. Emphasis on understanding, speaking, reading, and writing
simple French; pronunciation; and vocabulary expansion. Cross-cultural similarities and differences stressed. Course conducted primarily in French. Language
laboratory required.
FREN 102
Elementary French Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 101 or placement
Continued development of basic communication skills: understanding, speaking, reading, and writing in increasingly more complex situations, including
pronouns, descriptions, and actions in the past and future, and conjectures.
Cross-cultural similarities and differences also studied. Course conducted primarily in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 201
Intermediate French Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 or placement
Functional use of French in different sociocultural contexts. Extensive oral
and written practice with vocabulary and structures vital to expressing increasingly complex ideas. Course conducted in French. Language laboratory required.
FREN 202

French Reading, Conversation,
Three Credit Hours
and Composition
Prerequisite: FREN 201 or placement
Systematic development of reading and writing skills through cultural and
literary texts. Oral communication skills development through discussions of
readings and audiovisual material. Course conducted in French.
FREN 203

Intermediate French
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
An intensive, systematic study of grammar and development of speaking and
writing skills through readings, discussions, and compositions. May be taken in
lieu of FREN 201. Offered only during summer program in Europe.

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FREN 204
Intermediate French Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, movies, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. May be taken in lieu of FREN 202. Offered only during
summer program in Europe.
FREN 301
Advanced French Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Development of skill and ease in speaking correct, idiomatic French at an
advanced level. Audio and video cassettes used for aural comprehension. Pronunciation exercises. Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but
required of all French majors and minors.
FREN 302
Advanced French Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Detailed study, analysis, and practice of written French based upon selected
texts. Study of grammar, syntax, and vocabulary as necessary to achieve coherent, idiomatic compositions related to the readings. Required of all French
majors and minors.
FREN 303
French Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A broad survey of French culture (architecture, painting, sculpture, music,
cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to World War I.
FREN 304

Survey of Non-European Francophone
Three Credit Hours
Literature and Civilization
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A survey of Canadian, African and Caribbean Francophone literature and
civilization from early twentieth century to the present.
FREN 307
Business French
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: FREN 202 or permission of instructor
Introduction to the language of economics, banking, commerce, correspondence, sales, import-export, transportation, and corporations in the Frenchspeaking world.
FREN 390

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Culture
Prerequisite: FREN 202 and permission of instructor
A survey of current trends in art, architecture, music, cuisine, film, and literature, as well as in popular culture, in France. Visits to museums, concerts,
theater, etc. Weekly journal of cultural and cross-cultural experiences. Offered
only during summer program in Europe.

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FREN 391

Special Topics in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
French Usage
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A course designed to acquaint students with the French of today as a language in evolution; particular attention to current usage of slang, jargon, and
neologisms. Offered only during summer program in Europe.
FREN 421

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Middle Ages and Renaissance
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of representative works composed in the Middle Ages and Renaissance in modern French translation.
FREN 422

French Classicism and
Three Credit Hours
Enlightenment
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the principal writers of the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries
in France. Major figures: Molière, Corneille, Racine, Pascal, La Fontaine, La
Bruyère, Voltaire, Diderot, Rousseau.
FREN 423

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the works representative of Romanticism, Realism, Naturalism, and
Symbolism, with special emphasis on developments in the novel and lyric poetry.
FREN 424

French Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: FREN 202
A study of the major writers and literary movements—Surrealism, Modernism, Existentialism, Theatre of the Absurd, Nouveau Roman—from the early
1900s through the twentieth century.
FREN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: FREN 202
Investigation and analysis of the works of one notable French author or of
some other literary, linguistic, or cultural topic. The significance of the topic
studied to Francophone civilization and/or literature in general will be emphasized. This course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
FREN 490

Advanced Grammar, Syntax, and
Three Credit Hours
Translation
Prerequisite: FREN 302 or permission of instructor
Development of linguistic skills necessary for fluent idiomatic writing in
French, from colloquial to more sophisticated styles, including translation from
English to French.

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German Language and Literature Course Descriptions

GERM 101
Elementary German I
Three Credit Hours
Introduction to vocabulary, grammar, syntax, idiom, and culture. Development
of skills critical to foreign-language mastery: listening, speaking, reading, and
writing. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work required.
GERM 102
Elementary German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 101 or placement
Progress in vocabulary, grammar, syntax, and idiom. Increased emphasis
on student communication. Course conducted primarily in German. Lab work
required.
GERM 201
Intermediate German I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 102 or placement
Completion of basic grammar and syntax. Increased emphasis on reading,
idiomatic usage. Course conducted in German. Lab work required.
GERM 202
Intermediate German II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 201 or placement
Expansion and fine tuning of grammar. Literary texts serve as basis for
discussion and substantial composition. Course conducted in German. Upon
successful completion of the elementary and intermediate courses, students will
be functional in a German-speaking country, i.e., able to converse socially, read
newspapers and magazines, enjoy a movie, etc.
GERM 203 and
Intermediate German I Abroad
Three Credit Hours
GERM 204
Intermediate German II Abroad
Each Semester
Prerequisite: GERM 102 (or equivalent) and permission of section chief
Taken in lieu of GERM 201 and 202. Intensive study of grammar, development
of communicative skills while in residence in Germany, Austria, or Switzerland.
GERM 301
Advanced German Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with a grade of “C” or better or permission
of the department head
Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but required of all German majors and minors. Expansion and practice of communicative skills in
situational contexts from colloquial to formal. Extensive use of sound and video
recordings. Student interviews and presentations.
GERM 302
Advanced German Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Required of all German majors and minors. Practice in formal writing: reviews, essays, correspondence. Study of styles of writing in exemplary texts.
Practical experience with translation.

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GERM 303
German Civilization and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of civilization and culture up to 1945, with emphasis on values,
thought, institutions, and art. Films, slides, recordings.
GERM 304
Postwar German Society and Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of society and culture since 1945, focusing on political division and
reunification, economy, and art (particularly film).
GERM 305

Events and Issues in German
Three Credit Hours
Media and Popular Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
An intensive study of events and issues as reflected in German media and
popular culture. Newspapers, magazines, web sites, film, television, radio,
music provide students with German perspective on major events in twentieth
century world history. Topics will vary but may include WWI, National Socialism, the Holocaust, the Vietnam War, the Cold War, Divided Germany, and the
Environment.
GERM 306

Encountering Cultural Texts:
Three Credit Hours
German for Discussion and Critique
Prerequisite: GERM 202 or permission of the instructor
This course focuses on advanced language skills for higher-order thinking
in German. Students will read, analyze, discuss and write about concrete and
abstract themes encountered in diverse genres, modes and styles of representation. The course provides experience with a broad array of German-language
literary and cultural texts that may included literature, opera, film and non-fiction.
Recommended as preparation for 400-level German courses. Taught in German.
GERM 307
Business German: Practical Applications Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Serves as a business elective. Acquisition of practical knowledge of German industry and economics. Study and practice of related vocabulary, and the
fundamentals of business correspondence. Preparation for the Zertifikat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.
GERM 308
Business German: Current Issues
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of current issues in the German business world through extensive readings using the internet and current business publications. Practice in business
correspondence and business situations. Preparation for the Zertifikat Deutsch
für den Beruf, an internationally recognized business German exam.

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GERM 390

Special Topics in Language
Three Credit Hours
and Literature
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of language and literature while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on current usage in speech and print. Discussion and
composition based on activities and readings.
GERM 391
Special Topics in Landeskunde
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 and permission of section chief
Study of society and culture while in residence in Germany, Austria, or
Switzerland. Emphasis on interaction with host community. Theater, concerts,
films, excursions, and museum visits. Sp Department of Modern Languages,
Literatures and Cultures ecial projects tailored to student need and interest.
GERM 421

German Literature
Three Credit Hours
up to the Reformation
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, genres, and movements from the earliest
monastic texts through Luther’s age, examined in their social and cultural context.
GERM 422

German Literature from the
Three Credit Hours
Baroque to Classicism
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, and genres from the period of the
baroque, the Enlightenment, Sturm und Drang, and classicism.
GERM 423

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Nineteenth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of significant authors, works, genres, and movements, with emphasis
on romanticism, Biedermeier, Junges Deutschland, poetic realism, and naturalism.
GERM 424

German Literature of the
Three Credit Hours
Twentieth Century
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of select authors, e.g., Schnitzler, Thomas Mann, Brecht, Grass, and
Plenzdorf.
GERM 426
Modern Austrian Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors since 1900, e.g. Bachmann, Bernhard, Musil,
Frischmuth, Jelinek.

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GERM 427

Literature of German-Speaking
Three Credit Hours
Switzerland
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Survey of select authors, e.g. Gotthelf, Keller, Meyer, Frisch, Dürrenmatt,
Muschg, Bichsel.
GERM 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Study of a single author or select topic in Germanic philology or culture.
Students may register for this course more than once if the topic has changed.
GERM 490

Internship in German Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: GERM 202/204 with grade of “C” or better or permission of
department head
Internships or service opportunities with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, non-profit organizations) or in German-speaking countries to
combine academic training with professional experience. This course may be
taken more than once.
Spanish Language and Literature Course Descriptions
SPAN 101
Elementary Spanish Communication I
Three Credit Hours
Emphasis on practical, oral communication. Basic elements of speaking,
listening, reading, and writing. Initial presentation of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 102
Elementary Spanish Communication II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 101 or placement
Further emphasis on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening,
reading, and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Mandatory practice in
the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.
SPAN 201
Intermediate Spanish Communication
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 or placement
Stress on oral communication. A continuation of speaking, listening, reading,
and writing skills and study of Hispanic culture. Completion of the verb system.
Mandatory practice in the language laboratory. Course conducted primarily in
Spanish.
SPAN 202

Spanish Conversation, Reading, and
Three Credit Hours
Composition
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 or placement
Extensive oral and written communication based on readings and videos of
Hispanic literature and culture. Course conducted primarily in Spanish.

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SPAN 203

Intermediate Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Composition and Conversation
Prerequisite: SPAN 102 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Intensive course in oral and written Spanish; to be taken in lieu of SPAN
201. Offered only during Maymester or summer program in Spain or Spanish
America.
SPAN 204
Intermediate Hispanic Culture
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 201 (or equivalent) and permission of instructor
Participation in cultural activities (excursions, visits to museums, theatrical
performances, bullfights, etc.) required. Weekly journal of cultural and crosscultural experiences. Taken in lieu of SPAN 202. Offered only during Maymester
or summer program in Spain or Spanish America.
SPAN 301
Advanced Spanish Conversation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
Conversational skills are developed through frequent discussions and group
related activities, with an emphasis on oral proficiency. These skills will be
further refined through frequent writing activities. Course conducted in Spanish. Not open to students with native-level proficiency, but required of all other
Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 302
Advanced Spanish Composition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
An intense and complete overview of Spanish grammar including a review
of all tenses and a thorough analysis of the subjunctive. These elements will be
emphasized through frequent writing exercises, with the ultimate goal of producing grammatically correct Spanish. Course conducted in Spanish. Required
of all Spanish majors and minors.
SPAN 303
Readings in Spanish Civilization
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A broad survey of the culture of Spain (architecture, painting, sculpture,
music, cuisine, etc.) and society from prehistoric times to the present. Use of
audiovisual materials.
SPAN 304

Readings in Spanish American
Three Credit Hours
Civilization
Prerequisite: SPAN 202
A general survey of the culture of Spanish America from pre-Columbian times
to the present (architecture, painting, sculpture, music, cuisine, etc., as well as
social and political developments). Use of audiovisual materials.
SPAN 305

Introduction to the Study
Three Credit Hours
of Hispanic Literature
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
A preparatory course for students intending to pursue studies in Hispanic
literature. Selected readings will provide the basis for stylistic and textual analysis
and understanding of the structure of literary works. The historical development
of genres and the technical vocabulary necessary for critical analysis will be
included. Required of all Spanish majors and minors.

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SPAN 306
Medical Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: SPAN 202
Introduction to the study of specific medical Spanish vocabulary and terminology related to the field of medicine and cultural issues related to communicative interactions with Spanish-speaking patients in a clinical setting.
This course is specially geared to develop students’ communication skills for
serving in the medical profession. The course explores real-life situations that
medical personnel might encounter such as patient-doctor interviews, health issues, general check-ups, physical examinations, medical emergencies, etc. The
course will also explore Hispanic cultural perspectives, practices and products
related to healthcare. It will help students to develop intercultural communicative competence to better interact with and assist the Hispanic community.
This course is especially recommended for students who will be working in
the field of medicine.
SPAN 307
Business Spanish
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the language and culture of economics, banking, commerce,
sales, import-export, and corporations in Spain and Spanish America.
SPAN 308
Spanish Business Correspondence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
An extensive overview and practice of written commercial communications
in Spanish.
SPAN 309
Spanish for Law Enforcement
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Completion of SPAN 202 or 204 and SPAN 302
Introduction to the study of the Spanish language and culture specifically rel
ated to the law enforcement field. This course explores real-life situations that
law enforcement personnel might encounter such as robberies, assault, crime
scenes, emergency situations, domestic violence, neighborhood security, etc.
Especially recommended for students who will be working in law enforcement.
SPAN 310
Survey of Spanish Peninsular Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of literature in Spain from the early medieval period through
major movements and representative authors to contemporary Spanish letters.
SPAN 320
Survey of Spanish American Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A broad survey of major works of Spanish America from the pre-Columbian
period through major movements and representative authors to contemporary
literature.
SPAN 420
Medieval Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of the most prominent literary works in Spain from the early medieval period to the Renaissance.

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SPAN 421
The Golden Age of Spanish Literature
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of the theatre, poetry and narrative of Spain’s Golden Age.
SPAN 423

Eighteenth and Nineteenth Century
Three Credit Hours
Literature of Spain
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A survey of major literary trends from Neoclassicism to the Generation of ‘98.
Corresponding Spanish history will be presented as part of textual interpretation.
SPAN 424
Contemporary Spanish Narrative
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Literary trends in Spain since 1900.

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 425
Contemporary Spanish American Fiction Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
In-depth study of the major works of Spanish American fiction by the most
important twentieth-century writers. Consideration will be given to Borges,
Cortázar, Rulfo, Fuentes, and García Márquez.
SPAN 426
Contemporary Spanish American Poetry Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A study of selected Spanish American poets from Modernism to the contemporary period. The course will consider authors such as Dario, Mistral, Vallejo,
Neruda, and Octavio Paz.
SPAN 427
19th Century Spanish American Literature Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
An in-depth reading of the major Spanish American authors from the period
of independence to Modernismo.
SPAN 428
Contemporary Spanish Poetry
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
Trends in Spanish poetry since 1900.

Three Credit Hours

SPAN 450

Undergraduate Seminar:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in Special Topics
Prerequisite: SPAN 302
A comprehensive study and interpretation of a major author, work, period,
movement—or combination thereof—from Spain or Spanish America. This
course may be repeated provided that the subtitle is not duplicated.
SPAN 460

Internship in Hispanic Language
Three Credit Hours
and Culture
Prerequisite: SPAN 302 and permission of department head and internship
director
Internships with local entities (e.g., businesses, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, etc.) may be periodically offered to combine academic
training with professional experience.

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Directed Individual Study
Directed Individual Study courses enable students with special interests,
suitable preparation, and high academic standing to receive instruction and guidance in selected subjects which are not otherwise treated in the department’s
regularly scheduled courses of instruction. Directed Individual Study courses
may not be repeated and are open only to juniors and seniors with the assent
of the instructor and the permission of the department head.
CHIN 341 and
CHIN 342

Chinese Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

CHIN 441 and
CHIN 442

Chinese Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 341 and
FREN 342

French Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

FREN 441 and
FREN 442

French Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 341 and
GERM 342

German Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

GERM 441 and
GERM 442

German Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 341 and
SPAN 342

Spanish Language
and Literature (junior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

SPAN 441 and
SPAN 442

Spanish Language
and Literature (senior year)

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

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Department of
Political Science
Department Head: Kapeluck
John C. West Chair: Factor
Citadel Fellow: Fowler
Professors: Feurtado, Hines, Kapeluck, Mays
Associate Professors: Buchanan, Porter, Tenney
Assistant Professors: Segrest
Instructor: Collins
The Department offers an academic major in political science. This major
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. The course of study for students majoring in political science begins
with a set of core courses to introduce the student to the discipline. Students
then have the opportunity to select from a list of specialized electives in their
area of concentration and to increase their understanding of their field by taking
courses in the related disciplines of anthropology, criminal justice, economics,
history, psychology, and sociology as well as General Electives from other
departments. As the central element of a general education, political science
provides preparation for graduate education and for useful and satisfying careers.
Political Science Major: The course of study for students majoring in political science prescribes a set of core courses to introduce the student to the
discipline. In addition, each major must select one of the following departmental
subfields for specialization in the junior and senior years.
A. American Government and Politics.
B. International Politics and Military Affairs.
C. Pre-Law and Legal Studies.
The discipline of political science seeks to describe and to explain political phenomena, including both foreign and domestic political institutions, the
political process, political behavior, and contemporary political and security
issues. Political science also studies the relationships of individuals with their
governments, including the rights and responsibilities of citizens. The major has
especially strong appeal for those who anticipate careers in law and government, particularly in the Foreign Service, Department of Homeland Security
and Department of State, intelligence agencies, the military services of the US
Army, US Navy, US Air Force, and US Coast Guard, as well as a broad range
of ancillary civilian and government organizations.

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Other Programs and Courses: The Department offers four minors: NonWestern Studies, American Politics, International and Military Affairs, and Law
and Legal Studies. The Department also participates in the college’s interdisciplinary minors in African-American Studies, International Criminal Justice,
International Relations, Southern Studies, Leadership Studies, and East-Asian
Studies. For a full description of these minor programs, please refer to the appropriate entries in this catalog: Department of Criminal Justice - International
Criminal Justice; Department of English - Leadership Studies; Department
of History - African-American Studies, International Relations, and Southern
Studies; Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures - East
Asian Studies. The Department also offers two courses (PSCI 102: American
Government and ANTH 202: Cultural Anthropology) that may satisfy the core
curriculum’s social science requirement in many majors.
Major Requirements: B.A. in Political Science
The political science major consists of seventeen courses (51 credit hours),
mostly within the department but including as well a mix of humanities and
social science courses (with the exact mix depending on the subfield the student
selects). In addition, it provides for seven elective courses which students may
take as they choose. The complete course of study is presented in the Courses
of Study section of this catalog.
First, each student is required to complete a specified core of six courses:
PSCI 101 Introduction to Political Science
PSCI 102 American National Government
PSCI 231 International Politics
PSCI 232 Comparative Politics
PSCI 304 American Political Thought or PSCI 391, Foundations of
Political Theory; PSCI 392, Modern Political Theory
or PSCI 492, Topics in Political Philosophy and Theory
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties.
Second, no later than the beginning of the fall semester of the junior year,
each political science major must select one of the subfields for course concentration during the junior and senior years. The three subfields are Subfield
A: American Government and Politics, Subfield B: International Politics
and Military Affairs, and Subfield C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies. Majors
must complete selected courses within one subfield of their choice. As detailed
below, three of these courses are specifically required; the remaining courses
are a combination of subfield electives selected from a list for each subfield,
American Politics electives (see the electives list for Subfield A), political
science electives, a non-PSCI humanities/social science upper level elective,
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as subfield requirements vary, students are encouraged to pay careful attention
to the distribution of courses in the subfield selected.
All courses within a subfield are open both to majors in other departments
and to political science majors who are concentrating in one of the other two
subfields. Subfield requirements and electives are presented below.
Subfield A: American Government and Politics
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
American Parties &amp; Politics, PSCI 301
History Elective
Subfield Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Pol. Issues &amp; Public Policy, PSCI 401
Subfield Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Urban Politics, PSCI 302 or
Legislative Process, PSCI 306
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC
Second Semester
Subfield Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Political Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 302 Urban Politics or PSCI 306: Legislative Process
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
Subfield electives (those students selecting this subfield must complete at least
three electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 303 State and Local Government
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency
PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics

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PSCI 371
PSCI 393
PSCI 396
PSCI 402
PSCI 403
PSCI 431
PSCI 461
PSCI 498
PSCI 499
FREN 301

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Research Methods in Political Science
Politics and the Media
Politics of Bureaucracy
Topics in American Government and Politics
American Foreign Relations
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
Independent Study
Internship
or GERM 301 or SPAN 301

Subfield B: International Politics and Military Affairs
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Subfield Elective
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Internat. Political Economy, PSCI 351
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Am. Foreign Relations, PSCI 431
American Politics Elective
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Nat. Security Pol., PSCI 332
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Int. Politics Elective
Int. Politics Area Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

Required:
PSCI 332 National Security Policy
PSCI 351 Internat. Political Economy
PSCI 431 American Foreign Policy
Subfield electives (those selecting this subfield must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus three subfield electives chosen from the following, one of which
must be an area course):
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 333 International Organization

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PSCI 335 Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 336 Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
PSCI 337 East Asian Affairs
PSCI 338 Southeast Asian Affairs
PSCI 339 Middle Eastern Affairs
PSCI 340 Latin American Affairs
PSCI 341 African Affairs
PSCI 342 International Terrorism
PSCI 343 Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 344 European Affairs
PSCI 345 South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346 Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 352 Global Democracy
PSCI 353 International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 433 Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498 Independent Study
PSCI 499 Internship
CRMJ 384 International Crime
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301
Subfield C: Pre-Law and Legal Studies
JUNIOR YEAR
First Semester
Intro to Criminal Justice, CRMJ 201
History Elective
American Politics Elective
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
BADM 201
ROTC
LDRS 311
SENIOR YEAR
First Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 462
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
American Politics Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC
LDRS 411

Second Semester
Law &amp; Legal Process, PSCI 361
History Elective
Theory: PSCI 304, 391, 392, or
492
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics
Elective
ROTC

Second Semester
Constitutional Law, PSCI 461
Pre-Law &amp; Legal Studies Elective
Non-PSCI Humanities/Social
Science Elective
Elective
Elective
ROTC

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Required:
CRMJ 201
PSCI 361
PSCI 461

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Law and Legal Process
Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law

Subfield electives (those selecting this subfield must complete at least two electives chosen from any of the American government and politics courses listed
above plus two subfield electives chosen from the following):
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
PSCI 311
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 393
Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 402
Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 498
Senior Research Project/Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
SOCI 201
Introduction to Sociology
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 465
Special Topics in Criminal Justice
ENGL 411
Writing in the Professions
BADM 211 Accounting Principles and Practice
FREN 301 or GERM 301 or SPAN 301
Minor in African-American Studies
(Please refer to p. 115)
Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
(Please refer to p. 117)
Minor in East Asian Studies
(Please refer to p. 128)
Minor in International and Military Affairs
(Please refer to p. 135)
Minor in International Criminal Justice
(Please refer to p. 137)
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
(Please refer to p. 140)

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Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 113)
Minor in Non-Western Studies
(Please refer to p. 144)
Minor in Southern Studies
(Please refer to p. 147)
Political Science Course Descriptions

PSCI 101
Introduction to Political Science
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen.
An introduction of politics in general and the discipline of political science
in particular. Attention will be given to the basic questions and methods of
political science with introductions to the subfields of the discipline.
PSCI 102
American National Government
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science freshmen. Satisfies Social Science Core Requirement for non political science majors.
A study of the American constitution background, the rights and liberties of
persons, public opinion, voting behavior, political parties, interest groups, and
the organization and roles of the presidency, the Congress, and the national
judiciary in policy formation and implementation.
PSCI 231 International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the international system, of the nation-state, the role of power
in international politics, and the goals and instruments of a nation’s foreign policy.
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science sophomores.
An analysis of the various political systems in terms of institutions, structure,
and function. Emphasis on the development of common criteria for the evaluation and comparison of these divergent systems.
PSCI 301
American Parties and Politics
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the dynamics of American politics, with particular emphasis
upon the factors entering into the formulation of public opinion, the role of
interest groups, and the nature and operation of the party system.
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.

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PSCI 303
State and Local Government
Three Credit Hours
A study of the role of the states in the American constitutional system,
the institutional organization of state governments, and the relationships both
between the states and the national government and among the various levels
of state government.
PSCI 304
American Political Thought
Three Credit Hours
A study of the basic political ideas which have developed in response to
American constitutional, social, and economic conditions.
PSCI 305
American Presidency
Three Credit Hours
A study of the modern presidency with attention to its origin and its historical and constitutional development. Emphasis placed on the examination of the
various roles and functions of the president and on an analysis of presidents
in action.
PSCI 306
Legislative Process
Three Credit Hours
A study of the organizations and procedures of a legislative body with attention to its role in policy formation and its relationships with other parts as
a political and governmental system.
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
Three Credit Hours
A study of politics in the South in both regional and national contexts. Attention given to the politics of individual states and to an analysis of regional
developments in such areas as race relations, political behavior, and party
competition.
PSCI 308
Public Opinion and Political Behavior
Three Credit Hours
A systematic analysis of political attitudes and behavior in relation to techniques of opinion survey design and analysis, voting behavior, and mechanisms
for influencing options.
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 examines the threat posed by “home-grown” Jihadist terrorism in the U.S.
with varying degrees of ideological, political, and material support from nondomestic al-Qaida affiliates and, additionally, the public policy issues related
to the capacity of national security agencies to deter political violence by local
nationals and home-grown Jihadists.
PSCI 311

The Civil Rights Movement and
Three Credit Hours
American Politics
Examination of the Civil Rights Movement from World War II to the present
with special attention to the period from 1954 through 1965. The course will
consider the impact of this critical period on American politics and political behavior during the decades since, down to the present. Key events, organizations,
and personalities will be examined, and continuing issues such as affirmative
action and racial typing will be discussed.

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PSCI 331
International Law
Three Credit Hours
A survey of international law as developed through treaties, customs, usages,
and decisions of national and international tribunals.
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
Three Credit Hours
An examination of the components of United States security policy. Consideration given to factors, both internal and external, affecting national security.
PSCI 333
International Organization
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the development and functions of international organizations,
including the League of Nations, the United Nations, and other international
agencies seeking to promote harmony and cooperation among nations.
PSCI 335

Comparative Foreign and
Three Credit Hours
Defense Policies
A comparison and analysis of the foreign and defense policies of Russia,
China, Britain, France, and selected Third World states, including an introduction to the defense strategies of the state and the relationship between foreign
and defense policy in today’s world.
PSCI 336

Russia and the Commonwealth of
Three Credit Hours
Independent States
A selective survey of the structure and operations of the government of
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States.
PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of China from 1911 to the present, with emphasis on the rise of
communism in China, on the structure and operation of the Chinese People’s
Republic, and on contemporary Chinese foreign policy. As appropriate, Japan,
the Koreas, and Taiwan will also be addressed.
PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of selected countries in the area with emphasis
on the problems of regionalization, transition, ideological orientations, and
the importance of the area to the national interests and foreign policy of the
United States.
PSCI 339
Middle Eastern Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A survey of the Middle East with emphasis on the domestic and foreign
policies of the region’s states and the role of the area in the foreign policy of
the United States.
PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of Latin America with emphasis on issues of political change, development, and regionalism and on the importance of the area to the foreign
policy of the United States.
PSCI 341
African Affairs
Three Credit Hours
An analysis of the politics and modernization of Sub-Saharan Africa with
emphasis on the diverse political, social, and economic factors influencing
political development.

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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 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Three Credit Hours
The core course for the non-Western studies minor, this course is a multidisciplinary introduction to the history and politics of the societies of Asia,
Africa, and Latin America. Attention is addressed to their experiences with
colonialism and confrontations with modernization as well as to their current
international relations.
PSCI 344
European Affairs
Three Credit Hours
An examination of politics and economics in selected states in the unified
entity known as “Europe.” Organizations such as the European Union and the
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (and others) and their impact on the United
States will also be addressed.
PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
Three Credit Hours
A study of key countries in the region: 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 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the issues relating to the mandating, deployment, and
maintenance of multinational peacekeeping operations of the United Nations and
selected regional/subregional organizations such as NATO, the OAU, ECOWAS,
and Arab League. Includes an examination of the lessons learned from selected
case study operations.
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to political and economic theories that explain the outbreak of
war as well as the restoration of peace in the international system. Includes an
application of theory in the context of the examination of selected case studies.
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
Three Credit Hours
This course examines the relationship between economic and political behavior in the international sphere by first examining the three major theoretical
perspectives of mercantilism, liberalism, and Marxism. Then it provides an
overview 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 the field
of international political economy, such as the North-South gap, the role of
multinational corporations, and the effects of globalization on employment,
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PSCI 352
Global Democracy
Three Credit Hours
This course explores the question of democratic governance from theoretical
and practical perspectives in order to understand what is meant by “measuring
democracy”; reasons behind the historical spread of democracy and the numerous challenges-domestic and international; and obstacles to its spread and
consolidation. The course incorporates a number of regional and country-specific
experiences/case studies related to the democratization process.
PSCI 353

International Economic and
Three Credit Hours
Development Institutions
Prerequisite: PSCI 351 or permission of the instructor.
This course is an examination of competing theoretical perspectives and
approaches to the study of international cooperation and international institutions, their form, membership, and governance structures. Students will gain a
working knowledge of the major international economic institutions-in particular
the International Monetary Fund, the World Bank Group, and the World Trade
Organization as well as regional development banks-including how these institutions operate, their memberships, how they structure their decision making,
and the political constraints they face.
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 decision-making. (Note: The criminal justice system
is surveyed in CRMJ 201, Introduction to Criminal Justice.)
PSCI 371
Leadership in Politics
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to the study and practice of political leadership to include
necessary concepts and tools for understanding the elements of causation,
constraint, and consequences in relation to leadership responses to challenges
both inside and outside political institutions. Students will be introduced to
interdisciplinary, cross-cultural, and comparative studies in order to understand
the dynamic interplay of moral and rational calculations in relation to political
strategy and advantage in contemporary society.
PSCI 391
Foundations of Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the ancient Greeks to the late medieval period;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.
PSCI 392
Modern Political Theory
Three Credit Hours
Required of political science juniors.
Major theoretical writing from the early modern period to the present day;
emphasis on a comparison of ideas and on the relationships between theories
and contemporary problems.

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PSCI 393

Research Methods in
Three Credit Hours
Political Science
May be used as a subfield elective.
An examination of methods in the scientific study of political phenomena with
emphasis given to the systematic study of politics and contemporary research
problems in political science, including research design, data collection, data
analysis, and computer applications.
PSCI 396
Politics and the Media
Three Credit Hours
An examination of theories of communication, of the relationships between
the various types of media and the political world, of the impacts of media on
political decision-making, and of political themes found in films, television,
literature, and other media forms. Specific topics include the nature and impact
of television journalism, the context and political themes of selected films and
novels, and the political roles performed by electronic and other forms of media.
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 402

Politics of Bureaucracy and
Three Credit Hours
Public Administration
An introduction to theories of public administration and bureaucracy and
consideration of the role of administration in the governmental process with
emphasis on the principles of administrative control, personnel, and fiscal management. The challenges, constraints, and opportunities posed by bureaucracies
are also reviewed.
PSCI 403

Topics in American Government
Three Credit Hours
and Politics
Prerequisite: PSCI 102 (American National Government) or permission of
course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general area of American government and politics; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and
students permit.
PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
Three Credit Hours
A study of American foreign policy with emphasis on the institutions and
processes in the making of foreign policy and on important problems and developments in the postwar years.
PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 231 (International Politics) or permission of course instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of international politics and security affairs; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

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PSCI 461

Issues in Contemporary
Three Credit Hours
Constitutional Law
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.
PSCI 462

Constitutional Law: Civil Rights
Three Credit Hours
and Liberties
Required of political science seniors.
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.
PSCI 463
Topics in Law and Legal Studies
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSCI 361 (Law and Legal Process) or permission of course
instructor.
Selected special topics or problems in the general areas of public law and
legal process; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 492

Topics in Political Philosophy
Three Credit Hours
and Theory
Prerequisite: PSCI 392 (Modern Political Theory) or permission of the course
instructor. Cannot be used as a subfield elective.
Selected special topics in the general area of political philosophy and theory;
offered periodically as the interests of faculty and students permit.
PSCI 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 politics
may be investigated. Especially recommended for those considering graduate
or professional study.
PSCI 499
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of director of internships.
Internships with government agencies and private sector entities are offered
to combine academic training with professional experience.
Anthropology Course Descriptions
ANTH 201
General Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Man’s biological and cultural origins as studied by physical anthropologists,
archaeologists, and linguists.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Satisfies the Core Social Science Requirement.
A comparative study of culture; habitat, technology, and economy; kinship
and political organization; life cycles in primitive societies.

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ANTH 307
Introduction to Archaeology
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to archaeology which looks at kinds of prehistoric data and
the methods used to obtain and interpret it. Attention will center upon the lives
of hunters, food producers, and early community settlements.
ANTH 433
Special Topics in Anthropology
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of anthropology and related
group cultural processes; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty
and students permit.

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Department
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Department Head: Nida
Professors: Lassiter, Lipovsky, Matthews, Nida, Politano, Saylor, Taylor
Associate Professors: Fernald, Hanchon, Sawyer
Assistant Professors: Macdonald, Parrish
The major in psychology is designed around a broad liberal education whereby
the humanities and the sciences are integrated through an emphasis on the study
of human behavior. Students in psychology develop an approach to learning
based on empirical, objective methodology and statistical data analysis. These
skills enhance critical thinking and permit theory construction and analysis.
Students who graduate from this program are expected to have the knowledge
base and the data analysis skills which would support graduate study in any
of the specialty areas of psychology. They also should be well prepared for
employment in positions which require understanding and motivating others.
Examples of such employment areas include positions in personnel work, social
service and mental health agencies, law enforcement, sales, and business.
The major program in psychology, which leads to the Bachelor of Arts degree, consists of 41 hours of course work in psychology, including PSYC 201,
PSYC 202, PSYC 203, PSYC 301, PSYC 302, PSYC 304, PSYC 305, PSYC
306, PSYC 310, PSYC 403, PSYC 402, PSYC 405, and PSYC 410. To obtain
a departmental recommendation for graduate study, the psychology major should
also take PSYC 420. The department also offers elective courses to majors in
other academic disciplines.
The Department of Psychology offers two graduate degree programs leading to the Ed.S. degree in School Psychology and the M.A. in Psychology:
Clinical Counseling.
The Department of Psychology also sponsors the Psychology Club, which
is open to all students interested in the study of human behavior regardless of
their major. The club seeks to stimulate and maintain interest in scholarship and
service and to promote closer social and intellectual association among students.
Psi Chi, the national honor society in Psychology, has a Citadel chapter
open to undergraduate majors or minors with a 3.000 average who rank in the
top third of their class. Psi Chi activities promote scholarship and research that
prepare students for graduate school or other future endeavors in psychology.

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Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 113)
Minor in Psychology
(Please refer to p. 146)
Psychology Course Descriptions
PSYC 201
General Psychology
Three Credit Hours
This course meets the Social Science core requirement for non-psychology
majors.
An introduction to the scientific study of behavior; emphasis upon experimental
investigation of such fields as development, cognition, perception, motivation,
learning, emotions, physiology, and personality.
PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
Three Credit Hours
A study of the development of the individual from prenatal to senescent
stages, emphasizing growth in intelligence, motor behavior, perception, cognition,
socialization, and emotion. Empirical findings and theoretical interpretations in
the study of human behavior will be explored.
PSYC 203
Research Design in Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics used in psychological
experimentation. Particular emphasis is placed upon hypothesis testing by means
of the t-test and randomized designs of the analysis of variance.
PSYC 301

Experimental Psychology:
Four Credit Hours
Methodology and Programming
Prerequisites: PSYC 203
This course introduces students to the methods of scientific inquiry used by
psychologists. Students will learn how to design studies and how to analyze
data using computer programs. Emphasis will be placed on critical thinking
and clear communication.
PSYC 302
Physiological Psychology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 301
This course explores the role of biological factors in human experience and
behavior. Students will develop a fundamental understanding of the structure
and functions of the nervous system. Students will learn about the biological
underpinnings of various behaviors, including vision, emotions, sleep, biological rhythms, learning, memory, drug addiction, neurological and psychological
disorders. Students also will engage in laboratory experiences to further enhance
their learning about the brain and nervous system.
PSYC 304
Abnormal Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A study of fundamental theory and research in the area of abnormal behavior. Emphasis is on symptoms, etiology, and treatment of psychopathology and
behavior problems.

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PSYC 305
Social Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A study of the individual in relation to his social environment with special
attention to group behavior, communication, conformity, leadership, aggression,
and interpersonal attraction.
PSYC 306
Theories of Personality
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A study of major contemporary theories of personality with special emphasis on the biological and psychological foundations and integrative aspects of
personality.
PSYC 310
Professional Development in Psychology Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A seminar course designed to prepare students for a variety of careers in
psychology. Topics include: an examination of the variety of jobs available in
psychology, how to apply to graduate school or for a job, writing a formal
research paper, and interviewing techniques.
PSYC 371
Psychology of Leadership
Three Credit Hours
This course examines leadership theory and contemporary trends in leadership, organizational behavior, and the management of human resources as they
are related to the emergence and effectiveness of leaders.
PSYC 402
Cognitive Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
This course surveys the theoretical and empirical work in the area of cognitive psychology. Topics include pattern recognition, attention, memory, problem
solving, and comprehension. Students will become familiar with models of
cognition through didactics and experiential exercises.
PSYC 403
Psychology of Learning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A comprehensive and critical review of the experimental literature in the
area of learning and motivation, including the major learning theories and the
motivational determinants of behavior.
PSYC 404
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
Application of psychological principles to the world of work. Specific topics include concepts of work, job satisfaction, personnel selection, performance
appraisal, human engineering, leadership, and organizational behavior.
PSYC 405
History and Systems of Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
Historical survey of psychology, emphasizing contributions of major “schools”
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PSYC 407
Psychological Testing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PSYC 201
A survey of the theory and principles of psychological testing, demonstration
and discussion of representative tests of intelligence, aptitude, achievement,
interests, and personality.
PSYC 410
Advanced Psychological Study
Three Credit Hours
Required of all senior psychology majors; open to others with the permission of the instructor.
A study of selected critical issues in contemporary psychology, encompassing the various aspects of the discipline. Special emphasis will be given to
integrating concepts, principles, and skills learned from earlier courses and
related disciplines.
PSYC 418
Experiential Leadership in Psychology I Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies.
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. It taking both, students
may select different mentors or different options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.
PSYC 419
Experiential Leadership in Psychology II Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of professor or department head
Open to Majors or non-majors; may potentially be applied toward the Minor
in Leadership Studies
PSYC 418 and PSYC 419 provide opportunities for individualized and mentored internship, research, and leadership experiences in psychology and related
disciplines. Students may take one or both courses. It taking both, students
may select different mentors or different options for the two courses but are
encouraged to attempt more than one type of experience and to demonstrate a
developmental progression in the nature and extent of their leadership within
and across courses.
PSYC 420
Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of department head
An independent research project culminating in a formal paper. Strongly
recommended for students planning graduate study. Approval for enrollment
based on capability of applicant and the acceptance of a written proposal.

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PSYC 463
Special Topics in Psychology
One to Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PSYC 201 and permission of department head
This course is designed to focus on a current problem, technique, or theory
in the field of psychology.
The curriculum for the psychology major is based on a classic liberal education model in the field. Required courses provide a solid foundation, preparing students for graduate education or entry level employment. The field of
psychology is much more diverse than can be fully reflected in our required
curriculum, yet limited resources make a full slate of elective courses in psychology impossible. Through special topics courses, the department can offer
(on an occasional basis) exposure to the frontiers of the field while maintaining
a focus on the mainstream of psychology through required courses. Non-majors
who have at least surveyed the field and who have been introduced to the social
scientific process through PSYC 201 may also round out their curriculum with
this course as a non-departmental elective.

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COL John E. Weinstein, Interim Dean
Department of Biology
MAJ Joel Gramling, Interim Head
Department of Chemistry
COL Holly Bevsek, Head
Department of Health, Exercise and Sport Science
COL Harry D. Davakos, Head
Department of Mathematics
and
Computer Science
COL Mei-Qin Chen, Head
Department of Physics
COL Joel C. Berlinghieri, Head

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Department of Biology
Interim Department Head: Gramling, J.
Professors: Gustafson, Rosenblum, Weinstein, Zardus
Associate Professors: Donnell; Gramling, J.; Johnson; Nolan; Zanin,
Assistant Professor: Rocha
Instructor: Gramling, A.
The Biology Department is structured to offer courses which give students a
better understanding of themselves, their relationship with their environment, and
the diversity of life. Enrichment courses with minimum prerequisites are offered
in summer and evening programs for interested individuals.
B.S. Biology Major
The major is designed to provide students with a broad background in modern
biology that will prepare them for employment or further study in graduate or
professional schools. All students majoring in biology are required to take the
Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141), Cell Biology (BIOL 205), Genetics (BIOL 308), Ecology (BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar
(BIOL 411). Students must take five additional biology electives. One must be
chosen from each of the following course groupings:
Cell and Molecular Biology Courses:
BIOL 290 Microbiology
BIOL 401 Developmental Biology
BIOL 402 Descriptive Histology
BIOL 424 Molecular Genetics
BIOL 427 Immunology
Ecology and
BIOL 209
BIOL 314
BIOL 407
BIOL 408
BIOL 409
BIOL 425
BIOL 426

Field Biology Courses:
Environmental Science
Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Conservation Ecology
Ornithology
Marine Biology
Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
Freshwater Biology

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BIOL 203
BIOL 208
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 410
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

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Biology Courses:
Introduction to Plant Biology
Evolution
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Vertebrate Natural History
Economic Botany
Toxicology

Physiological Biology Courses:
BIOL 403 Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414 Environmental Physiology
One additional biology elective is required. This course can be chosen from
the courses above as well as:
BIOL 320
BIOL 322
BIOL 412
CHEM 409

Intern Research
History of Biology
Special Topics in Biology
Biochemistry I

Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization
The Bachelor of Science in Biology/Secondary Teaching Specialization major
is designed to provide students with a broad background in modern biology that
will prepare them for certification to teach Biology and General Science at the
secondary school level. All students choosing this major are required to take the
Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141), Cell Biology
(BIOL 205), Genetics (BIOL 308), Methods and Applications of Science (BIOL
330), Ecology (BIOL 406), and Senior Seminar (BIOL 411). Students must take
four additional biology electives chosen from the list below and all other indicated
courses. Students in this program must make a formal application for admission to
the School of Education for the Internship in Teaching as outlined on page 165.
Biology Electives: One course must be chosen from each of the four areas below.
Animal Physiology Area
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Animal Behavior and Evolution Area
BIOL 208
Evolution
BIOL 307
Animal Behavior

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Botany Area
BIOL 204
BIOL 314

Introduction to Plant Biology
Vascular Flora of South Carolina

Zoology Area
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 408
BIOL 410

Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Ornithology
Vertebrate Natural History

Allied Science and Mathematics Courses
CHEM 151/161
General Chemistry I
CHEM 152/162
General Chemistry II
EART 201
Earth Science
MATH 106/107
Applied Calculus I and II
PHYS 203/253
College Physics I
PHYS 204/254
College Physics II
STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Required Education Courses
EDUC 101
Education in Modern Society
EDUC 202
Educational Psychology
EDUC 206
Adolescent Development
EDUC 306
Teaching Reading in the Middle and High School
EDUC 312
Teaching Students with Special Needs
EDUC 401
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
EDUC 402
Special Methods in Teaching
EDUC 499
Internship in Teaching (Spring Semester Senior Year)
Core Curriculum Courses
Orientation
ORTN 101
Mathematics
Counted above
English
ENGL 101/102/201/elective
History
HIST 103/104 or 105/106
Science
Counted above
Social Science
ANTH 202, PSCI 102, PSYC 201, or SOCI 201
HESS
Two Activity Courses
HESS
RPED 250/251
ROTC Courses
AERO, MLTY, or NAVL sequence (101, 102, 201, 202, 301, 302, 401
and 402)

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Premedical-Predental Program
Students who are planning to enter medical school, dental school, veterinary
school, or professional school in allied health should consider the B.S. Biology
major. The flexibility of the major course of study permits the preprofessional
students to tailor their plans of study to each area of specialty. The department
coordinates a voluntary program where students may gain practical experience
before graduation. The large number of electives available in the biology curriculum makes it possible for the student to develop the broad science-humanities
background necessary in the medical or dental profession.
Research Opportunities
The Biology Department strongly urges majors to engage in research under
the direction of a Citadel faculty member. The best way to learn science is to
become actively involved in doing science and the Biology Department faculty
offer majors many opportunities to become involved in their research programs.
Majors can earn academic credit for research by enrolling in BIOL 320. This
course can be used once as a biology elective and may be repeated one time as
a general elective.
Minor in Biology
(Please refer to p. 120)
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
(Please refer to p. 143)
Biology Course Descriptions
BIOL 101
General Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 111
An introductory course in biology designed for non-majors that emphasizes the
importance of biology and its impact on human society. Topics include the methods of science, cell structure and function, photosynthesis and cellular respiration,
molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 102
General Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 112
A continuation of the introductory course for non-majors that covers topics
including evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal form and function, and
principles of ecology. It is recommended that students complete BIOL 101 and
111 before taking BIOL 102 and 112.
Lecture: three hours.

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BIOL 111
General Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 101
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 101.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 112
General Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 102
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 102.
Laboratory: Two hours.
BIOL 130
Introduction to Biology I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 131
An introductory course required of all biology majors and education majors
whose teaching field is biology; recommended for students in other majors who
are interested in medicine or other health professions. Topics include the scientific
method and data analysis, cell and molecular biology, and genetics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 131
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 130
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 130.
Laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 140
Introduction to Biology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and 131 or a grade of “B” or better in BIOL 101 and 111
Corequisite: BIOL 141
A continuation of the introductory course for biology majors. Topics include
evolution, the diversity of life, plant and animal biology, and ecology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 141
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 130 and BIOL 131
Corequisite: BIOL 140
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel the lecture content of BIOL 140.
Laboratory: three hours

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BIOL 150
General Biology for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite: BIOL 151
An introductory course in biology designed for engineering students. Topics include the methods of science, chemistry and cells, evolution, ecology, and
microbiology.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 151
General Biology for Engineers Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: BIOL 150
Laboratory exercises designed to parallel and support the lecture content of
BIOL 150.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 203
Introduction to Plant Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 102/112 or 140/141
A general survey of the vascular and nonvascular plants. Lecture and laboratory
experiences will include a study of the characteristics, life cycles, evolutionary
trends, ecological importance, and economic value of each plant group.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 205
Cell Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the morphological, biochemical and biophysical properties
of cells and their significance in life processes.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 206
Human Genetics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will introduce students to a variety of genetic issues that they
will encounter during their lives including: 1) the genetic basis of disease; 2)
genetically modified organisms; 3) genetic screening and prenatal diagnosis; 4)
cancer; 5) the human genome; 6) genetically modified organisms; and 7) DNA
fingerprinting. In addition to gaining a scientific understanding of these issues,
the ethical and societal impacts will be discussed.
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BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101
Does not count toward the biology major
This course will focus on specific organisms that could be used as bio-weapons,
discussing their normal existence, common methods of weaponization of such
organisms, their potential effects on a human population, and strategies for protecting populations from bioterrorism attacks (vaccine development). A detailed
study of the biological characteristics of these organisms will be the main focus
study for this course.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 208
Evolution
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A basic course in the concepts of evolution and population dynamics. The history of evolutionary thought, the processes of organic evolution, and systematics
are included.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 209
Environmental Science
Three Credit Hours
Human impact on our environment has never been so intensive or so farreaching. Fundamental conditions in global nutrient cycling, biological diversity,
atmospheric composition, and climate are changing at an unprecedented rate. This
course will use real world case studies to investigate the complex interactions
among ecology, geology, chemistry, ethics, policy, and economics.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 217
Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111 or BIOL 130/131 and EXSC major or Permission
of Biology Department Head.
Does not count toward biology major.
An introduction to the integrated structure and function of human organ systems covering cells and tissue; integumentary, skeletal, and nervous systems; and
sensory organs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: BIOL 227 is optional.
BIOL 218
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
A continuation of the study of integrated structure and function of the human
organ systems covering muscular, cardiovascular, lymphatic, respiratory, digestive,
urinary, endocrine, and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory, BIOL 228 is optional.

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BIOL 227
Human Anatomy and Physiology I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 101/111
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 217
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
217.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 228
Human Anatomy and Physiology II Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 217
Corequisites or prerequisites: BIOL 218
Does not count toward biology major.
Laboratory exercises designed to illustrate and support lecture content of BIOL
218.
Laboratory: two hours.
BIOL 290
Microbiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205 or approval of instructor.
A general study of microorganisms and their importance to humans with special emphasis on their fundamental life processes. Includes a brief introduction
to epidemiology and immunology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 301
Invertebrate Zoology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A general study of the invertebrate animals, including taxonomy, morphology,
and ecology.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 302
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A study of the functional anatomy of representative vertebrate animals. Emphasis will be placed on the evolution of the vertebrate body and adaptations in
form and function in response to environmental pressures.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 308
Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor; STAT 160 strongly
recommended.
Required of all biology majors.
A study of inheritance, including Mendelian genetics, molecular genetics, changes
in chromosome structure and number, cytogenetics, and population genetics.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 309
Animal Behavior (Ethology)
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or PSYC 201
This course deals with the description, development, and adaptive nature of
behavior in free-living animals. The laboratory will emphasize the description and
quantification of behavior patterns. It is highly recommended that students take
STAT 160 before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 314
The Vascular Flora of South Carolina
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or approval of instructor.
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; laboratory: four hours.
BIOL 320
Intern Research
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the department head and supervising instructor.
Students will have the opportunity to participate in ongoing research projects
with faculty at The Citadel, The Medical University of South Carolina, National
Marine Fisheries Services, and The South Carolina Department of Natural Resources, etc. Students must plan their schedule to allow two free afternoons per
week, totaling eight hours per week in the laboratory or field, excluding travel.
They are expected to maintain a weekly laboratory notebook and write a research
paper detailing their work.
Eight hours per week.
BIOL 322
History of Biology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or permission of the instructor.
Major aspects of the development of biological sciences and their relationship
to other scientific disciplines. Special attention will be paid to the development
and content of theories and to changes in the methods of biological research.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 330
Methods and Applications in Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 152/162
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and field
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientific method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on field experiences as well as science fair preparation is included.
Also listed as CHEM 330.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 401
Developmental Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A study of animal embryology and its molecular control, including: the process 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 induction 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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 402
Descriptive Histology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 403
Mammalian Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 140/141 and CHEM 208
A systematic study of the general physiology of mammalian organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 406
Ecology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
Required of all biology majors.
An introduction to the study of biological interrelationships and the effects of
the environment on the structure and function of animal and plant populations.
Laboratory will emphasize methods and materials of ecological investigations. It
is highly recommended that students take Statistics before enrolling in this course.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: four hours.
BIOL 407
Conservation Ecology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 406
Conservation ecology is an integrated science based primarily on ecology,
with important contributions from genetics, evolution, biogeography, sociology,
economics, and political science. The course will address definitions, origins, and
patterns of biological diversity, explore why the maintenance of biodiversity in native and human dominated ecosystems is fundamentally important to the continued
well-being of humans and other species, and examine the context and causes of
extinction and strategies for preventing or ameliorating the loss of biodiversity.
Lecture: three hours

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BIOL 408
Ornithology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 409
Marine Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The lectures cover major ecological factors and the fundamentals of oceanography. Laboratory work stresses familiarities with species, taxonomic methods,
sampling procedures, experimental design, use of equipment, and data handling.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 410
Vertebrate Natural History
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
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; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 411
Senior Seminar
Required of all biology majors. Open only to seniors.
A group study of current topics of biological interest.
Lecture: one hour.

One Credit Hour

BIOL 412
Special Topics in Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: permission of the instructor.
A course designed for the study of specialized topics in modern biology.
Lecture: variable; laboratory: variable
BIOL 414
Environmental Physiology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 205
This course will cover the physiological adaptations of organisms to physical
and chemical parameters of the environment. It includes molecular mechanisms
which help organisms adapt to environmental factors.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.

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BIOL 419
Economic Botany
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141 or approval of instructor.
An introductory 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 which make them economically important, and
their roles in prehistoric and modern cultures and civilizations.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 421
Toxicology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 102 or 140 and CHEM 104 or 152, or BIOL 218
An overview of the basic science of poisons, including the disposition of
chemicals in the body, the role of metabolism in enhancing or reducing their toxicity, mechanisms of toxicity, and the effects of toxicants on major organ systems.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 308, CHEM 208; CHEM 409 Strongly Suggested; BIOL
290 suggested.
Coordinated lecture/laboratory class covering classical molecular and cellular
biochemistry as well as modern molecular genetics. Study of the manner in
which genetic information is carried in DNA and how DNA directs the synthesis
of proteins in bacterial and eukaryotic cells and their associated viruses. Specific
topics to be covered include mechanisms governing gene expression, metabolic
control system, gene therapy, oncogenesis, molecular genetics of genetic diversity,
molecular basis of human diseases, and a review of known disease-causing genes
such as the cystic fibrosis gene, Huntington’s chorea gene, and the Duchenne
Muscular Dystrophy gene.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
BIOL 425
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, spelunking 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
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BIOL 426
Freshwater Biology
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
The study of freshwater organisms and their environment. Instruction will cover
the biological diversity, ecological and physiological adaptations, 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.
BIOL 427
Immunology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 205 and BIOL 308
A description of the immune system including the cells and organs involved
in immunity; antigen-antibody reactions; immunoglobulin structure, function;
organization and expression of immunoglobulin genes; the major histocompatibility complex; immune regulation and tolerance. These basic concepts will be
applied to understanding the role of the immune system in vaccinations; infectious
disease; organ transplantation; autoimmune disease; immunodeficiency diseases;
AIDS and cancer.
Lecture: three hours.
BIOL 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: BIOL 140/141
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant journal articles
and related materials.

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Department
of
Chemistry
Department Head: Bevsek
Professors: Blanton, Mabrouk, Zuraw
Associate Professors: Bevsek, McAfee
Assistant Professors: Adair, Dorko, Hunter
The course of study for students majoring in chemistry is designed to prepare
them to enroll as graduate students in full standing at leading universities; to
provide the foundation for pursuing careers in medicine, dentistry, and other
professions; to teach chemistry in public and private secondary schools; and to
fill positions as chemists in industrial laboratories. The curricula embody training in the five fundamental subdivisions of the science: biochemistry, inorganic,
organic, analytical, and physical chemistry.
The department occupies Byrd Hall, which was completed in 1968. Within
its 52,000 square feet, this facility houses a lecture theater, laboratories, and
conveniently located stock, preparation, and balance rooms.
B.S. in Chemistry
The B.S. in Chemistry degree is intended for those students who plan to
enter graduate, medical, dental, veterinary, or other professional schools; military
service; and positions in industry. A specific curriculum will be developed in
consultation with the student’s academic advisor to fit each student’s specific
career goals. Requirements of the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
CHEM 302
Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 305/315 Physical Chemistry I/Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 306/316 Physical Chemistry II/Physical Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I

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CHEM 419
CHEM 420

Senior Research I
Senior Research II

B.S. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 131
Analytical Geometry and Calculus I
MATH 132
Analytical Geometry and Calculus II
PHYS 221/271 Physics with Calculus I/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus I
PHYS 222/272 Physics with Calculus II/Laboratory for Physics with
Calculus II
Majors in B.S. in Chemistry program must also take another approved elective
from the following selection: BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404,
410; MATH 303, 335, 343, 344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308,
315, 320, 323, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Majors in B.S. in Chemistry must also take another approved elective from the
following selection: CHEM 402, 404, 410.
B.S. in Chemistry (American Chemical Society Accredited)
Students who wish to pursue research-related careers (chemical, medical, industrial) should consider taking the courses to complete the American Chemical
Society approved program. Students completing these additional requirements
are awarded a certificate by the American Chemical Society documenting their
status as professional chemists and are frequently given preferential treatment
as candidates for professional positions. In order to qualify for this distinction,
students must complete all the requirements of the B.S. in Chemistry program
and these additional courses:
MATH 234
CHEM 460

Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Biochemistry Laboratory

A chapter of Student Members of the American Chemical Society is active at
The Citadel.
B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization
Students who have a particular interest in biochemistry or those who intend
to enter medical, dental, veterinary, or similar professional schools are encouraged to major in the B.S. in Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization program.
Requirements for this degree are the same as the requirements for the B.S. in
Chemistry program with the following differences:
CHEM 315 is not required.
CHEM 410 and CHEM 460 are required.

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Two approved electives are not required; however, one approved biology elective must be chosen from the following: BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, or 427.
Students in this program may also be awarded an ACS accredited degree by
taking the following additional courses:
CHEM 315
MATH 234

Physical Chemistry Laboratory I
Applied Engineering Mathematics I

B.A. in Chemistry
The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry provides great flexibility in choosing
electives which permits the design of a program to fit the student’s individual
aspirations. This degree is intended for those students who wish to combine a
technical background with a liberal arts education.
Requirements for the degree are:
CHEM 153/163 General Chemistry for Majors I/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors I
CHEM 154/164 General Chemistry for Majors II/General Chemistry Laboratory
for Majors II
CHEM 207/217 Organic Chemistry I/Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208/218 Organic Chemistry II/Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
One sequence from one of the four chemical areas:
Analytical Chemistry: CHEM 300, CHEM 302
Physical Chemistry: CHEM 305/315, CHEM 306/316
Inorganic Chemistry: CHEM 401, CHEM 402
Biochemistry: CHEM 409, CHEM 410
Students must also take one course from each of the remaining three chemical
areas, e.g., if students take the full analytical chemistry sequence, then they
must take one course from the physical chemistry, inorganic chemistry, and
biochemistry sequences.
B.A. in Chemistry majors must also take the following supporting courses:
MATH 106
MATH 107
PHYS 203/253
PHYS 204/254

Applied Calculus I
Applied Calculus II
College Physics I/Laboratory for College Physics I
College Physics II/Laboratory for College Physics II

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B.A. in Chemistry - Teaching Specialization in Chemistry and
Comprehensive Broad Field Science
The curriculum for the B.A. in Chemistry with Teaching Specialization in
Chemistry and Comprehensive Broad Field Science provides a broad background
in chemistry and the natural sciences to prepare students to teach at the secondary school level. In this program, the student must make a formal application
for admission to the School of Education for the Internship in Teaching as
outlined on page 247. Requirements for this degree are the same as the B.A.
in Chemistry program requirements with the following differences:
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
CHEM

208/218 are not required.
300 is required.
330 Methods and Applications of Science is required.
409 is required.

BIOL 130/131 or BIOL 101/111 are required.
BIOL 140/141 or BIOL 102/112 are required.
EART 201 Introduction to Earth Science is required.
PSYC 201 General Psychology is required.
The following education courses are required:
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC
EDUC

101
202
206
306

EDUC 312
EDUC 401
EDUC 402
EDUC 499

Education in Modern Society
Educational Psychology
Adolescent Development
Teaching Reading and Writing in the Middle and High
School
Teaching Students with Special Needs
Methods and Materials of Middle and High School
Teaching
Special Methods in Teaching
Internship in Teaching

Premedical Program
Students who plan to enter medical school or allied professional schools
such as dental or veterinary school should consider either of the two B.S. in
Chemistry - Biochemistry Specialization programs. The non-ACS curriculum will
provide a solid foundation for medical, dental or veterinary school. However,
students who are pursuing a career in medical research should consider taking the ACS approved curriculum. Students who plan to enter medical school
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requirements of the medical schools of their choice and plan their programs
accordingly. An extremely worthwhile reference to the entrance requirements
for all medical schools in the United States and Canada is Medical School
Admission Requirements, published each year by the Association of American
Medical Colleges, One DuPont Circle N.W., Washington, D.C. 20036.
Minor in Chemistry
(Please refer to p. 122)
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
(Please refer to p. 143)
Requirements for Non-Science Students
Unless the students’ degree plans stipulate they take CHEM 151/161 and
CHEM 152/162, it is highly recommended they take CHEM 103/113 and CHEM
104/114. A student may not use both CHEM 103 and CHEM 151 or CHEM 104
and CHEM 152 to meet degree requirements.
Chemistry Course Descriptions
CHEM 103
Introduction to Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 113
For non-science majors only.
The first semester of a course designed for students who are not science
and engineering majors. The course will cover the fundamentals of chemistry
including electronic structure of the atoms, bonding, basic chemical calculations, gases, and various types of reactions. Mathematical emphasis will be less
rigorous than in CHEM 151. Chemical processes of products used in everyday
life will be stressed.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 104
Introduction to Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113 or CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 114
For non-science majors only.
The concluding semester of a course designed for students who are not
science and engineering majors. Among the topics to be covered will be the
relationship of chemistry to ecology, to the human body, to energy productions,
and to product manufacturing. Emphasis will be placed on making students more
informed consumers as they choose and use everyday products.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 113
Introduction to Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 103
Required of all students selecting CHEM 103.
Student-conducted laboratory procedures and experiments designed to parallel as closely as possible and to enhance the material covered in CHEM 103.
Emphasis will be placed on basic laboratory techniques. Demonstrations will
be used to illustrate important chemical concepts.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 114
Introduction to Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 103 and CHEM 113
Corequisite or Prerequisite: CHEM 104
Required of all students selecting CHEM 104.
A continuation of CHEM 113. Experiments and demonstrations will parallel,
as closely as possible, and enhance the material covered in CHEM 104. Preparation and analysis of some interesting common products will be conducted.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 140
General Chemistry for Engineers
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 141
Required of freshmen majoring in electrical or mechanical engineering.
This course is designed to introduce the engineering student to some of the
fundamental concepts of chemistry. Topics to be covered include: stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic
compounds, properties of gases, periodic trends, Lewis dot structures, molecular
geometries, intermolecular forces, phase diagrams, solids, and polymers.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 141

General Chemistry for Engineers
One Credit Hour
Laboratory
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 140
Required of all students selecting CHEM 140.
The first hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 140. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 140.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.

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CHEM 151
General Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 161
Required of all freshmen majoring in the sciences and engineering; the chemistry option for B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Problem-solving techniques and essential concepts, including structure and
properties, reactions, stoichiometry, states of matter, thermochemistry, and bonding. Calculators with logarithmic capability are required.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 162
Required of all students majoring in the sciences; the chemistry option for
B.S. in Mathematics or Computer Science; elective to others.
Continuation of CHEM 151. Emphasis includes solutions, kinetics, equilibrium,
acids and bases, solubility, redox, and an introduction to organic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 153

General Chemistry I for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 163
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
Students will learn about stoichiometry, atomic structure, chemical bonding, properties and reactions of inorganic compounds, periodic trends, thermochemistry, properties of gases, Lewis dot structures, molecular geometries, and
molecular orbital theory. Introduction to research methods and problem solving
techniques will be incorporated throughout the semester.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 154

General Chemistry II for
Three Credit Hours
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 153 and CHEM 163 or permission of department head.
Corequisite: CHEM 164
Required of all freshmen majoring in chemistry. Chemistry majors must have
a grade of C or higher.
A continuation of CHEM 153 in which students continue to explore theory
and application of chemical concepts including solubility and solutions, kinetics,
equilibrium, acid/base chemistries, oxidation/reduction reactions, nuclear chemistry, and an introduction to organic chemistry. Introduction to research methods
and problem solving techniques will continue to be discussed and practiced.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 161
General Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 151
Required of all students selecting CHEM 151.
Introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to accompany
the topics covered in CHEM 151.
Laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 162
General Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students selecting CHEM 152.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Laboratory: two hours. (Note: Chemistry majors must register for CHEM 164.)
CHEM 163

General Chemistry I Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisite or corequisite: CHEM 153
The first hour of this course will serve as a discussion section meant to
reinforce chemical concepts being discussed in CHEM 153. The last two hours
will be an introduction to laboratory techniques and experiments designed to
accompany the topics covered in CHEM 153.
Lecture: one hour; laboratory: two hours.
CHEM 164

General Chemistry II Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
Chemistry Majors
Prerequisites: CHEM 151 and CHEM 161
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 152
Required of all students majoring in chemistry.
A continuation of CHEM 161; experiments include an introduction to
qualitative analysis, quantitative techniques, and selected instrumental methods.
Research skills are introduced and utilized in a project.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; Chemistry majors must
have a grade of C or higher.
Required of all sophomores majoring in chemistry.
A study of the aliphatic hydrocarbons, their preparations and reactions, with
emphasis on reaction mechanisms and transformations.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 218
A study of aromatic compounds and the various functional classes of
compounds. Emphasis will be placed on reactions, reaction mechanisms, and
transformations. Important biomolecules will be covered briefly.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 207
A course which emphasizes the development of skill in the use of basic
laboratory techniques through the completion of a series of experiments involving various types of reactions such as substitution, elimination, and addition
reactions with an introduction to modern instrumentation such as the IR spectrophotometer, gas chromatograph, and NMR spectrometer.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 207 and CHEM 217
Corequisite or prerequisite: CHEM 208
A continuation of CHEM 217 with the emphasis on the synthesis, reactions,
and identification of the various classes of organic compounds.
Laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 300
Quantitative Analysis
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 and MATH 107 or the
equivalent or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors majoring in chemistry; elective to others.
This course has as a primary focus the chemical principles involved with
classical gravimetric and volumetric analysis; however, modern methods of
analysis including colorimetry and potentiometry are introduced.
Lecture and discussion: three hours; laboratory: three hours.
CHEM 302
Instrumental Methods
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300 or permission of the instructor.
Required of all juniors majoring in chemistry; elective to others.
Modern instrumental methods of analysis are discussed, with emphasis on
the physical or chemical principles involved in the method, design or analytical
instruments, and treatment of analytical data. Laboratory work provides practice
in the three major areas of instrument analysis—chromatography, electrochemistry, and spectroscopy.
Lecture: two hours; laboratory: four hours.

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CHEM 305 and
Physical Chemistry I and II
Three Credit Hours
CHEM 306
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or MATH 107; and PHYS 204/254 or PHYS 222/272;
CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164 or permission of department head.
Corequisite for CHEM 305: CHEM 315 (except biochemistry specialty majors)
Corequisite for CHEM 306: CHEM 316
Required of all juniors getting the BS degree in chemistry; elective to others.
CHEM 305 provides a detailed study of the postulates of quantum mechanics, simple quantum mechanical systems, approximation methods, many-electron
systems, bonding, and spectroscopy. CHEM 306 provides a detailed study of
statistical mechanics, the kinetic theory of gases, the laws of thermodynamics,
equilibrium, and kinetics and mechanics of reactions.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 308
Introduction to Chemical Research
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 208
Required of all chemistry majors; elective to others.
This course is an introduction to the literature of chemistry and the basics of
developing a research project. Students will be introduced to both computer and
print-based literature searches and will apply these skills as they research their
thesis topics under the direction of a faculty research advisor.
Lecture and discussion: two hours.
CHEM 309
Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective only.
Interesting current topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students
with a general chemistry background. The topics will be determined by student
interest and faculty availability.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 315 and
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II Laboratory
One Credit Hour
CHEM 316
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisites or prerequisites: CHEM 305 and CHEM 306
Required of all chemistry majors; 1 semester required for biochemistry specialty
majors; elective to others.
The first semester course will be devoted to attaining skills in the evaluation,
analysis, and presentation of experimental data. Topics covered will include graphing techniques, error analysis, extraction of useful quantities from raw data, use
of computers in handling data, and the use of spreadsheets. Experiments will be
performed on topics covered in CHEM 305. The second semester work will be a
hands-on study of experimental physical chemistry on topics covered in CHEM
306, emphasizing the acquisition of data that can be analyzed using the skills
learned in the first semester.

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CHEM 319
Applied Current Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: A two-semester sequence of Introduction to Chemistry, CHEM
103/104 or General Chemistry, CHEM 151/152.
General elective for all majors.
Interesting topics will be presented at a level appropriate for students with a
general chemistry background. This course will utilize a laboratory component.
CHEM 320
Polymer Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 and CHEM 305 or approval of the instructor
A general overview of polymer chemistry which includes mechanisms of
polymerization, reactions of monomers, molecular weight distributions and limitations, polymer morphology and rheology, structure elucidation, applications, and
industrial processing.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 330
Methods and Applications of Science
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164
A practical experience in the design and implementation of laboratory and field
exercises appropriate for secondary level science classes. Applications of science
and the scientific method in society are emphasized. Safety in the laboratory and
on field experiences as well as science fair preparation are included.
Lectures: two hours; laboratory: three hours
CHEM 401
Inorganic Chemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or approval of instructor
Required of all chemistry majors.
An introduction to the systematic chemistry of the elements and the structures
and reactions of their compounds. Topics covered include atomic and bonding
theories, acid-base theories, symmetry and spectroscopy, and chemistry of the
main group elements.
Lectures: three hours.
CHEM 402
Inorganic Chemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 401
The chemistry of the transition metals, including bonding theories, coordination
compounds, organometallic chemistry, catalysis and bioinorganic chemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 403
Special Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 208 or permission of the instructor.
An in-depth study of a selected topic in chemistry that requires a thorough
understanding of organic chemistry. Topics vary depending on student interest
and instructor availability.
Lecture: three hours.

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CHEM 404
Advanced Topics in Chemistry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 300, CHEM 305, and CHEM 315
Elective course.
A detailed study of a selected contemporary topic will be presented at a
level that requires comprehension of the subject matter covered in the physical chemistry and quantitative analysis courses.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CHEM 207, CHEM 208, CHEM 217, and CHEM 218
Elective course.
A coverage of the chemistry of amino acids, peptides and proteins; enzymes; biochemical energetics; Kreb’s cycle; electron transport system and
oxidative phosphorylation; and amino acid metabolism.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 409 or permission of the instructor.
A continuation of the topics covered in Biochemistry I. Topics include
lipids with emphasis on fatty acid oxidation, synthesis and lipid biosynthesis, and carbohydrates and their metabolism, and nucleic acid biochemistry.
Lecture: three hours.
CHEM 419
Senior Research I
Three Credit Hours
Required of all Chemistry majors; elective to others with permission of
the instructor.
This course provides an introduction to a research topic of the student’s
choosing and under the direction of a faculty advisor. After the topic has been
approved by the faculty advisor, the student will be allowed to initiate the
project. Using this topic, the student will be required to develop a research
proposal which will be presented in the form of a seminar to the Chemistry
Department Faculty and the chemistry majors.
CHEM 420
Senior Research II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CHEM 419
A continuation of CHEM 419 in which the research project is completed
and the data and results are compiled into a senior thesis. To finalize the
project, the student will present a seminar to the Chemistry Department
Faculty and chemistry majors and defend the thesis before a committee of
faculty members from the Chemistry Department.

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CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: CHEM 152/162 or CHEM 154/164; CHEM 208/218.
A current topics course that involves discussions of relevant biochemistry
journal articles and related materials.
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite: CHEM 409 OR CHEM 410
Covers experimental techniques commonly used in biochemistry including
protein isolation and characterization, enzyme kinetics, isolation and manipulation of DNA, reactions and characterization of lipids and carbohydrates.
Laboratory: three hours.

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Department
of
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Department Head: Davakos
Professors: Davakos, Garner
Associate Professors: Bott, Hicklin
Assistant Professors: Bornstein, Imam, Richardson, Sole
Instructor: Bogle, Hittinger
The purpose of the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science is
to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to
acquisition of skills, knowledge, and dispositions within the domains of human
movement and healthful living. Competence within each of these areas contributes to preparation of principled leaders for positions of leadership within
their respective fields.
Required Physical Education Program
The RPED program is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences which contribute to an improved quality of life for
the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical
fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational sports of immediate
and lasting value to each student.
All cadets are required to successfully complete four semesters of RPED.
All cadets must successfully complete RPED 250 and RPED 251.
RPED 250
Contemporary Health Foundations
Two Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide basic information in personal health,
drug and substance use and abuse, nutrition, stress management and human
sexuality. The course is designed to provide a knowledge base for health maintenance and development of proper health values.
Lecture: two hours.
RPED 251

Foundations of Physical Fitness
Two Credit Hours
and Exercise
This course is designed to teach students what physical fitness is; why they
should be fit; how they can evaluate physical fitness; and what can be done
to develop, maintain and improve levels of physical fitness. Basic exercise
physiology, body mechanics, exercise programs and prescriptions are taught.
Lecture: two hours.
All cadets must successfully complete two different activity (100 level) RPED
courses. Cadets may elect any two activities from the following courses.

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RPED 103
Beginning Swimming
0 Credit Hours
A beginning swimming course designed for adults who are classified as
non-swimmers or poor swimmers.
RPED 105

Intermediate Swimming and Emergency
0 Credit Hours
Water Safety
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
A course consisting of instruction in five basic swimming strokes, self-rescue,
basic lifesaving techniques and emergency water safety.
RPED 110
Individualized Physical Education
0 Credit Hours
A course providing an individualized approach to health-related aspects of
physical fitness, including, but not limited to, cardiorespiratory and muscular
endurance, strength, flexibility and body composition.
RPED 111
Beginning Racquetball
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to provide instruction in rules, skills and strategies of
playing racquetball.
RPED 113
First Aid and CPR (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
A certification course of the American Red Cross for community first aid
and cardiopulmonary resuscitation for adults, children and infants.
RPED 114
Lifeguarding (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency
Corequisite: RPED 117
A certification course designed to teach skills and knowledge required to
properly assume responsibilities of a lifeguard. Completion of this course may
result in ARC lifeguarding certification.
RPED 115
Water Safety Instruction (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Swimming proficiency
An instructor course which may result in ARC certification for all levels of
swimming instruction.
RPED 116
Lifeguard Instructor (ARC)
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisites: RPED 114 or a current ARC lifeguard training certificate.
An instructor course which may result in ARC certification for water safety
and lifeguarding instruction.
RPED 117
CPR for the Professional Rescuer
0 Credit Hours
Corequisite: RPED 114
A certification course of the American Red Cross for lifeguards, fire officers,
police officers, and others with a duty to provide care. Includes adult, child,
infant, two-person and bag valve mask CPR.

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RPED 122
Archery
0 Credit Hours
A course which provides instruction in basic knowledge and skills of target
archery.
RPED 124
Beginning Golf
0 Credit Hours
A course which teaches grip, stance, and swing development, as well as
knowledge of rules and strategy of recreational and competitive golf.
RPED 126
Judo
0 Credit Hours
A comprehensive coverage of history, dojo etiquette, ukemi (break-fall),
nagewaza (throwing), and ne-waza (grappling) techniques.
RPED 127
Skin and SCUBA Diving I
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
Basic techniques of using mask and snorkel are taught. Material is presented
to provide information related to underwater physics and physiology. This course
will prepare a student for confined water SCUBA work. This is not a certification course, but a prerequisite that may lead to eventual PADI certification.
RPED 128
Skin and SCUBA Diving II
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 127 or completion of PADI’s five academic modules
and approval of instructor.
Confined water practice using SCUBA equipment. Completion of this course
may result in a PADI Referral certificate for open water certification dives.
RPED 129
Beginning Tennis
0 Credit Hours
A course which emphasizes grip, stance, footwork, and basic movement
patterns in executing serve and ground strokes and stresses knowledge of rules
and etiquette.
RPED 130
Weight Training
0 Credit Hours
A course which stresses proper lifting techniques as well as knowledge concerning the relationship between strength training and various sports programs.
RPED 134
Jogging
0 Credit Hours
A course which presents jogging as a means of developing and maintaining
a satisfactory level of cardiorespiratory fitness.
RPED 135
Intermediate Tennis
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: RPED 129 or equivalent.
This course requires minimal skills (serve, forehand, and backhand ground
strokes) and presents more advanced skills such as lob, smash and net play in
addition to advanced strategy in singles and doubles play.

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RPED 136
Sailing and Canoeing
0 Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Swimming proficiency
A course which includes basic knowledge and skill concerning small sailing
craft and canoes.
RPED 137
Beginning Kayaking
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to teach basics of flat water kayaking for lakes and oceans.
RPED 140
Sigma Delta Psi
0 Credit Hours
A course designed to prepare a student for thirteen sports/fitness skill tests
required for membership in this national athletic fraternity.
RPED 142
Orienteering
0 Credit Hours
A presentation of skills for cross-country running with map and compass.
RPED 143
Water Skiing
0 Credit Hours
A progressive presentation of water skiing skills from land drills through
proper power boat handling to basic, intermediate and advanced techniques
with double and single (slalom) equipment.
RPED 148
Beginning Yoga
0 Credit Hours
A course presenting basic philosophy, positions and breathing techniques of
yoga. Emphasis is also placed on meditation and positive thinking as means to
reduce stress and increase concentration.
RPED 149
Taekwon-Do
0 Credit Hours
Taekwon-Do is a Mixed Martial Art designed in the 1950s for the Korean
Army. This is an introductory course teaching basic kicks and punches on a
heavy bag and pads, take downs, and no gi self defense standing up and on
the ground.
RPED 150
Kendo
0 Credit Hours
An introduction to Kendo, or Japanese fencing, requires rules, basic techniques, and customs and courtesies of Kendo be learned. The first three Nihon
Kendo Kata will also be taught. Students are expected to learn proper care
and use of kendo equipment and clothing. Students successfully completing
the course will have begun learning the U.S. Kendo Federation requirements
for the rank of first kyu.
RPED 151
Aerobic Activities
0 Credit Hours
This course will cover rhythmic and step aerobic techniques. Students will
study techniques used in both systems as well as health issues in weight reduction and physical fitness development.

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RPED 155
Special Topics
0 Credit Hours
These courses allow students to take activity courses not offered on a regular basis. Examples include cardio fitness, pilates, Jujitsu, boating and boating
safety and advanced kayaking.
HEALTH, EXERCISE, AND SPORT SCIENCE MAJORS
The purpose of the professional preparation program is to prepare undergraduate students for selected involvement within the broad fields of health, exercise
and sport science while maintaining reasonable flexibility for adaptation beyond
the specialty area. This is accomplished by offering professional opportunities
within three degrees: B.S. in Physical Education - Teaching, B.S. in Exercise
Science, and B.S. in Sport Management.
B. S. in Physical Education (Teaching)
The teaching track is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and dispositions
within domains for human movement, growth and development of individuals;
and application of physical, biological and behavioral sciences to the teaching/
learning process. Competence within each of these areas contributes to development of our students in accordance with state and national standards, and
prepares them for leadership positions in schools. The curriculum for prospective
physical education teachers is designed to build progressively upon meaningful concepts and experiences acquired within other disciplines as well as those
unique to the profession. In addition, competencies identified with successful
teaching methodology are an integral part of the curricular content.
Assignment to Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track)
Students interested in teaching physical education at K-12 grade levels are
first assigned as Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track). At this level of admission, the student’s responsibility is to successfully complete all three parts
of the PRAXIS I examination and to ensure official records of passing PRAXIS
I scores are on file at The Citadel. Successful completion of this test of basic
skills in reading, writing, and mathematics is a requirement for admission to
Physical Education (Teaching Track) major, and this requirement should be
met by end of sophomore year. In addition, a student is responsible to make
certain, with counsel of his or her advisor, to follow the appropriate curriculum.
A student should also be aware of the importance of maintaining a cumulative
grade point ratio of at least 2.750 to allow admission to the Physical Education
(Teaching Track) major.
Admission to Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major
To be admitted to the Physical Education (Teaching Track) Major, a student
enrolled in Pre-Physical Education (Teaching Track) must have the support of
his or her advisor relative to suitability and interest in teacher education and
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1. Official records of passing scores on all three parts of PRAXIS I exams
on file at The Citadel, or a score of 1650 on the new SAT (1100 on the
old SAT), or 24 on ACT;
2. Professional dispositions evaluation;
3. Maintained a cumulative Grade Point Ratio of 2.750 or higher on at least
45 credit hours of coursework taken at The Citadel;
4. Successfully completed PHED 101, PHED 200, PHED 201, PHED 203 and
PHED 235 with a grade of “C” or better.
Students who have not met all these requirements by end of their sophomore
year will not be permitted to enroll in 300- or 400-level courses in the major
and will be encouraged to consider another major.
The Citadel School of Education Guidelines and Policies regarding transition
points and common assessments must be met.
Admission to the Internship in Teaching (PHED 499)
Students must make formal application for admission no later than May 1st
of the previous academic year for admission to the spring internship in teaching. This internship is not normally offered to students in fall semesters. This
application will be reviewed by faculty of the Department of Health, Exercise,
and Sport Science and will include, among other things, recommendations from
professors in completed professional education courses and an evaluation by
the student’s advisor regarding the student’s suitability and interest in teacher
education. In addition, a student must have:
1. Completed (with a GPA of at least 2.750) all required coursework except
PHED 404, 421 and 499;
2. Completed the following professional education courses with the cumulative GPA of at least 2.750: EDUC 202, 206, 301, 306, 307; PHED 101,
200, 201, 203, 235, 300, 305, 314, 319, 321, 335, 350, 433, 460; and
HLED 407;
3. Successfully completed all previous field experiences (100 hours);
4. On file at The Citadel official records of the appropriate PRAXIS II test
score(s).
The Director of Teacher Education will be informed of results of this review
and will send official notice of admission or rejection to the student. In the
absence of significant extenuating circumstances, a student not eligible for the
Internship in Teaching will be required to change majors.
Graduation Requirements
To meet graduation requirements, the Physical Education (Teaching Track)
major must complete all requirements of the course of study and must have
earned a GPA of at least 2.750 on each of the following: all cumulative coursework and all professional education courses. In addition, passing scores on the
appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exams
must be on file at The Citadel.

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Completion of curricular requirements may result in licensure by the South
Carolina Department of Education to teach physical education in grades K-12.
A grade of “C” or better in PHED 499 is necessary to qualify for teacher
certification.
Additional licensure in health education may be pursued through 12 hours
of required courses (*) and 12 hours of electives selected from among the following offerings. Successful completion of the health specialty of the Praxis
II and Principles of Learning and Teaching (PLT) exam is also required, and
official results must be on file at The Citadel.
*Required Courses
BIOL 217
BIOL 218
HLED 400
HLED 407

Approved Electives
HLED 302
HLED 401
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410

Human Anatomy and Physiology I
Human Anatomy and Physiology II
First Aid/Emergency Care
Methods of Teaching School
Health Education

Drug and Substance Abuse
Nutrition
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health

Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
12
Credit Hours
3
3
3
3
3
3

Successful completion of RPED 250 (Contemporary Health Foundations) and
RPED 251 (Foundations of Physical Fitness and Exercise) will be credited as
one approved elective course.
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Alternatives to teaching physical education are available through two professional specialty areas: Exercise Science and Sport Management.
The B.S. in Exercise Science is designed to provide an exemplary educational
environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge and
attitudes within domains for human movement and healthful living. Competence
within each of these areas contributes to preparing our students for graduate
education and leadership positions in health and allied health professions, public
and private health agencies and the wellness and fitness industry.
A student in the Exercise Science degree must complete the professional
curriculum which includes four (4) of the following approved elective courses:
BIOL 102
BIOL 209
BIOL 290
BIOL 308
CHEM 103

General Biology II
Environmental Science
Microbiology
Genetics
Introduction to Chemistry I

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CHEM 104
CHEM 151
CHEM 152
CHEM 207
CHEM 208
CSCI 110
ENGR 401
HLED 403
HLED 404
HLED 408
HLED 410
HLED 410/411
PHED 408
PHED 411
EXSC 315
EXSC 317
EXSC 411
EXSC 412
EXSC 420
PHYS 203
PHYS 204
PHYS 221
PHYS 222
PSYC 201
PSYC 304
PSYC 306
PSYC 404
PSYC 201
SOCI 201
STAT 160

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Introduction to Chemistry II
General Chemistry I
General Chemistry II
Organic Chemistry I
Organic Chemistry II
Microcomputer Applications
Project Management Career Skills
Human Sexuality
Public Health
Health and Epidemiology
Consumer Health
Special Topics
Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, Sport
Science, and Physical Education
Techniques of Conditioning in Sport
Medical Terminology
Special Topics for Exercise Science
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Senior Research Project
College Physics I
College Physics II
Physics with Calculus I
Physics with Calculus II
General Psychology
Abnormal Psychology
Theories of Personality
Industrial/Organizational Psychology
General Psychology
Introduction to Sociology
Statistical Methods
Minor in Health
(Please refer to p. 132)

The B.S. in Sport Management is designed to provide an exemplary educational environment and experiences leading to acquisition of skills, knowledge
and attitudes within domains for management and administration of sport,
exercise and recreation. Competence within each of these areas contributes to
preparing our students for graduate education and leadership positions in sport
management and sport professions, including the recreational industry, college/
university sports, resort sports programming, intramural-club-recreational sports
programs, and management positions within the wellness and fitness industry.
A student in the Sport Management/Administration option must complete
the professional curriculum and select three (3) of the following courses as
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BADM 201
BADM 212
BADM 216
BADM 305
BADM 317
BADM 320
BADM 321
BADM 338
BADM 371
BADM 405
BADM 409
BADM 414
BADM 425
ENGR 401
PESM 302
PHED 408
PHED 411
PHED 420

Principles of Macroeconomics
Introduction to Managerial Accounting
Communications in Business
Legal and Ethical Environments of Business
Computer Applications in Business
International Business
Business Finance
Management and Organizational Behavior
Leadership in Organizations
Marketing Management
Human Resource Management
Consumer Behavior
Small Business Management-Entrepreneurship
Project Management Career Skills
Sport Communications
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Senior Research Project
Minor in Sport Management
(Please refer to p. 149)

Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Course Descriptions
EXSC 200
Motor Development
Three Credit Hours
Instruction will focus on the study of sequential changes and characteristics
of physical growth and development related to physical activity across the
lifespan. Consideration of factors associated with individual differences in attaining motor proficiency during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood will be
examined. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 202
Care and Prevention of Athletic Injuries Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: BIOL 317
Corequisite: BIOL 318
Discussion, demonstration, and application of skills and procedures utilized
in athletic training.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 305

Measurement and Evaluation

Three Credit Hours

A course including test selection and administration, analysis and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly
associated with health, exercise, sport, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 314
Biomechanical Kinesiology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites or corequisites: BIOL 317, BIOL 318
The anatomical and mechanical analysis of functional posture and motor performance for the purpose of improving teaching and coaching effectiveness.
Lecture: three hours

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EXSC 315
Techniques of Conditioning for Sports
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course is to provide students with the fundamental concepts of human physiology and exercise physiology as they 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. This class is designed as a preparation for the Certified Strength and
Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 317
Medical Terminology
Three Credit Hours
The purpose of this course will be to introduce students to medical terminology as it relates to such areas as the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular,
lymphatic, immune, respiratory, digestive, urinary, nervous, skin, endocrine,
and reproductive systems.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 319
Physiology of Exercise I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: BIOL 317, BIOL 318
An in-depth study of effects of exercise upon components of physical fitness,
including strength, muscular endurance, flexibility and cardiovascular-respiratory
endurance.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 320
Physiology of Exercise II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: EXSC 319
This course will build upon the fundamentals of Physiology of Exercise I,
developed during previous Health, Exercise &amp; Sport Science coursework. The
purpose of this course is to provide a more in-depth examination of the major
content areas of the exercise physiology discipline including, but not limited
to, the following topics: cardiovascular adaptations to exercise training, skeletal muscle adaptations to training, exercise endocrinology, and environmental
exercise physiology.
Lecture: three hours.
EXSC 329
Physiology of Exercise I Lab
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: BIOL 317, BIOL 318
Corequisite: EXSC 319
This course will provide the laboratory component associated with EXSC
319, Physiology of Exercise I.
Lab: two hours.
EXSC 403
Exercise Testing and Prescription
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: EXSC 319, EXSC 320 and EXSC 329
Instruction will focus on the principles of exercise testing and assessment of
fitness. Focus will also be placed on the development of an exercise prescription to enhance fitness, improve health, and reduce risk factors in healthy and
diseased populations, across the lifespan.
Lecture: three hours

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EXSC 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in fields of health,
exercise, and sport science.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 412
Fundamentals of Personal Training
Three Credit Hours
A study of the fundamental concepts of basic exercise science, human
movement science, fitness assessment, training (flexibility, cardiorespiratory,
core, balance, resistance, speed, agility, and quickness), nutrition, and behavior
modification, as they apply to program development for improving fitness and
health. Theories, current research, and field-based techniques for assessing human
physiological and behavioral responses to exercise will be studied. This class
is designed as a preparation for the National Academy of Sports Medicine’s
Certified Personal Trainer exam.
Lecture: three hours
EXSC 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.
EXSC 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, and sport science curriculum. An opportunity is
provided to apply what has been learned to a written project and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 101

Introduction to Health, Exercise, Sport
Three Credit Hours
Science, and Physical Education
A study of philosophies, aims, objectives and principles of health, exercise,
sport science, and physical education. Professional development and career opportunities are also emphasized.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 200
Motor Development
Three Credit Hours
Instruction will focus on study of sequential changes and characteristics of
physical growth and development related to physical activity across the lifespan.
Consideration of factors associated with individual differences in attaining motor
proficiency during childhood, adolescence, and adulthood will be examined. A
field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 201

Introduction to Teaching Physical
Three Credit Hours
Education
This course is designed to discuss theories of instruction in physical education settings including environmental arrangements, developing objectives,
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. A 5-hour field experience is required for this
course. Teacher candidates are required to take PHED 201—Introduction
to Teaching Physical Education prior to taking other methods courses.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 203

Accommodating Persons with Disabilities Three Credit Hours
Within Sport and Physical Activity
A course to prepare students for accommodating persons with disabilities in
situations involving access to facilities and equipment, physical fitness assessment and programming, sports participation and competition, and as a team
member within various professional settings. A field experience component of
a minimum of 10 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 235
Motor Learning
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHED 101, PHED 200, or department head approval.
Instruction will focus on principles of motor learning, with implications
for learning gross motor skills, processes underlying skilled performance, how
skilled performances are learned and how to apply principles of skilled performance and learning to instructional settings. A field experience component of
a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 300

Technology in Health, Exercise, Sport
Three Credit Hours
Science and Physical Education
Prerequisite: HESS majors only or permission of professor.
Technology impacts health, exercise, sport, and physical education in so many
aspects making it important to more clearly recognize its current and potential
roles. Through use of the internet, lecture/demonstrations and hands-on experiences, students will use and evaluate a variety of software, shareware, freeware,
professional links, and other related information pertaining to technology integration. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 305
Measurement and Evaluation
Three Credit Hours
A course including test selection and administration, analysis and interpretation of data for various cognitive, affective and psychomotor tests commonly
associated with health, exercise, sport, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 321

Foundations of Developing Physical
Three Credit Hours
Literacy Skills
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program; PHED 201
This course is designed to introduce teacher candidates to content and
methods used to foster the development of physically literate individuals who
can move confidently, competently, creatively and strategically across a wide
range of physical activities that benefit the healthy development of the whole
person including the development of reading, writing and communication skills
necessary for success across the curriculum. The course will integrate historical
and theoretical context for best practices of teaching Physical Literacy including
approaches to reading, writing and communication skills such as phonics; sight;
linguistic; language experience approach; and the VAKT will be integrated into
course instruction in methodologies and techniques for teaching through creative
movement expression, rhythms, dance, games and gymnastics.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 335

Health and Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Curriculum
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program
A review of curricula available for teaching health and physical education
in grades K-12. Focus is on constructing and implementing developmentally
appropriate movement and fitness experiences for elementary/middle/secondary
school learners from various backgrounds. A review of curricular models available for teaching health and physical education including curriculum evaluations and current issues and trends in health, movement, and physical fitness
for elementary/middle/secondary school learners from various backgrounds is
conducted. A field experience component of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 350

Methods of Teaching Individual and
Three Credit Hours
Dual Sports
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching individual and
dual sports. Included are examination of theoretical and practical knowledge
and applications for both individual and dual sports, with additional emphasis
on the most popular sports in American society. Individual and dual sports are
further divided into indoor and outdoor sports. A field experience component
of a minimum of 10 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 404

Administration of Health, Exercise, Sport Three Credit Hours
Science, and Physical Education
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 406
Directed Field Experience
Three Credit Hours
A controlled exposure to professional experiences in a selected area, e.g.
athletic coaching, athletic training, physical therapy, intramurals, recreation,
recreation therapy, sport business, and public health education.
A field experience component of a minimum of 100 hours is required.
PHED 408
Introduction to Sport Psychology
Three Credit Hours
Analysis and interpretation of current research including maturation and development, learning theory, perception, personality, motivation and group dynamics
related directly to sport, exercise, physical education, and competitive athletics.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in fields of health,
exercise, sport science, and physical education.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 420
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
A research problem conducted as an independent study. Topic and procedure
for this study must be approved by department faculty.
PHED 421

Senior Seminar in Health, Exercise,
One Credit Hour
Sport Science, and Physical Education
A seminar conducted for the purpose of reviewing subject matter from all
courses in the health, exercise, sport science, and physical education curriculum.
An opportunity is provided to apply what has been learned to a written project
and oral presentation requiring critical thinking, creativity, and problem solving.
PHED 433
Elementary School Physical Education
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program; PHED 201
Study of the progressively graded program of activities for elementary schools,
grades K-5. Theoretical as well as practical material will be presented. Taking
Praxis II is a requirement for this course
A field experience component of a minimum of 15 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
PHED 460
Methods of Teaching Team Sports
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching Program
The course emphasizes methods of teaching and/or coaching team sports.
Included are examination of theoretical and practical knowledge and applications for team sports, with additional emphasis on the most popular sports in
American society. Team sports are further divided into outdoor and indoor
sports. A field experience component of a minimum of 10 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours

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PHED 499
Internship in Teaching
Twelve Credit Hours
Prerequisite: 100 hours field experience (minimum).
Please refer to requirements for admission to the Internship in Teaching
(PHED 499).
A requirement for certification, observation and teaching in approved schools
under approved supervising teachers and supervision by college instructor. Assignment only in major teaching field. All students must provide their own
transportation.
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
twelve weeks is required. Formal application for admission to the spring teaching internship must be made no later than 1 May of the previous academic year.
HLED 302
Drug and Substance Abuse
Three Credit Hours
A study of characteristics of commonly abused drugs and substances and
reasons for use and abuse.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 400
First Aid and Emergency Care
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive coverage of safety concepts and accident prevention as
well as presentation of specific topics including cursory examination, wounds,
traumatic shock, asphyxia, cardiac arrest, burns, toxins; and bone, joint and
muscle injuries.
For health, exercise, and sport science majors only or with department head
approval.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 401
Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
A detailed 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 performances are also investigated.
Contemporary topics are presented, including degenerative diseases, food-borne
diseases, fad dieting, food additives, and health foods.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 402
Sport Nutrition
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: HLED 401
The course examines the interaction of sport and exercise and nutrition.
The purpose of this course is to provide an in-depth examination of specific
areas of nutrition as they relate to exercise and sport and include such topics
as: bioenergetics, macro and micronutrients, water and temperature regulation,
body weight regulation and body composition, and food drugs and supplements.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 403
Human Sexuality
Three Credit Hours
A comprehensive study of all facets of human sexuality. A course designed
to prepare potential health educators in curriculum design for all grade levels,
teaching methods, teaching styles, and evaluation methods.
Lecture: three hours

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HLED 404
Public Health
Three Credit Hours
Analysis of public health trends, services, funding, and organization of local,
state and federal agencies.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 406
The School Health Program
Three Credit Hours
A study of the total school health program and roles of health and physical
education within the program.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 407

Methods of Teaching School
Three Credit Hours
Health Education
Prerequisite: Admission to Physical Education Teaching or Teacher Education
Program; RPED 250 and 251
A course designed to prepare students to teach the health education curriculum
in K-12 schools. Assessment techniques for standards will also be addressed.
The course is designed for any education major. A field experience component
of a minimum of 5 hours is required.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 408
Health and Epidemiology
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to acquaint the potential health educator or public health
worker with the science of epidemiology and techniques used in the study of
disease and non-disease conditions.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 410
Consumer Health
Three Credit Hours
A course designed to provide factual and scientifically-based information
about medical goods and services as well as development of consumer skills
including decision-making, values clarification, assertiveness, bargaining, bidding, data collection, and data analysis.
Lecture: three hours
HLED 411

Special Topics in Health, Exercise,
Three Credit Hours
and Sport Science
A course designed for specialized study of a current topic in the fields of
health, exercise, and sport science.
Sport Management Courses
PESM 201
Introduction to Sport Management
Three Credit Hours
An orientation and foundational study of the field of sport management
including types of careers, and training and experiences necessary for success.
An introduction to characteristics of successful managers as well as principles
of management will be discussed.
Lecture: three credits

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PESM 202
Social and Cultural Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of social and cultural aspects affecting sport, including race,
gender, ethnicity, violence, politics, deviance, and economics.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 301
The Governance of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An examination of organizational structure, managerial practices, decisionmaking processes, and policy formation for sport and exercise organizations at
local, regional, national, and international levels. Discussions will be conducted
on how national and international politics, political systems, and policies effect
sport and exercise organizations.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 302
Sport Communications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to basic knowledge, skills, understanding, and implementation
of media and its relationships with sport and exercise industries. Emphasis will
be on building and managing effective media and communications programs
through study and analysis of publications, statistics, news releases, publicity,
press releases, media packets, and public relations.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 303
Sport Facility Management
Three Credit Hours
Students will focus on advanced management principles, practices, and methods
important to successfully operating public and private sport facilities. Budgeting,
operations management, marketing, sponsorships, registrations, hospitality, and
volunteer management will also be emphasized.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 304
Sport Marketing
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Successful completion of PESM 201, PESM 202, and BADM
309 or permission of instructor.
An examination of theories, fundamentals, and practical applications of
marketing to sport and exercise industries. Comparisons will be made between
marketing in general business as opposed to sport and exercise industries.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 305
Risk Management in Sport
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to legal principles applicable
to a variety of sport settings. Topics of tort liability applicable to sport will
be explored in depth with special emphasis on effective management of risk.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 401
Legal Aspects of Sport
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to law, legal system, and liability issues as apply to sport
and exercise industries. Examination will be made of legal issues and problems
confronting sport and exercise managers. Focus will be on liability, tort, agency,
antitrust-labor, contract, equal opportunity, and constitutional law.
Lecture: three credits

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PESM 402
Sport Sales
Three Credit Hours
This course is designed to introduce students to basic and essential principles
and concepts of personal selling and sales management in the sports marketplace.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 404

Leadership in Health, Exercise, and
Three Credit Hours
Sport Science Organizations
A study of administrative philosophies and procedures related to health,
exercise, sport science, and/or sport management.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 405

Event Management: From Theory
Three Credit Hours
to Practice
An examination of the fundamental principles used in event management.
Students will be involved in a combination of field work and seminars with
the target goal of staging a sporting event as implementation of comprehensive
knowledge in the Sport Management program.
Lecture: three credits
PESM 499
Internship in Sport Management
Nine Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Cadet classification of at least “2B”, and successful completion
of PHED 406 and BADM 202, or permission of the instructor.
Involvement in an external working environment with a host sport organization for a period of at least 400 hours. This internship will provide students
opportunities to observe and receive practical field experience in selected sport
management settings under direction of sport and exercise professionals.

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Department
of
Mathematics and Computer Science
Department Head: Chen
Professors: Chen, Groetsch, Moore, Trautman, Zhang
Associate Professors: Banik, Florez, Mukherjee
Assistant Professors: Joshi, Robinson, Swart, Verdicchio, Wittman
The mission of the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science is to
prepare our students and citizens of the Lowcountry to meet the mathematical
and computing demands they will face in their careers and as knowledgeable
citizens. To achieve this goal, the department offers the B.S. degree in mathematics; B.S. and M.S. degrees in computer science; and a variety of minors
in mathematics, statistics, information systems, and computer science. In addition, the department offers courses in support of other disciplines and courses
in quantitative reasoning and data analysis in support of the core educational
curriculum. The department supports the disciplines of mathematics and computer science and the growth and development of educational opportunities in
the Lowcountry through the graduate programs, research, and public service.
B.S. Mathematics Major
The B.S. program in mathematics is designed to prepare our students to pursue
graduate work in pure or applied mathematics and to provide the background
which will enable them to use mathematics in the behavioral sciences as well
as in more technical areas.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in mathematics includes
18 semester hours of general electives. The required courses are 4 semester
hours of computer science (CSCI 201) and the following 40 semester hours of
core mathematics: MATH 121, MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, MATH
231, MATH 234, MATH 240, MATH 303, STAT 361, MATH 403, MATH
470, MATH 495. In addition, the student must select 12 hours of approved
Mathematics Electives from among the mathematics courses numbered at the
300 or 400 level.

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B.S. Computer Science Major
The B.S. program in computer science offers the student a sound foundation
in computer science complemented by a broad core of courses in the sciences
and liberal arts, a background in mathematics with sufficient breadth and
depth to enable the student to deal with scientific applications as well as the
theoretical basis of computer science, and an exposure to computer hardware
(microprocessors) through courses offered by the Department of Electrical and
Computer Engineering. Through electives, the student will have the opportunity
to gain background in areas such as business administration and political science where the information processing aspects of computer science are readily
applied. Upon completion of this course of study, students will be qualified for
careers as system analysts, system programmers, or applications programmers in
business or industry. In addition, graduates will be prepared to pursue advanced
degrees in computer science or related fields. This program is accredited by the
ABET Computing Accreditation Commission.
The course of study leading to the B.S. with a major in computer science
includes 15 hours of electives; 14 hours of core mathematics and statistics:
MATH 131, MATH 132, MATH 206, STAT 361; 39 hours of required courses
in computer science: CSCI 201, CSCI 202, CSCI 223, CSCI 305, CSCI 317,
CSCI 320, CSCI 355, CSCI 405, CSCI 420, CSCI 495, ELEC 311, ELEC
330, and one of CSCI 421 or CSCI 499; and 6 hours of Approved Computer
Science Electives selected from among the computer science courses offered at
the 300 or 400 level. The complete course of study is provided in the Courses
of Study section of this catalog.

Minor in Applied Mathematics
(Please refer to p. 118)
Minor in Applied Statistics
(Please refer to p. 119)
Minor in Computer Programming
(Please refer to p. 125)
Minor in Cybersecurity
(Please refer to p. 127)
Minor in Management Information Systems
(Please refer to p. 141)

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The Mathematics Placement Exam
The Mathematics Placement Exam (MPE) is given online and is designed
to evaluate a student’s readiness for MATH 131, Analytic Geometry and Calculus I. A student’s score on the MPE determines whether or not the student
will need to complete MATH 119, Algebra and Trigonometry, before taking
MATH 131. Students who have college credit for MATH 131 or MATH 119
are exempted from the MPE.
Mathematics Tutorials
Personal tutorial assistance for students having difficulties with freshman and
sophomore level mathematics course work is provided through the Academic
Support Center in Thompson Hall. Assistance is provided during the normal
working day and during evening study periods. Additional materials - worksheets,
workbooks, texts, journals, etc. - that complement classroom work are available.
Mathematics Course Descriptions
MATH 104
Elementary Mathematical Modeling
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
This course will introduce students to mathematical models of real world
problems. Designed for non-technical majors, this course focuses on basic mathematical functions, modeling using those functions, properties of their graphs,
and real-world applications. Functions will include linear, quadratic, higher
degree polynomial, exponential, logarithmic, and logistic. Students will solve
problems using algebra and a graphing calculator; they will use matrices for
solving systems of linear equations; and they will be required to interpret results
in writing. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 104 and MATH 119
in meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirements.
MATH 105
Finite Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to finite mathematics with an emphasis on applications and
formulation of problems in mathematical language. Topics selected from matrices, linear programming, mathematics of finance, counting methods, probability,
and statistics. The course includes work using a computer software package.
MATH 106
Applied Calculus I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Two years of high school algebra
An introduction to differential and integral calculus of polynomials, exponential, and logarithmic functions with an emphasis on applications to business
and the life and social sciences. Students may not receive credit for both MATH
106 and MATH 131.
MATH 107
Applied Calculus II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 106 with a grade of “C” or higher or MATH 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher.
A continuation of the calculus introduced in MATH 106. Topics include
techniques of integration, applications of integrals, improper integrals, partial
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MATH 119
Precalculus
Four Credit Hours
The goal of this course is to prepare students majoring in mathematics,
sciences, and engineering for the required calculus sequence. Topics include
polynomial, rational, exponential, logarithmic, and trigonometric functions and
their graphs, with emphasis on conceptual understanding and algebraic skills
necessary for success in calculus. Students in the majors above will normally
start their mathematics track in Analytic Geometry and Calculus I (MATH
131). Students desiring to enhance their mathematics foundation before taking
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I can opt to take this course. Students scoring
below baseline on the departmental Mathematics Placement Exam must take
this course. A student who passes MATH 119 and subsequently changes to a
major that does not require MATH 131 may substitute MATH 119 for MATH
104. Students may not receive credit for both MATH 104 and MATH 119 in
meeting their core curriculum mathematics requirement.
MATH 121

Introduction to the Practice
Three Credit Hours
of Mathematics
Prerequisites: None
This course is restricted to the first year mathematics majors
This course is required of all mathematics majors during the first year. It is
intended to provide them with basic skills needed for independent studies and
undergraduate research projects in mathematics. Among these skills are effective
written and oral mathematical communication and basic facility with modern
mathematical software. Instruction in written communication will include the
craft of mathematical writing, the use of technology (e.g., LATEX) for creation
of mathematical text, and readings of level-appropriate mathematics articles
in undergraduate journals. Attendance at some departmental seminars will be
required and models for effective presentations in professional venues will be
discussed. An introduction to computational (e.g., MATLAB) and indexing (e.g.,
MathSciNet) software that will be of use throughout the four-year curriculum
will be provided.
MATH 131
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 119 with a grade of “C” or higher, or a satisfactory
score on the placement exam, or approval of the department head.
Limits, derivatives, applications of the derivative, antiderivatives and definite
integrals.
Students who complete MATH 131 and change to a major that does not
require MATH 132 must complete one additional MATH course. Students may
not receive credit for both MATH 106 and MATH 131.
MATH 132
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 with a grade of “C” or higher or HONR 131 with
a grade of “C” or higher
Applications of the integral, transcendental functions, techniques of integration,
series and sequences of real numbers, Taylor series, power series, parametric
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MATH 206
Introduction to Discrete Structures
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131, or HONR 131, or a grade of “C” or higher in
MATH 106 or MATH 119
Set algebra including relations and functions, propositional and predicate
logic, combinatorics, graphs, and applications of these to various areas of
computer science.
MATH 231
Analytic Geometry and Calculus III
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 or HONR 132
The analytical geometry of two and three dimensions, the differential and
integral calculus of functions of two or more variables, and vector differential
calculus.
MATH 234
Applied Engineering Mathematics I
Four Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132 or HONR 132
An integrated course in linear algebra and differential equations. Topics
include differential equations of the first order and degree, linear differential
equations of higher order, systems of differential equations, the Laplace transform, vector spaces, bases, linear transformations, systems of linear equations,
algebra of matrices, and determinants.
MATH 240
Linear Algebra
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Systems of linear equations, algebra of matrices, inverses, determinants,
vector spaces with emphasis on Euclidean vector spaces, bases, subspaces,
transformations, eigenvalues and eigenvectors, and quadratic forms.
MATH 290
Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
A study of a particular aspect of mathematics or a related area that is of
interest to both mathematics majors and other majors, but is not in our list of
standard courses. This course assumes no prerequisites.
MATH 303 and
Modern Algebra I and II
Three Credit Hours
MATH 304
Each Semester
Prerequisites: MATH 206 and MATH 240.
A two-semester sequence in the algebraic structures that lie at the foundations
of many areas of modern mathematics. Topics chosen from theory of groups,
rings, integral domains, and fields, coding theory, Galois theory, modules, and
Euclidean constructions.
MATH 305
Modern Geometry
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
Special topics from axiomatic geometries. Topics include Euclidean geometry,
projective geometry, non-Euclidean geometry, and metric projective geometry.

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MATH 335
Applied Engineering Mathematics II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 231 and MATH 234
Advanced topics in differential equations and multi-dimensional calculus.
Topics include power series solutions of differential equations, line and surface
integrals, Fourier series, vector integral calculus, special functions, and an introduction to partial differential equations.
MATH 343
Applied Numerical Methods I
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 240 or MATH 234, and knowledge of a programming
language
An introduction to numerical methods. Topics include floating-point computation, finding zeros of functions, direct methods for solving systems of linear
equations, interpolation, and numerical differentiation and integration.
MATH 344
Applied Numerical Methods II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 234 and knowledge of a programming language
A further study of numerical methods. Topics include approximation, numerical solutions of ordinary differential equations, iterative methods for solving
systems of linear equations, eigenvalue problems, and error analysis.
MATH 381

Deterministic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus and either MATH 240 or MATH 234
The theory and applications of deterministic models of operations research.
Topics include linear programming and the simplex algorithm, transportation
and assignment problems, game theory, graphs and network flows, dynamic
programming, and sensitivity analysis.
MATH 382

Probabilistic Methods of
Three Credit Hours
Operations Research
Prerequisites: Two semesters of calculus and one semester of statistics
The theory and applications of probabilistic models of operations research.
Topics include queuing models, birth and death processes, finite-state markov
chains, inventory theory, forecasting, simulation, decision analysis, and reliability.
MATH 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course offers a mathematics junior an opportunity to complete research
in an area of current interest and importance in mathematics in collaboration
with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in this course. Although it
is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a departmental elective. It
may be used to fulfill a general elective.

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MATH 403 and
Introduction to Analysis
Three Credit Hours
MATH 404
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite: MATH 231
A two-semester sequence in real analysis. Topics include sets, functions,
properties of the ordered field of real numbers, topology of the reals, sequences
and series, continuity, differentiation, integration, and sequences and series of
functions.
MATH 405
Mathematical Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: MATH 132 and STAT 361
Axioms of probability, combinatorial probability, random variables, distribution
functions, law of large numbers, central limit theorem, estimation, maximum
likelihood methods, hypothesis testing, confidence intervals, and non-parametric
methods.
MATH 411
Number Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
The Euclidean algorithm, prime and composite integers, elementary Diophantine equations, Pythagorean triples, Euler’s phi-functions, congruencies,
Euler-Fermat theorems, exponents and primitive roots, and quadratic residues.
MATH 412
History of Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 132, MATH 107, or HONR 132
A survey of the concepts and methods of mathematics from the time of the
ancients to the present. The course includes a research paper on some major
mathematician or body of mathematics.
MATH 422
Complex Variables
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 231
Topics from complex function theory: complex differentiation and integration,
Cauchy theorem, complex series and uniform convergence, harmonic functions.
MATH 451
Graph Theory
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 206
A formal introduction to the theory and applications of graphs. Topics include connectivity, trees, Eulerian graphs, Hamiltonian graphs, planarity, graph
colorings, matchings, and domination.

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MATH 470

Mathematical Models and
Three Credit Hours
Applications
Prerequisite: MATH 234
An introduction to the theory and practice of building and analyzing mathematical models for real world situations encountered in the social, biological,
and environmental sciences.
MATH 480
Readings in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Directed reading on assigned topics in mathematics. The course includes
weekly conferences with the instructor and a formal paper. Since the content
of the course may change, a student may repeat the course for credit with the
consent of the department head.
MATH 490
Advanced Topics in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Permission of the instructor
Selected topics in mathematics. The offering of this course will depend upon
the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval of the
department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student may
repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
MATH 495
Senior Seminar in Mathematics
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior mathematics majors.
This is a “capstone” course that will cover various topics from the undergraduate mathematics curriculum. Each student will have a substantial term
project and will write a paper and make an oral presentation to departmental
faculty about that topic.
MATH 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Approval of department head
Open only to senior mathematics majors with a MATH GPA of at least 2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Approval for enrollment based on the acceptance of a
written proposal by the instructor and approval of the department head.

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Statistics Course Descriptions

STAT 160
Statistical Methods
Three Credit Hours
An elementary treatment of probability and statistical concepts. Topics include data collection, descriptive statistics, measures of central tendency and
dispersion, normal and binomial distributions, hypothesis testing, correlation and
linear regression. Emphasis will be placed on understanding statistical concepts,
experimental design, and interpretation of statistical results. A statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 361
Introduction to Probability and Statistics Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: MATH 131 or MATH 106
An introduction to probability and statistical concepts. Topics include frequency
distributions, measures of central tendency and dispersion, probability rules,
probability distributions, sampling distributions, hypothesis testing, analysis of
variance, correlation, and regression. A statistical package will be introduced.
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: STAT 361 or BADM 205
A course in applied statistics covering practical statistical methods. Topics
include comparisons of populations, methods of testing the independence of
two variables, statistical methods of verifying or rejecting distributional assumptions, analysis of variance, simple linear regression, and certain nonparametric
procedures. Students will obtain experience with statistical packages.
STAT 461
Data Analysis
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Previous statistics course
An introduction to graphical and exploratory analysis of data with extensive
use of familiar statistical packages such as MINITAB. Topics include analysis
of variance, two-way designs with interaction, multiple regression models, and
basic nonparametric procedures.
Computer Science Course Descriptions
CSCI 103
Survey of Computer Science
Two Credit Hours
The computer is examined as a machine, problem-solving tool, and information repository. An overview of the discipline of computer science is presented.
Students will receive hands-on experience with the computing facilities at The
Citadel, and they will learn how to research technical topics and present the
results in written form.

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CSCI 110
Microcomputer Applications
Three Credit Hours
An introduction to computer systems and computer applications. Students
learn to use software packages for word processing, database management, spreadsheets, and presentations with applications to management and social sciences.
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
Four Credit Hours
Required for all mathematics and computer science majors.
No previous computer programming experience is needed for this course.
An introduction to problem solving and algorithm development using Java.
Topics include computer organization, operating systems, structured programming, and program modularization. Assignments involve designing, coding,
debugging, and documenting computer programs.
Lecture: three hours; laboratory: two hours.
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
A continuation of the material covered in CSCI 201. This course emphasizes
object-oriented programming and a disciplined approach to program development. Topics include data abstraction, recursion, inheritance, polymorphism,
linked data structures, stacks, and queues.
Lecture: Three hours; laboratory: two hours.
CSCI 205
Programming for Non-Majors
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are NOT computer science majors.
This course teaches hands-on computer programming skills to students who
are not computer science majors. This includes how to frame a problem as an
algorithm, how to translate an algorithm to executable code, how to be sure the
code does what you want. Programming assignments are drawn from a variety
of domains and develop practical scripting and demonstration over theory.
CSCI 216

Introduction to Programming
Three Credit Hours
and Databases
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
Computer-oriented information systems. Program construction in Visual Basic
with applications in the management and social sciences is presented in a microcomputer environment. Topics include data organization and collection, file
organization, sort and search techniques, database construction, and manipulating
data created in Microsoft Access using Visual Basic.

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CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Sophomore standing
This course provides an introduction to web page design and the Internet.
Topics include finding and evaluating resources, legal issues, web design, HTML,
CSS, and dynamic HTML pages.
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and MATH 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Formal specification and implementation of abstract data types and analysis
of algorithms. Topics include list and set representation methods, sorting, trees
and graphs. Data structures used include stacks, queues, binary trees, hash tables,
priority queues, and search trees.
CSCI 227
Principles and Practices of Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
This course is only for students who are not computer science majors.
This course will provide an introduction to concepts related to cybersecurity.
Students will learn safe practices which can be deployed to secure computer
systems. Students will gain an understanding of different tools which can be
used to defend attacks on computer systems. Special emphasis will be given to
systems and applications that non-CS majors will likely to encounter in daily
life. In addition to lecture classes, security lab exercises will be conducted to
perform hands-on experiments on safe security practices.
CSCI 290
Computer Science Topics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: None
A study of a particular aspect of computer science or a related area that is
of interest to both computer science majors and other majors and assumes no
prerequisites.
CSCI 305

Computer Organization and
Three Credit Hours
Programming
Prerequisite: CSCI 201 with a grade of “C” or higher; prerequisite or corequisite: Math 206
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to computer architecture and assembly language programming.
Relationship of the conventional machine level of a modern computer system
with its other levels. Topics are chosen from addressing; machine instructions;
I/O; subroutines; parameters; recursion; stacks; interrupts; number systems and
arithmetic; and the physical, digital, and the microprogramming levels.

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CSCI 317
Computer Networks and Internets
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to data communications and computer networking. Topics include LAN technologies, 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 320
Database Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or CSCI 216
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the logical and physical structures of computer database
systems. Topics include data models, query languages, relational database design, and database constraints. Students will be required to complete a project
involving database design and implementation.
CSCI 327
Computer Security
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 202 and MATH 206 or ELEC 206 and ELEC 311
A survey of the principles and practices related to computer security emphasizing the problems of security associated with computer networks. Topics
include cryptography, privacy, authentication, access control and authorization,
security policies, and legal and ethical issues. A significant component of the
course is the investigation of attacks commonly used by computer criminals
and strategies that can be used to thwart the attacks.
CSCI 355
Programming Languages
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223; prerequisite or corequisite: CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
Programming language concepts and constructs with emphasis on the runtime behavior of programs. Topics include imperative, functional and logic
programming paradigms, language syntax and semantics, and global properties
of programming languages including scope, parameter passing, storage allocation, and the binding time of constituents.
CSCI 365
Object Oriented Programming Using C++ Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
This course provides a solid foundation for object-oriented programming
using the C++ programming language. It emphasizes the effective use of the
advanced language features, presented in the context of modern software engineering themes of modularity, abstraction, information hiding, and reusability.
Fundamental principles of object-oriented design and programming are stressed
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CSCI 370
Developing Mobile Applications
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 202 or ELEC 206
This hands-on, project-oriented course explores the principles and tools involved in the design and construction of applications for mobile devices. Although
a specific offering of the course might focus on one platform (e.g., smartphones
running Google Android or Apples iOS), the basic concepts and experiences
extend to other mobile devices. Topics include an overview of mobile application
development, the platform application architecture, mobile application lifecycle,
managing application resources, designing user interfaces, data storage options,
integrating audio and video, location-based services, cross-platform development
using a mobile device emulator, and porting applications to actual devices. In
addition to several smaller programming assignments to provide experience and
reinforce concepts, students will work in teams on a substantial programming
project to design, develop, and deploy a mobile application.
CSCI 375
Enterprise Java
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A project-oriented course that introduces advanced Java technologies for
building distributed enterprise and web applications. Topics include threads,
networking, security, JDBC, servlets, and JavaServer Pages (JSP).
CSCI 399
Junior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to junior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least 3.0.
It is required to have a written proposal accepted by the research advisor
and the department head.
This course offers a junior computer science student the opportunity to
complete research in an area of current interest and importance in computer
science in collaboration with a research advisor. A formal paper is required in
this course. Although it is a 300-level course, this course is not approved as a
departmental elective. It may be used to fulfill a general elective.
CSCI 405
Operating Systems
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to the concepts of modern operating system design, the
architectural features of modern computer systems, and a study of the implementations of these components in actual operating systems. Topics include
data structures and algorithms to support process control, concurrency, and
scheduling; memory management, including virtual memory architectures; and
I/O and file management.

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CSCI 407
Computer Graphics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and MATH 240
An introduction to the fundamental principles of two- and three-dimensional
computer graphics. Topics include graphics systems, transformations, clipping,
animation, lighting, shading, color, and hidden surface removal. Graphics principles are applied and reinforced through the use of a modern graphics application
programming interface (API) to implement a series of programming projects.
CSCI 412
Compiler Design
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: CSCI 223 and CSCI 305
This course explores the basic principles, algorithms, data structures, and
tools involved in the design and construction of compilers. Topics include
formal grammars, lexical analysis, parsing algorithms, semantic analysis, error
recovery, code generation, and optimization. Each student will be required to
complete a substantial programming project, the implementation of a compiler
for a small programming language.
CSCI 420
Software Engineering
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
Required for B.S. degree in computer science.
An introduction to current techniques used in medium- and large-scale software development. Topics include requirements analysis, functional specification,
systems design, implementation, testing, maintenance, project management, and
professional ethics.
CSCI 421
Software Engineering Practicum
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 420
A team-based project class to apply software engineering practices in a
realistic environment. The purpose of the course is to give students an opportunity to construct real-world software in a group using standard software
engineering practices.
CSCI 427
Advanced Cybersecurity
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 327
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.

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CSCI 455
Artificial Intelligence
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: CSCI 223
A survey of artificial intelligence concepts, theory and practice. Topics
include AI languages, knowledge representation, search strategies, logical and
probabilistic reasoning, machine learning, natural language processing, expert
systems, computer vision and AI robotics. Students will implement intelligent
systems in software and/or hardware.
CSCI 490
Advanced Topics in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics in computer science. The offering of this course will depend
upon the interest of the students, the availability of an instructor, and approval
of the department head. Since the content of the course may change, a student
may repeat the course for credit with the consent of the department head.
CSCI 491
Internship
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least
2.500.
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 involved in developing, implementing, and managing computing
resources in a real-world setting. Interns will spend ten to twelve hours per week
in an area business working alongside an experienced computing professional
or as part of a development team.
CSCI 495
Senior Seminar in Computer Science
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors.
A variety of topics in computer science will be studied in areas ranging from
theoretical computer science to social, professional, and ethical issues. Students
will be required to make oral and written presentations.
CSCI 499
Senior Research Project
Three Credit Hours
Open only to senior computer science majors with a CSCI GPA of at least
2.500.
A research project with a required formal paper. Recommended for students
planning graduate work. Enrollment based upon a written proposal accepted by
the instructor and approved by the department head.

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Department
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Physics
Department Head: Berlinghieri
Professors: Adelman, Berlinghieri, Lew Yan Voon
Associate Professors: Briggs, Hilleke, Sollitt, Yost
Assistant Professors: Clark
Physics is the fundamental physical science, the foundation upon which all
other physical sciences are constructed. It is a vast and comprehensive discipline
which studies the entire realm of nature from the most minute particles, distances,
and times imaginable to the most massive stars, the outer limits of the universe,
and the eons of duration. It is particularly concerned with those aspects of nature
which can be formulated in terms of principles and laws reduced to their essence
and expressed in an elegant and concise mathematical form.
The Department of Physics at The Citadel provides a comprehensive curriculum
leading to a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics as well as undergraduate education in basic physics through calculus-based and non-calculus based introductory
sequences. In addition, some specialized graduate courses are available to support
those pursuing advanced degrees in education.
The department sponsors a section of the Society of Physics Students and the
physics honor society Sigma Pi Sigma to provide fellowship for physics majors and
other students of similar interests and to make available extracurricular activities
which illustrate that physics in practice is a vital and active discipline.
I. Bachelor of Science degree in Physics. This degree is designed to offer
students a thorough education in physics at the undergraduate level and to prepare
them to pursue graduate study in physics as appropriate to their career aspirations.
Professional physicists have traditionally experienced careers in education, industry
and government, but a sound knowledge of basic physics has become increasingly
important to other areas of endeavor as well. For example, a strong undergraduate
background in physics is considered essential to a career as a commissioned officer
in one of the high-technology branches of the Armed Forces. The curriculum for the
B.S. degree in physics is comprehensive and includes 56 semester hours of physics,
beginning with a one-semester introduction to physics course followed by a threesemester basic course in physics for engineers and physical scientists, a calculusbased sequence which emphasizes fundamental principles and problem solving, and
which also includes a weekly two-hour laboratory each semester. The sophomore,
junior and senior years include upper-division courses in analytical mechanics,
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optics, modern physics, and quantum mechanics. Starting in their freshman year,
majors receive four years of undergraduate research experience. Research planning,
participation, and presentation give students an opportunity to apply physics to a
theoretical or experimental project or to the design and construction of apparatus.
Requirements for a Bachelor of Science degree in Physics also include four or
five semesters of mathematics, four semesters each of English and foreign language,
two semesters each of chemistry and history, and one semester of social science,
as well as physical education and ROTC.
The program for physics majors retains flexibility in that a student who does
not intend a profession in physics may, at the discretion of the department head,
replace up to six credit hours of physics courses numbered above 300 with courses
numbered above 300 in other science fields.
II. Physics courses for majors in other fields. As a service to other departments,
and to meet the expectations of the college core curriculum, two separate basic
physics sequences are individually designed to meet the requirements of specific
groups of disciplines. All basic physics sequences have concomitant laboratories.
For the non-science majors and the biology majors, PHYS 203/253 and PHYS
204/254 (College Physics) constitute a survey sequence which emphasizes basic
principles, as well as some exciting developments of modern technology.
For the students majoring in physical sciences, engineering, mathematics, and those
preparing to be secondary school teachers in general science or physical science,
PHYS 221/271 and PHYS 222/272 (Physics with Calculus) cover the fundamental
principles of physics using more advanced mathematical tools. Additional, related
topics (in mathematics and data analysis) are covered in two accompanying courses,
PHYS 231 and PHYS 232 (Applications of Physics with Calculus).
PHYS 223/233/273 is a continuation of this sequence covering modern physics
and research tools. Descriptive courses in elementary astronomy, ASTR 201 and
ASTR 202; flight, PHYS 241; and meteorology, PHYS 243 are provided as electives.
A student may not use both PHYS 203/204 and PHYS 221/222 in meeting
degree requirements, nor can a student take the 203/204 sequence after completing PHYS 221/222. However, should a student whose major does not require
PHYS 221/222 complete PHYS 203/204 and then decide, for whatever reason, to
complete the calculus-based sequence, PHYS 221 and 222 may satisfy General
Elective requirements.
Minor in Aerospace Science
(Please refer to p. 114)
Minor in Applied Physics
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Physics Course Descriptions
PHYS 101
Introduction to Physics
Three Credit Hours
Required of most freshmen majoring in physics.
An elementary course consisting of lectures on physics topics in their historical context from Galileo to the present. Covers fundamental techniques which are
useful for learning this discipline and the conduction of research. Class notes and
library reading will be required.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 203 and PHYS 204

College Physics
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 203: PHYS 253
Prerequisites for PHYS 204: PHYS 203 and PHYS 253
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 204: PHYS 254
This course presents physics in a manner suitable for students who do not have
a strong background in mathematics. The course is designed primarily to help
the non-scientist act in an informed way in today’s technically oriented society.
Topics covered in the two-semester course include mechanics, thermodynamics,
electromagnetism, optics, and modern physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 221 and PHYS 222

Physics with Calculus,
Three Credit Hours
I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisites for PHYS 221: MATH 131, MATH 107, or HONR 131 (May be
taken concurrently with MATH 131 with permission of the head of the Department of Physics).
Prerequisite for PHYS 222: PHYS 221
Calculus-based introductory physics sequence designed to address the needs of
students majoring in engineering and sciences. Kinematics, dynamics, electricity
and magnetism, fluid statics and dynamics, thermodynamics and optics covered
with no assumption of prior knowledge of physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 223
Modern Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and PHYS 222.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others as an elective. A
continuation of the 221/222 physics sequence.
The course material covers a selection of topics from twentieth century physics. It progresses from Maxwell equations, propagation of electromagnetic waves,
and the wave theory of light to the elements of special relativity, early quantum
theory of radiation, then to the principles of quantum mechanics. It discusses the
fundamental experiments in modern physics and the principal discoveries in the
area of atomic, solid state, nuclear and elementary-particle physics.
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PHYS 231, PHYS 232

Applications of Physics
One Credit Hour
with Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 231: PHYS 221
Corequisite or prerequisite for PHYS 232: PHYS 222
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses in
mechanics, thermodynamics and electromagnetism, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour.
PHYS 233
Applications of Modern Physics
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 223.
Supplementary introductory physics course designed to address the needs of
students majoring in sciences and to prepare them for upper-division physics courses
in optics and quantum mechanics, and the conduction of research.
Lecture: one hour
PHYS 241
The Physics of Flight
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
The flight of heavier than air vehicles is a wonder and a marvelous application
of the principles of physics. This course is an introduction to the theory and application of aerodynamics, the study of air in motion. It provides an introduction to
the physical principles of flight. The primary goals are to acquire an understanding
of the basic principles, elementary models, and applications of aerodynamics as
they apply to the study of heavier than air flight. Students who have a knowledge
of algebra and of introductory mechanics as found in the first term of introductory
physics have the prerequisites for the level at which this course will be taught.
Students who want to understand how planes fly or who have a desire to be a
pilot will find this course useful.
Lecture: two hours.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 243
Meteorology
Three Credit Hours
Meteorology is the science of weather and climate. The material covered will
include a study of the pressure, temperature, and density profiles of the atmosphere
and the development of temperature, pressure, and moisture variances from the
standard atmosphere. Winds, clouds, and temperature changes will be studied.
Rain, snow, fog, storms, the jet stream, optical effects, and their application to
flight will be addressed. There are no explicit prerequisites, but knowledge of
basic algebra is needed.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 253 and PHYS 254

Physics Laboratory for
One Credit Hour
College Physics I and II
Each Semester
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 253: PHYS 203
Prerequisite or corequisite for PHYS 254: PHYS 204
These laboratories are designed to correlate with the lecture material in PHYS
203 and PHYS 204, respectively. The experiments are designed to illustrate and
emphasize the physical phenomena discussed in the corresponding lecture courses.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills..
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 271, PHYS 272 Laboratory for Physics with
One Credit Hour
Calculus, I and II
Each Semester
Corequisite for PHYS 271: PHYS 221
Corequisite for PHYS 272: PHYS 222.
The laboratories parallel and supplement the lecture material in PHYS 221 and
PHYS 222, respectively. The laboratories utilize modern measuring equipment
including computer interface experiments, oscilloscopes, spectroscopes, etc. PHYS
271 concentrates on the fundamental concepts of physics and their application to
the study of material properties. PHYS 272 concentrates on the procedures and
techniques used in the experimental laboratory. Emphasis is placed on proper
experimental technique, error analysis, and technical report writing. Experiments
represent all the areas of physics included in the lecture: measurement, statics,
linear and rotational dynamics, wave phenomena, sound, light, thermodynamics,
electricity, magnetism and geometric optics.
Laboratory reports stress competencies in writing and quantitative skills.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 273
Modern Physics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Prerequisites: PHYS 271 and PHYS 272.
Required of all physics majors and minors; open to others with the permission
of the instructor.
This lab concentrates on the role of the apparatus and technology in the experimental laboratory. Experiments include student versions of several fundamental
experiments of modern physics. Students are also introduced to research which is
conducted within the department.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 301
Biological Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
The applications of physics to the processes occurring in living systems. Among
the topics to be discussed will be bioenergetics, radiation, biophysics, sensory biophysics, and bioelectricity. Attention also will be given to biomedical instrumentation.
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PHYS 307
Electronic Instrumentation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Corequisite: PHYS 357
Required of all physics juniors.
Brief review of DC and AC circuits. Introductions to theory and applications
of solid-state diodes, transistors and other semiconductors, amplifiers, waveform
generators, operational amplifiers, transducers, and digital electronics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 308
Optics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics juniors.
Principles of geometrical and physical optics presented with attention to engineering applications. Topics covered include geometrical imaging, ray analysis,
fiber optics, interferometry, thin film optical filters, polarization, Fourier optics,
diffraction, and coherence theory. Matrix methods are applied to lens systems,
thin films, and polarization.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 315 and PHYS 316

Analytical Mechanics

Three Credit Hours
Each Semester

Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Statics and dynamics of rigid bodies, Lagrangian and Hamiltonian dynamics, collision kinematics, central-force motion, oscillating systems, introduction to relativity.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 319
Research Planning
Two Credit Hour
Required of all physics seniors.
An outstanding recent development in physics is chosen by one or more students
and studied intensively. Also addressed is the role of ethics in scientific research.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 320
Mathematical Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 231
Required of all physics juniors.
Emphasis on mathematical methods of theoretical physics. Topics may include
coordinate transformations, vector calculus techniques, special functions, definite
integrals, approximations, numerical methods of data reduction, eigenvalue problems,
boundary-value problems, representation theory, perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 341
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
This course provides an introduction to the aerodynamics of heavier than air
flight. It will be presented at the level suitable for technical majors who have taken
at least the first two semesters of calculus and the first two semesters of calculus
based introductory physics. Although not a prerequisite, PHYS 241 is a useful
introduction to the concepts more deeply studied in this course. Introduction and
fundamental principles and understanding of inviscid and viscous incompressible
flow, and inviscid compressible around airfoils, through engine nozzles and diffusers will be covered.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 343
Applied Climatology
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 243
Applied Climatoloty is a survey of the weather systems that contribute in the
aggregate to world climates and their cumulative influence on Earth systems.
Included are presentations from an historical perspective on the development of
past climatic regimes, the transition to present-era climate, and the atmospheric
dynamics involved in the global change process. Emphasis is placed on developing a broad-based working knowledge of the impacts present day climate and
climate-trend changes have on human activities including aviation-related practices,
procedures, and operations.
Lecture: three hours
PHYS 357
Electronic Instrumentation Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 307
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 307.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 358
Optics Laboratory
One Credit Hour
Corequisite or prerequisite: PHYS 308
Required of all physics majors.
Laboratory parallels and supplements lecture material in PHYS 308.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 391
Fluids Laboratory
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. This laboratory course concentrates on the role of the wind tunnel and computational fluid dynamics (CFD) in
the study of fluid flow around or through scaled models.
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PHYS 393
Flight Simulation
One Credit Hour
Prerequisite: PHYS 241
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion. The effect of aerodynamic
flow on the control and stability of an aircraft will be studied using the physics
engines (aerodynamics calculation model) which powers flight simulation software
packages such as Flight Simulator or X-Plane. Effects studied in PHYS 241, The
Physics of Flight, will be observed using flight simulators.
Laboratory: two hours.
PHYS 403 and
Electrodynamics I and II
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 404
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 222; MATH 231
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
The electrostatic field and its effect on matter, the properties of magnetic fields
and magnetic materials, electromagnetic effects, vector potentials, displacement
currents, Maxwell’s equations, Lorentz force on particles, periodic currents.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 405 and
Quantum Mechanics
Three Credit Hours
PHYS 406
Each Semester
Prerequisites: PHYS 223, PHYS 308, PHYS 316
Prerequisite or corequisite: PHYS 320
Required of all physics seniors.
An introductory course in quantum mechanics with emphasis on both physical
principles and mathematical techniques. Stress is placed on understanding how
quantum mechanics is used in explaining the behavior of physical systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 409
Intermediate Optics
Three Credit Hours
Corequisite or prerequisites: PHYS 308 and MATH 234
This course is a continuation of Optics PHYS 308. It develops the Fourier
analysis approach to physical optics. Topics covered include the optical transfer
function, the wave theory of aberrations, spatial filtering, holography and applications, fiber optics, and nonlinear optics.
Lecture: three hours.

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PHYS 410
Thermodynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 222 and PHYS 272; MATH 107 or MATH 132
Required of all physics seniors.
Principles of thermodynamics presented with attention to engineering, chemical,
and biological applications. First and Second Laws of Thermodynamics, especially
as applied to closed hydrostatic systems and open steady-flow systems. Concepts
of internal energy, heat flow, enthalpy, and entropy. Perfect gas processes. Carnot
cycle for heat engines, heat pumps, refrigerators. Power output; mass flow equations; quality factor for mixed systems.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 415
Special Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Topics may vary by semester according to student interest and availability of
instructor. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such topics as space
physics, special relativity, fluid dynamics, and solid state physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 416
Advanced Topics in Physics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: Permission of instructor.
Similar to PHYS 415. The subject for a semester will be chosen from such
advanced topics as group theory in quantum mechanics, magnetic resonance, propulsion, and plasma physics.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 420
Research Participation
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 319
Required of all physics seniors.
The project started in PHYS 319 (Research Planning) is completed to include
a written thesis and an oral presentation.
Lecture: one hour.
Laboratory: four hours.
PHYS 421
Research Presentation
Two Credit Hours
Using the research started in PHYS 319 and completed in PHYS 420, a dissertation will be written and a seminar will be presented before the faculty and
student body of the department. Writing a paper for scientific journals, writing a
dissertation for graduate school requirements, and presenting a paper at a scientific
meeting will be emphasized.
Lecture: one hour
Laboratory: two hours.

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PHYS 441
Fluids Dynamics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: PHYS 341
Can be used toward the Aerospace Science Minor.
Fluid dynamics is the study of fluids in motion, both gases and liquids. This
course develops the integral, differential, and computational approaches to calculating the effects which fluids have as they pass over or through an object.
Lecture: three hours.
PHYS 451
Advanced Laboratory Physics
Two Credit Hours
Required of all physics seniors.
Experiments selected from famous fundamental measurements.
Laboratory: four hours.
Astronomy Course Descriptions
ASTR 201

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Sun and Planets
A descriptive introduction to the universe, our sun and its solar system, the Earth
and the other planets, asteroids, and comets. Practical observational astronomy.
Planetary discoveries made by space craft. Life in the universe.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 202

Introduction to Astronomy:
Three Credit Hours
Stars and Galaxies
The universe outside the solar system, the sun as a typical star, the Milky Way
and other galaxies, pulsars, quasars, and black holes are studied.
Lecture: three hours.
ASTR 240

Astrobiology: The Search for Life
Three Credit Hours
in the Universe
Prerequisites: PHYS 203 and 253 or PHYS 221 and 271
We will begin our study of the new science of astrobiology with general topics
such as current theories of the rise of habitability and life on Earth, distribution of
complex organic molecules in the universe and definition of habitability as regards
other planets and star systems. We will then move into specialized topics relating
to current research themes in astrobiology: potentially habitable zones in the Solar
System -- oceans of the Jovian satellites, potentially wet regions of Mars, Enceladus; other places of interest, such as Venus and Titan; current limits of life on
Earth -- Earth extremophiles, including Antarctic cryptoendoliths as a case study;
potentially habitable zones in other star systems; the search for extrasolar planets.
Lecture: three hours.

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ASTR 412
Stellar and Galactic Astrophysics
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisites: PHYS 221 and MATH 132
The structures, atmospheres, dynamics, and evolutions of stars; the techniques
of stellar abundance analysis and spectral classification; the reduction, eigenvalue
problems, boundary-value problems, representation theory, and perturbation theory.
Lecture: three hours.

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Department
of
Leadership Studies
Department Head: B. Dean
Professor: Connor
Associate Professor: B. Dean, J. Smith
The mission of the Department of Leadership Studies is to enhance the ability
of students from any academic background to perform effectively as principled
leaders in their present or future leadership roles and organizational contexts. The
program utilizes core leadership courses and interdisciplinary courses to engage
students in broad learning about leadership in applied contexts. At various points,
the interdisciplinary curriculum allows students to tailor the focus of their study
toward individual and career interests.
The Department oversees all credit-bearing academic leadership courses (LDRSprefix), to include the Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership, required of all
cadets. A minor in Leadership Studies is offered to address learning, scholarship,
and critical thinking about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as
a result, to give students a broad understanding of the nature of effective, ethical
leadership. This minor complements the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life
at The Citadel.
Minor in Leadership Studies
(Please refer to p. 113)
Leadership Course Descriptions
LDRS 201
Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, this course incorporates The Citadel core
values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute principled leadership.
The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman year
to the sophomore year and enables them to reflect upon their experiences of the
Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about effective, ethical leadership.
In addition, the course includes service as a component of principled leadership
through a service learning experience. This course is a graded, one-hour course.
A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to
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LDRS 320
Leadership Communications
Three Credit Hours
Leadership Communications will focus on an understanding of effective leader
communications based on analysis of speeches and writings. This course requires
critical thinking to analyze and develop leader messages. The course will also
examine multimedia tools available to leaders and will address opportunities and
challenges of technology.
LDRS 371
Leadership in Organizations
Three Credit Hours
This course is identical to BADM 371 and is cross-listed.
LDRS 401
Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: Enrollment in the minor in Leadership Studies or instructor permission.
Candidates for the Leadership Studies minor will work closely with the professor
on an independent study project dealing with a leadership issue or challenge and
the application of principled leadership values. The student will write a case study
or project of approximately 20-25 pages discussing a specific leadership issue or
problem. The presentation of the results will be an integral part of this exercise.
Students will present in class and, at the discretion of the professor, present in
other forums, such as Citadel faculty/staff meetings or professional conferences.
LDRS 433
Special Topics in Leadership
Three Credit Hours
Selected topics or problems in the general area of leadership; offered periodically as the special interests of faculty and students permit.

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Department
of
Aerospace Studies
Department Head: Hall
Professor: Hall
Assistant Professors: Concepcion, Figlewski, Dommert, Jones, Megee, Segarra,
Campano
Citadel Air Force ROTC courses feature a wide variety of instruction and
training opportunities. During the freshman and sophomore years, the curriculum provides students with an understanding of air power’s past, present, and
future roles in world affairs, as well as its relation to national defense. These
courses cover the doctrine, mission, and organization of the United States Air
Force and examine the development of air and space power from its inception
to its uses today in contingency operations.
During the junior and senior years, the Air Force ROTC program instruction focuses on leadership and ethics principles, global studies, and prepares
cadets for active duty entry. Included are communicative skills, professional
responsibility, the military justice system, functions and practices of leadership
and management principles, and problem solving.
Air Force Course Descriptions
AERO 101

Foundations of the U.S. Air Force I
One Credit Hour
(Fall Semester—Fourth Class Year)
This course and its follow-on provide the student with an introductory survey
of the United States Air Force (USAF) and the Air Force Reserve Officer Training
Corps (AFROTC). In the first semester, the course begins with an introduction to
ROTC as well as the customs and courtesies and dress and appearance standards
expected of Air Force officers. It continues with a discussion of Air Force heritage, the organization of the Air Force and how the Air Force contributes to the
accomplishment of our national security objectives. The course concludes with an
overview of Air Force career opportunities and benefits. Leadership Laboratory
is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course
by providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)

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AERO 102

Foundations of the U.S. Air Force II
One Credit Hour
(Spring Semester—Fourth Class Year)
This course covers an introduction to Air Force core values and offers the student an opportunity to learn about leadership. Students are also introduced to basic
oral and written communication skills. The course continues by exploring team
building skills and the importance of respecting diversity. The course concludes
with an understanding of the Air Force oath of office. Leadership Laboratory is
mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and complements this course by
providing cadets with followership experiences.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 201

The Evolution of USAF Air
One Credit Hour
and Space Power I
(Fall Semester—Third Class Year)
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power I is a survey course designed to
examine general aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective.
This course covers a time period from the first balloons and dirigibles through the
Korean War. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written
presentations. Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing
cadets and complements this course by providing cadets not only followership
and initial leadership opportunities, but also initial preparation for Field Training.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts only)
AERO 202

The Evolution of USAF Air
One Credit Hour
and Space Power II
(Spring Semester—Third Class Year)
The Evolution of USAF Air and Space Power II is designed to further examine
the aspects of air and space power through a historical perspective covering the
time period from the Vietnam War through current military operations. Communication skills are further developed through oral and written presentations.
Leadership Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract/pursuing cadets and
complements this course by providing cadets followership, initial leadership opportunities, and an advanced preparation program for field training. Contract and
pursuing cadets will typically attend field training during the summer between
their sophomore and junior years.
Lecture: one hour
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
Field Training approximately 30 days (typically summer after sophomore year)

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AERO 301

Air Force Leadership Studies I
Three Credit Hours
(Fall Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 301, a course for contracted cadets only, is a study of leadership and
management fundamentals. Cadets will study Air Force Core Values, self-assessment,
the profession of arms, stress management and resiliency, team building, motivation and followership, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems, full-range
leadership, situational leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving, professional
and unprofessional relationships, and the communications skills required of an
Air Force junior officer. Case studies are used to examine Air Force leadership
and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising practical
application of the concepts being studied. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory
complements this course by providing advanced leadership experience in officer
type activities, giving students the opportunity to apply the leadership and management principles of this course. Fall Semester requirements also includ individual
communications assignments. Students are required to research leadership topics
and provide oral and written presentations in Air Force formats.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours
AERO 302

Air Force Leadership Studies II
Three Credit Hours
(Spring Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 302, a course for contracted students only, is a study of military leadership authority and responsibility. Cadets study conflict management, power and
influence, change management, mentoring, corrective supervision and counseling,
effective supervision, and joint ethics. Case studies are used to examine Air Force
leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating and exercising
practical application of the concepts being studied. Spring Semester requirements
also include individual communications assignments. Students are required to
research leadership topics and provide oral and written presentations in Air Force
formats. A mandatory Leadership Laboratory complements this course.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours

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AERO 303

Air Force Leadership Studies I for
One Credit Hour
Non-Contracted Cadets
(Fall Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 303, a course for non-contracted cadets only, is a study of leadership and management fundamentals. Cadets will study Air Force Core Values,
self-assessment, the profession of arms, stress management and resiliency, team
building, motivation and followership, Air Force personnel and evaluation systems,
full-range leadership, situational leadership, critical thinking, problem-solving,
professional and unprofessional relationships. Case studies are used to examine
Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating
and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.
Lecture: one hour fifteen minutes
Lab: none
AERO 304

Air Force Leadership Studies II for
One Credit Hour
Non-Contracted Cadets
(Spring Semester—Second Class Year)
AERO 304, a course for non-contracted cadets only, is a study of military
leadership authority and responsibility. Cadets study conflict management, power
and influence, change management, mentoring, corrective supervision and counseling, effective supervision, and joint ethics. Case studies are used to examine
Air Force leadership and management situations as a means of demonstrating
and exercising practical application of the concepts being studied.
Lecture: one hour fifteen minutes
Lab: none
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AERO 401
National Security Affairs and Preparation Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty I
(Fall Semester—First Class Year)
This course covers the development of U.S. national security and military
policies. The course begins with a discussion of the constitutional relationship
between the Executive and Legislative Branches of government and the military.
Other topics include Air Force doctrine; joint operations; terrorism and force
protection; regional studies; and the Aerospace Expeditionary Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)

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AERO 402

National Security Affairs and Preparation
Three Credit Hours
for Active Duty II
(Spring Semester—First Class Year)
This course expands on the concepts introduced in AERO 401, with a continued
emphasis on regional studies and the impact that international affairs may have
on the U.S. National Security Policy. In addition, special topics are presented to
prepare contract cadets for transition to active duty in the Air Force. Leadership
Laboratory is mandatory for AFROTC contract cadets and complements this
course by providing cadets with leadership and followership experiences as well
as preparing the individual for active duty.
Lecture: three hours
Lab: two hours (contract or cadets pursuing contracts)
AERO 450

Air Force Leadership Laboratory
Zero Credit Hours
(Fall &amp; Spring Semesters—All Class Years)
This lab is designed to give insight into the Air Force and give leadership
opportunities to cadets through a variety of experiences. Cadets are expected to
perform a multitude of tasks in both the followership and leadership roles. Some
topics include Air Force customs and courtesies, military commands, Field Training prep, preparation for active duty, and Air Force opportunities. Additionally,
cadets gain leadership experiences in planning, organizing, and executing cadettraining activities; preparing and presenting briefings and other oral and written
communications. Ths lab is graded on a PASS or FAIL basis and must be taken
each semester by cadets on AF contract or those desiring to be on an AF contract.
Lecture: two hours

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Department
of
Military Science
Department Head: Raschke
Professor: Raschke
Assistant Professors: Heinemann, Inoabreton, Jones, Ryan
Instructors: Austin, Burkhart, Fontenet, Friedman, Thomas, Wilkie
The Army ROTC program of instruction at The Citadel is geared toward
teaching “hands-on skills” that are required of a new Second Lieutenant in the
active Army, Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Instruction at all levels,
centers around leadership. The program includes instruction in basic combat
techniques, physical training, weapons, general military subjects, tactics, and
communication skills. Selected cadets have the opportunities to attend the
military schools and unique training opportunities. In addition to the schooling
opportunities, cadets will have the opportunity to serve as “Third Lieutenants”
with an active Army unit for two to four weeks in the Cadet Troop Leadership
Training (CLTL) Program. The Citadel also has one of the largest Simultaneous Membership Programs (SMP) in the nation. This program is a volunteer
officer training program which allows Army National Guard and Army Reserve
enlisted members to also participate in the Advanced ROTC course leading to
a commission in one to the reserve components. Over 50 cadets’ participate
in these programs each year with a 98% graduation and commissioning rate.
Military Science is a four-year program of instruction, divided into a twoyear Basic Course and a two-year Advanced Course. The first year (Military
Science I) addresses the role of the individual soldier through instruction and
practical training in the areas of physical training, marksmanship, first aid, map
reading, U.S. weapons, and leadership. Between the freshmen and sophomore
year cadets will attend the Cadet Initial Entry Training (CIET) course at Ft.
Knox, Kentucky. This is a four week basic instruction program designed to
reinforce skills learned between the classroom and laboratory. The second year
(Military Science II) builds upon the first, through the development of more
advanced individual skills such as land navigation, basic individual combat
techniques, and small unit tactics and leadership.
The first year of the advanced Course (Military Science III) is primarily
designed to prepare contracted cadets for their performance and evaluation at
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and senior years. The curriculum focuses on instruction and practical training
exercises in advanced land navigation and map reading, individual military
skills, principles and techniques of squad and platoon operations, the principles
of organizational leadership, communications, fire support U.S. Army weapons
systems, and rigorous physical training. At the conclusion of their junior year,
contracted cadets will attend CLC at Ft. Knox, Kentucky. CLC is based upon
performance-oriented training and continuous leadership potential evaluation.
Each cadet’s CLC evaluation is a principal determinate in branch selection and
in being chosen for Active or Reserve Forces Duty.
The final year of the Advanced Course (Military Science IV) consists of
instruction in solving contemporary leadership problems, principles of military
justice, techniques of military writing, evolution of current tactics, precommissioning seminars, and military professionalism and ethics. The beginning of the
senior year is the final opportunity for Citadel cadets to apply for a contract
and seek an Army commission.
After his or her sophomore year, a transfer into Army ROTC from another
ROTC program at The Citadel will only be permitted by the course instructors,
if the transferring student intends to pursue an Army commission and demonstrates by action that intent.
Cadets seeking commissions as Second Lieutenants in the United States
Army are required to successfully complete the Enhanced Skills Training
Program (ESTP), a designated military history course, and CIET, CLC, and
ROTC Advanced Course training. Cadets are highly encouraged to take courses
in mathematical reasoning (Algebra, Trigonometry, Calculus, and Statistics),
computer science, natural science (Biology, Geology, Chemistry or Physics),
human behavior, management, and national security affairs to better prepare
themselves for their futures as Army officers. Cadets enrolling in Military
Science are provided a consolidated list of all academic courses offered by The
Citadel that satisfy the professional military education requirement.
Army Course Descriptions
MLTY 101
Leadership and Personal Development
One Credit Hour
MLTY 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that
are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the
personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting,
time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course
program consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership
Labs, and CIET. Scholarship cadets will register for MLTY 450-01, Army lab
in conjunction with their Army course.

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MLTY 102
Foundations in Leadership
One Credit Hour
MLTY 101 introduces you to the personal challenges and competencies that
are critical for effective leadership and communication. You will learn how the
personal development of life skills such as cultural understanding, goal setting,
time management, stress management, and comprehensive fitness relate to leadership, officership, and the Army profession. As you become further acquainted
with MLTY 101, you will learn the structure of the ROTC Basic Course
program consisting of MLTY 101, 102, 201, 202, Fall and Spring Leadership
Labs, and CIET. Scholarship cadets will register for MLTY 450-01, Army lab,
in conjunction with their Army course.
MLTY 201
Innovative Tactical Leadership
Two Credit Hours
This course was designed to be conducted in an interactive manner with
ample opportunities for small group discussions and practical exercises; with
the emphasis of learning being based on a student-centric design and is facilitated by the instructor. You must properly conduct your pre-class assignments
in order to come to class with a foundation of knowledge on the subject taught
by your instructor that day. Doing so will allow your instructor to spend the
majority of the class discussing their experience and knowledge on the subject.
As a cadet attending this course, it is everyone’s responsibility for contributing
to the class enhancing the overall learning experience. Scholarship, contracted,
and seriously pursuing cadets will register for MLTY 450-02, Army lab, in
conjunction with their Army course.
MLTY 202
Leadership in Changing Environments
Two Credit Hours
This course was designed to be conducted in an interactive manner with
ample opportunities for small group discussions and practical exercises; with
the emphasis of learning being based on a student-centric design and is facilitated by the instructor. You must properly conduct your pre-class assignments
in order to come to class with a foundation of knowledge on the subject taught
by your instructor that day. Doing so will allow your instructor to spend the
majority of the class discussing their experience and knowledge on the subject.
As a cadet attending this course, it is everyone’s responsibility for contributing
to the class enhancing the overall learning experience. Scholarship, contracted,
and seriously pursuing cadets will register for MLTY 450-02, Army lab, in
conjunction with their Army course.

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MLTY 301
Adaptive Team Leadership
Three Credit Hours
The Advanced Course lab is designed to build off basic programs (MLTY 101,
102, 201, and 202) being progressive and sequential. Students are required to
apply their knowledge outside the classroom during leadership labs and situational
exercises in a field environment by using critical thinking, team building skills,
and basic leader skills to accomplish missions. Cadets enrolling in sections 01,
03, and 05 will need to be simultaneously enrolled in MLTY 450-03. Cadets
enrolling in 02, 04, and 06 do not need to enroll in the laboratory course to be
enrolled. Scholarship, contracted, and seriously pursuing cadets will register for
MLTY 450-03, Army lab, in conjunction with their Army course.
MLTY 302
Leadership Under Fire
Two Credit Hours
The Advanced Course lab is designed to build off basic programs being
progressive and sequential. Students are required to apply their knowledge
outside the classroom during leadership labs and situational exercises in a field
environment by using critical thinking, team building skills, and basic leader
skills to accomplish missions. Cadets will receive in depth preparation for
Cadet Leadership Camp which they will attend over the summer at Ft. Knox,
Kentucky. Cadets enrolling in sections 01, 03, and 05 will need to be simultaneously enrolled in MLTY 450-03. Cadets enrolling in 02, 04, and 06 do not
need to enroll in the laboratory course to be enrolled. Scholarship, contracted,
and seriously pursuing cadets will register for MLTY 450-03, Army lab, in
conjunction with their Army course.
MLTY 401
Command and the Army Profession
Three Credit Hours
Command and the Army Profession explores the dynamics of leading in
the complex situations of current military operations. You will examine differences in customs and courtesies, military law, principles of war, and rules
of engagement in the face of international terrorism. You also explore aspects
of interacting with non-government organizations, civilians on the battlefield;
the decision making processes and host nation support the complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned officer in the United States Army. Cadets
enrolling in sections 01, 03, 05, 06 will need to be simultaneously enrolled in
MLTY 450-04. Cadets enrolling in 02, 04, and 07 do not need to enroll in the
laboratory course to be enrolled. Scholarship and contracted cadets will register
for MLTY 450-04, Army lab, in conjunction with their Army course.

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MLTY 402

Mission Command and the
Two Credit Hours
Company Grade Officer
Mission Command and the Company Grade Officer explores the dynamics of leading in the complex situations during Unified Land Operations,
examine the Art of Command, how to properly communicate with your
NCOs and Soldiers, and Developing Others (counseling). Additionally
cadets will develop and understanding of cultures through Cultural Awareness and Cultural Property Protection (CPP), and how ethical decisions
impact personnel and the unit mission. The course places significant
emphasis on preparing you for BOLC B and your first unit of assignment. It uses mission command case studies and scenarios to prepare
you to face the complex ethical demands of serving as a commissioned
officer in the United States Army. Cadets enrolling in sections 01, 03,
05, 06 will need to be simultaneously enrolled in MLTY 450-04. Cadets
enrolling in 02, 04, and 07 do not need to enroll in the laboratory course
to be enrolled. Scholarship and contracted cadets will register for MLTY
450-04, Army lab, in conjunction with their Army course.
MLTY 450
Army Contract Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
This laboratory course is required for all scholarship and contracted cadets
and open for cadets who are actively pursuing an Army contract. This Laboratory includes two Leadership Training Exercises a semester; during which
cadets will learn leadership responsibilities at platoon and company level,
small unit tactics, team building skills, and essential Skill level one tasks
that all soldiers are capable of doing. All training that occurs in these labs
is received and disseminated through the Army’s Troop Leading Procedures
and Orders process allowing cadets to refine necessary skills of a Second
Lieutenant. Freshmen cadets are required to enroll in section 01, sophomore
cadets are required to enroll in section 02, junior cadets are required to enroll
in section 03, and senior cadets are required to enroll in section 04.

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Department
of
Naval Science
Department Head: Schuehle
Professor: Schuehle
Associate Professor: Marks
Assistant Navy Professors: Bartek, Koury, McCartney, Moody, Sharp,
Turnwall, Tye, eiler
Assistant Marine Corps Professors: Boyd, McGrath
Instructor: Webber
The Department of Naval Science course of instruction is designed to provide
students with the basic professional knowledge and leadership skills needed
to become Navy and Marine Corps officers. In the initial three semesters, all
students receive an introduction to the essential aspects of the Navy and Marine
Corps warfighting team, the history of seapower and maritime affairs, and naval
leadership and management.
Students receive their subsequent instruction in either Navy or Marine
Corps service specific courses. Navy option students study naval engineering,
combat systems, navigation, and naval operations and seamanship. Marine option
students study Marine Corps organization and weapon systems, the historical
development of warfare, and amphibious operations. Both options conclude
with practical leadership training designed as final preparation for assuming the
responsibilities of a junior officer in the Navy or Marine Corps.
An added value of being a member of The Citadel NROTC Unit is
the opportunity to participate in a variety of quality off-campus Field
Training Exercises (FTXs). These opportunities are enhanced by the close
proximity, and eager support, of several local DoD organizations and
installations. For Navy option midshipmen, FTXs include shipboard training,
aviation operations, and joint operations with local Coast Guard assets. For
Marine option midshipmen, FTXs consist of field orientation and tactical
exercises conducted aboard nearby military installations.
More information about the Department of Naval Science may be found at
www.citadel.edu/nrotc.
Sequence of Naval Science Courses
Fourth Class Year
All Naval ROTC Cadets
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
NAVL 450
Navy Training Lab

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Third Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 201
NAVL 210/220
NAVL 450
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
201
202
451

Second Class Year
Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 310
NAVL 311
NAVL 450

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Marine Training Lab
Navy commissions
Naval Leadership and Management
Navigation/Navigation Laboratory
Navy Training Lab
Marine Corps commissions
Naval Leadership and Management
Marine Corps Concepts and Weapon Systems
Marine Training Lab
Navy commissions
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Navy Training Lab

Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
303
304
451

Marine Corps commissions
Evolution of Warfare I
Evolution of Warfare II
Marine Training Lab

First Class Year
Candidates
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL
NAVL

for U.S.
410/420
403
450
452

Navy commissions
Naval Operations and Seamanship/Laboratory
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Navy Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Candidates for U.S.
NAVL 402
NAVL 403
NAVL 451
NAVL 452

Marine Corps commissions
Amphibious Warfare
Naval Leadership and Ethics
Marine Training Lab
Naval Senior Lab

Naval Science Course Descriptions
NAVL 101
Introduction to Naval Science
One Credit Hour
General introduction to the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps. Emphasizes
organizational structure, warfare components, and assigned roles/missions of
USN/USMC. Covers all aspects of naval service from its relative position within
DoD to the specific warfare communities/career paths. Also includes basic
elements of leadership and Navy Core Values. Designed to give the student
initial exposure to many elements of naval culture. Also provides conceptual
framework/working vocabulary for the student to use on summer cruise. (Navy
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NAVL 102
Seapower and Maritime Affairs
One Credit Hour
A study of the U.S. Navy and the influence of seapower upon history. Incorporates both a historical and political science process to explore the major
events, attitudes, personalities, and circumstances that have imbued the U.S.
Navy with its proud history and rich tradition. Deals with issues of national
imperatives in peacetime, as well as war; varying maritime philosophies that
were interpreted into naval strategies/doctrines; budgetary concerns which shaped
force realities; and the pursuit of American diplomatic objectives. Concludes
with a discussion of the Navy’s strategic and structural changes at the end of
the Cold War and its new focus, mission, and strategy in the post-9/11 world.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 201
Naval Leadership and Management
Two Credit Hours
Introduces the student to many of the fundamental concepts of leading
Sailors and Marines, which will be expanded upon during the continuum of
leadership development throughout NROTC. Develops the elements of leadership vital to the effectiveness of Navy/Marine Corps officers by reviewing the
theories and parameters of leadership and management within and outside of the
naval service and progressing through values development, interpersonal skills,
management skills, and application theory. Practical applications are explored
through the use of experiential exercises, readings, case studies, and laboratory
discussions. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 202

Marine Corps Concepts and
Two Credit Hours
Weapon Systems
This course introduces the student to the fundamental concepts of the Marine
Corps in relation to its structure and organization, as well as the common weapon
systems of the service and how they relate to its warfighting doctrine. This
course is meant to help prepare the Marine option student for further courses
in Evolution of Warfare, Amphibious Warfare, and Leadership and Ethics. This
course also includes history and traditions of the Marine Corps relevant to the
future Marine Corps officer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 210
Navigation
Three Credit Hours
In-depth study of the theory, principles, procedures, and application of plotting,
piloting, and electronic navigation, as well as an introduction to maneuvering
boards. Students learn piloting techniques, the use of charts, the use of visual and
electronic aids, and the theory of operation of both magnetic and gyrocompass.
Students develop practical skills in plotting and electronic navigation. Other
topics include tides, currents, effects of wind/weather, voyage planning, and an
application and introduction to the international/inland rules of navigation. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 220 (Navigation Labo-

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ratory).
NAVL 220
Navigation Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 210. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 210.
(Navy faculty)
NAVL 303
Evolution of Warfare I
Two Credit Hours
This course provides the student with a general knowledge of the concepts
and art of warfare along with its evolution from the beginning of recorded history to the present. Included are the considerations of the influence that political,
economic, sociological, and technological factors, along with different forms
of leadership, have had on warfare, and also the theoretical principles behind
modern strategy and tactics. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 304
Evolution of Warfare II
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 303
This course enables the student to acquire a working knowledge of the more
practical aspects of warfare and the U.S. Marine Corps. The general principles
of warfare addressed in NAVL 303 are considered as they relate to the small
unit level. Tactical aspects of offensive combat are examined in detail. The
student is given the opportunity to master skills required of the small unit
leader—tactics and land navigation. Physical training is included to prepare
students for summer training at Officer Candidates School, Quantico, Virginia.
(Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 310
Naval Ship Systems I (Engineering)
Two Credit Hours
Detailed study of ship design, hydrodynamic forces, stability, propulsion,
electrical theory and distribution, hydraulic theory and ship control, and damage control. Included are basic concepts of theory/design of steam, gas turbine,
diesel, and nuclear propulsion. Case studies on leadership/ethical issues in the
engineering arena are also covered. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 311
Naval Ship Systems II (Weapons)
Two Credit Hours
Outlines the theory and employment of weapons systems. Student explores
the processes of detection, evaluation, threat analysis, weapon selection, delivery,
guidance, and explosives. Fire control systems and major weapons types are
discussed, including capabilities and limitations. The physical aspects of radar
and underwater sound are described. Facets of command, control, communications, computers, and intelligence are explored as a means of weapons system
integration. The tactical and strategic significance of command and control
warfare and information warfare is discussed. This course if supplemented with
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of leaders in the employment of weapons. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 402
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare
Three Credit Hours
Fundamentals of Maneuver Warfare is a detailed look at broad aspects of
warfare and their interactions with maneuver warfare doctrine. Specific focus
is on the United States Marine Corps as the premier maneuver warfare fighting
institution. This class examines the historical influences of amphibious warfare
and the development of USMC maneuver warfare doctrine on current tactical,
operational, and strategic engagements. Case studies regarding the implications
of maneuver warfare practices in current and future operations will be conducted
throughout the course of study. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 403
Leadership and Ethics
Two Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 402 (Marine option) or NAVL 410 (Navy option)
Completes the final preparations of Ensigns and Second Lieutenants. The course
integrates an intellectual exploration of Western moral traditions and ethical
philosophy with a variety of topics, such as military leadership, core values, and
professional ethics; the UCMJ and Navy regulations; and discussions relating to
the roles of enlisted members, junior and senior officers, command relationships,
and the conduct of warfare. The course provides midshipmen with a foundation
of moral traditions, combined with a discussion of actual current and historical
events in the U.S. Navy and U.S. Marine Corps, to prepare them for the role
and responsibilities of leadership in the naval service of the 21st century. (Navy
and Marine Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 452 (Senior Naval
Laboratory.
NAVL 410
Naval Operations and Seamanship
Three Credit Hours
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
A continued study of relative motion, formation tactics, and ship employment.
Also included are introductions to naval operations analysis, ship behavior and
characteristics in maneuvering, applied aspects of ship handling, afloat communications, naval command and control, naval warfare areas, and joint warfare. The
course is supplemented with a review/analysis of case studies involving moral/
ethical/leadership issues pertaining to the concepts listed above. (Navy faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 420 (Naval Operations
and Seamanship Laboratory).
NAVL 420

Naval Operations and Seamanship
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory
Prerequisite: NAVL 210/220
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content of NAVL 410. Enrollment only permitted concurrently with NAVL 410.

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(Navy faculty)
NAVL 450
Navy Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Navy College Program midshipmen, and Seaman
to Admiral-21 students. This lab is broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, navy specific training, and leadership development.
Lab occasionally supplements Naval Science courses, as well. At the end of
the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be prepared for commissioning in order to
take on the roll of a junior officer in the Navy. (Navy faculty)
NAVL 451
Marine Training Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Required for all scholarship, Marine option College Program midshipmen,
and Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program students. This lab is
broken down by class year in order to provide professional education, Marine
specific training, and leadership development. This lab will also supplement
Naval Science courses. At the end of the 1/C year, all midshipmen will be
prepared for commissioning and life as a Marine Officer. (Marine Corps faculty)
NAVL 452
Senior Naval Laboratory
0 Credit Hours
Laboratory exercise classroom session designed to parallel the lecture content
of NAVL 403. Guest speakers will expand on the lessons discussed in class.
Additional training will cover fiscal responsibility, moral and ethical decision
making, and the role of a junior/company grade officer. (Navy and Marine
Corps faculty)
Students must be concurrently enrolled in NAVL 403 (Naval Leadership
and Ethics).

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Organization
Board of Visitors
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
Ex Officio
The Honorable Nikki R. Haley, Governor of the State of South Carolina
Major General Robert E. Livingston, Jr., Adjutant General of South Carolina
The Honorable Molly M. Spearman, State Superintendent of Education
Emeritus Members
Colonel Leonard C. Fulghum, Jr., ‘51, Chairman Emeritus
Colonel William E. Jenkinson III, ‘68
Colonel Douglas A. Snyder, CPA, ‘82
Non-Voting Representatives
Mr. Claudius E. Watts IV, ‘83, Chairman, The Citadel Foundation
Mr. Jamie A. Khan, ‘00, President, The Citadel Alumni Association
Mr. Alfred R. Kennickell, Jr., ‘77, President, The Citadel Brigadier Foundation

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Members of the Executive Staff
Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired, ‘73
President
Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book, SCM
Provost and Dean of the College
Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ‘82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration
Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ‘89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel Joseph L. Garcia, SCM
Vice President for Finance and Business
Colonel W. Brett Ashworth, SCM
Vice President for Communications and Marketing
Mr. Jim Senter
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Members of the Senior Staff
Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired, ‘73
President
Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book, SCM
Provost and Dean of the College
Colonel Thomas G. Philipkosky, USAF, Retired, ‘82
Senior Vice President for Operations and Administration
Captain Eugene F. Paluso, USN, Retired, ‘89
Commandant of Cadets
Colonel Joseph L. Garcia, SCM
Vice President for Finance and Business
Colonel W. Brett Ashworth, SCM
Vice President for Communications and Marketing

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Mr. Jim Senter
Director of Intercollegiate Athletics
Dr. John P. Dowd III
Vice President for Institutional Advancement and Chief Executive
Officer of The Citadel Foundation
Lieutenant Colonel Jay Beam, USN, Retired, ‘
Interim Associate Vice President for Facilities and Engineering
Colonel Mark Alan Bebensee, SCM
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Colonel Robert Hartmann McNamara, SCM
Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College
Colonel Tara F. Hornor, SCM
Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation; Dean of
Enrollment Management
Colonel William N. Trumbull, SCM
Dean of Business
Colonel Larry G. Daniel, SCM
Dean of Education
Colonel Ronald W. Welch, USA, Retired
Dean of Engineering
Colonel Winfred B. Moore, Jr., SCM
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Colonel John E. Weinstein, SCM
Interim Dean of Science and Mathematics
Mr. Mark C. Brandenburg, ‘90
General Counsel
Commander William A. Lind, USN, Retired, ‘91
Executive Assistant to the President
Lieutenant Colonel Joelle Neulander, SCM
Professor of History, Faculty Senate Chair

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Administrative and Activity Directors
Captain Jennifer Albert
Director of the STEM Center
Lieutenant Colonel Pamela S. Barton, USA, Retired
Assistant Commandant for Operations and Training
Major Carl Betterton
Director of MBA Program
Lieutenant Colonel Suzanne Bufano
Director of Student Counseling Center
Colonel (Dr.) Carey M. Capell, USAF, M.C., Retired
Surgeon and Infirmary Administrator
Colonel Thomas Sterling Clark III, USMC Retired, ‘85
Executive Director of the Krause Center for Leadership and Ethics
Lieutenant Colonel Mark J. Craig
Director of Budget
Colonel Cardon B. Crawford, USA, Retired, ‘83
Director of Governmental and Community Affairs
Lieutenant Colonel James de Luca, USMCR
Director of Procurement Services
Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Dougherty
Assistant Commandant for Cadet Leadership Programs
Major William A. Fletcher, Jr.
Director of Public Safety/Provost Marshal
Lieutenant Colonel Hank M. Fuller
Director of Financial Aid/Scholarships
Lieutenant Colonel Dena Petty Garner
Director of Undergraduate Research
Lieutenant Colonel David S. Goble
Director of Daniel Library
Mrs. Lori B. Hedstrom
Director of Executive Events

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Major Kyle Herron, SCM
Chief Information Officer
Mr. Robert G. Hoak, ‘78
Executive Director, The Citadel Brigadier Foundation, Inc.
Ms. Mary Ellen Huddleston
Director of Intramural, Club, and Recreational Athletics
Colonel J. Laurence Hutto, Jr., USA, Retired, ‘87
Director of Alumni Affairs and Career Services/Executive Director of
The Citadel Alumni Association
Lieutenant Colonel F. Ward Logan
Controller/Director of Financial Services
Mr. Kevin M. Modglin
Director, Campus Alcohol and Drug Information Center
Chaplain (CDR) Joe R. Molina
Director of Religious Activities and Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets
Colonel Christopher L. Moore, USAF, Retired, ‘81
Chief of Staff, Commandant’s Office
Colonel Sylvia Nesmith
Registrar
Colonel Paul J. O’Leary, Jr.
Chief of Staff, Commandant’s Office
Ms. Lisa L. Pace
Director of Institutional Research
Colonel Robert Pickering
Director of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies
Lieutenant Colonel John W. Powell, Jr., USMC, Retired
Director of Admissions
Colonel Jack Wright Rhodes
Director of Honors Program
Colonel Conway F. Saylor
Director of Service Learning
Lieutenant Colonel Robert A. Sberna, USAF, Retired, ‘76
Assistant Commandant for Discipline
Major Leah S. Schonfeld
Director of Human Resources

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Major Zane U. Segle
Director of Fellowships
Mrs. Janet Addison Shealy
Director of Cadet Advocacy, Response, and Education
TBD

Director of Career Center

Lieutenant Colonel Jane M. Warner
Director of Academic Support Center
Mrs. Julie Welch
Treasurer
Mrs. Ashley Witherspoon
Assistant to the President for Board Matters
Auxiliary Enterprises
Mr. Kevin Reid
Director, Auxiliary Enterprises
Auxiliary Activity Managers/Directors
Mr. Andy Beckwith
Citadel Bookstore, General Manager
Ms. Allison Bringardner
Director, Event Management
Mr. John W. Crowe
General Manager, Dining Services
Mr. Christopher Floyd
Director, Laundry and Dry Cleaning
Mr. Gino Z. Galutera
Director, Technology and OneCard
Mr. Ricardo Gutierrez
Director, Tailor Shop
Mr. Kenneth Woodruff
Director, Cadet Store

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Faculty
John W. Rosa, Lieutenant General, USAF, Retired
B.S., The Citadel; M.A., Golden Gate University; graduate of the Air Force
Command and Staff College, the U.S. Army Command and General Staff
College and the U.S. Army War College; studied at the John F. Kennedy
School of Government and the Harvard Graduate School of Education
President
Connie Ledoux Book, Brigadier General
B.A., Louisiana State University; M.Ed., Northwestern State University;
Ph.D., University of Georgia
Professor of Communications; Provost and Dean of the College
Samuel M. Hines, Jr., Brigadier General
A.B., Davidson College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Political Science and Leadership Studies; Provost Emeritus
Blakely Adair, Captain
B.S., College of Charleston; M.S., Clemson University; Ph.D., Texas Tech
University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Jennifer L. Adair, Captain
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Instructor of English
Saul Joseph Adelman, Colonel
B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Professor of Physics
Nancy A. Aguirre, Captain
B.A., University of Texas of the Permian Basin; M.A., University of Chicago;
Ph.D., University of Texas of El Paso
Assistant Professor of History
Jennifer Albert, Captain
B.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University; M.A., Austin Peay State University
Assistant Professor of Education and Director of the STEM Center
of Excellence
David Gordon Allen, Colonel
B.A., Assumption College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor and Head, Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications
Elba Magally Andrade, Colonel
Licenciatura Ciencias Sociales e Históricas, Universidad de Chile; M.A.,
Ph.D., University of California, Irvine
Professor of Modern Languages, Literature and Cultures

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Lizzie Washington Arnold, Major
B.A., University of Washington; M.B.A., Fairleigh Dickinson University;
Ph.D. Rutgers University
Associate Professor of Accounting
Juan Whangbai Bahk, Colonel
B.A., The Hankuk University of Foreign Studies; M.A., Ph.D., The University
of New Mexico
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Shankar M. Banik, Major
B. Tech., Indian Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Computer Science
Robert Barsanti, Colonel
B.S., Polytechnic Institute of New York; M.S., Ph.D., Naval Postgraduate
School
Professor and Head, Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Michael Martin Barth, Lieutenant Colonel
B.B.A., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Associate Professor of Business
Patrick Bass, Major
B.S.E., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University; M.S.E., University of Colorado;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Mark Alan Bebensee, Colonel
B.A., Millsaps College; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Business
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
Joel Carl Berlinghieri, Colonel
B.S., Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Professor and Head, Department of Physics
College Marshal
Carl Betterton, Major
B.S., Old Dominion University; M.B.A., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of Georgia
Associate Professor of Operations and Supply Chain Management
Holly Mary Bevsek, Colonel
B.S., Marquette University; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Chemistry
James Randal Blanton, Colonel
B.S., B.A., Indiana State University; Ph.D., Texas A&amp;M University
Professor of Chemistry

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Phillip Gregory Bogle, Dr.
B.S., East Carolina University; M.A., Ball State University; Ph.D., Indiana
University
Instructor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Cynthia Elaine Bolt, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; M. Tax., University of South
Carolina
Associate Professor of Business
Daniel Benjamin Bornstein, Captain
B.S., Hobart College; Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Timothy Scott Bott, Major
B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Kurt Boughan, Major
B.A., Stanford University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Associate Professor of History
Kevin C. Bower, Colonel
B.S., Ohio University; M.S., Ph.D., The University of Akron; P.E. (South
Carolina)
Professor and Head, Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
D. Graham Professor of Civil Engineering
Patrick Ray Briggs, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University, Sacramento; Ph.D., University of Kansas
Associate Professor of Physics
Kweku Tekyi Brown, Captain
B.S., Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, Ghana; M.S.,
University of Connecticut; Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Monika Bubacz, Major
B.S., M.S., Poznan University of Technology; Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Associate Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Scott Eugene Buchanan, Major
A.B., University of Georgia; M.A., Auburn University; Ph.D., University of
Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Political Science
Mei-Qin Chen, Colonel
B.S., Eastern Illinois University; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor and Head, Department of Mathematics and Computer Science

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469

Robert James Clark, Captain
B.S., Ohio Northern University; M.S., Ph.D., Massachusetts Institute of
Technology
Assistant Professor of Physics
William Bradford Collins, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., University of London; A.B.D., Claremont
Graduate University
Instructor of Political Science
Elizabeth N. Connor, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., MLS, State University of New York at Geneseo; M.Ed., The Citadel
Professor of Library Science and Leadership Studies and Coordinator of
Academic Projects
Larry G. Daniel, Colonel
B.A., Southeastern University; M.Ed., Ph.D., University of New Orleans
Professor and Dean of Education
Harry D. Davakos, Colonel
B.P.E., National Academy of Physical Education, Athens, Greece; M.Ed.,
University of Cincinnati; M.B.A., The Citadel; D.P.E., Springfield College
Professor and Head, Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
William Jeffrey Davis, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of Alabama; M.S., Auburn University; Ph.D., Georgia
Institute of Technology; P.E. (Alabama, Georgia)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Benjamin P. Dean, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., J.D., University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill; LLM, The Judge
Advocate General’s School; Ph.D., Regent University
Associate Professor of Leadership Studies and Business and Head, Department of Leadership Studies
David Michael Donnell, Major
B.S., California State University, Chico; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Biology
Michael John Dorko, Major
B.S., M.S., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
Richard M. Ebeling, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California State University at Sacramento; M.A., Rutgers University;
Ph.D., Middlesex University, London, England
BB&amp;T Distinguished Professor in Ethics and Free Enterprise Leadership
Christine Rose Elliott, Captain
B.A., Macon State College; M.L.I.S., Valdosta State University
Assistant Professor of Library Science

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Amy Emm, Major
B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Mallory Factor, Mister
B.A., Wesleyan University; Joint Business and Law Program, Columbia
University
Governor John C. West Professor of International Politics and American
Government
Roy Fenoff, Captain
B.S., B.A., University of Georgia; M.S., University of Wyoming; Ph.D.,
Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Lori Neal Fernald, Major
B.S., James Madison University; M.A., University of Delaware; D.Ed.,
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
Associate Professor of Psychology
Sara Fernández-Medina, Major
Licenciatura, Universidad de Alcalá; M.A., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Gardel Feurtado, Colonel
B.A., Hofstra University; M.A., Ph.D., Stanford University
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science
Rigoberto Flórez, Major
B.A., Universidad de Antioquia; M.S., Universidad Nacional de Colombia;
Ph.D., State University of New York at Binghamton
Associate Professor of Mathematics
Sheila D. Foster, Colonel
B.S. Radford College; M.Ed. Virginia Commonwealth University; Ph.D.,
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Professor of Business
Donald L. Fowler, Dr.
AB, Wofford College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Kentucky
Citadel Fellow in Public Affairs, Department of Political Science
Elenor Frances Frame, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Davidson College; M.A., University of North Carolina; Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of English
Dena Petty Garner, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Oregon
State University
Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science and Director of Undergraduate Research

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471

Jason Geathers, Captain
B.S., Morehouse College; B.S.E., M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Simon Thomas Ghanat, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
David S. Goble, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., The Citadel; M.A., University of South Carolina; M.S.L.S., University
of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Associate Professor of Library Science and Director of Daniel Library
Tammy J. Graham, Major
B.S., Athens State College; M.S., Alabama A&amp;M University; Ed.D., Cambridge College
Associate Professor of Education
Andrea E. Gramling, First Lieutenant
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Instructor of Biology
Joel M. Gramling, Major
B.S., College of Charleston; M.A.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
North Carolina
Associate Professor and Interim Head, Department of Biology
Melissa Graves, Captain
B.A., Hardin-Simmons University; J.D., M.A., Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
James Michael Grayson, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Ronald Floyd Green, Colonel
B.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; M.P.A., M.B.A., Jacksonville State University
Professor of Business
Katherine Haldane Grenier, Colonel
B.A., University of North Carolina-Greensboro; M.A., Ph.D., University
of Virginia
Professor and Head, Department of History
Sean Griffin, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.A., Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University
Professor and Head of Criminal Justice
Charles W. Groetsch, Colonel
B.S., M.S., University of New Orleans; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Distinguished Professor of Mathematical Sciences

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Danny J. Gustafson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Blackburn College, M.S., Illinois State University, Ph.D., Southern
Illinois University
Professor of Biology
Clay W. Hall, Colonel, USAF
B.S., Oklahoma State University; M.B.A., Trident University International;
M.S., Industrial College of the Armed Forces
Professor and Head, Department of Aerospace Studies
Timothy A. Hanchon, Major
B.A., Albion College; M.A., Ph.D., Ball State University
Associate Professor of Psychology
Ronald J. Hayne, Colonel, USA, Retired
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., University of Arizona; Ph.D.,
University of Virginia
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
M. Kristen Hefner, Captain
B.A., North Carolina State University; M.A., University of North Carolina
at Greensboro; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Maria José Hellin-Garcia, Major
B.A., University of Valencia; M.A., University of Nebraska; Ph.D., University
of Minnesota
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Licia Morrow Hendriks, Lieutenant Colonel
A.B., Duke University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Michigan
Associate Professor of English
Sean J. Heuston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., California Polytechnic State University; M.A., Stanford University;
Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Professor of English
Stephenie McCoy Hewett, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Clemson University; Ed.D., New Mexico State University
Associate Professor of Education
Lori Kay Hicklin, Major
B.S., James Madison University; M.S., Gardner Webb University; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Leslie Hill, Captain
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.A., Ph.D., Florida State University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice

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473

Russell Otto Hilleke, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Associate Professor of Physics
Elizabeth A. Hittinger, Dr.
B.S., Miami University, Ohio M.S.Ed., Ph.D., University of Miami, Florida
Instructor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Thomas D. Horan, Major
B.A., Harvard University; J.D., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of North Carolina
Associate Professor of English
Tara G. Hornor, Colonel
B.S.W., University of Georgia; M.Ed., Campbell University; MSRHM, Troy
University; Ph.D., University of Arizona
Associate Professor of Education
Associate Provost for Planning, Assessment, and Evaluation; Dean of
Enrollment Management
Jason Howison, Captain
B.S., Clemson University; M.S., University of Virginia; Ph.D., University of
Tennessee
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Rebecca A. Hunter, Captain
B.A., Hood College; Ph.D., University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Chemistry
James Marvin Hutchisson, Colonel
B.A., Radford University; M.A., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University; Ph.D., University of Delaware
Professor of English
Guy Edward Ilagan, Captain
B.S., College of Charleston; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ph.D., Clemson University
Assistant Professor of Education
Sarah Imam, Captain
M.B.B.S. I, Kings College London, School of Medicine and Dentistry, United
Kingdom; M.D., Spartan Health Sciences University, St. Lucia
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Reneé Nesbitt Jefferson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.L.S., University of South Carolina; M.S., California State University,
Long Beach; Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Education

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Carl J. Jensen III, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Naval Academy; M.A., Kent State University; Ph.D.,
University of Maryland
Professor of Criminal Justice and Director of the Intelligence and Security
Studies Program
Robin Jocius, Captain
B.A., Tulane University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University
Assistant Professor of Education
Kristy Young Johnson, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Gardner Webb University; Ph.D., Medical University of South
Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
Paul Andrew Johstono, Captain
B.A. Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Assistant Professor of History
Wesley M. Jones, Jr., Colonel
A.A., Brewton Parker College; B.B.A., M.B.A., Georgia Southern University;
Ph.D./FIN, Florida Atlantic University
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Business
Deepti Joshi, Captain
B.A., University of Delhi; M.S., Northwest Missouri State University; Ph.D.,
University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Assistant Professor of Computer Science
Branwell DuBose Kapeluck, Colonel
B.A., College of Charleston; M.A., North Carolina State University at Raleigh;
Ph.D., Louisiana State University and A&amp;M College
Professor and Head, Department of Political Science
Iordanis Karagiannidis, Captain
B.A., University of Macedonia (Greece); MBA, Rutgers University; Ph.D./
Fin, Michigan State University
Assistant Professor of Business
Alvin W. Katz
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology
Alvah H. Chapman Chair in Business
Keith Nathaniel Knapp, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York; M.A., University of California, Berkeley;
Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley
Professor of History

�Faculty

475

Kerry Scott Lassiter, Colonel
B.S., Oklahoma City University; M.Ed., University of Central Oklahoma;
Ph.D., University of Northern Colorado
Professor of Psychology
James Stanley Leonard, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Tennessee; Ph.D., Brown University
Professor of English
Julie Ann Lipovsky, Colonel
B.A., State University of New York at Binghamton; M.S., Ph.D., University
of Florida
Professor of Psychology and Assistant Provost for Diversity Initiatives
Michael Livingston, Major
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., Medieval Institute, Western Michigan University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Rochester
Associate Professor of English
Alton A. S. Lovvorn, Commander, USN, Retired
B.A., Vanderbilt University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of Memphis
Associate Professor of Business
Scott C. Lucas, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of California; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of English
Suzanne Theresa Mabrouk, Colonel
A.B., Wheaton College; Ph.D., University of Massachusetts
Professor of Chemistry
Alexandra Macdonald, Captain
B.A., Rutgers University; M.A., Ph.D., Boston University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Melanie Colleen Maddox, Captain
B.A., University of California, Riverside; Ph.D., University of St. Andrews,
Scotland
Assistant Professor of History
Timothy Darin Matthews, Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., The University of North Carolina at
Greensboro
Professor of Psychology
Lauren Rule Maxwell, Major
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., Emory University
Associate Professor of English

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Terry Maynard Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Auburn University; M.A., University of Southern California; Ph.D.,
University of South Carolina
Professor of Political Science
Timothy Wayne Mays, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., The University of Memphis; M.S., Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute
and State University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Gregory J. Mazzaro, Captain
B.S., Boston University; M.S.E.E., State University of New York, Binghamton;
Ph.D., North Carolina State University
Assistant Professor of Electrical Engineering
Lyle Vernon McAfee, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Eastern Montana College; Ph.D., Oregon State University
Associate Professor of Chemistry
Mark H. McKinney, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.E., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Robert Hartmann McNamara, Colonel
B.S., Western Connecticut State University; M.S., Southern Connecticut State
University; Ph.D., Yale University
Professor of Criminal Justice and Associate Provost and Dean of The
Citadel Graduate College
Dimitra Michalaka, Captain
B.S., National Technical University of Athens, Greece; M.S., Ph.D., University of Florida
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
William H. Money, Major
B.A., University of Richmond; M.B.A., Indiana University; Ph.D., Northwestern University
Associate Professor of Business
Janette W. Moody, Colonel
B.S., University of Florida; M.B.A. and Ph.D., University of South Florida
Professor and Associate Dean of Business
John Isham Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Georgia Institute of Technology; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science

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477

Winfred Bobo Moore, Jr., Colonel
B.A., Furman University; M.A., Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of History
Dean of Humanities and Social Sciences
Robert Franklin Morris, Jr., Major
B.S.A.E., Georgia Institute of Technology; M.B.A., Georgia Southern University; Ph.D., Auburn University
Associate Professor of Business
Antara Mukherjee, Major
B.S., M.S., Calcutta University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma
Associate Professor of Mathematics
John Alden Murden, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S.C.E., M.S.C.E., Ph.D., Clemson University
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Richard Kent Murray, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of South Carolina; M.Ed., The Citadel; Ed.S.,
The Citadel; Ed.D., South Carolina State University
Professor of Education
Amanda R. Mushal, Major
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Ph.D., University of Virginia
Associate Professor of History
Joelle Neulander, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Tufts University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of History, Faculty Senate Chair
Steve A. Nida, Colonel
B.A., King College; M.A., Wake Forest University; Ph.D., The Ohio State
University
Professor and Head, Department of Psychology
Paul M. Nolan, Major
B.S. Pennsylvania State University; M.S., University of California at Davis;
Ph.D., Auburn University
Associate Professor of Biology
Brian L. Norris, Captain
B.A., University of Texas, Arlington; M.A., University of Texas, Austin; Ph.D.,
John Hopkins University
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Aaron H. Oberman, Major
B.A., University of South Florida; M.A., West Virginia University; Ph.D.,
University of Tennessee
Associate Professor of Education

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Audrey E. Parrish, Captain
B.S., Winthrop University; M.A., Ph.D., Georgia State University
Assistant Professor of Psychology
Johnston William Peeples, Colonel
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., University of South Carolina; P.E.
(South Carolina)
Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Katherine Pilhuj, Major
B.A., Pennsylvania State University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Miami
Associate Professor of English
Keith Plemmons, Major
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Engineering Leadership and Program Management
Paul Michael Politano, Colonel
B.A., Duke University; M.S., Ph.D., Indiana University
Professor of Psychology
Sergey Y. Ponomarov Captain
M.B.A., University of Louisiana, Monroe; M.S., Ph.D., The University of
Tennessee, Knoxville
Assistant Professor of Business
Jack J. Porter, Major
B.A., Colgate University; M.I.A., Columbia University; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California at Berkeley
Associate Professor of Political Science
Siripong Potisuk, Major
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Purdue University
Associate Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
David Lee Preston, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Mary Washington College; M.A., Ph.D., College of William and Mary
Professor of History and Westvaco Professor of National Security Studies
Robert Rabb, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S.E., Ph.D., University of Texas at
Austin; P.E. (Missouri)
Associate Professor and Head, Department of Mechanical Engineering
Mark D. Raschke, Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.B.A., Embry-Riddle Aeronautical
University
Professor and Head, Department of Military Science

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479

Joseph P. Renouard, Major
B.A., Loyola College; M.A., University of New Mexico; Ph.D., Emory
University
Associate Professor of History
Jack Wright Rhodes, Colonel
B.A., Randolph Macon College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South Carolina
Professor of English and Director of The Citadel Honors Program
Kathryn Anne Richardson-Jones, Colonel
B.S., M.Ed., Ed.S., Ed.D., Georgia Southern University
Associate Professor and Associate Dean of Education
F. Michelle Richardson, Captain
B.A., Howard University; M.S., Florida State University; Ph.D., The University
of New Mexico-Albuquerque
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, Sport Science
Robert J. Riggle, Major
B.A., M.B.A., Henderson State University; Ph.D., University of South Florida
Associate Professor of Business
Tracy D. Rishel, Major
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University
Associate Professor of Business
Richard Robinson, Captain
B.A., M.S., Murray State University; Ph.D., University of Tennessee-Knoxville
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Silvia M. Roca-Martinez, Captain
B.A., University of Seville, Spain; M.A., Minnesota State University; Ph.D.,
Indiana University
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Claudia Lucia Rocha, Major
B.S., Universidad de Los Andes; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Biology
Marie I. Rose, Captain
B.A., M.L.I.S., University of Arizona
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Paul M. Rosenblum, Colonel
B.A., Beloit College; M.A., Anna Maria College; Ph.D., Boston University
Professor of Biology
Genelle K. Sawyer, Major
B.A., University of Rochester; M.A., Ph.D., University of Nebraska
Associate Professor of Psychology

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Conway F. Saylor, Colonel
B.A., Colorado College; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State
University
Professor of Psychology and Director of Service Learning
Neil C. Schuehle, Colonel, USMC
B.S., The Citadel; M.B.A., Webster University
Professor and Head, Department of Naval Science
Zane U. Segle, Major
B.A., M.A., University of Utah; Ph.D., University of Colorado
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and
Director, Office of Fellowships
Scott Philip Segrest, Captain
B.A., Baylor University; M.A., University of Dallas; Ph.D., Louisiana State
University
Assistant Professor of Political Science
William C. Sharbrough III, Colonel
M.S., M.B.A., Mississippi State University; Ph.D., Louisiana State University
Professor of Business
Tiffany Reed Silverman, Captain
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.A., Williams College
Instructor and Director of Fine Arts
Kyle Scott Sinisi, Colonel
B.A., Virginia Military Institute; M.A., Ph.D., Kansas State University
Professor of History
Jason S. Skinner, Major
B.S., The Citadel; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Electrical Engineering
Kevin Skenes, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology
Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering
Charles Skipper, Colonel, USMC, Retired
B.S., The Citadel; M.E., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (Virginia and South Carolina)
Visiting Professor and Head of Engineering Leadership and Program
Management
Katya Skow, Colonel
A.B., Middlebury College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Illinois
Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures

�Faculty

481

Alison Smith, Captain
B.A., Wake Forest University; M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina at
Chapel Hill
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Jaye Goosby Smith, Major
B.S., Spelman College; M.B.A., Ph.D., Case Western Reserve
Associate Professor of Business and Leadership Studies and Director of
the Graduate Program in Leadership Studies
Russell S. Sobel, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Francis Marion College; M.S., Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of Business
Christopher Sole, Captain
B.S., Manhattan College; M.S., East Stroudsburg University; Ph.D., East
Tennessee State University
Assistant Professor of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
Luke S. Sollitt, Major
B.A., B.S., University of Maryland; Ph.D., California Institute of Technology
Associate Professor of Physics
Donald Lee Sparks, Colonel
B.A., George Washington University; M.A., Ph.D., University of London
Professor of Business
Kirstin Allison Steele, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., College of William and Mary; M.L.S., University of Alabama
Associate Professor of Library Science
Arnold Bruce Strauch, Colonel
B.A., University of North Carolina; M.A., Oxford University; J.D., University
of North Carolina
Professor of Business
Caroline F. Strobbe, Captain
B.A., University of Lille; M.A., Ph.D., Indiana University
Assistant Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Breeanne A. Swart, Captain
B.S., Meredith College; M.S., Ph.D., Lehigh University
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Kieran Taylor, Major
B.A., Marquette University; B.S., Indiana University Northwest-Gary;
M.A., University of Mississippi; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Associate Professor of History

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Lloyd A. Taylor, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Ph.D., University of Alabama at Birmingham
Professor of Psychology
Sarah Tenney, Major
B.A., Marietta College; M.A., The University of Kent at Canterbury;
Ph.D., University of Mississippi
Associate Professor of Political Science
Rodney Thompson, Captain
B.A., Clemson University; M.Ed., Ed.S., The Citadel; Ph.D., University of
South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Education
Thomas C. Thompson, Colonel
B.A., M.A., University of Florida; Ph.D., Florida State University
Professor of English
John Edwin Timmerman, Colonel
B.B.A., M.B.A., Delta State University; D.B.A., University of Memphis
Professor of Business
Guy David Toubiana, Colonel
B.A., University of Massachusetts; M.A., Ph.D., University of Arizona
Professor and Head, Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and
Cultures
David Anthony Trautman, Colonel
B.A., Drake University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Missouri-Columbia
Professor of Mathematics
William N. Trumbull, Colonel
B.B.A., University of Miami; Ph.D., University of North Carolina
Professor and Dean of Business and Robert A. Jolley Chair
Deborah Turkewitz, Captain
B.A., State University of New York at Geneseo; J.D., State University of New
York at Buffalo; M.L.I.S., University of South Carolina
Assistant Professor of Library Science
Eloy Urroz, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México; M.A., Ph.D., University
of California, Los Angeles
Associate Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures
Michael P. Verdicchio, Captain
B.S.E., Ph.D., Arizona State University
Assistant Professor of Computer Science

�Faculty

483

Elise DuBois Wallace, Major
B.A., Roanoke College; MLIS, University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Library Science
Mary Katherine Watson, Captain
B.S., M.S., Clemson University; M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technology; EIT (South Carolina)
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John E. Weinstein, Colonel
B.A., Rutgers University; M.S., East Carolina University; Ph.D., University
of South Carolina
Professor of Biology and Interim Dean, School of Science and Mathematics
Ronald W. Welch, Colonel
B.S., United States Military Academy; M.S., Ph.D., University of Illinois;
P.E. (Virginia)
Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Dean of Engineering and Louis S. LeTellier Chair
D. Sykes Wilford
B.A., University of Tennessee; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Tulane
University
Visiting Professor of Business and W. Francis Hipp Chair
George Taylor Williams, Colonel
B.A., M.Ed., Kutztown University of Pennsylvania; Ed.D., University of
Cincinnati
Professor of Education
Todd C. Wittman, Captain
B.A., Dartmouth College; M.S., Ph.D., University of Minnesota
Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Michael Hoi Sing Woo, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., University of Dundee, United Kingdom; M.S., Ph.D., Clemson University; P.E. (South Carolina)
Associate Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Timothy A. Wood, Captain
B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Texas Tech University
Assistant Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Warren William Woolsey, Lieutenant Colonel
B.A., M.A., Virginia Tech; Ph.D., George Mason University
Associate Professor of Business

�484

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Christopher J. Wright, Major
B.A., M.A., University of Arkansas; Ph.D., University of California at Santa
Barbara
Associate Professor of History
Scott A. Yost, Major
B.S., Carnegie-Mellon; Ph.D., Princeton University
Associate Professor of Physics
Mary Katherine Zanin, Major
B.S., University of South Carolina; Ph.D., Medical University of South Carolina
Associate Professor of Biology
John D. Zardus, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., M.S., Brigham Young University; Ph.D., Northeastern University
Professor of Biology
Li Zhang, Lieutenant Colonel
B.S., Wuhan Jiaotong Keji University; M.S., University of Louisiana at Lafayette; M.S.C., Ph.D., University of Iowa
Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Matthew T. Zommer, Captain
B.A., Westfield State College; M.A., John Jay College of Criminal Justice;
Ph.D., City University of New York
Assistant Professor of Criminal Justice
Lisa A. Zuraw, Colonel
A.B., Saint Anselm College; Ph.D., Duke University
Professor of Chemistry
Emeriti Faculty
Robert Spencer Adden, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Larry Holbrook Addington, Professor of History
J. Michael Alford, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Thomas Joseph Anessi, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
Harold William Askins, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer
Engineering
John Harmon Bailey, M.A., Assistant Professor of Physics
Robert Edward Baldwin, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Alva Ray Ballentine, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Michael Baker Barrett, Ph.D., Professor of History
Jane Carol Bishop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of History
D. Oliver Bowman, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Thomas Clark Bowman, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Milton Lee Boykin, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science and Criminal Justice
Kenneth Paul Brannan, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
John Robert Braun, D.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry

�Faculty

485

Kathy LaBoard Brown, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Education
James Cozby Byrd, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Physics
Elizabeth Wall Carter, MLS, Associate Professor of Library Science
Harrison S. Carter, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles E. Cleaver, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
William James Clees, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Stephen Daniel Comer, Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Arthur Nicholas Corontzes, Associate Professor, The Daniel Library
Leslie Harrison Crabtree, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Jerry Wayne Craig, J.D., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Emory Spear Crosby, Jr., Professor of Biology
George Leon Crumley, M.S., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Edward Braxton Davis, III, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
William Allen Denig, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Thomas Raymond Dion, M.S., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Michael Desmond Doran, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Louis Dominic Dornetto, Ph.D., Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
Lawrence John Dunlop, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Electrical and
Computer Engineering
Kanat Durgun, Associate Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Charles Eugene Durkee, M.Ed., Associate Professor of Chemistry
Linda Kitchen Elksnin, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Melvin Haskell Ezell, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Dennis John Fallon, Ph.D., Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Frank Lynn Feigl, P.E.D., Professor of Health and Physical Education
Alfred J Finch, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology
Dennis Martin Forsythe, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Margaret Ann Francel, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and Computer Science
Frank Dieter Frohlich, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Peter Greim, Dr.rer.nat., Dr.habil., Professor of Mathematics and Computer
Science
John Southy Grinalds, M.A., Professor of Ethics and Leadership
Albert Earle Gurganus, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages, Literatures
and Cultures
James Milton Hilliard, M.L.S., Professor, The Daniel Library
Hershel Curlee Hudson, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Sociology and Anthropology
William Strong Hummers, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Spencer P. Hurd, Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics
Marvin Leslie Infinger, M.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration
David Donovan Johnson, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
Bernard Joseph McLain Kelley, Jr., Ph.D., Associate Professor of Biology
Thomas Irby Kindel, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Charles Denver Kirkland, M.A., Assistant Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Enoch Lawrence Lee, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Jimmy Magoulas, Professor of Education
Thomas William Mahan, Ph.D., Professor of Education and Psychology
Peter A. Mailloux, Ph.D., Associate Professor of English
James Parker May, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
Christopher Robinson McRae, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern
Languages

�486

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John Charles Mettler, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Isaac Spigner Metts, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Dorothy P. Moore, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Jamie Wallace Moore, Ph.D., Professor of History
Laurence Wayne Moreland, M.A., Professor of Political Science
William Gary Nichols, Ph.D., Professor of History
Dan Terrell Ouzts, Ph.D., Professor of Education
Suzanne Ozment, Ph.D., Professor of English
Jean-Marie Paul Pages, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Richard T. Pokryfka, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Roger Clifton Poole, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Richard Dwight Porcher, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Zachary Taylor Ralston, Ph.D., Professor of Modern Languages
Tony Neil Redd, Ph.D., Professor of English
James Aldrich Wyman Rembert, Ph.D., Professor of English
Peter John Rembiesa, Ph.D., Professor of Physics
William Peterson Rhett, Jr., Ed.D., Professor of Education
Gerald Luther Runey, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Carey Rushing, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Chemistry
David Sanford Shields, Ph.D., Professor of English
Susan Annette Simmons, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Harrison Stewart Smith, M.E., C.E., Associate Professor of Civil Engineering
John P. Smyth, Ph.D., Professor of Health &amp; Physical Education
Christopher Bennett Spivey, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration
Grant B. Staley, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Modern Languages
Robert Preston Steed, Ph.D., Professor of Political Science
Douglas Eugene Styles, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health and Physical Education
Josephine Hough Templeton, D.Ed., Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Ronald K. Templeton, Ed.D., Professor of Education
Russell Emery Thompson, M.A., Associate Professor of Mathematics
Lyon Gardiner Tyler, Jr., Professor of History
Wallace Earl Walker, Ph.D., Professor of Management and Leadership
Frederick Lance Wallace, Ph.D., Professor of Biology
Gordon Alan Wallace, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
David Henry White, Jr., Ph.D., Professor of History
Robert Ashlin White, Ph.D., Professor of English
James R. Whitney, M.A., Associate Professor of Business Administration
Joseph Ridley Wilkinson, Ph.D., Professor of Chemistry
William Robert Williams, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Education
Augustus Thomas Wilson, M.S., Associate Professor of Business
Administration
Gary Lee Wilson, Ed.D., Associate Professor of Health, Exercise, and
Sport Science
Muhammad Ishaq Zahid, Ph.D., Associate Professor of Mathematics and
Computer Science
Ronald M. Zigli, Ph.D., Professor of Business Administration

�487

Index

Page
Academic Advisor .............................................................................................. 48
Academic Awards ............................................................................................... 24
Academic Calendar .............................................................................................. 6
Academic Classifications ................................................................................... 35
Academic Criteria For Continuance .................................................................. 36
Academic Forgiveness/Fresh Start Policy ......................................................... 39
Academic Grievance, Student ............................................................................ 44
Academic Discharge ........................................................................................... 37
Academic Policies .............................................................................................. 22
Academic Probation ........................................................................................... 37
Academic Support Center .................................................................................. 53
Acceptance and Withdrawals ............................................................................. 14
Account Statement ............................................................................................. 81
Accreditation ....................................................................................................... 10
Administrative and Activity Directors ............................................................ 463
Admission Procedure ......................................................................................... 15
Admission Requirements
High School Record ....................................................................................... 14
Entrance Examinations .............................................................................14, 18
Personal ........................................................................................................... 15
High School Courses...................................................................................... 16
Advanced Placement .......................................................................................... 20
Advisory Services............................................................................................... 48
Aerospace Studies, Department of .................................................................. 444
Air Force ROTC Program ................................................................................. 75
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Program ......................................... 50
Anthropology, Courses in ................................................................................ 364
Archives ................................................................................................................ 9
Army ROTC Program ........................................................................................ 70
Astronomy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 440
Athletic Facilities ............................................................................................... 98
Audit Status ........................................................................................................ 25
Automobiles ........................................................................................................ 63
Auxiliary Enterprises ........................................................................................ 465
Band .................................................................................................................... 56
Beach House ....................................................................................................... 60
Biology, Department of ............................................................................152, 372
Board of Visitors .............................................................................................. 460
Boating Center .................................................................................................... 60
Business, School of ..................................................................................156, 228
Cadet Activities, Department of ........................................................................ 57
Campus Worship................................................................................................. 55
Career Center ...................................................................................................... 49

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Catalog of Record .............................................................................................. 22
Change of Grade ................................................................................................ 26
Chemistry, Department of ........................................................................170, 385
Choirs .................................................................................................................. 55
Civil and Environmental Engineering, Department of ...........................178, 254
Class Attendance Policy..................................................................................... 28
Class Privileges .................................................................................................. 35
Classification of Cadets...................................................................................... 35
Clothing/Luggage ............................................................................................... 63
Club Sports Program .......................................................................................... 58
Clubs and Societies ............................................................................................ 57
College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) ................................................... 21
Combining Courses ............................................................................................ 33
Commandant of Cadets ...................................................................................... 61
Commencement Honors ..................................................................................... 32
Commencement, Requirements to Participate .................................................. 31
Company Academic Advisor ............................................................................. 48
Computing Resources......................................................................................... 51
Computer Science, Department of Mathematics and .............................180, 416
Conduct Discharge ............................................................................................. 40
Confidentiality of Student Records (FERPA) ................................................... 46
Core Curriculum ............................................................................................... 106
Counseling Center .............................................................................................. 50
Course Load Requirements ................................................................................ 33
Course Overload ................................................................................................. 33
Courses of Study .............................................................................................. 151
Course Substitutions ........................................................................................... 33
Credit Earned through Testing........................................................................... 20
Criminal Justice, Department of ..............................................................182, 294
Daniel Library .................................................................................................... 50
Day Student Status ............................................................................................. 41
Dean’s List .......................................................................................................... 24
Degree Completion, Academic and Cadet Requirements for .......................... 30
Degrees ............................................................................................................... 29
Demerits .............................................................................................................. 62
Deposit (OneCard Restricted)-Books, Supplies, Uniforms, and Accessories . 81
Discharge
Academic and Second Academic.............................................................37, 39
Conduct ........................................................................................................... 40
Discipline ............................................................................................................ 61
Double Major ..................................................................................................... 34
Drug Testing, Mandatory ................................................................................... 18
Education, Zucker Family School of ......................................................184, 243
Electrical and Computer Engineering, Department of ...........................188, 269
Emeriti Faculty ................................................................................................. 484
Employment ........................................................................................................ 59
Engineering, School of..................................................................................... 253

�Index

489

English; Department of English, Fine Arts, and Communications .......190, 305
English Fluency Policy ...................................................................................... 44
Entrance Examinations (SAT, ACT, TOEFL) ................................................... 18
Executive Staff ................................................................................................. 461
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 79
Extramural and Instructional Sports Program................................................... 58
Faculty............................................................................................................... 466
Fees/Charges .................................................................................................79, 82
Fellowships ........................................................................................................ 52
Final Exams ........................................................................................................ 29
Financial Aid and Scholarships ......................................................................... 84
Fine Arts, Courses in ....................................................................................... 314
Fine Arts Requirement ....................................................................................... 33
Fine Arts Series .................................................................................................. 56
Fitness Test ......................................................................................................... 68
Fourth Class System .......................................................................................... 65
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students ...................................................... 67
French, Courses in ...................................................................................202, 341
General Education Student Learning Outcomes ............................................. 107
General Information ........................................................................................... 10
Geography, Courses in ..................................................................................... 334
German, Courses in..................................................................................206, 344
Gold Stars ........................................................................................................... 24
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Computation ........................................................ 24
Grade-Point Average (GPA) Requirements for Continuance ........................... 37
Grade Replacement ............................................................................................ 26
Grades ................................................................................................................. 22
Grades, Change of.............................................................................................. 26
Grades, Incomplete ............................................................................................. 23
Grades, Pass-Fail ................................................................................................ 24
Grants .................................................................................................................. 86
Greater Issues Series .......................................................................................... 56
Grievances........................................................................................................... 44
Health Services ................................................................................................... 58
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science, Department of .................... 192, 214, 398
History, Department of.............................................................................196, 318
History of The Citadel ......................................................................................... 7
Honor System ..................................................................................................... 56
Honors Program ................................................................................................. 99
Hour Requirements for Continuance ................................................................. 36
Humanities and Social Sciences, School of ................................................... 293
Infirmary ............................................................................................................. 58
Insurance, Group Hospital ................................................................................. 59
Intellectual Property, Ownership ....................................................................... 45
Intelligence, Courses in .................................................................................... 303
Intercollegiate Athletics, Department of............................................................ 97
International Baccalaureate Program ................................................................. 20

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International Studies ........................................................................................... 53
Internships ........................................................................................................... 34
Intramural Athletic Program .............................................................................. 58
Language Requirement, Placement, Bypass Credit and Waivers .................. 337
Leadership .......................................................................................................2, 62
Leadership Studies, Department of ................................................................. 442
Leaves: Emergency, Medical, and Special........................................................ 64
Library................................................................................................................. 50
Loans ................................................................................................................... 87
Luggage............................................................................................................... 63
Major, Change of ............................................................................................... 34
Marine Corps ROTC Program .......................................................................... 72
Mark Clark Hall ................................................................................................. 59
Mathematics and Computer Science, Department of .............................198, 416
Maymester........................................................................................................... 28
Mechanical Engineering Program............................................................200, 280
Medical Care ...................................................................................................... 58
Military Environment, Purpose of The Citadel’s ............................................. 13
Military Policies ................................................................................................. 61
Military Science, Department of ..................................................................... 449
Ministry, Campus ............................................................................................... 54
Minors: .............................................................................................................. 112
Aerospace Science...........................................................................................114
African American Studies.............................................................................115
American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process....................................117
Applied Mathematics....................................................................................118
Applied Physics.................................................................................................118
Applied Statistics..............................................................................................119
Biology.............................................................................................................120
Business............................................................................................................121
Chemistry..........................................................................................................122
Chinese, French, German, or Spanish...............................................................123
Civil and Environmental Engineering..........................................................124
Computer Programming....................................................................................125
Criminal Justice.................................................................................................125
Cybersecurity.................................................................................................127
East Asian Studies.............................................................................................128
Education..........................................................................................................129
Electrical Engineering.......................................................................................130
Fine Arts...........................................................................................................131
Health.............................................................................................................132
History..............................................................................................................133
Intelligence and Homeland Security.................................................................134
International and Military Affairs......................................................................135
International Criminal Justice............................................................................137
International Relations......................................................................................138
Law and Legal Studies.......................................................................................140

�Index

491

Leadership Studies.........................................................................................113
Management Information Systems....................................................................141
Mechanical Engineering...................................................................................141
Molecular Biology and Biochemistry................................................................143
Non-Western Studies.........................................................................................144
Philosophy........................................................................................................145
Psychology........................................................................................................146
Southern Studies...............................................................................................147
Sport Management........................................................................................149
Mission Statement, Vision Statement, Core Values ......................................... 11
Modern Languages, Department of .........................................................202, 335
Multicultural Student Services........................................................................... 53
Museum................................................................................................................. 9
Musical Organizations ........................................................................................ 56
Naval Science, Department of ......................................................................... 454
Navy/Marine ROTC Program ............................................................................ 72
Overdrawn Account ............................................................................................ 80
Overload, Course ................................................................................................ 33
Pass-Fail .............................................................................................................. 24
Pastoral Counseling ............................................................................................ 49
Philosophy, Courses in ..................................................................................... 316
Physical Effectiveness Program ......................................................................... 68
Physical Examinations ....................................................................................... 15
Physics, Department of ............................................................................218, 431
Placement Policy ............................................................................... 18, 337, 418
Political Science, Department ..................................................................220, 352
Prelaw and Premedical Advising Service ......................................................... 49
Premedical Programs ................................................................................375, 388
Probation, Academic .......................................................................................... 37
Psychology, Department of ......................................................................226, 366
Publications ...................................................................................................56, 57
Public Safety....................................................................................................... 59
Readmission ........................................................................................................ 38
Refunds .........................................................................................................83, 94
Religious Activities ............................................................................................ 54
Repeating Courses .............................................................................................. 26
Required Physical Education Program ............................................. 31, 111, 398
Reserves and National Guard ............................................................................ 64
Resident Tuition and Fees ................................................................................. 80
Ring Requirements ............................................................................................. 35
ROTC, Graduation Requirements...................................................................... 30
ROTC, Non-cadet Enrollment ........................................................................... 32
ROTC Programs ................................................................................................. 69
ROTC Programs, Change of ............................................................................. 30
ROTC Scholarships ..........................................................69, 70, 72, 74, 77, 89
Satisfactory Academic Progress ......................................................................... 90
Scholarships ........................................................................................................ 88

�492

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Science and Mathematics, School of .............................................................. 371
Second Academic Discharge.............................................................................. 39
Second Baccalaureate Degree ............................................................................ 34
Senior Staff ....................................................................................................... 461
Sociology, Courses in....................................................................................... 303
Spanish, Courses in ..................................................................................210, 347
Sports Program ................................................................................................... 97
Statement of Student’s Account ........................................................................ 81
Statistics, Courses in ........................................................................................ 424
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities ........................................ 48
Students with Disabilities, Services for ......................................................25, 53
Study Abroad ..................................................................................... 53, 139, 336
Substance Abuse Prevention Program ............................................................... 50
Summer School .................................................................................................. 28
Tactical Officer ................................................................................................... 48
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)............................................ 19
Testing Out Program .......................................................................................... 21
Transfer Credits .................................................................................................. 27
Transfer Student Admission ............................................................................... 20
Undergraduate Curriculum
Leadership .................................................................................................... 104
Core Curriculum............................................................................................106
Major Curriculum..........................................................................................111
Minors............................................................................................................112
Uniforms ............................................................................................................. 81
Veteran Programs
Veteran Cadet Program. ................................................................................42
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program ...........................................................19, 43
Veteran Students Policy .................................................................................... 42
Veterans Services .............................................................................................. 90
Withdrawals from Courses................................................................................. 23
Work Programs ................................................................................................... 86

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                    <text>THE CITADEL
THE MILITARY COLLEGE OF SOUTH CAROLINA
CHARLESTON, S.C.

FOUNDED 1842

CATALOG ISSUE
2015-2016

�Leadership
Since 1842, The Citadel has molded individuals into leaders. As we enter a new millennium, The Citadel reaffirms its
belief that the whole person is one who is worthy of the trust of
others. The following qualities of leadership will be the guiding
principles for The Citadel as we develop a new generation of
leaders to serve their families, their communities, their professions, and their country.
A Leader. . .
believes in an optimistic vision for the future.
motivates others to achieve.
demonstrates loyalty.
respects the rights of others.
sets a good example.
pursues excellence in all endeavors.
treats others with concern and civility.
demonstrates the courage to act responsibly.
possesses uncompromising integrity.
is devoted to duty and honor.
These principles will guide our behavior and serve as our moral
compass in all that we say and do.

�Lieutenant General John W. Rosa, USAF, Retired
President

�Brigadier General Connie Ledoux Book
Provost and Dean of the College

�Table of Contents
Academic Calendar ............................................................................................... 6
History of The Citadel........................................................................................... 7
General Information ............................................................................................ 10
Requirements for Admission............................................................................... 14
Academic Policies............................................................................................... 22
Student Support Programs, Services, and Activities........................................... 48
Military Policies .................................................................................................. 61
ROTC Programs.................................................................................................. 69
Expenses ............................................................................................................. 79
Financial Aid and Scholarships........................................................................... 84
Department of Intercollegiate Athletics .............................................................. 96
The Citadel Honors Program .............................................................................. 98
The Undergraduate Curriculum ........................................................................ 103
Courses of Study ............................................................................................... 149
School of Business ............................................................................................ 226
Zucker Family School of Education ................................................................. 241
School of Engineering....................................................................................... 251
Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering .............................. 252
Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering ............................... 268
Mechanical Engineering Program............................................................. 279
School of Humanities and Social Sciences ....................................................... 292
Department of Criminal Justice ................................................................ 293
Department of English .............................................................................. 304
Department of History .............................................................................. 316
Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures ................... 333
Department of Political Science................................................................ 348
Department of Psychology........................................................................ 362
School of Science and Mathematics ................................................................. 367
Department of Biology ............................................................................. 368
Department of Chemistry.......................................................................... 381
Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport Science ................................. 394
Department of Mathematics and Computer Science ................................ 412
Department of Physics .............................................................................. 427
Department of Leadership Studies .................................................................... 437
Department of Aerospace Studies ..................................................................... 439
Department of Military Science ........................................................................ 443
Department of Naval Science ........................................................................... 448
Organization
Board of Visitors ....................................................................................... 454
Senior Administrative Staff....................................................................... 455
Administrative and Activity Directors ...................................................... 456
Auxiliary Enterprises ................................................................................ 459
Faculty....................................................................................................... 460
Emeriti Faculty.......................................................................................... 482
Index ................................................................................................................. 486

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The Citadel Academic Calendar 2015-2016
2015

2016

Aug. 15

Class of 2019 Reports

Jan. 10

Aug. 23

Corps of Cadets Upperclass
Students Report

Winter Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Jan. 13

Aug. 25

Freshman Convocation

Classes Begin for the Corps of
Cadets

Aug. 26

Classes Begin for the Corps
of Cadets

Jan. 18

Martin Luther King’s Birthday
(No Classes)

Sept. 1

Last Day to Drop/Add

Jan. 19

Last Day to Drop/Add

Sept. 7

Labor Day (Classes Held)

Mar. 16

Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Oct. 9-10

Parents’ Weekend

Mar. 17-18 Leadership Symposium

Oct. 21

Leadership Development Day
No Classes for Corps of Cadets

Mar. 19

Corps Day

Nov. 3

Election Day - Corps of Cadets
and CGC Classes Held
Last Day to Withdraw with a
Grade of “W”

Mar. 25

Spring Break Begins after Last
Class

Apr. 3

Spring Break Ends
Corps of Cadets Return

Nov. 7-8

Homecoming Weekend

Apr. 4

All Classes Resume

Nov. 20

Thanksgiving Break Begins
after Last Class

Apr. 9

Recognition Day

Nov. 29

Thanksgiving Break Ends

Apr. 27

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets

Nov. 30

All Classes Resume

May 3

Exams End for Corps of Cadets

Dec. 10

Exams Begin for Corps of Cadets

May 7

Corps of Cadets Commencement

Dec. 16

Exams End for Corps of Cadets
Winter Break Begins

May 9

Maymester and Summer I
Evening Classes Begin

May 27

Maymester Ends

May 30

Memorial Day (No Classes)

May 31

Summer I Day Classes Begin

Jun. 22

Summer I Evening Classes End

Jun. 27

Summer II Evening Classes Begin

Jun. 28

Summer I Day Classes End

Jul. 4

Independence Day

Jul. 5

Summer II Day Classes Begin

Aug. 3

Summer II Day Classes End

Aug. 9

Summer II Evening Classes End

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A Brief History
of The Citadel
The Origin
In 1822, the South Carolina Legislature passed “An Act to Establish a
Competent Force to act as a Municipal Guard for the Protection of the City of
Charleston and Vicinity.” Land on the north end of Marion Square was selected
for an arsenal and guard house, and in 1829, the architect, Frederick Wesner,
completed the building which was known as The Citadel. A similar facility was
constructed in Columbia, South Carolina, which was known as The Arsenal.
State troops occupied both sites at a cost of $24,000 a year.
Governor John P. Richardson felt that guard duties should be combined with
a system of education. On December 20, 1842, the South Carolina Legislature
passed an act establishing the South Carolina Military Academy. The Citadel
and The Arsenal were converted into educational institutions, and students
replaced the state troops. In 1845, the role of The Arsenal was changed to the
instruction of freshmen. As a result, cadets spent their first year in Columbia
and transferred to The Citadel for the remaining three years. The South Carolina
Military Academy became known for its high academic standards and strict
military discipline.
Civil War Period
Enrollment in The South Carolina Military Academy increased from 34
students in 1843 to 296 in 1864. The $200 tuition in 1843 increased to $1,200
in 1864. When South Carolina seceded from the Union in December 1860,
Major Robert Anderson moved his garrison of U.S. troops to Fort Sumter and
requested reinforcements from the federal government. On January 9, 1861,
Citadel cadets stationed on Morris Island fired on the U.S. steamer, the Star of
the West, as it attempted to supply Fort Sumter with troops and supplies. This
was the first overt act of the war.
On January 28, 1861, the Corps of Cadets was made part of the military
organization of the state and was known as the Battalion of State Cadets. The
Arsenal and The Citadel continued to operate as military academies; however,
classes were often disrupted when the governor called the cadets into military
service. Manning heavy guns, mounting guard duty, and escorting prisoners
were among the services performed by the cadets. On February 18, 1865, The
Citadel ceased operation as a college when Union troops entered Charleston
and occupied the site. The Arsenal was burned by Sherman’s troops and never
reopened.

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Reopening
In January 1882, The Citadel buildings were returned to the State of South
Carolina after seventeen years in the possession of the United States government. In the same month, the legislature of South Carolina passed an act to
reopen the college. The 1882 session began with an enrollment of 185 cadets.
Name Change
In 1910, the name of the college was officially changed to The Citadel, the
Military College of South Carolina. The word Academy had become synonymous
with secondary schools, and the public had the misconception that the South
Carolina Military Academy was a preparatory school.
New Campus
The Citadel had outgrown its campus on Marion Square, despite numerous
building additions and could accommodate only 325 students. In 1918, the
City of Charleston gave the State of South Carolina 176 acres on the banks of
the Ashley River for a new campus. In 1922, the college moved to its current
location.
Today, the picturesque campus contains 26 major buildings. In addition to a
Corps of approximately 2300 cadets—coeducational since 1996—The Citadel
Graduate College offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs during the
evening and summer. The U.S. News &amp; World Report has ranked The Citadel
among the best colleges in the region in its surveys of “America’s Best Colleges.”
Military Service
As early as 1846, Citadel cadets served as drill instructors for the recruits
of South Carolina’s Palmetto Regiment prior to the regiment’s departure for
the Mexican War.
During the Civil War, the Corps of Cadets participated in eight engagements.
The flag of the Corps of Cadets includes eight battle streamers representing
those engagements and one streamer representing the Confederate States Army.
In the war with Spain in 1898, more Citadel alumni volunteered for service
than were needed. In World War I, Citadel graduates were among the first contingents of American troops to fight with the English and French divisions. In
major conflicts since World War II, Citadel cadets have continued to perform
military service for their country. Twenty-three cadets served on active duty as
members of the National Guard and Reservists during Operation Desert Storm.
Throughout The Citadel’s 162-year history, the military college has produced
scores of graduates who have selflessly served their country, often giving their
lives, to protect our freedom and the freedom of our allies. As we fight the
war on terrorism in Afghanistan, Iraq and other regions, we honor our cadets

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and graduates who continue The Citadel’s tradition of service and sacrifice. The
Citadel History section of the college’s website contains a listing of alumni who
have made the supreme sacrifice for their country.
The Student Body
In 1864, there were 145 cadets in the Corps, and when the move to the new
campus was made, there were almost 300 cadets. In 1947-48, 2271 students
were enrolled, including cadets and veterans. Nearly 3500 veterans of World
War II and the Korean conflict, most of whom were civilian students, attended
the College under the G.I. Bill. The Citadel program for veterans ended in
1960, but was resumed in 1967. The Veterans’ Civilian Day Program was suspended in 1992, and then re-instated in 2010. The Corps of Cadets maintains a
strength of approximately 2300 cadets. Through The Citadel Graduate College,
undergraduate programs have been offered for citizens of the Lowcountry since
1966, and the graduate programs have been available since 1968. In the 1993-94
academic year, that college was formally designated as the College of Graduate and Professional Studies, and in 2007, renamed to The Citadel Graduate
College. This college offers 5 undergraduate degrees and 29 graduate degree
programs. The Citadel also offers a Maymester and Summer Program through
The Citadel Graduate College.
Archives and Museum
The Archives contains manuscript material, photographs, and films pertaining
to The Citadel. In 1966, General Mark W. Clark donated his personal military
and official papers covering his career in World War II, the Austrian Occupation, the Korean War, and presidency of The Citadel. Other notable collections
include the papers of Pulitzer Prize winning historian, Bruce Catton; the Civil
War letters of General Ellison Capers, Citadel Class of 1857; and the papers
of Vice Admiral Friedrich Ruge, who was Rommel’s naval advisor. Authors
and scholars from the United States and Europe frequently visit the Archives
to research the collections.
The Museum contains exhibits, which trace the history of The Citadel from
1842 to the present and features the military, academic, social, and athletic
aspects of cadet life. In addition, Citadel rings from 1895 to the present are
exhibited. Citadel graduates who lost their lives in World War II, Korea, Vietnam,
Lebanon, Grenada, and Iraq are memorialized in photograph albums, which are
on display in the Museum. Access to the Archives and Museum will be limited
in the 2014-2015 academic year due to building renovations.

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General Information
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.
Civil Engineering and Electrical Engineering Programs are accredited by the
Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) of ABET; web address is http://
www.abet.org.
The undergraduate program in Business and the program leading to the Master
of Business Administration are accredited by the Association to Advance Collegiate
Schools of Business (AACSB), 777 South Harbour Island Boulevard, Suite 750,
Tampa, FL 33602-5730. Telephone: 813-769-6500; Fax: 813-769-6559. The web
address is www.aacsb.edu.
Programs for the preparation of secondary teachers at the bachelor’s level, for
the preparation of secondary and special education teachers at the master’s level,
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 Council for Accreditation of Educator Preparation
(CAEP), 1140 19th Street, NW, Suite 400, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone:
202-223-0077. The web address is www.caepnet.org. The Dean of the School of
Education serves as the Director of Teacher Education.
The B.S. Chemistry Program is accredited by the American Chemical Society,
1155 Sixteenth Street, NW, Washington, DC 20036. Telephone: 800-227-5558.
The web address is www.acs.org.
The Bachelor of Science in Computer Science is accredited by the Computing
Accreditation Commission (CAC) of ABET, 415 North Charles Street, Baltimore,
MD 21202. Telephone: 410-347-7700; web address is www.abet.org.
The Citadel’s School Psychology Program has been granted full approval
by the National Association of School Psychologists (NASP), 4340 East West
Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814. Telephone: 301-657-0270; FAX: 301657-0275. The web address is www.nasponline.org. The Clinical Counseling
program is accredited by the Masters in Psychology Accreditation Council, P.O.
Box 721173, Norman, OK 73070. Telephone: 405-329-2424. The web address
is www.mpacsite.org.

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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 com-

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munication 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
more than 2,100 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 1,000. The primary service
area is the South Carolina Lowcountry. The Citadel Graduate College offers four
baccalaureate degree programs (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), 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 eight certification 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 two-thirds of whom come from South Carolina.

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In its education programs, The Citadel acknowledges and endorses the teacherscholar 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.
Four-Year Leader Development Model
4th class
3rd class
2nd class
1st class

Prepare
Serve
Lead
Command

The Purpose of The Citadel’s Military Environment
The Citadel seeks to provide the best qualities of a military and disciplined
environment to support the growth and development of character, physical fitness, and moral and ethical principles, thereby preparing its students to meet the
requirements of citizens and especially of leaders. From the first year, with the
Fourth-Class System, through the senior year, the military environment requires
additional duties and responsibilities not normally found on a college campus.
The military environment at The Citadel also attempts to draw out and cultivate
such values as truth, honor, integrity, and courage. Qualities of proper behavior
and etiquette are stressed, and excellence in military bearing and appearance is
taught. Whether in military or civilian life, the testimony of the value of this
institution in service to the nation, state, and local communities is prominent.
Official Communications
Each Citadel student is assigned a Citadel e-mail address. Official communications are often sent electronically, and these communications will be sent to the
cadet’s Citadel e-mail address. It is the responsibility of each student to check
his/her Citadel e-mail regularly to ensure receipt of all official communications.

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Requirements
for
Admission
The Citadel gives consideration to all applicants who meet the personal,
physical, and educational requirements for admission to the Corps of Cadets.
The Citadel seeks to enroll well-rounded, mature students whose motivation and
educational achievements indicate that they are prepared to do college level work
with a reasonable probability of success. Therefore, each admission portfolio is
reviewed individually and must include at least the following:
a. High School Record (courses, grades, class standing). The high school
record provides insight into an applicant’s motivation, study habits, and scope
of interest. Particular attention is given to grades earned in English, mathematics, science, history, and foreign languages.
b. College Entrance Examination Board Test Scores. Consideration is given
to an applicant’s test scores on the College Board’s SAT or the American College Testing Program’s Assessment Exam (ACT). Although these test scores
represent only one factor in the determination of an applicant’s acceptability,
they tend to indicate the applicant’s educational development with respect to
contemporaries; therefore, the applicant’s scores provide a reasonable evaluation
of actual preparedness and potential to do college level work.
c.
The Citadel seeks to determine acceptability through a thorough evaluation of each applicant’s character, maturity, motivation, readiness for college,
amenability to a regimented lifestyle, emotional stability, and potential to contribute to cadet life. Where any one of these factors is in question, the College
may obtain additional information by means of interviews with the applicant
and/or the applicant’s parents or other persons who know the candidate. If it is
deemed necessary, The Citadel may request that the applicant present a written
report on goals in life, reasons for choosing The Citadel, or reasons for choosing a particular major field of study.
d.
The Citadel reserves the right to cancel any academic acceptance or
reservation if the recipient is found to be physically disqualified or if a subsequent academic or conduct record is found unsatisfactory. Entrance requirements
must be fully met before the date of matriculation. No one will be admitted on
probation.
Initial Acceptance and Withdrawals
New cadets are admitted to the Corps of Cadets only in the first semester
of the school year but may commence their academic work in the preceding
summer. However, courses taken before formal matriculation will not be counted
toward the 24 credit hours required to be completed in the first academic year
as a continuation requirement. Mid-year transfers from the federal service
academies will be considered on an individual basis.

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If a cadet finds it necessary to withdraw from The Citadel during the college
year or does not wish to return to The Citadel in August following any college
year, a written request for an honorable discharge must be sent to the Registrar.
Admission Procedure
Formal application for admission must be made by the applicant. The application for admission may be found online at www.citadel.edu/admissions/
apply. The Citadel admits new students into the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
only in the fall semester of each year.
A nonrefundable application fee of $40 must accompany each application.
Applications for admission may be submitted after the candidate’s junior year in
high school. All students are encouraged to apply no later than the fall semester
of the prospective cadet’s senior year in high school. In addition, the applicant
should make early arrangements to take the SAT or ACT test and have these
test scores sent to The Citadel. Prospective cadets are responsible for having the
official high school transcript sent directly to The Citadel’s Office of Admissions.
The Citadel will advise the applicant of subsequent procedural actions as
they are necessary.
A deposit of $300 is required of all new cadets accepted for enrollment. This
reservation fee is not refundable to those students who cancel their reservations
after May 1.
Each applicant must undergo a thorough medical examination. Final admission is contingent upon the results of this test. Only The Citadel’s forms, which
are provided on-line by the Office of Admissions, may be used to report these
results. The medical examination form shows the immunizations required by
The Citadel.
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 matriculation,
each matriculant will be required to submit a photocopy of their birth certificate
or valid U.S. passport. (A copy of the birth certificate must be provided as part
of the preregistration information necessary for enrollment in the ROTC classes.)
Personal Requirements
Applicants to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets must meet the U.S. Army
standard for height and weight (Army Reg 40-501) and must be physically
qualified as determined by the Citadel Surgeon. An initial applicant who fails
to meet the Citadel height/weight standard can gain admission by passing the
Citadel body-fat standard (included on the Admissions website under Physical
Fitness) using the U.S. Army technique for measuring body fat. A final path
to admission for the initial applicant who fails to meet height/weight and body
fat standards would be to pass the Citadel Physical Fitness Test.
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physical status of the applicant after acceptance but prior to arrival on
campus, the Citadel Surgeon must be informed immediately. Any physical
impairment could result in cancellation or postponement of admission. In addition, an applicant must meet the following personal requirements:
a. Applicants must be at least 17 and less than 23 years of age on the day
of matriculation at The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy are made only
under extremely extenuating circumstances and with the permission of
the Provost.
b. Applicants may not be married. (If a cadet marries, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
c. Applicants may not have childcare responsibilities for any minor child
related to him/her by blood or marriage. (If a cadet assumes childcare
responsibilities for any minor child related to him/her by blood or marriage, he/she will be discharged immediately.)
d. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
e. Applicants are expected to be prepared physically for the rigors of cadet
life. The Citadel Physical Fitness Test (CPFT) will be administered for
record early in the fall semester. Individuals who do not meet standards
will be required to participate in remedial physical training.
High School Course Requirements
All applicants for admission to The Citadel must be graduates of accredited
high schools or must have satisfactorily completed the General Education Development (GED) examination. By this, the basic requirements for admission
to the College comply with standards prescribed by the South Carolina Commission for Higher Education (CHE).
The following secondary school subjects are required:
Area
Units
English
4
At least two units must have strong grammar and composition components, at least
one must be in English literature, and at
least one must be in American literature.
Completion of College Preparatory English
I, II, III, and IV will meet this criterion.
Mathematics
4
These include Algebra I (for which Applied
Mathematics I and II may count together
as a substitute, if a student successfully
completes Algebra II), Algebra II, and
Geometry. A fourth higher-level mathematics course should be selected from among
Algebra III/trigonometry, precalculus, calculus, statistics, discrete mathematics, or a
capstone mathematics course and should be
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Foreign Language

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Social Science

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Fine Arts

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who plan to major in mathematics, computer
science, chemistry, physics, or engineering
and who have not completed at least onehalf unit of trigonometry will be required
to complete MATH 119 with a grade of C
or higher prior to enrolling in calculus.
Two units must be taken in two different
fields of the physical or life sciences and
selected from among biology, chemistry,
or physics. The third unit may be from
the same field as one of the first two units
(biology, chemistry, or physics) or from
any laboratory science for which biology
and/or chemistry is a prerequisite. Courses
in earth science, general physical science,
or introductory or general environmental
science for which biology and/or chemistry
is not a prerequisite will not meet this requirement. It is strongly recommended that
students take physical science (taught as a
laboratory science) as a prerequisite to the
three required units of laboratory science
outlined in this section. It is also strongly
recommended that students desiring to
pursue careers in science, mathematics,
engineering or technology take one course
in all three fields.
Two units of the same foreign language.
(American Sign Language will not fulfill
this requirement.)
One unit of U.S. History is required. Half
units each of economics and government
are strongly recommended.
One unit in Appreciation of, History of, or
Performance in one of the fine arts.
One unit must be taken as an elective. A
college preparatory course in Computer
Science (i.e., one involving significant
programming content, not simply keyboarding) is strongly recommended for
this elective. Other acceptable electives
include college preparatory courses in
English; fine arts; foreign languages;
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physical science, general environmental science, or other introductory science courses
for which biology and/or chemistry is not
a prerequisite); or mathematics above the
level of Algebra II.
One unit of physical education or ROTC
must be taken.

Prior to entering The Citadel, each applicant should take steps to address
any weaknesses in preparation in English or mathematics. The Citadel offers
courses in these areas each summer.
The Citadel’s Policy on Testing for Illegal Drugs
The Citadel has a clear and unwavering policy of zero tolerance for drugs.
Whether on campus or off, the possession, solicitation, distribution, sale, or
use of hallucinogenic, narcotic, or other controlled drugs or substances, or any
drug paraphernalia, (except in accordance with a legal prescription for such
substance, drug, or paraphernalia for the student possessing or using it), will
result in expulsion. This policy does not permit cadets to tolerate these actions
by fellow cadets. In support of this policy, The Citadel reserves the right to
test members of the Corps of Cadets periodically for the presence of illegal
drugs and other controlled substances. Agreeing to participate in this program
of testing for drugs is a condition of final admission to The Citadel. Refusal to
participate in this testing may lead to expulsion from the college.
Policy on Placement
The Citadel requires four semesters of language study or its equivalent in the
same language for all majors except engineering and education. Students who
wish to continue a language studied in high school or elsewhere must take a
placement test in that language. The placement test score determines the level
at which the student will continue his/her study of the language.
Credit for by-passed courses will be awarded when the higher level course
has been completed at The Citadel with the grade of “C” or higher, transferred
in from an accredited institution, or completed through an approved “testing
out process.”
If the grade of “F” is earned in a higher level course, no by-pass credit is
awarded and all by-passed courses must be completed. If the grade of “D” is
earned in the higher level course, that course may be repeated only once in
an attempt to earn by-pass credits. If the grade of “C” or higher is not earned
after one repeat, no by-pass credit will be awarded and all by-passed courses
must be completed.
Entrance Examinations
All applicants for admission to The Citadel are required to take the College
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If an applicant lists The Citadel on either the SAT or ACT examination, the
test scores will be sent to The Citadel approximately 30 days after the tests are
taken. An applicant should complete the required entrance examinations early
in the student’s senior year in high school.
Students from a foreign country whose native language is not English
must receive satisfactory scores on the Test of English as a Foreign Language
(TOEFL). Students who score less than 550 on the TOEFL paper exam or 79
on the computer exam are generally not eligible for academic acceptance. The
TOEFL is prepared and administered by the Educational Testing Service of the
College Entrance Examination Board and must be taken before March 1 of the
spring preceding admission.
In order to apply for these tests, the applicant may apply online. Test dates,
registration information and deadlines may be found at the links below:
SAT: http://sat.collegeboard.org/register
TOEFL: http://www.ets.org/toefl/ibt/register/
ACT: http://www.actstudent.org/regist/
The Citadel Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a DD 214 of 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.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
“High School Course Requirements” and “Entrance Examinations” sections
for the Corps of Cadets or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college
work. Qualified veteran students applying as transfer students must meet the
requirements as stated in this catalog under the “Transfer Student Admissions”
section.
Personal Requirements:
A. Veteran applicants are civilians and are not subject to those personal
requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. They will not be subject to
the RPED or ROTC requirements.
B. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal
offense showing poor moral character.
Admissions Procedure:
In order to be considered for admission as a veteran student at The Citadel,
the following actions must be completed:
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B. Request all high schools and colleges attended to send official transcripts (if high school was completed by GED test, submit a copy of the
equivalency certificate).
C. Request the College Entrance Examination Board (SAT) or the American
College Testing Programs Assessment Exam (ACT) send to The Citadel,
Office of Admissions the latest SAT or ACT test scores.
D. Submit DD Form 214 (member copy 4).

Transfer Student Admissions
A student who is applying for admission to the Corps of Cadets as a transfer student from another accredited college or university must have an official
transcript sent directly from any college or university previously attended to
the Office of Admissions at The Citadel. The high school record and college
entrance examination scores will also be considered. In addition to meeting all
the personal requirements listed above for cadet admission, a transfer student
must have completed a minimum of two semesters as a full-time student and
must have accumulated at least 24 hours of credit, maintaining a GPA of at
least 2.0 (on a 4.0 scale) on courses equivalent to those offered at The Citadel.
Students presenting college transcripts with less than two full-time semesters
will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. It is important for prospective students to realize that meeting any of the minimums stated in this section does
not guarantee admission as a transfer student.
Transfer students must complete a full year in the Fourth Class System
regardless of the number of academic credits transferred to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy will be considered on a individual basis for transfers
from federal academies.

Credit Earned Through Testing
International Baccalaureate Program
The Citadel recognizes the International Baccalaureate (IB) and awards college credit for scores of 4 or higher on “higher level” examinations in the IB
Program. The number of credits will be determined by the score obtained. A
complete listing of course credits that may be earned through the IB Program
may be acquired from the Registrar’s office.
CEEB Advanced Placement Program
The Citadel awards advanced placement credit to applicants who score 3 or
higher on appropriate examinations. Applicants desiring Advanced Placement
credits must have the official score report form sent directly to The Citadel
from CEEB. A complete listing of The Citadel’s courses that may be completed through Advanced Placement credit may be obtained by contacting the
Registrar’s Office.

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College Level Equivalency Program
Through College Level Equivalency Program (CLEP) Subject Examinations,
students are permitted to earn college course credits for knowledge they have
gained in certain subject areas prior to beginning their college experience. Students are permitted to earn credits through CLEP only during their first year,
including summer, at The Citadel. After the student has completed one year at
The Citadel, no course credits may be earned through CLEP.
CLEPs 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 scored 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 the 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.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
CLEP or any other “testing out program.”
Departmental Testing Out Program
Some Citadel departments have developed a process by which students may
earn credit for selected courses. These processes may differ from department
to department, and interested students should check with the Registrar’s Office
for a list of those credits that can be earned through this program.
A student may receive credit for no more than four courses through
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Academic Policies
Any exceptions to policies stated 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, students will be informed in writing. Every effort will be made to ensure that the new requirements can be met by the
student’s original expected graduation date.
Catalog of Record
The catalog bearing the number of the academic year in which cadets enter
The Citadel will be their catalog of record for matters of academic policy.
When a cadet 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.
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
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“W” Withdrawal from a course prior to the official deadline. After that time,
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 official deadline with the
recommendation of the instructor and the concurrence of the Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs. Supporting evidence is the responsibility
of the student and must be submitted in writing to the Associate Provost
for Academic Affairs.
“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. To be eligible for
the grade of “I”, students must be passing at the time they are forced to
terminate their participation in the course. Students who are not passing
at the time they are forced to terminate their participation will receive
the grade of “F” in the course. The grade of “I” must be removed within
the first thirty class days of the next full semester, or the “I” 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 Incomplete is the responsibility of
the student. Students may not enroll in a course in which they currently
have an “I”. A student is not eligible for Dean’s List or Gold Star awards
until Incompletes are removed.
“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”.
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 “F”, “I”
or “W” as determined by the individual faculty member in consultation with the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
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
among instructors, every effort is made to obtain consistent grading standards
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End-of-the-semester grade reports and midterm progress reports are made
available electronically through BANNER Self-Service.
Grade-Point Average Computation
For purposes of ascertaining a grade-point average, grades are weighted as
follows:
Grade
Quality-Points Per Semester Hour
A.................................................................................... 4
B.................................................................................... 3
C.................................................................................... 2
D ................................................................................... 1
F, I, IP, W, P, S, U ....................................................... 0
The grade-point average for any semester is determined by dividing the total
number of quality points earned by the total number of hours for which grades
of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, or “F” were received.
The cumulative grade-point average 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. For this purpose, the number of quality hours includes all credit hours
attempted at The Citadel for which grades of “A”, “B”, “C”, “D” or “F” were
received. The number of quality points earned includes all quality points associated with quality hours earned at The Citadel. The Citadel does not recognize
plus or minus grades in undergraduate courses.
Academic Awards
The Dean’s List is a recognition given for the work in a semester to those
students who have earned 12 or more semester hours excluding Pass-Fail hours
whose grade-point average is 3.200 or higher, with no grade of “I” and no grade
below “C”. The medal is worn on the cadet uniform during the following semester.
A Dean’s List certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who meet the
requirements for Dean’s List for the work in a semester.
Gold Stars are awarded to those students on the Dean’s List who have made a
grade-point average of 3.700 or higher for the work of a semester. Stars can only
be worn on the cadet uniform if the cadet earned them in the previous semester.
A Gold Star Recognition certificate will be awarded to non-cadet students who
meet the requirements for Gold Stars for the work of a semester.
Pass-Fail
Juniors and seniors with cumulative grade-point averages of 2.00 or higher
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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.
Students may not change their decision to take a course on a Pass-Fail basis
after the first two weeks of the term. Courses taken Pass-Fail carry graduation
credit, but no quality points are awarded. Such courses are not included in GPA
computations except in determining the First and Second Honor Graduates of
the graduating cadet class.
Instructors report grades as usual, “A” through “F.” The Registrar’s Office
translates an “A”, “B” or “C” as an “S” (meaning “satisfactory, credit awarded”).
Grades of “D” or “F” are translated as “U” (meaning “unsatisfactory, no credit
awarded”).
Cadets who are taking a course under the Pass-Fail option and who wish to
be considered for Dean’s List or Gold Star honors must satisfactorily complete
the Pass-Fail course and must earn the appropriate GPA on 12 or more semester
hours in addition to the Pass-Fail course.
In determining the GPA for the position of First and Second Honor Graduates,
courses taken under the Pass-Fail option will be included.
Students desiring to take a course on the Pass-Fail option should contact the
Registrar’s Office.
Students with Documented Disabilities
The Director of the Academic Support Center is responsible for determining if
a student has a documented disability as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act and for determining appropriate accommodations and services. Students
with disabilities are encouraged to self-identify to the Director upon admission
to The Citadel. If the Director determines that a disability warrants substitutions
for courses required in the areas of foreign language and/or mathematics, all
grades of “F” earned in previously completed courses in that discipline will be
changed to “U” and will not be included in computing the student’s GPA. Grades
of “A”, “B”, “C” or “D” made by students in previously completed courses in
that discipline will not be altered.
Audit Status
Any student who is eligible to enroll in a particular course may, with the approval of the instructor and the Registrar, audit that course for no credit. There
will be no additional charge if the student is enrolled for credit in courses totaling
12 or more hours. For students taking fewer than 12 credit hours, registration
fees and 100 percent of the tuition for the course will be assessed. The student
may not change the decision to take the course on an audit basis rather than for
credit after the first two weeks of the term. Grades will not be given for courses
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Change of Grade
After grades in a course have been submitted to the Registrar’s Office, a
change of grade will be considered only in cases of instructor error. The change
of grade must be made within one month after the beginning of the next semester following the recording of the grade and must be approved by the head of
the instructor’s department/school and by the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. A grade change may not be based on work submitted after final grades
have been submitted.
Taking or Repeating Courses to Improve the GPA/Grade Replacement
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 may 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. It is the student’s
responsibility to complete Grade Replacement Request forms in the Office
of the Registrar in order to have the new grade replace the older grade(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. Grades of “S” earned when a student elects to take
a course on a Pass-Fail basis may not be used to replace older grades(s).
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.
7. A student is not eligible for grade replacement after he/she has completed
their degree program.
Transfer Credits
The appropriate deans or department heads have responsibility for considering
all transfer courses. Normally, only courses taken at an accredited institution
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by The Citadel and in which grades of “C” or better have been earned will be
considered for transfer. However, the appropriate dean or department head 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. In those cases where a course
has been taken in a department or school not represented at The Citadel, the dean
of the school or head of the department in which the student is majoring will
determine if the course in question may be accepted for General Elective credit.
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. Grades earned in courses transferred from another college will not be
computed in the student’s grade-point average at The Citadel. Courses previously
passed at The Citadel will not be accepted for transfer. All transcripts sent from
another college to The Citadel become the property of The Citadel and cannot
be issued to the student or a third party.
Cadets who have been given Academic or Conduct Discharges from The
Citadel or who leave The Citadel while their conduct status is in question may
not enroll in courses at The Citadel during that period of discharge nor may
they transfer back to The Citadel courses taken during that period of discharge.
Cadets who have resigned in lieu of a conduct discharge will be treated as if
they have committed the offense with which they have been charged and have
been given the most severe consequence available for that offense. Courses these
cadets may take during the period of that consequence will not be considered
for transfer back to The Citadel. Cadets who have been discharged for reasons
other than academics or conduct may transfer back to The Citadel no more than
four (4) pre-approved courses taken during that period of discharge.
All transfer credits are provisional. If a department/school determines within
a reasonable period of time after classes begin that the student is not prepared
to take a course for which the transferred course is a prerequisite, the allowance of credit is withdrawn, and the student must take the prerequisite course
at The Citadel.
During the fall and spring semesters, a cadet may not take a course offered at
another institution (classroom or online) or a course offered through The Citadel
Graduate College.
Maymester and Summer School
The Citadel offers a Maymester, two day summer sessions, and two evening
summer sessions. Over a summer, a student will not normally be permitted to
enroll at The Citadel or transfer in from another accredited institution more than
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and two summer sessions, a maximum of five courses and associated labs may
be taken. The maximum load allowed in Maymester is one course; the maximum
allowed in each session of summer school is two courses and associated labs.
As with all transfer courses, prior approval is required for transfer of summer
courses taken at another accredited institution.
Class Attendance Policy
The cornerstone of undergraduate education is communication between the
teacher and the learner, and at The Citadel, class attendance is mandatory. Students
may, however, need to miss class for authorized reasons—athletic events, academic
travel, special ceremonies, guard duties, etc. Illness and personal emergencies may
also cause students to be absent for legitimate reasons. Should it be necessary to
miss a class for any reason, the student will, unless circumstances preclude it,
notify the professor in advance and will be responsible for any material missed.
Tests and labs are critically important and are scheduled well in advance. It is,
therefore, imperative that these are missed only due to circumstances beyond the
control of the student and that the student notify the instructor when missing a
test or lab cannot be avoided. Students are notified each time they are reported
absent from a class and have 7 days to make requests to their Academic Officer
for adjustments.
Absences, whether excused or unexcused, in excess of 20% of the meetings
of a particular course can, at the discretion of the professor, result in a grade of
“F” in the course. When class attendance is used to adjust or determine a cadet’s
grade, the faculty member’s class attendance record will provide the official
attendance record. Faculty members may correct submitted class absence data
for 6 working days after the day the class meets by sending this information to
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. However, the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs will accept no late class absence submissions from the faculty
after the last day of classes each semester..
As soon as a determination has been made that a grade of “F” for excessive absences is warranted, the instructor will notify the Associate Provost for
Academic Affairs, and the student will be assigned an “F”. If, as a result of this
action, the total hours carried by a full-time student drops below 12 credit hours,
the student is subject to immediate discharge from the College unless there are
extenuating circumstances. Such circumstances must be presented in writing to
the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. After 10 unexcused absences
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but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Final Examinations
Examinations are required at the end of each semester. Examinations will be
given at the assigned time. If a faculty member has more than one section of
the same course, students may, with the permission of the faculty member and
providing that there is no conflict, take the final examination with another section.
Since no scheduling conflicts are possible, make-up examinations should not
be necessary. Any examination which is missed due to an emergency should be
rescheduled after the regularly scheduled examination period but not during a
Reading Period, during ESP, or on a Sunday. If rescheduling is not possible prior
to the deadline for submission of final grades, the instructor should award the
student an “I.” Conflicts resulting from a student’s travel arrangements do not
constitute an emergency and do not justify a make-up examination. Any exception to these policies must be requested in writing by the student and concurred
in by the instructor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
The final examination schedule is published each semester on the Citadel
web page.
Degrees
The degree of Bachelor of Arts is conferred upon satisfactory completion of
the appropriate program of study in chemistry, criminal justice, English, history,
modern languages, political science, or psychology. The Bachelor of Science
degree is conferred upon satisfactory completion of the appropriate program of
study in biology; chemistry; computer science; education; health, exercise, and
sport science; mathematics; or physics.
Graduates in business administration receive the degree of Bachelor of Science
in Business Administration.
Graduates in civil engineering receive the degree of Bachelor of Science in Civil
Engineering. Graduates in electrical engineering receive the degree of Bachelor
of Science in Electrical Engineering. Graduates in mechanical engineering receive
the degree of Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering.
Requirements for Degree Completion
Academics: A student must complete one of the major courses of study outlined in the catalog of record and must achieve a minimum grade-point average
of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned at The
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of 2.000 based on all quality hours attempted and all quality points earned in
major coursework at The Citadel.
Students majoring in education or in the teaching track of health, exercise
and sport science must achieve a cumulative grade-point average of at least
2.750 and a grade-point average of at least 2.750 on all professional education
courses; and must have on file in the Registrar’s Office at The Citadel passing
scores for the appropriate PRAXIS II and Principles of Learning and Teaching
(PLT) Examinations.
If a student is pursuing a minor, a grade-point average of 2.000 must be
achieved in all coursework completed in that minor.
All students, including transfer students from other colleges, are required to
earn at The Citadel a minimum of one-half the semester hours prescribed for
their major course of study.
The student’s school or department is responsible for ensuring that the student’s
knowledge in the major is current. Cadets who have met the overall grade-point
average and major coursework grade-point average requirements and who are
conduct proficient but who have not completed all course requirements for graduation may take not more than two courses totaling 7 semester hours at another
institution for transfer to The Citadel in order to complete degree requirements.
Prior approval of these courses is mandatory.
ROTC: The ROTC requirement for cadets serves two purposes. First, ROTC
course work plays a major role in The Citadel’s mission to educate and prepare
graduates to become principled leaders in all walks of life. Second, ROTC
coursework is an essential component of the criteria to receive a commission
in one of the armed forces. All cadets are, therefore, required to enroll in and
pass an ROTC course for every semester during which they are enrolled at The
Citadel or until they have completed eight semesters or met graduation requirements. If extenuating circumstances beyond the control of the cadet require that
he/she withdraw or not register for ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may
wish to pursue a commission must have the permission of the head of that ROTC
Detachment. The cadet who is not pursuing a commission must have the permission of the academic advisor and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC class must meet that requirement in order to
graduate. When cadets are making up a missed ROTC requirement or changing
to another ROTC, they are not, without the permission of the head of the ROTC
Detachment, permitted to enroll in an ROTC class at a level lower than their
academic class. For example, a member of the senior class who wishes to change
to another ROTC must enroll in a senior-level course in the new ROTC unless the
head of the ROTC Detachment authorizes the enrollment in a lower-level course.
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experiences may be accepted in lieu of ROTC coursework. When approved, the
designated ROTC courses will be recorded on the student’s Citadel transcript as
exempted military credits.
ROTC classes may not be used to satisfy elective requirements in any course
of study.
Cadets who are pursuing a commission in one ROTC program and who then
decide to pursue a commission in another ROTC program must have the approval
of the head of the ROTC program they are leaving and the head of the ROTC
program they wish to join. Cadets who wish to move from one ROTC program
to another but do not wish to pursue a commission must have the approval of
the head of the ROTC department they wish to join, academic advisor, and the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. A change in ROTC program does not
reduce the number of semesters of ROTC required for graduation.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute
to an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities
and recreational sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is
required to complete RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED
251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
Residential: Students pursuing a cadet degree must reside in the Corps of
Cadets for at least four full semesters.
Requirements for Participation in Commencement Exercises
Students who have not completed all degree requirements may participate in
the May Commencement if the following conditions are met:
1. All Grade-Point Average (GPA) requirements have been met. That is, the
cumulative and major grade-point averages must be at least 2.000. For
Education majors and Physical Education (Teaching Track) majors, the
cumulative and professional education grade-point averages must be at
least 2.750.
2. The student must be no more than 15 credit hours short of meeting degree
requirements.
3. The student must be cleared by the Office of the Treasurer.
4. The cadet must have completed all tours and confinements, must have
passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test, and must have met height/weight
requirements as presented in Chapter 5 of the White Book.
5. The cadet must have met all ROTC and RPED requirements.
6. The cadet must be eligible to complete degree requirements without returning to the Corps of Cadets since participation in commencement is the final
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Commencement Honors
Commencement Awards are restricted to those graduates who have earned and
are using to satisfy graduation requirements a minimum of 90 semester hours.
Annually, the Board of Visitors recognizes the two top graduates of the Corps of
Cadets by presenting at Commencement the David Shingler Spell Honor Graduate
Awards, honoring David Shingler Spell, Class of 1950. The First Honor Graduate
receives the traditional Scholarship Medal and both the First and Second Honor
Graduates receive an appropriately inscribed plaque and a stipend to be used for
educational expenses at the graduate level or at the discretion of the recipient. These
honors are awarded to the cadet graduates whose grade-point averages at The Citadel
are highest and second highest among the graduating cadet class. In case of a tie,
grades in courses taken under the Pass-Fail option are included in computing the
grade-point average. In those cases where the grade-point averages are still identical,
the total number of quality points earned is used to break the tie.
To be eligible to graduate with honors and to be eligible for departmental honors,
a student must have earned at The Citadel at least half of the semester hours required
in the major course of study.
A degree summa cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.900-4.000.
A degree magna cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class
who have achieved a grade-point average of 3.700-3.899.
A degree cum laude is awarded to those students in the graduating class who
have achieved a grade-point average of 3.500-3.699.
School/Departmental Honors are awarded on the recommendation of deans/
department heads to those students of the graduating class who have earned a gradepoint average of 3.500 or better in at least 36 hours of work in the major completed
at The Citadel.
Non-cadet Enrollment in ROTC
Non-cadets are not permitted to enroll in ROTC classes unless they meet all
the following conditions:
1. The individual must either be on active duty and on orders as a participant
in a commissioning program for one of the armed services or be an enrolled
veteran student.
2. The individual must be accepted as a degree-seeking student in the day
program of The Citadel.
3. The individual must be enrolled as a full-time student in courses in the
day program of The Citadel.
4. The individual must be provided leadership experiences outside the context
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5. ROTC classes will fulfill no degree requirements in a degree program of
a non-cadet.
6. The individual must be in uniform while on campus.
Fine Arts Requirement
Freshmen and Sophomores should attend at least one approved Fine Arts
performance each semester.
Course Load Requirements
A full-time student must be enrolled throughout each semester in course work
totaling at least 12 credit hours. A cadet must be a full-time student. Any cadet
who drops below the 12-credit-hour minimum at any time during a semester is
subject to discharge, unless there are extremely extenuating circumstances. Such
circumstances must be presented in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs. Students and their parents should be aware that carrying fewer than 12
credit hours may affect insurance coverage with some insurance companies and
may also affect eligibility for financial aid.
Course Overload
The maximum course load (credit hours) which will be approved for either
fall or spring semester is normally 22.
Overloads may be requested in writing to the Associate Provost for Academic
Affairs.
Course Substitutions
Course substitutions are made only when justified by extenuating circumstances.
Such circumstances must be presented in writing by the student, and the requested
substitution must have the support of the faculty advisor, the associate dean or
department head, and the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs. Forms for
requesting course substitutions are available in the Registrar’s Office.
Combining Courses
Courses may be combined to meet a maximum of one general elective requirement under the following circumstances:
1. The courses to be combined must be offered by the same department and
must be related in some way.
2. The associate dean or department head of the student’s major school or
department must provide a recommendation and rationale for combining
the courses.
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Change of Academic Major
Students who wish to change their major should consult with their academic
advisors as well as with the associate dean or department head offering the new
major. Forms for requesting a change of academic major are available in the
Registrar’s Office.
Pursuing a Double Major
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different majors
concurrently within the same baccalaureate degree. This will be permitted under
the following conditions:
1. Students must declare their intentions to the Registrar no later than the fall
semester of the junior year.
2. Both majors must be offered under the same baccalaureate degree.
3. Students must complete all requirements for each major.
4. Students, in addition to meeting a minimum overall grade-point average,
must achieve the minimum grade-point average requirements of each major.
5. Requirements for both majors must be completed concurrently.
A student who has met these requirements will have both majors indicated
on the transcript.
Pursuing a Second Baccalaureate Degree
Under certain circumstances, a student may wish to pursue two different baccalaureate degrees concurrently. This will be allowed under the following conditions:
1. The student must complete all requirements of each degree.
2. The student is normally expected to complete requirements for the second
degree while pursuing the initial undergraduate degree.
3. Any remaining requirements after the initial degree has been completed
may be addressed in the Citadel’s summer school, in The Citadel Graduate
College, or in Day Student Status.
Internships
Academic internships offer the opportunity for students to apply academic
learning to practical situations.
Normally, only juniors and seniors are eligible for academic internships. A
minimum cumulative GPA of 2.500 is preferred. Exceptions to this requirement
will be considered by the internship advisor and the department head or associate dean.
To receive course credit, the student should pursue an internship that is clearly
related to his or her major course of study and/or career interest. If the internship
is not offered by the student’s school or major department, the student must have
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To receive three semester hours of credit, each intern will work a minimum
of 50 hours over the course of the semester, to include activities on site at the
internship agency and regular meetings with the internship advisor. Each student
intern will be required to maintain an internship journal or diary containing a
detailed record of internship activities and will prepare a formal paper and/or a
formal oral presentation based on a substantive topic related to the internship
experience.
A student may earn a maximum of six semester hours of credit from internship courses to apply to a degree program at The Citadel and may participate in
only one internship during the semester.
Academic Classifications
Academic classifications of 4A (first-semester freshman) through 3B (second
-semester sophomore) are based strictly on hours earned. For example, to be classified 3A (first-semester sophomore), the cadet’s total hours earned must be no
less than 8 fewer than the total hours required through the spring semester of the
freshman year of the major course of study. A table of credit hours required for
each academic classification for each major is provided on the Citadel webpage
under “Registrar.”
To be academically eligible to be classified as a first-semester senior (1A), a
cadet must have earned a sufficient number of hours to be no more than 8 hours
short of the number of hours required in the major course of study through the
spring semester of the junior year.
Academic classification is used by the Office of Financial Aid to determine
loan eligibility and by the Commandant’s Office to determine room assignments,
the appropriate class numeral, class privileges, and eligibility to hold cadet rank.
Class Privileges
Cadets are considered for privileges based on their Academic Classifications.
To be eligible to receive class privileges, a cadet must not be on Academic Probation and must be both Conduct and Physically Proficient.
Ordering and Receiving a Class Ring
While any rising senior cadet may in the spring of the junior year be measured
for and order a class ring, to be eligible to receive a class ring, a cadet must
meet these two conditions: (1) have an academic classification of 1A and (2)
have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.000. To participate in the Ring Ceremony,
the cadet must (3) have passed the Corps Physical Fitness Test and (4) have met
the height/weight requirement as outlined in Chapter 5 of the White Book. Cadets
who have met academic requirements to receive the ring but have not met the
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Presentation may pick up their rings on the Monday following Parents’ Weekend
at the Holliday Alumni Center. If a cadet fails to meet requirements to receive
the ring with his/her class, the Alumni Association will normally hold the ring
until the end of the following spring semester. If the cadet has not met requirements to receive the ring by that time, it will be returned to the manufacturer.
The cadet may not order the ring again until all requirements to receive the ring
have been met. The eligibility of cadets who failed to meet ring eligibility in
October of their senior year will be checked again in January. The rings of cadets
who have not yet received their rings but will receive their diplomas in May or
will be eligible to participate in the commencement ceremony will be cleared
to receive their rings before commencement. No other cadets will be cleared to
receive their rings until after commencement.
These are minimum requirements and will not be waived. Students should
see the Registrar to confirm eligibility.
Academic Criteria for Continuance
In order to be eligible to continue at The Citadel, a student must meet minimum
standards for hours earned at The Citadel or properly transferred from another
accredited institution and cumulative grade-point average maintained. These criteria are assessed initially after the cadet’s second semester at The Citadel and
then at the end of each two-semester period.
Credits earned through AP or course work taken by an entering freshman in
the summer prior to initial matriculation WILL NOT be used toward meeting the
minimum standard for hours earned in an academic year. Although The Citadel
will notify students who are deficient in either or both areas, it is the responsibility of the student to ensure that these criteria are met. To avoid academic
discharge, a student must meet both hour and GPA requirements concurrently
either at the end of the fall semester, at the end of the spring semester, or in
August, as appropriate.
A full-time student (one carrying at least 12 credit hours each semester) must
pass at least 24 semester hours in each 12-month period after initial matriculation
or readmission. If a previously passed course is repeated, the hours may be used
only once toward meeting requirements for hours passed.
Part-time students must pass 50% of the hours attempted.
Each student must maintain a minimum cumulative grade-point average as
prescribed in the following table. This grade-point average is calculated as described earlier in this section.
The column labeled “Total Hours” includes 1) all credits 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 Pass-Fail or in which
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Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
on Probation

0-39
1.300
40-69
1.500
70-99
1.700
100 &amp; above
1.900
This table shows the minimum academic progress a student must make to
continue at the College and to avoid academic discharge.
For the purpose of determining academic probation, criteria for continuance,
dean’s list, gold stars, graduation, and other academic matters, the grade-point
average will be computed to three decimal places.
Academic Probation
A student is placed on academic probation for any semester when the cumulative grade-point average based on courses taken at The Citadel fails to meet
the requirements for continuance without probation as outlined in the following
table. A student will be removed from academic probation after the semester in
which the cumulative grade-point average meets the requirements set forth in
the following the table.
Total Hours
(Quality Hours Plus
Transfer &amp; Pass/Fail Hours)

Grade-Point Average
for Continuance
without Probation

0-39
40-69
70-99
100 &amp; above

1.700
1.800
1.900
2.000

Academic Discharge
A cadet’s academic record will be subject to formal review for purposes of
academic discharge at the end of the second semester after initial matriculation
at The Citadel. During these two semesters and the summer sessions after initial
matriculation, the cadet must have earned at least 24 credit hours and must at
the time of review meet GPA requirements for continuance. If these requirements
are not met concurrently at that time, the cadet will be discharged for academic
deficiencies.
Academic assessment for the purpose of academic discharge is conducted at
the end of each two-semester period, and the associated summer sessions, after
the student is admitted or readmitted. Under the Academic Discharge Policy,
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each year. Credits completed while a student is on academic discharge will not
normally be accepted for transfer to The Citadel. Exceptions to this policy must
have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
Summer session work cannot make students ineligible to enroll in the following fall semester, if they were eligible for enrollment at the end of the previous
spring semester.
Minimum grade-point averages for the various categories are as shown in the
previous sections; however, the minimum GPA required will not be raised as a
result of summer school work. That is, students moving from one category to the
next higher category as a result of credit hours earned in summer school at The
Citadel or elsewhere will be required to meet the GPA minimum of the lower
category of credit hours for continuance in the following fall term.
Students who voluntarily withdraw at times other than January or August or
who are discharged for other than academic reasons will have their academic
status assessed upon application for readmission.
When the number of unexcused absences reaches 5, the student and his or her
parents will be issued a warning by the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
that continued disregard of the academic policy requiring class attendance will
result in an academic discharge from the College. If the number of unexcused
absences reaches 10, the student will be permitted to complete the current semester,
but will be academically discharged from the College for the following semester.
Cadets who accumulate 10 or more unexcused absences in the spring semester
and who would otherwise be eligible to participate in commencement will not
be permitted to do so. In all other circumstances, cadets who accumulate 10 or
more unexcused absences will be awarded an academic discharge.
Readmission
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.
In addition to any specific readmission requirements stated at the time of
discharge, applicants for readmission to the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
must meet the personal and physical fitness requirements for current cadets (see
updated Application for Readmission on the Registrar’s website). These include
the following:
a. Applicants for readmission must meet the U.S. Army standard for height and
weight (Army Reg 600-9) and must be physically qualified as determined
by the Citadel Surgeon. Applicants who fail to meet the height/weight
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Height/weight and body-fat standards for current cadets are detailed in the
White Book, Chapter 5. These standards are more stringent than those for
initial applicants.
b. Applicants for readmission may not be married nor have childcare responsibility for any minor child related to him or her by blood or marriage.
c. Applicants must not have a record of conviction of a criminal offense
showing poor moral character.
d. Applicants for readmission must be less than 26 years old on the first day
of classes in the semester of their readmission.
If approved for readmission after an academic discharge, the student will be
readmitted on academic probation. Cadets who have been approved for readmission may or may not be assigned to their former cadet company.
Second Academic Discharge
A student who fails for a second time to meet minimum academic criteria
for continuance will be awarded a Second Academic Discharge. The Associate
Provost for Academic Affairs 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
Associate Dean, the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs will determine the
conditions under which the student may be considered for readmission after a
second academic discharge.
“Academic Forgiveness” or “Fresh Start” Policy
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
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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.).
Conduct Discharge
Cadets who have been suspended or dismissed or who leave the College with
a disciplinary board pending are not eligible to attend any undergraduate class at
The Citadel—day, evening, or summer—or to transfer credits back to The Citadel
for any courses taken during the period of discharge.
Cadets Called to Active Duty
When Cadets are called to Active Duty, it is the policy of The Citadel to minimize
the academic and financial impacts of being required to interrupt their studies. When
the cadet learns that call to active duty is likely, he/she notifies the Office of the
Associate Provost for Academic Affairs and his/her Tactical Officer.
Financial
If the cadet and his/her instructors feel that completing courses in which he/she
is currently enrolled is not a reasonable expectation, the cadet is awarded the grade
of “W” in each course and is provided a full refund less room and board used and
OneCard charges. When the cadet elects not to withdraw from all courses, refunds
of tuition and fees are prorated based on a per-credit-hour rate and the number of
credits the cadet and his/her faculty members believe he/she will be able to complete.
Academic
When the date of required departure from The Citadel becomes fixed, the cadet
works with his/her instructors to determine if it is reasonable to complete courses
after departing on active duty or delaying completion until the cadet returns to The
Citadel. In this effort, the instructor is not expected to modify the expectations
or assignments of the course, but to help the student determine if it is feasible to
continue to work on, and ultimately complete, course requirements after leaving
The Citadel. In some cases, the date of departure is sufficiently late in the semester
that final course assignments and the final exam can be completed before the cadet
leaves campus. This, however, will likely be the exception rather than the rule, and
faculty members are not expected to “force” early course completion.
When the faculty member and the student feel that it is not reasonable to complete
requirements in a particular course, the student is withdrawn from that course with
the grade of “W.” When the faculty member and student feel that requirements in
a particular course can be completed by the student through independent study, the
grade of “I” is given until course requirements are met. If at any time the faculty
member and/or the student feel that completing the course is no longer a reasonable
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Civilian Students in Cadet Classes
With the exceptions of Day Students, Returning Veteran Cadets, and Non-Cadet
Veteran Day Students, no civilian students are permitted to take classes with the
Corps of Cadets. These three student categories are defined below.
Day Student Status
Cadets will normally remain in the Corps of Cadets until degree requirements have been met. Cadets who have completed eight semesters in the Corps
of Cadets, all ROTC requirements, and all required physical education (RPED)
courses and who have been cleared by the Commandant and the Treasurer may
apply for Day Student status through the Office of the Registrar. Students who
have completed ROTC, RPED, and LDRS requirements and have been cleared
by the Commandant’s Office and the Treasurer, but who have completed fewer
than eight semesters in the Corps of Cadets may apply for Day Student status
only if they need fewer than 12 hours of credit to complete their degrees.
If Day Student status is approved, the student must live off campus and may
attend day classes with the Corps of Cadets or evening undergraduate classes in
The Citadel Graduate College. While on campus in Day Student status, students
will wear civilian clothes, but their attire is expected to be compatible with the
military environment established by the uniformed Corps of Cadets.
For Day Students, the following specific dress code is in force:
1. Regulations pertaining to body piercing and tattoos are the same as those
for the 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.
3. Hair will be neatly trimmed and styled; as will mustaches and sideburns
if they are worn. Men will be permitted to wear beards only when required
to do so for medical reasons, which must be explained in writing by a
physician and submitted to the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs.
4. Students will wear business attire when attending formal hops and similar
occasions when the members of the Corps of Cadets are required to appear
in full dress or white uniform.
5. Any student who is not in compliance with minimum standards for personal
appearance will be required to leave campus until discrepancies are corrected. Repeated offences may result in discharge from the College.
Veteran Students Policy
1. All veteran students must declare either the day/cadet or Evening
Undergraduate Studies Program when they begin taking classes at The Citadel.
Veterans who declare themselves day students must follow the South Carolina
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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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

Veteran Cadet Program
Effective with the fall 2008 semester, cadets who have begun their pursuit of
the cadet degree and have elected to pursue or have been called to active military
service will be provided the following options if their tour on active duty was not
for training purposes and they have been discharged honorably with full rights
and privileges of a veteran.
Option 1. If they are eligible, they may return to the Corps of Cadets to continue
to pursue the cadet degree.
Option 2. They may enroll as civilian students in classes with the Corps of
Cadets to pursue a non-cadet degree with non-cadet diploma and ring (the same
diploma and ring available for current Active Duty Students and students in The
Citadel Graduate College.)
Eligibility Criteria
• must have been sworn into the Corps of Cadets at The Citadel
• must have been honorably discharged from active duty with the full
rights and privileges of a veteran
• must meet academic and disciplinary criteria for readmission to The
Citadel
Students electing this option
• may enroll in civilian status in classes with the Corps of Cadets
• may enroll in evening classes in The Citadel Graduate College
• are eligible to earn the non-cadet degree/diploma and receive the noncadet ring currently awarded to Active Duty students and students in
The Citadel Graduate College
• may not return to the Corps of Cadets but will be allowed to participate
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At its 14 June 2008 meeting, the Board of Visitors approved the pursuit of
the Cadet Degree, Diploma, and Ring through the Veteran Cadet Program under
the following conditions:
1. The former cadet has received while on active duty and in combat an injury
that precludes readmission to the Corps of Cadets; or
2. The former cadet has served at least four semesters in the Corps of Cadets
prior to moving to Veteran Cadet status.
Former cadets who are approved to pursue the Cadet Degree in Veteran Cadet status will be awarded credit for appropriate ROTC courses 301, 302, 401,
and 402 based on their active duty service, and requirements to complete RPED
250/251, two activity courses, and LDRS courses will be waived.
Through these options, The Citadel is attempting to address the needs of those
students who have formally joined the Corps of Cadets but prior to completing
the cadet degree have been called to active duty or have elected to serve on active duty that ends with an honorable discharge as a veteran.
Non-Cadet Veteran Day Program
An eligible non-cadet veteran is defined to be an individual who provides
evidence through a Department of Defense Form DD 214 of 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.
Admission Requirements:
Veteran applicants must meet the academic standards outlined under the
High School Course Requirements and Entrance Examinations for the Corps
of Cadets found in the Requirements for Admission section of this catalog
or provide evidence of previous satisfactory college work. Qualified veteran
students applying as transfer students must meet the requirements as stated
in Transfer Student Admissions in the Requirements for Admission section
of this catalog. Veteran applicants must not have a record of conviction of
a criminal offense showing poor moral character. For complete admission
requirements, please refer to Non-Cadet Veteran Day Admissions in the
Requirements for Admission section of this catalog.
Academic Requirements:
Veteran applicants are civilians and will not be subject to academic requirements specific to the Corps of Cadets. Such requirements include the
RPED, ROTC, and LDRS courses.
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 or
discrimination based on sex, race, color, or national origin. Students who feel that
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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
associate dean.
If the matter remains unresolved, the student may present the grievance and
the attempted solution in writing to the appropriate dean. If deemed appropriate,
the dean may appoint a review committee consisting of three faculty members,
with one designated as chair and a student in good standing from the same student category as the grieving student. This committee shall have the authority
to interview individuals who may have information pertaining to the grievance
and to request records and materials pertaining to the grievance. In a grievance
procedure, all employees and students are obligated to provide requested information to the dean/associate dean/department head, or review committee. The
committee shall forward its findings and recommendations to the convening dean
who shall decide the case. The student may appeal that decision to the Provost
who has the authority to settle all student grievances.
English Fluency Policy
In accordance with the laws of South Carolina, The Citadel ensures the English
fluency of its teaching faculty through a two-stage review process.
1. During the interview process, each applicant will make an oral presentation before a group consisting of faculty members and students. Using the
included form, each participant will evaluate the candidate’s English fluency and clarity of presentation. These evaluations will be a major factor
in the selection process, and should a candidate who is ultimately selected
be deemed by this evaluation to have a language problem, the extent of
this problem, the support to be provided the candidate by the College in
addressing this problem, and the expectations for improvement in English
fluency will all be clearly stated in the offer of employment.
2. Should the English fluency of a member of the faculty be challenged by a
student, standard procedures for student academic grievances as described
above will be followed. If a review committee is called for, the native
language of one of the faculty members will not be English.
Ownership of Intellectual Property
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
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Definitions
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.
Policy
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.
Confidentiality of Student Records
The Citadel complies with the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act
(FERPA), which affords students certain rights with respect to their education
records. These rights include:
(1) The right to inspect and review the student’s education records within
45 days of the day The Citadel receives a request for access.
A student should submit to the registrar, dean, head of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written request that identifies the record(s)
the student wishes to inspect. The Citadel official will make arrangements for
access and notify the student of the time and place where the records may be
inspected. If the records are not maintained by the Citadel official to whom the
request was submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct official
to whom the request should be addressed.
(2) The right to request the amendment of the student’s education records
that the student believes are inaccurate, misleading, or otherwise in violation
of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.
A student who wishes to ask The Citadel to amend a record should write
the official responsible for the record, clearly identify the part of the record the
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If The Citadel decides not to amend the record as requested, The Citadel will
notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s right to a hearing
regarding the request for amendment. Additional information regarding the hearing
procedures will be provided to the student when notified of the right to a hearing.
(3) The right to provide written consent before The Citadel discloses personally identifiable information from the student’s education records, except
to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without consent.
The Citadel discloses education records without a student’s prior written consent
under the FERPA exception for disclosure to “school officials” with “legitimate
educational interests.” A school official has a “legitimate educational interest”
if the official needs to review an education record in order to fulfill his or her
professional responsibilities for The Citadel. A “school official” is a person employed by The Citadel in an administrative, supervisory, academic or research,
or support staff position (including law enforcement unit personnel and health
staff), or a person or company with whom The Citadel has contracted as its agent
to provide a service instead of using Citadel employees or officials (such as an
attorney, auditor, or collection agent). At The Citadel, “school officials” include
the Board of Visitors; the faculty; and personnel in the Offices of the President,
Provost and Dean of the College, Associate Provost for Academic Affairs, Associate Provost and Dean of The Citadel Graduate College, Registrar, Vice President
for Finance and Business Affairs, Director of Athletics, Director of Admissions,
and Commandant. In addition, the Provost (for academic records) and the Commandant of Cadets (for disciplinary records) may give specific cadets, by virtue
of their cadet duty position, limited access to the educational records of other
cadets. These cadets must first attend a FERPA briefing and sign a Statement of
Understanding before being provided access to other students’ educational records.
The Citadel may also disclose appropriately designated “directory information” without written consent, unless a student has advised The Citadel to the
contrary. “Directory information” is information that is generally not considered
harmful or an invasion of privacy if released. Directory information includes
student name, local and permanent address and telephone number, e-mail address, photograph, date and place of birth, major field of study, class schedule,
full or part-time status, Dean’s List and Gold Star List, ROTC branch, dates of
acceptance and attendance, years in school, anticipated date of graduation, degrees
and awards received, graduation honors, academic and military awards, the most
recent previous educational agency or institution attended by the student, cadet
company and rank, duty status, class absence status, participation in officially
recognized activities and sports, weight and height of members of athletic teams,
U.S. citizenship, extracurricular activities, and residency status.
The Citadel may disclose directory information to parents, the public, and
outside organizations without prior written consent. Outside organizations include,
but are not limited to, companies that manufacture class rings or publish yearbooks. Students who do not wish to have directory information published must
notify the Registrar within two weeks of the beginning of the fall semester each
academic year. Requests to keep directory information confidential are valid only
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The Citadel will disclose to the alleged victim of any crime of violence the
final results of any student disciplinary proceeding conducted by The Citadel
against the alleged perpetrator of such crime. Both the accuser and the accused
will be informed of the final outcome of any Citadel disciplinary proceeding
based on an alleged sex offense.
The Citadel may also disclose to parents, without a student’s consent, alcohol
or drug violations of either the College’s policies or local laws by students under
21 years of age.
The Citadel will also disclose, to the court, information from a student’s file
if that student or the student’s parent has initiated legal action against the institution or if the institution has initiated legal action against the parent or student.
(4) The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by The Citadel to comply with the requirements
of FERPA.
The name and address of the office that administers FERPA is:
Family Policy Compliance Office
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202-5901
A copy of the “Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act,” as amended, and
details of The Citadel policy on maintaining and disclosing student records may
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STUDENT SUPPORT PROGRAMS,
SERVICES, AND ACTIVITIES
The student support programs, services, and activities offered by The Citadel
complement and support students’ academic development by . . .
. . . promoting discipline, responsibility, character development, and selfconfidence;
. . . equipping students with skills necessary for academic success;
. . . developing leadership skills;
. . . enhancing ethical development;
. . . increasing cultural awareness and the appreciation of diversity;
. . . encouraging students to become responsible professionals in their
chosen fields; and
. . . providing activities that promote personal health and physical fitness.
The intent of the student support programs is to encourage the development and integration of personal values and habits that will remain with the
individual for life.

Student Advisory and Counseling Services
Academic Faculty Advisor
Each student is assigned a faculty advisor who provides counsel concerning course selections and options within particular courses of study. Though
students are encouraged to visit their advisors throughout the academic year,
formal planning sessions are designated each semester during preregistration
and registration.
Tactical Officer
Each cadet company is assigned a staff member or an active duty officer
who is currently serving one of the ROTC detachments at The Citadel. This
officer provides counsel concerning matters of cadet lifestyle and regulations,
provides leadership training in cadet company areas, and supervises drill periods.
Company Academic Advisor
Each cadet company is assigned a specially chosen member of the faculty or
staff who works closely with the company tactical officer and the cadet chainof-command to ensure that academic and military requirements are compatible
and that cadets are aware of academic resources and services available to them
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Prelaw and Premedical Advising Services
The Citadel provides counseling and guidance to all students who have an
interest in attending law or medical school after graduation. Students interested
in a law career should seek advice early in their college careers from the chair
of the Prelaw Advisory Committee. Students interested in medicine and related
fields should seek early advice from the chair of the Premedical Advisory
Committee. Each committee is composed of faculty members from academic
disciplines related to these professional fields.
Career Center
The Citadel Career Center has a primary mission of providing the training
and resources that enable students to make well-informed career decisions. The
first step in this process is providing a career assessment for incoming students
to help them in selection of majors and in identification of career paths of
greatest interest for further exploration.
The Career Center provides group and individualized instruction and assistance to students in exploring career options, the career planning process,
resume construction, internships and summer employment, exploring graduate
and professional school, networking, interviewing, the job search process, and
success in the first job. A comprehensive website with related information is
provided. Students should participate in all training sessions and follow career
planning guidelines provided on the Career Center website.
The Career Center coordinates annual Career Fairs, information sessions,
and other career-related events. It also provides an online job board and resume
database which are used by many employers to advertise opportunities and find
candidates. It is important that students take full advantage of these events and
services. A library of career-related reference materials and computer work
stations are provided for student use. The office distributes a wide variety of
career planning and career search information to students.
The Career Center is located at 573 Huger Street. Please visit www.citadel.
edu/career for additional information.
Pastoral Counseling
Pastoral counseling is an important component in the overall design of The
Citadel’s advisory program. The Chaplain to the Corps of Cadets and the campus
pastors are available to assist students with pastoral counseling which includes
dealing with life problems in the context of religious faith. With the chaplain
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Counseling Center
The Citadel Counseling Center provides professional, confidential short-term
counseling to currently enrolled students at no charge. Personal and substance
abuse prevention counseling are available by appointment. In the event of an
emergency, counselors are also available to provide crisis intervention without
an appointment. In addition, the Counseling Center staff provides referrals for
off-campus psychiatric evaluations and/or long-term counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center provides individual assessment, including
the administration and interpretation of personality and interest inventories.
Students may complete these assessments in an effort to address personal or
career concerns presented in individual counseling.
The Citadel Counseling Center is located at 203 Richardson Avenue behind
Bond Hall. Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly
to schedule appointments for counseling or assessment.
Alcohol and Substance Abuse Prevention Services
The Counseling Center provides evaluation and assistance in the treatment
of alcohol and substance abuse. Strategies utilized include an in-depth alcohol
and substance use evaluation, individual short-term counseling, an online alcohol
education course, and appropriate referrals for long-term outpatient and inpatient
treatment. These services, which are available to currently enrolled students, are
aimed at reducing a student’s risk for developing serious problems associated
with the abuse of alcohol and other substances. In addition, any cadet who is
mandated by the Commandant’s Department to complete a minimum of two
meetings with a counselor will receive an in-depth alcohol and substance use
evaluation and recommendations for additional services are provided to the
cadet as appropriate.
Students are encouraged to contact the Counseling Center directly to schedule
appointments for individual counseling.

Instructional Support Services
Daniel Library
The mission of the Daniel Library and the Citadel Archives and Museum
is to deliver exemplary services for learning, decision support, and scholarship
that inspire and excite our students, faculty, staff, administration, and alumni; to
provide innovative information leadership to administrative and support units;
to preserve The Citadel’s unique and important information assets; and to offer
noteworthy learning experiences and professional research services to Charleston,
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The Library uses the campus network to provide organized access to carefully
selected research and study resources via its website (library.citadel.edu). Resources
include a web-based catalog of library materials, full-text databases and citation
indexes supporting all disciplines and electronic reserves. Through PASCAL
Delivers (a statewide collaboration of South Carolina academic institutions that
provides rapid delivery of books for students and faculty), interlibrary loan, and
document delivery, the Library is able to provide access to materials outside its
own collections. The Daniel Library collection consists of over 153,111 books,
113,310 electronic books, 125 online full-text and citation indexes, and over
12,000 electronic full text journals and print journal subscriptions. In addition,
the Library holds DVDs and streaming videos, microforms, and maps. The
Daniel Library is a federal document depository library.
To enable students to make the best use of the array of resources and services available to them, the Library provides instruction classes about locating,
evaluating, and effectively using information along with individual research
assistance via phone, email, instant messaging, and research consultations. In
the required First-Year Experience course, students learn to access Library resources, evaluate information for authority, accuracy, and level of scholarship,
and incorporate appropriate information into research projects. Course-specific
research classes focus on unique information needs of each student and address
specific research requirements of each course.
Daniel Library facilities provide individual and group study space. Facilities also include a wireless network accessible with library laptops or students’
personal laptops. All computers allow access to electronic resources and the
Internet, as well as software for word processing, spreadsheets, databases, and
presentations.
Daniel Library Friends (library.citadel.edu/friends) sponsor a series of cultural
events for the campus community throughout the school year.
During the academic year, the Daniel Library is open seven days a week for
a total of 83 hours, and Library faculty and staff are available to assist users
during all operating hours.
Computing Resources
The Citadel provides all students with an email account and superior computing resources, which include over a dozen computer labs located in classroom/
academic buildings and a small lab in each of the barracks. All labs are equipped
with personal computers and high-speed networked printers while others have
additional equipment, such as scanners for scanning text or photos. Most of the
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Information Technology staff members assist students at the IT Help Center
in Bond Hall and from several IT repair workshops located in the barracks.
Evening assistance is available at the IT Help Center and the Daniel Library.
The Multimedia Services’s staff, located in the Multimedia Studio in Bond
Hall, assists students with designing and editing graphics, creating computer
and poster presentations, and creating and editing video and audio projects.
The Citadel has a high-speed campus-wide network that connects virtually
every computer on campus to the Internet. Many areas around the campus are
also configured with wireless networking.
Approximately 90 percent of cadets bring a personal computer of their
own to use in the barracks. Information Technology staff and student workers
assist to answer questions and solve computer problems per the IT Technical
Assistance Policy.
The college encourages students to review The Citadel’s website prior to
purchasing a computer or software application in order to: review the minimum requirements for compatibility with The Citadel’s network, learn about
academic pricing discount opportunities, and understand warranty information
for technical support.
Review The Citadel’s Information Technology Computing website at http://
www.citadel.edu/root/it/ or contact the IT Help Center staff at 1-843-953-HELP
for more information.
Office of Fellowships
The Citadel’s Office of Fellowships identifies superior students and helps them
prepare for national and international fellowships. Experienced point faculty in
each department find and enhance emerging talent. Promising candidates are
aided in cultivating their areas of expertise by the Star of the West International
Summer Scholarship which affords overseas travel, advanced study, independent
research, and field experience.
The Office matches the student’s ability and interest with appropriate opportunities. The Director serves as the campus representative for various granting
organizations, disseminates information, counsels student candidates, collects
applications, schedules interviews, certifies nominees, and offers a preparatory
course for qualified students intent on applying for nationally competitive fellowships. The Office coordinates all campus Fulbright initiatives, publicizes available
grants and provides assistance to graduate students and faculty at all stages of
the application process. The office is located in the Seminar Room (370D) in
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FELP 301
Fellowship Preparation
Three Credit Hours
This course helps prepare highly qualified freshmen, sophomores and juniors
to apply for nationally-competitive fellowships including Fulbright, Truman,
Rhodes and Marshall scholarships. The focus is on developing the critical thinking skills that are vital in preparing for such awards. Based on similar courses
at West Point and the Naval Academy, this course is seminar-based, including
guest lectures by foundation representatives and past fellowship recipients.
Participants will target pertinent awards, draft curriculum vitaes, personal statements and project proposals. Participants must have a 3.3 GPA and permission
from the instructor to be admitted into the course offered each spring semester.
Academic Support Center
The Citadel Academic Support Center (the Center) provides support to Citadel
students through the following programs:
•
Academic Coaching Program
•
Athletic Academic Services
•
Mathematics Lab
•
Services for Students with Disabilities
•
Subject-Area Tutorial Program
•
Supplemental Instruction Program
•
Writing Lab
The Writing Lab, as well as Services for Students with Disabilities and
Academic Coaching are available to both graduate and undergraduate students.
All other programs are limited to undergraduates.
The staff is comprised of professional tutors, graduate assistants, undergraduate students, and full-time personnel. Students may set up an appointment by
emailing the Center at ascenter@citadel.edu, calling 843-953-5305, or stopping
by 117 Thompson Hall.
For further information about the Center and its programs, please visit our
website at www.citadel.edu/asc.
Office of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies
The Office of Multicultural Student Services and International Studies (MSSIS) promotes an appreciation for diversity among students, faculty, and staff.
Multicultural Student Services encourages an attitude that celebrates multi-ethnic
perspectives of various cultures and backgrounds. Programming and activities
sponsored by the office are designed to increase the involvement of minority
students in extracurricular activities; to assist first-year and transfer students
with the transition into the Corps of Cadets; to enhance interaction and communication among all students; and to enable students of color to celebrate their
cultural heritage with pride. The office is also responsible for coordinating the
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Assistance is offered to students, faculty, and staff who have concerns relating to race relations, campus diversity, or multicultural awareness. Resource
materials including videos, study guides, and directories, are available for use
by cadet companies, classroom instructors, and clubs and organizations.
The MSSIS Office offers a variety of services for international and American students. The office provides freshmen orientation programs, immigration
advising and assistance, and helps with personal and academic concerns for
international students. The office further serves as a liaison with embassies,
acts as an advocate for international students with campus offices, organizes
off-campus cultural programs, and sponsors international activities.
A variety of study abroad opportunities for students who are interested in an
overseas study experience are also available. Students are encouraged to come
to the office where they may view resource materials, receive guidance on available programs and receive assistance with the study abroad application process.
The Citadel Success Institute (CSI) is also administered by the MSSIS Office. CSI is a four-week summer transition program offered to students who
have been academically accepted and medically cleared to enter The Citadel.
The program is designed to introduce participants to college academics, assist
them in preparing for the physical requirements of the Corps of Cadets, and
help them become acclimated to the campus and its resources.

Religious Activities
College years are exciting times of growth and challenge, when a young
person’s faith and religious heritage are examined in the light of new experiences and perspectives. While college years are occasionally marked by a
“crisis of faith,” they frequently are also marked by a deepening commitment
to life-long religious values. The Chaplain, who also serves as the Director of
Religious Activities, is committed to assisting in that deepening commitment.
Working closely with the Cadet Chaplain in the coordination of all religious
activities are the Cadet Regimental and Battalion Religious Officers. Additionally, the college is fortunate to have twenty-three campus pastors or ministry
directors representing Catholic, Orthodox, Jewish, Muslim and fourteen Protestant denominations and Para-Church ministries. These leaders work together
to maintain a strong religious foundation for the ethical and moral pillar, one
of the four pillars in The Citadel’s whole person concept. Faith group meetings
are held each Monday evening and Para-Church groups meet each Thursday
evening for study, fellowship, and worship. While attendance at all chapel or
campus religious activities is optional, all cadets are encouraged to explore
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Denominational Faith Groups:
African Methodist Episcopal
Baptist Collegiate Ministry
Catholic
Church of Christ
Episcopal
Jewish Student Union
Latter-Day Saints
Lutheran Student Movement
Muslim Student Association
Orthodox Christian Fellowship
Presbyterian Student Association: Presbyterian (PCUSA)
Reformed University Fellowship: Presbyterian (PCA)
Wesley Foundation (United Methodist)
Para-Church Nondenominational Groups:
VALOR ROTC (Campus Crusade for Christ-CRU)
Campus Outreach
Full Gospel Business Men’s Fellowship
Officers’ Christian Fellowship
The Navigators
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Campus Worship
Built in 1936, Summerall Chapel has held a special place in the life of the
Corps of Cadets since its dedication. In the first place, it is for many of our
cadets a place of sanctuary, a safe haven away from the constraints and stresses
of cadet life. Secondly, it is, of course, a place of worship. Throughout the
school year, there are weekly Protestant and Catholic services of worship on
Sundays and an Episcopal worship service on Monday evenings. Cadets provide
dynamic vibrant leadership in all of these services. Finally, it is for all who
enter a place of prayer. It’s not uncommon throughout the week to find staff
and faculty sitting in prayer. The inscription on Summerall Chapel, “Remember
Now Thy Creator in the Days of Thy Youth” (Ecclesiastes 12:1), embodies the
focus of ministry at the chapel and its importance to cadets who need a source
of strength beyond their personal means.
Citadel Chapel Choirs
Three cadet chapel choirs enhance services of worship on campus. They
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Gospel Choir. These three choirs combine for special events each year such as
Parents’ Day, Homecoming Sunday, the Christmas Candlelight Services, and
Corps Anniversary Sunday.
Greater Issues Series
The Greater Issues Series presents two or more major addresses each academic
year. In 1954, the series was inaugurated by General Mark Clark to enhance the
preparation of Citadel cadets for roles as responsible members of our society.
Since then, these addresses have brought to The Citadel an impressive group
of distinguished speakers including Presidents of the United States, American
and foreign dignitaries, scholars, diplomats, important military figures, and
business leaders.
Fine Arts Series
Inaugurated in 1965, the Fine Arts Series has presented annually a wide variety of programs which have been both entertaining and culturally illuminating.
All fourth-class and third-class cadets are encouraged to attend one approved
fine arts performance each semester.
Musical Organizations
The Citadel Regimental Band and Pipes provides music for concerts, parades,
reviews, and other official ceremonies both on and off campus. Music for basketball games is provided by The Citadel Pep Band, a group of members from
within the Regimental Band.
Academic Publications
Founded in the spring of 1993, El Cid is the publication of The Citadel’s
Tau Iota Chapter of Sigma Delta Pi, the National Collegiate Hispanic Honor
Society. This publication is a refereed journal in Spanish that publishes select
undergraduate and graduate creative writing. Only members of Tau Iota may
be selected for the editorial team.
The Gold Star Journal, The Scholarly Journal of the Corps of Cadets and
Citadel Graduate College, publishes nonfiction papers from any discipline. This
journal is produced by a staff of cadets for Corps Day.
The Journal of the Scipio Africanus Society is published annually by a staff
of cadets and serves as an outlet for cadet independent research in international
affairs.
The Shako documents the literary and artistic achievements of Citadel cadets
and graduate students. All submissions are compiled, edited and published annually by cadets for distribution throughout the Citadel community.

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The Honor System
The Cadet Honor System provides a unique contribution to the overall developmental process of the Citadel Experience. As an integral part of Corps
life, its purpose is to promote ethical growth and inculcate a sense of integrity
in Citadel graduates so that they instinctively conduct themselves in an honorable manner. The Honor Code states that a “cadet does not lie, cheat, or steal,
nor tolerate those who do.” The code is enforced and supervised by a Cadet
Honor Committee composed of First Class cadets who are elected in the fall
of their junior year by the Fourth, Third, and Second Class cadets within their
companies. These Honor Committee representatives are responsible for educating and assisting their fellow cadets on the Honor System and interpreting the
honor code. When a cadet is reported for an honor violation, the circumstances
are thoroughly investigated by members of the Honor Committee. If there is a
prima facie case established against the cadet, he or she appears before an Honor
Court composed of 10 members of the Honor Committee. A cadet accused of an
honor violation is entitled to cadet counsel, and cross examination is allowed.
A finding that a cadet has committed an honor violation requires a unanimous
secret vote by the Honor Court. If a cadet is found to have committed an honor
violation, and if the President confirms the Honor Court’s decision, the cadet
is expelled from the Corps of Cadets. Under rare circumstances, the cadet may
be granted leniency from the punishment of expulsion. The Honor Committee
is responsible directly to the President of the college. A faculty advisor assists
the Honor Committee. This officer provides guidance to the Honor Committee
and acts in an advisory capacity to the court at each Honor Court trial.

Department of Cadet Activities

This department, with offices located in Mark Clark Hall, provides activities
for cadets outside of the classroom that allow them to broaden their talents and
interests. Major activity areas include publications, social events, and clubs and
organizations.
Cadet Activities Publications
The Brigadier, published by a staff of cadets, serves as the campus cadet
newspaper. Approximately six issues are published each semester.
The Sphinx, the college yearbook, is published annually by a staff of cadets.
This publication serves as a semi-official record of the cadets’ year.
The Guidon, the handbook for fourth class cadets, is published annually by
the Cadet Activities staff. It contains a complete description of the activities
of the Corps of Cadets, Citadel history, customs and courtesies, and duties and
responsibilities of cadets. It is available online early in the summer and the
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Social Events
Social activities such as harbor cruises, dance classes, visits to assistant living homes, and fourth class Super Bowl party are planned and conducted by
the staff of the Department of Cadet Activities.
Members of the Cadet Activities staff also maintain an open door policy to
assist or advise any cadet on a variety of issues.
Clubs and Societies
Membership in a wide variety of clubs, societies, and other organizations is
available to all cadets and active duty students. Among these are literary and
discussion groups; professional societies; military, religious, and athletic organizations; and recreational and service clubs. The span of these activities is so
broad and so varied that all cadets and active duty students should be able to
find organizations that fit their interests and talents.
Club Sports Program
The Club Sports program is supervised by the Department of Health, Exercise
and Sport Science. A Director of Club Sports, faculty advisors and volunteer
coaches support each team’s captains. Club Sports provide limited extramural
competition in activities that are not governed by the NCAA or Southern Conference. Club sports historically established include ice hockey, lacrosse, pistol,
men’s and women’s rugby, sailing, men’s golf, and men’s soccer.
Intramural Athletic Program
The intramural athletic program is an integral part of extracurricular life at
The Citadel. Competition can be intense as cadets compete during the academic
year for their companies. Administered by the Department of Health, Exercise
and Sport Science, the program includes individual and team competition, typically in freshman and upperclass leagues.
Extramural and Instructional Sports Program
Occasionally, students have a shared interest in a sport or other physical
activity not included in the Required Physical Education, Club Sport or Intramural programs. Most every year, cadets who have excelled in an intramural
event want to play in a regional tournament in the same sport, and many cadets want to explore other athletic opportunities such as crossfit, martial arts,
rock climbing or power lifting. The Department of Health, Exercise and Sport
Science strives to support these special events with the help of a Director of
Intramurals and Extramurals.
Health Services
The Citadel Infirmary provides acute care services for the South Carolina
Corps of Cadets. These services include outpatient medical clinics during the
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(36 beds) during the academic year. In the summer, outpatient clinics (only)
are provided for cadets on a limited schedule. Infirmary services are covered
by the annual cadet Infirmary fee.
The Infirmary staff includes a full-time primary-care physician and a family nurse practitioner, a part-time orthopedic surgeon, nurses, nurse aides, an
administrative assistant, and a receptionist. Certified athletic trainers conduct
daily Sports Medicine clinics in the Infirmary to evaluate and treat cadet orthopedic injuries. Serious injuries are referred to the orthopedic surgeon (Monday
and Friday morning clinics). Trainers also provide coverage for intramural and
intercollegiate athletics, on-campus military training, and club sports activities.
Supplemental services (immunizations, medications, X-Ray, ECG, etc.)
are provided for cadets at cost. When needed, lab specimens are collected by
the Infirmary and sent to a commercial laboratory off campus. Charges for
supplemental services are applied to the cadet’s OneCard Restricted Account.
If desired, the Infirmary secretary will provide an itemized list of charges for
insurance reimbursement. The Infirmary is not staffed to file insurance claims.
Cadets are required to carry student health insurance for all semesters they
are present on campus. Supplemental insurance is mandatory to defray the costs
of hospitalization, emergency care, ambulance transportation, specialty medical
and surgical care. Cadets must notify the Infirmary immediately of any changes
in insurance coverage. Charges for emergency room visits, subspecialty medical
care, hospitalizations, dental care, and other services not provided by the Infirmary, must be settled directly with the medical provider. The Citadel does not
have contracts with any off-campus hospitals, urgent-care centers, pharmacies,
or medical/surgical/dental providers. In the event of an emergency, two large
hospitals are located within two miles of the campus and EMS ambulances
are on call 24/7 for transport. For more information on insurance, please visit:
http://www.citadel.edu/root/infirmary-incoming-students/insurance-info.
Department of Public Safety
The mission of the Department of Public Safety is to “ensure the safety
and security of all persons and property on The Citadel campus.” Public safety
officers are state-commissioned law enforcement officers operating under the
authority of the State Law Enforcement Division (SLED) with jurisdiction both
on and off campus for incidents occurring on Citadel property. The Department
of Public Safety is also responsible for assigning campus parking spaces and
enforcing campus parking regulations. Campus police may be reached at 9535114. In an emergency, dial 811 from any campus phone.
Employment
The time of a cadet at The Citadel is filled with duties and obligations;
however, there is opportunity for campus employment for cadets who believe
they can manage the extra responsibility. The College offers a limited number
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which are available to students with financial need. Employment is designed to
provide for a modest portion of college expenses.

Cadet Facilities
Mark Clark Hall
The office of the Department of Cadet Activities is housed on the second
floor in Mark Clark Hall, which serves as the student union building. Named
after General Mark W. Clark, it has been in use since 1958. On the first floor
are a reception room, snack bar, book store, gift shop, post office, and barber
shop. An auditorium, the alcove lounge, the Greater Issues Room, and several
meeting rooms are on the second floor. On the third floor are the Catholic
chaplain’s office and chapel, the Episcopal chaplain’s office, the Honor Court
room, and the office of The Citadel’s photographer.
Beach House
The Colonel Robert R. McCormick Beach House is on the Isle of Palms,
about a half hour’s drive from the campus. This functional two-story clubhouse, overlooking the Atlantic Ocean, is controlled by The Citadel Alumni
Affairs Office. It is primarily for the use of cadets, CGC students, faculty and
staff, but can be rented to outside groups. Facilities include a large ballroom,
shower facilities, sheltered picnic area and outdoor sports areas. The grounds
are floodlighted to facilitate evening parties.
Boating Center
The Citadel Boating Center membership is available to students, faculty,
and staff. Preference is given to students in the use of the center’s facilities.
The club fleet consists of canoes, small sailboats, and outboard motorboats.
Boating Center facilities consist of a clubhouse, dockage, marine railway,
sail loft, and work area for maintenance and repair of small boats. Storage of
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Military Policies
General
The Citadel is justly proud of its military training program which contributes significantly to the State of South Carolina and the nation in the form
of military and civilian leadership. The Citadel is one of six senior Military
Colleges remaining in the country. Citadel graduates are adding to the rich
heritage of their alma mater as officers in the armed forces and as leaders in
the state and nation.
The ROTC training at The Citadel is conducted by active duty commissioned
and noncommissioned officers of the U.S. Army, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force,
and U.S. Marine Corps. These active duty military personnel are organized into
the Department of Military Science, the Department of Naval Science, and the
Department of Aerospace Studies. While eight semesters of ROTC training are
required of all cadets attending The Citadel and graduates are encouraged to
seek a commission in one of the armed force services, cadet graduates are not
required to accept a commission.
Commandant of Cadets
The Commandant of Cadets oversees the military aspect of all cadet life.
Along with the Chief of Staff, the Assistant Commandant for Discipline, the
Assistant Commandant for Logistics and Personnel, the Assistant Commandant
of Operations and Training, the Assistant Commandant for Leadership Programs,
the Command Sergeant Major, and his Special Staff, the Commandant designs,
plans, and executes various leadership programs and activities for the Corps of
Cadets. All cadet discipline, privileges, leaves, and special recognitions are managed inside this department. The Commandant and his team of Tactical Officers
exercise the implementation of all Citadel policies as well as Cadet Regulations
in their supervision of life in the barracks, through teaching, coaching, and
counseling of all cadets. As a senior college Vice President, the Commandant
is in continuous communication with the College President on all matters pertaining to the administration, conduct, and discipline of the Corps of Cadets.
Discipline
As a military college, The Citadel sets high standards of conduct and discipline. By instruction and example, cadets are taught to be neat in person
and in uniform. Daily inspections of rooms ensure cleanliness and good order.
Through individual personal contact, group meetings, and training, cadets are
encouraged to uphold the traditions of The Citadel and the standards of honor,
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A cadet who commits an act off-campus that reflects adversely on The Citadel or the Corps of Cadets may be punished as if the act had been committed
on-campus should the alleged misconduct violate the cadet disciplinary code
in the following manner:
• potentially endangers the health, safety, or welfare of members of the
campus community, or
• potentially places college property at risk of damage, loss, or destruction,
or
• occurs at a time when the cadet represents the College in an off-campus
activity, or
• involves conduct that charges one or more of the following:
a felony act; a crime of moral turpitude; an act of violence; an act that
involves the possession, use, or sale of an illegal drug or alcohol; or,
an act involving racial or sexual harassment, sexual assault, or results
in the student being found guilty in a court of law or the student
declines to contest such charges although not admitting guilt (e.g. no
contest or nolo contendere).
During periods of furlough, the cadet disciplinary system may apply if the
conduct meets these criteria.
Leadership
Leadership, initiative, and character are developed by placing cadets in
positions of responsibility within the Corps of Cadets. In addition, all cadets
are engaged in the Leadership Training Program which covers a wide range of
topics to develop problem-solving techniques and expand general knowledge
in real-life situations. These value-added sessions are conducted in classroom
and practicum environments.
All cadets live in the barracks. From reveille to taps, every hour of the
cadet’s time is accounted for. Regular habits of study and living, attention to
duty, obedience to authority, and appreciation for order are considered among
the most valuable features of The Citadel education. While some graduates enter
the military profession, thousands in all walks of civilian life attest to the high
value of the training received at this institution.
The daily routine is regulated by the Corps of Cadets 24 Hour Schedule
and supported by the Cadet Regulations which include the Blue Book and the
White Book.
Allowances of Demerits
Cadets who accumulate more than 20 demerits per month in their senior
year, 22 per month in their junior year, 25 per month in their sophomore year,
or 30 per month in their freshman year, will be declared conduct deficient.
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per month. Conduct deficient cadets are not allowed to take normal leaves or
passes and are required to serve one hour of punishment for each demerit over
the specified limit. Any cadet exceeding the allowed limit of demerits or other
punishments may be discharged.
Clothing/Luggage
All cadets are required to furnish their own sheets, pillows, and pillow cases.
A bedspread and blanket will be issued to each cadet when they arrive. Beds
and mattresses are provided by the College. Lists of required and suggested
items for freshmen to bring can be found on The Citadel webpage inside the
Fourth Class Success Packet. It is imperative that items be purchased prior to
arrival. Training begins immediately and there is no time provided to acquire
anything missing.
Cadets are advised to bring inexpensive trunks and suitcases. Luggage must
be stored in the Central Warehouse Facility on campus. Only one overnight
bag for weekend or athletic trips may be kept in a cadet’s room. On a limited
basis, excess luggage may be stored in the Central Supply Facility at the risk
of the owner.
Luggage and boxes of supplies may be shipped to The Citadel in advance.
They should be sent by commercial transportation and clearly identified with
the following address: Cadet’s Full Name, Central Supply, The Citadel, 171
Moultrie Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409.
Automobiles
All vehicles operated on campus by cadets must be registered with the Commandant’s Department. Each cadet of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd class is authorized
to have an automobile at The Citadel. Registration is a privilege, not a right.
Registered vehicles must meet current home-state requirements with regard to
registration, insurance, and safety inspections. All vehicles operated and parked
on campus are at the owner’s risk. All unregistered or illegally parked vehicles
are subject to ticketing and towing at the owner’s risk and expense.
Parking fees are charged for all cadet parking. Each registered vehicle will
be assigned to a specific, 24 hour-a-day campus property lot. A set of decals
for this lot will be affixed to each registered vehicle, which can only be parked
in the lot designated. Cadets may park in any space inside that lot except for
those assigned to specific leadership positions. These reserved spaces will be
identified around each barracks. On major college weekends, cadets may be
required to move their vehicles to other college procured locations to allow for
family, alumni, and guests to park on or near the main campus.
NO CADET IS ALLOWED TO PARK IN THE IMMEDIATE VICINITY OF THE CITADEL. This area is defined by Spring Street on the south,
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this area will result in ticketing and possible towing by the Charleston City
Policy and/or disciplinary action from the Commandant’s Department for the
cadet. 4th class cadets are NOT authorized to have, maintain, drive, or park an
automobile on The Citadel campus or within this prescribed area at any time
during their freshman year. They should not bring a car to Charleston.
Two- or three-wheeled motorized vehicles may not be operated on campus.
Reserves and National Guard
Cadets may become members of Army, Navy, Air Force, or Marine Corps
Reserves or National Guard (Army or Air). Students who join these organizations should consider joining local units in the Charleston area for ease of
transportation and conducting business. Although Reserve and National Guard
duty is a priority responsibility, cadets must be aware of their academic and
Citadel military responsibilities and make all efforts to ensure that conflicts are
kept to a minimum.
Leave
It is expected that parents will not ask for special leave for their sons or
daughters except in cases of extreme emergencies. In every case, the decision
is left to Citadel authorities as to whether the circumstances warrant the granting of the leave.
EMERGENCY LEAVE.
Emergency leave may be granted in the event of death or critical illness of
a member of the cadet’s immediate family.
Duration of this leave will be predicated upon distance and time required
but should normally not exceed five class days. The immediate family includes
parents, grandparents, brothers, sisters, and the permanent resident members of
the family.
Critical illness is defined as an illness of such proportions that death may
be imminent.
SPECIAL LEAVE.
Special leave normally may be granted upon request of the family or guardian for events/activities which involve his/her immediate family.
Cadets may also be granted special leave for such unusual business affairs as
cannot be arranged by correspondence but require the presence of the cadet in
person. In all cases, the final decision rests with the Battalion Tactical Officer.
OTHER LEAVE.
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proficiency. Fourth class cadets are not authorized overnight or weekend leaves
during the first semester.
Furloughs for the Corps of Cadets are scheduled throughout the year.
They include Fall Furlough (November), Winter Furlough (DecemberJanuary), and Spring Furlough. Specific dates for these can be found on
the college calendar. Cadets may depart after their last class in the case
of Fall and Spring Furloughs which always begin on a Friday and end on
a Sunday. CADETS MAY NOT DEPART EARLIER. Parents are highly
discouraged from purchasing tickets that require early departure. Cadets
will not be allowed to leave. In the case of Winter Furlough, cadets may
depart after completing their last exam. Return times from all furloughs
are posted on the Commandant’s Department website accessed from The
Citadel Home Page. It is imperative that ALL cadets return not later than
the published accountability formation.
MEDICAL SERVICES.
Except in an emergency occurring on leave requiring immediate attention,
a cadet will not arrange for or receive professional treatment from doctors or
specialists without the knowledge of The Citadel Physician. Applications for
any special leave required for such treatment will be submitted to The Citadel
Physician and, if approved, will be forwarded by The Citadel Physician to the
Commandant.
Cadets who are receiving medical care under the auspices of a private doctor
will in all cases report the nature of the treatment, to include the illness and
prescribed medication, to The Citadel Physician.
SPECIAL MEDICAL AND DENTAL SERVICE.
(1) Dental work, special eye examinations, etc. should be scheduled during
the summer, Christmas, or spring furlough periods.
(2) If the services of a local dentist, oculist, doctor, or other specialist are
deemed necessary, cadets will make their own appointments; however, they
must inform The Citadel Physician. If desired, the Infirmary will schedule the
required appointment for the cadet.
The Fourth Class System
The purpose of the Fourth Class System at The Citadel is to lay the foundation, early in a cadet’s career, for the development of those qualities of character
and discipline implied in the mission of The Citadel as a military college—to
educate principled leaders with an alert mind and a sound body who have been
taught high ideals, honor, integrity, loyalty, and patriotism; who accept the responsibilities which accompany leadership; and who have sufficient professional
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These personal qualities must be deeply ingrained in individuals so that neither
time nor troubles will diminish their respect for complying with the customs
and traditions set forth for the fourth class cadets’ conduct. Self-discipline and
self-evaluation develop graduates whose integrity and sense of duty cause them
to serve selflessly beyond the prescribed limits of their tasks.
The Fourth Class System is both difficult and demanding. It represents an
abrupt change from the life normally experienced in the home and encompasses
the period from the cadet’s arrival for his or her first year at The Citadel until
a date set in the spring semester. It is administered professionally and requires
a full measure of mental preparedness and physical endurance.
Because of the nature of the new cadets’ training during their first weeks at
The Citadel, physical demands are great. Experience indicates that the cadets
who, prior to admission, have conditioned themselves physically are best able
to meet the training requirements.
At the time of their medical examination, cadets should consult with their
physician regarding their body weight. Particular attention should be given to
estimated percent body fat, which provides a much more accurate figure for
determining proper body weight than height/weight charts. If body weight loss
appears to be indicated, cadets should follow the physician’s advice relative to
reducing caloric intake and increasing caloric expenditure.
The Charleston climate is generally conducive to year-round outdoor physical
activity; however, the hot, humid conditions of August and September present
several problems worthy of consideration. It is, therefore, important that cadets
prepare themselves by controlled exposure to similar conditions during exercise.
Preparation guidance can be found in the Fourth Class Success Packet on The
Citadel home page.
In addition, each applicant for entry into The Citadel should be assured
through a medical examination that there is no history of physical ailments
which could possibly cause discharge due to inability to participate in the
Fourth Class System.
The Fourth Class System by nature appears arbitrary on the surface. It demands prompt and unquestioning obedience of authority through the use of a
collection of customs and traditions. However, each of the elements or customs
has a special purpose in furthering a cadet’s development.
The system includes standing at a rigid position of attention, turning square
corners when walking, undergoing inspections before formations, learning various
items of fourth class knowledge, working on approved company details such
as minor chores incident to keeping one’s own area of the barracks in order,
submitting to a variety of minor restrictions concerning the use of certain campus
grounds and facilities, the wearing of the uniform, and the general conduct of
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Cadets who are unable to meet the desired standards or violate one or more
of the customs are subject to corrective action. This can range from a verbal
reprimand to walking tours on the barracks quadrangle and may include restriction to the limits of campus. In extreme cases, a cadet who is unable to
conform to the military way of life may be brought before a Suitability Board
to determine fitness to continue at The Citadel.
The measures described above are designed to test a cadet’s mettle and to
determine motivation for cadet life. Their value lies in developing cadets’ ability
to perform their duty successfully under trying and stress-producing conditions.
Hazing is not a part of the Fourth Class System and is not tolerated. The
suffering of degradation, humiliation, and indignity does not foster the rapid
development of those qualities sought in fourth class cadets.
The Fourth Class System is a formidable challenge to any young person.
The decision to enter The Citadel must be preceded by a conviction on the
part of the prospective cadets and their parents that these future cadets have
the mental and physical characteristics appropriate to the system and possess a
willingness to undergo the system’s rigors with a determination to see it through
and to reap its benefits.
Although the system is demanding and difficult, the rewards are considerable,
and they more than justify the effort. At recognition by the upperclass cadets, a
better person emerges—one who is mentally, physically, and ethically prepared
to accept the responsibilities of leadership which will ultimately be given at
The Citadel and in the world.
An incoming cadet is classified as a “Legacy” if at least one or more of the
following criteria are confirmed:
•	 Father and/or mother are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
•	 Brother and/or sister are current members of the South Carolina Corps
of Cadets
•	 Brother and/or sister are graduates and former members of the South
Carolina Corps of Cadets
•	 Grandfather and/or grandmother are graduates and former members of
the South Carolina Corps of Cadets
These are the ONLY qualifications that relate to the determination of “Legacy”
cadets.
Fourth Class System for Transfer Students
Those students transferring from the national service academies (specifically
the Military Academy, the Naval Academy, the Air Force Academy, the Coast
Guard Academy, and the Merchant Marine Academy), Virginia Military Institute,
or any other institution at which such students have:

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a. successfully completed their participation in a fourth class or plebe system;
b. been full-time students in good standing in an ROTC program for the
period of their enrollment at such an institution;
c. been enrolled at any of the institutions listed above for a minimum of
two semesters;
shall have the option of requesting a transfer out of the Fourth Class System
after one semester at The Citadel, provided at that time they are at least academic sophomores. Eligible students exercising this option to transfer out of
the Fourth Class System shall have no cadet rank, nor have any authority over
the other fourth class cadets for the balance of the academic year. All other
transfer students, regardless of academic standing, will undergo a full year of
the Fourth Class System at The Citadel. The Commandant of Cadets will make
the final decision on requests for transfer.
The Citadel’s Physical Effectiveness Program
There are two (2) parts of The Citadel Physical Effectiveness Program:
Weight Management and Physical Fitness. Every cadet is expected to meet the
standards established in each of these areas at all times. A Corps Weigh-in is
held shortly after the cadets return for the fall and spring semesters. The Corps
Physical Fitness Test is given each term. By regulation, cadets are required to
take this test every semester. Detailed information on both is found in Chapter
Five of the cadet regulation entitled The White Book. Any cadet failing to meet
the standards set is considered Physically Deficient resulting in loss of privileges
and rank. Programs are designed to help those cadets work towards reaching the
minimum requirements in each area, but it is the individual cadet’s responsibility to participate. Seniors who do not meet the Height/Weight Standard and/or
do not pass the Corps Physical Fitness Test as required each semester will not
be allowed to participate in the Fall Semester Ring Presentation or the Spring
Semester Graduation Activities to include the Long Gray Line Parade and the
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The Citadel offers commissioning opportunities in all branches of the armed
services. While every cadet must successfully complete a course in one of four
ROTC programs each semester, cadets are not required to enroll in any ROTC
commissioning program nor are they required to accept a commission should
it be offered.
All cadets are required to enroll in and pass an ROTC course for every
semester in which they are enrolled at The Citadel until they have completed
eight semesters or met graduation requirements. If extenuating circumstances
beyond the control of the cadet require that he/she withdraw from or not enroll
in ROTC, the cadet who is pursuing or may wish to pursue a commission must
have the permission of the head of that ROTC Detachment. The cadet who is not
pursuing a commission must have the permission of the academic advisor and
the Associate Provost. Cadets who miss or fail an ROTC class must meet that
requirement in order to graduate. When cadets are making up a missed ROTC
requirement or changing to another ROTC, they are not, without permission of
the head of the ROTC Detachment, permitted to enroll in an ROTC class at
a level lower than their academic class. For example, a member of the senior
class who wishes to change to another ROTC must enroll in a senior-level
course in the new ROTC unless the head of the ROTC Detachment authorizes
enrollment in a lower level course. ROTC classes may not be used to meet
elective requirements in any course of study.
ROTC Enhancement
The Armed Forces Scholarship Program has been established to assist the
Air Force, Army, and Navy ROTC Detachments at The Citadel in bringing the
best and brightest officer candidates to the school. Prospective students must
have a minimum 1200 SAT (or 27 ACT), a minimum high school GPA of 3.2,
and have accepted an ROTC scholarship prior to matriculation as a freshman
at The Citadel in order to be considered. Recipients of the scholarship will receive an annual award of $3500 for each year in which they receive the ROTC
scholarship. Recipients of the Armed Forces Scholarship will be notified by The
Citadel’s Director of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships.
A student must maintain a 3.0 minimum GPA to maintain the Armed Forces
Scholarship. Failure to do so will result in the cancellation of the scholarship.
The Armed Forces Scholarship will not be reinstated once it has been lost.
Students who are awarded an ROTC Scholarship after matriculating at The
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ARMY ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of Army ROTC is to commission the future officer leadership
of the U.S. Army and to motivate young people to be better Americans. Army
ROTC is the only commissioning program that offers future officers the opportunity to serve in the regular Army as well as the National Guard or the Army
Reserve. Regardless of cadets’ academic majors, there is an Army specialty
that can fulfill their goals.
U.S. Army ROTC Graduates
Graduates of The Citadel’s Army ROTC program, who have accepted a
contract, have the opportunity to serve their country in a variety of branches
and specialties. Those cadets who have excelled academically and militarily,
both in the classroom and at the ROTC Cadet Leader Course (CLC), and who
have clearly demonstrated high character and outstanding leadership ability, will
be selected as Distinguished Military Students.
Graduates of the Army ROTC program may serve as officers on Active Duty,
members of the United States Army Reserve, or Army National Guard. Those
who desire to be in the National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve will serve on
active duty to complete their officer basic course, and then serve as a “citizen
soldier” in a Reserve or Guard unit near their homes, graduate schools, places
of employment, or in the Individual Ready Reserve (IRR). No matter what type
of option is chosen, the total obligation is eight years of active or reserve duty,
or a combination of both.
Scholarships
The Army sponsors 4-, 3-1/2-, 3-, 2-1/2-, 2-, and 1-year academic scholarships for outstanding cadets who desire careers as officers in the United States
Army. High school students must apply before 17 January of their senior year
for four-year and three-year Advanced Designee scholarships. Applications
may be obtained at www.armyrotc.com. The application process for two-year
and three-year Campus Based Scholarships begins in November of the cadet’s
freshman (three-year) and sophomore (two-year) years. The Army scholarship
currently pays tuition and fees or room and board for qualified applicants. The
amounts are adjusted annually due to institutional tuition and fee changes.
Cadets interested in Reserve Component Duty can apply for a two-year
Dedicated or Guaranteed Reserve Forces Duty Scholarship or for a two-year
Dedicated Army National Guard Scholarship in November of their sophomore
year.
Pay and Allowances
Cadets enrolled in the ROTC Basic Course, who are academic freshmen
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are in the Advanced Course (junior and senior years) and contracted with the
Army to be commissioned when they graduate receive a uniform allowance.
Additionally, contracted cadets will receive a non-taxable subsistence allowance
based on their MS level for ten months of the school year. Freshmen receive
$300/month, sophomores receive $350/month, juniors receive $450/month, and
seniors receive $500/month. All scholarship students receive a textbook allowance of $600 per semester. Between their junior and senior years, all contracted
cadets attend a five-week Cadet Leader Course (CLC) and receive one-half of
the base pay of a Second Lieutenant plus travel to and from CLC from either
Charleston, SC or their home of record.
Summer Training
Outstanding cadets also have the opportunity to attend U.S. Army training
such as Airborne school, Air Assault school, Mountain Warfare training, and/or
Cadet Troop Leadership Training (CTLT) with active duty Army units around
the globe. Cadets are allowed to enlist or retain their membership in the Army
National Guard or U.S. Army Reserve under the Simultaneous Membership
Program (SMP).
Formal Enrollment Requirements
The basic requirements for enrollment in the Army ROTC program must be
fully met before the Professor of Military Science can consider a cadet for enrollment in the Army program. (Cadets not meeting these standards are not eligible
for commissions or ROTC monetary allowances.) To be eligible, a cadet must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America.
2. Be of good character. Cadets convicted by a civil or military court of
offenses other than minor traffic violations are not eligible for enrollment
without specific approval of the Department of the Army. A cadet may
apply for a waiver for a conviction, provided the offense was nonrecurring and did not involve moral turpitude.
3. Maintain a satisfactory academic record. A minimum of a 2.00 cumulative
GPA is required for CLC attendance and commissioning.
4. Maintain a satisfactory disciplinary record and leadership rating. This
rating is determined by the Professor of Military Science.
5. Pass the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT) and meet/maintain the required
height and weight standards.
6. Be physically and medically qualified under Department of the Army
medical standards.
Formal enrollment in the Advanced Course and contracting requires a cadet
to meet all of the above criteria, and validation of these criteria is normally
done during the cadet’s sophomore year. Waivers for physical defects are
granted only in exceptional circumstances, and then only by the authority of
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NAVY/MARINE ROTC PROGRAM
The purpose of the Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Program at The Citadel
is to educate and train cadets for professional service as officers in the U.S. Naval
Services. The Citadel’s NROTC Program is uniquely suited to provide extensive
operational training opportunities as a result of being located in proximity
to several military bases and training facilities. Additionally, frequent visits
to The Citadel and the Charleston area by operational Navy and Marine Corps
units provide several “hand-on” training evolutions for students in The Citadel’s
NROTC Program.
Two programs are offered by the NROTC Program, leading to commissions as
Ensigns (Navy) or Second Lieutenants (Marines):
1. The Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship Program includes selected Naval
Scholarship candidates assigned to The Citadel who have their tuition and a
portion of their college expenses paid by the Navy Department and will be
commissioned upon graduation.
2. The Navy/Marine Corps College Program is that part of the NROTC Program
in which students, who have not received national NROTC scholarships,
pursue education and training for commissions in the Navy or Marine Corps.
College Program students are eligible to compete for Naval Scholarships
while students at The Citadel, or may be selected for Advanced Standing
within the College Program.
Naval ROTC Scholarship Program
Navy/Marine Corps Scholarship students are selected through national competition
and attend one of the colleges or universities with NROTC units. The Navy/Marine
Corps Scholarship midshipmen attending The Citadel may enroll in any academic
major offered by the college. However, all Navy option midshipmen, regardless
of major, are required to complete MATH 131/132 or MATH 106/107 and PHYS
221/222 (with associated laboratories). All Navy/Marine Corps midshipmen are
required to be enrolled in the Service Specific Naval Science Labs. All four-year
Navy and Marine Corps NROTC Scholarship students receiving a commission must
also attend three summer training sessions with pay. In return, the Department of
the Navy, via The Citadel NROTC Unit, provides tuition, certain fees, a textbook
allowance, a uniform allowance, and a monthly subsistence allowance. Upon
graduation, NROTC Scholarship midshipmen receive commissions as Ensigns
in the U.S. Navy or Second Lieutenants in the U.S. Marine Corps and serve on
active duty a minimum of four years. For additional information, please see the
NROTC website at www.nrotc.navy.mil and NROTC Unit, The Citadel’s website
at www.citadel.edu/nrotc.

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Naval ROTC College Program
The NROTC College Program is offered for cadets who wish to earn commissions as officers in the U.S. Navy or U.S. Marine Corps but were not
recipients of NROTC Scholarships. College Program students are required to
enroll in Naval Science classes, participate with the NROTC Unit in scheduled
training and events, and may compete for a variety of other Naval Scholarships
offered by the Chief of Naval Education and Training. Each year a number of
College Program cadets at The Citadel may receive two- or three-year NROTC
scholarships.
Additionally, some College Program students, who have not previously been
offered Naval Scholarships, may be selected for Advanced Standing prior to
beginning their junior year. Students selected for Advanced Standing must attend a minimum of one summer training course, with pay, usually the summer
after their junior year. College Program students in Advanced Standing will
be provided with all Naval Science textbooks, an annual uniform allowance,
and a monthly subsistence allowance during the junior and senior years. Upon
graduation, these Naval cadets receive commissions in the U.S. Navy or the
U.S. Marine Corps and serve on active duty for a minimum of four years.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible for enrollment in the Naval ROTC program, cadets must:
1. be citizens of the United States;
2. have reached the 17th anniversary of their birth by September 1 of the
year enrolled;
3. not have reached their 27th birthday by December 31 of the year they
expect to graduate (this can be waived); and
4. be physically qualified. (Defective vision must be correctable to 20/20,
and waivers for color blindness may be considered.)
5. Additional program entrance requirements may be found at www.nrotc.
navy.mil.
Those cadets not qualified for or not desiring formal enrollment in either
the Scholarship or College Program may participate in Naval Science courses
for academic credit only. They will not be eligible for appointment to a commissioned grade.
NROTC Summer Training
NROTC Scholarship Midshipmen
• Required to complete up to three summer training courses of two to four
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First Summer Training Course
o Navy and Marine midshipmen will attend Career Orientation Training
for Midshipmen (CORTRAMID). CORTRAMID provides midshipmen
with a four week indoctrination to career fields in the Navy and Marine
Corps. The midshipmen will receive exposure to operations in each
of the following communities:
o Aviation
o Submarine Warfare
o Surface Warfare
o Marine Corps
Second Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen receive two weeks of specialized training in mountain
warfare, amphibious operations, and combined arms.
Third Summer Training Course
o Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in
the fleet.
o Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.

Advanced Standing College Program
• College Program students are required to attend one summer training course,
usually the summer between their junior and senior year.
• Navy midshipmen will serve aboard an operational ship or squadron in the
fleet.
• Marine midshipmen will attend Officer Candidates School in Quantico,
Virginia.
Transportation costs to and from the sites of the training will be covered, and cadets
will earn summer training pay during the period of training.
Summary of Estimated Naval ROTC Allowances
Navy/Marine Scholarship Program:
Each scholarship pays tuition and registration, college, hospital, and laboratory fees outlined in this catalog. In addition, the following payments are also
made by the Navy Department:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over four years
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
4. Book allowance, paid each semester

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Advanced Standing Program
Navy Department reimbursements for students enrolled in the College Program
are:
1. Uniform allowance—paid over one year
2. Subsistence allowance—monthly—gradually increases with academic
standing
3. Summer training pay
Naval ROTC Active Duty Commissioning Program
Active Duty students belonging to the Seaman-to-Admiral 21 Program (STA-21)
or Marine Enlisted Commissioning Education Program (MECEP) are exempt from
having to enroll in ROTC courses every semester. STA-21 Active Duty students
are only required to complete Naval Leadership and Management (NAVL 201)
and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses in order to meet
graduation and commissioning requirements. MECEP Active Duty students are
required to complete Evolution of Warfare I (NAVL 303), Amphibious Warfare
(NAVL 402), and Naval Leadership and Ethics (NAVL 403) ROTC courses; however,
the Professor of Naval Science may grant waivers for Evolution of Warfare and
Amphibious Warfare if these courses cause an academic overload and result in a
graduation delay. Additionally, all Active Duty students must also enroll in Navy
or Marine Corps Training Labs each semester. The Senior Leadership Integration
Seminar (LDRS 411) is not a graduation requirement for Active Duty students.
AIR FORCE ROTC PROGRAM
The mission of The Citadel’s Air Force ROTC Detachment is to develop Air
Force leaders and citizens of character dedicated to serving the nation.
Emphasis is placed on the preparation of dedicated professionals who readily accept responsibility, think critically and creatively, and write and speak
effectively.
Citadel graduates have served the Air Force and the nation well in war and
peace. Today’s Citadel cadets will assume important command and leadership
positions in the United States Air Force, government services, or the private sector.
Four-Year Program
The four-year Air Force ROTC program at The Citadel serves as a major
commissioning route for young men and women interested in becoming officers
in the U.S. Air Force.
Students enroll at the beginning of the freshman year, and during that first
year, they study the organization, mission, and functions of the Air Force as
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During the sophomore year, cadets will examine the development of air and
space power from its inception to its uses today in contingency operations. Cadets who are physically qualified and have maintained good academic standing
may apply for entry into the advanced portion of the program. Cadets desiring a
commission will attend a summer field training course between their sophomore
and junior years. Cadets enrolled in the Professional Officer Course—the last
two years of the Air Force curriculum—study communication skills, leadership in theory and practice, the principles and functions of management, and
problem solving. The final year includes the military justice system, the role of
the professional officer, U.S. National Security Policy, and Regional Studies. In
addition, cadets continue to prepare for entry into active duty.
Formal Enrollment Requirements
To be eligible to pursue a commission through the Air Force ROTC Program,
a cadet must:
1. be a citizen of the United States;
2. maintain a satisfactory academic record (at least a 2.5 cumulative GPA
for contract and for scholarship);
3. pass the Air Force Physical Fitness Assessment;
4. pass the Air Force Officer Qualifying Test (AFOQT);
5. be of good moral character;
6. be medically qualified;
7. agree to serve on active duty and/or reserve inactive duty for a specified
period:
a. four years active duty and four years inactive reserve status for most
b. ten years active duty for pilots and six years active duty for Remotely
Piloted Aircraft Pilots (RPA), Combat System Officers (CSO) and Air
Battle Managers (ABM) after completion of Undergraduate Flying
Training;
8. successfully complete a summer field training course.
Field Training
Citadel cadets pursuing a commission through AFROTC are required to attend
a summer training course at Maxwell Air Force Base in Montgomery, AL and
Camp Shelby, MS between their sophomore and junior years. Field training is
a memorable experience in which cadets get an introduction to Air Force life
and operations. Each cadet receives practical guidance in leadership, small-arms
familiarization, physical training, and expeditionary operations.
Base Visits
The vast scope of the United States Air Force operations is difficult to portray
in the classroom. The Air Force ROTC detachment travels to Air Force bases
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cadets receive base activity briefings and observe Air Force operations firsthand.
They return to school with an accurate perspective of the organization’s global
nature. Experience has shown that these visits are of considerable value in developing the cadets’ appreciation of the Air Force officers’ challenging careers.
Pay and Allowances
Air Force contract cadets are provided a monthly subsistence allowance. The
current rates are: $300 for freshmen, $350 for sophomores, $450 for juniors,
and $500 for seniors. Scholarship cadets are also paid an annual book allowance and a uniform allowance.
AFROTC Scholarship Programs
Air Force scholarships are awarded under the auspices of two separate
program tracks. The first, the High School Scholarship Program (HSSP), is
open to graduating high school seniors. The second scholarship track is the InCollege Scholarship Program (ICSP), and is open to freshmen and sophomores
in certain approved majors. Details on how to apply for HSSP scholarships,
eligibility requirements, and the on-line application can be found at the www.
afrotc.com website.
High School Scholarship Program
The Air Force ROTC High School Scholarship Program provides 3- and
4-year scholarships in three different types: Type 1, Type 2, and Type 7. The
application process is the same for each type.
Type 1 — pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $600 per year for books. Approximately 5 percent of
our 4-year scholarship winners will be offered a Type 1 scholarship.
Type 2 — pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 and $600
per year for books. Approximately 15 percent of our 4-year scholarship
winners will be offered a Type 2 scholarship (mostly in technical fields).
All 3-year scholarships are Type 2.
Type 7 — pays full college tuition and most lab fees up to the equivalent
of the in-state rate. These students also receive $600 per year for books.
Type 7 scholarships may be converted to a Type 2 for 3 years. Out-ofstate recipients attending The Citadel typically convert their Type 7 to a
Type 2.
In-College Scholarship Program
The In-College Scholarship Program (ICSP) is highly competitive and consists of two phases.
ICSP Phase One
ICSP Phase One is open only to sophomore students enrolled in the Air
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Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase One by the AFROTC
detachment commander. Nominees are rank-ordered based on their leadership
ability, grades, fitness, and overall participation in the Air Force ROTC program.
Headquarters AFROTC makes the final decision and awards scholarships.
Cadets selected through ICSP Phase One are awarded a Type 1 or 2 scholarship.
Selectees are awarded 3-year scholarships All scholarships activate the term
they are awarded.
ICSP Phase Two
ICSP Phase Two is open to college freshmen in approved majors.
Eligible applicants are nominated for ICSP Phase Two by the commander
of the AFROTC detachment.
ICSP Phase Two scholarships are a mix of Type 1 and Type 2 scholarships.
Depending on academic major and funding availability, Phase 2 scholarships
can be awarded for any of the listed types.
Type 1 - pays full college tuition for both in-state and out-of-state cadets,
most lab fees and $900 per year for books.
Type 2 - pays college tuition and most lab fees up to $18,000 per year
and $900 per year for books.
ICSP Eligibility Requirements*
To be eligible to apply for the ICSP you must:
• Be a United States citizen;
• Possess at least one standardized test (ACT, SAT or AFOQT) score
• Pass the Air Force ROTC Physical Fitness Assessment
• Have at least a 2.5 cumulative college grade point average
• Complete a physical examination and be certified as “Commission-Qualified” by the Department of Defense Medical Examination Review Board.
Non-AFROTC students can apply if the examination has been scheduled.
If selected, you cannot activate a scholarship until the medical certification
is complete.
• Not already be a contracted scholarship recipient
• Meet the Air Force ROTC age, moral, and other scholarship eligibility
requirements.
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Expenses
The Citadel is supported by the State of South Carolina. The costs of operation are underwritten through fees collected from the students, appropriations
made by the General Assembly of South Carolina, and contributions to The
Citadel. Nonresidents are required to pay a larger portion of the costs of their
education than is required of residents of South Carolina.
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. If referral to a collection agency is required for
overdrawn accounts, the amount referred will include the collection agency fee.
If an account is unpaid, the college will initiate internal and external collections proceedings.
These proceedings will include credit bureau reporting, referring accounts
to outside collections and State of South Carolina collection efforts. Accounts
referred for collection will incur additional collection costs paid by the student.
Fees
Students attending the day program at The Citadel pay three primary fees:
college fees, auxiliary fees, and a OneCard Restricted deposit. Active duty
military personnel assigned to military units for educational purposes pay the
same fees as cadets, except for auxiliary fees related to living expenses and
the OneCard Restricted deposit. The college reserves the right to adjust fees
to meet the current cost of operation should it become necessary. This applies
to all educational programs at The Citadel. Current fees are available on The
Citadel’s web page.
All fees and deposits are due and payable by semester, prior to the date of
reporting to school. Freshman bills are normally due the last Friday in July,
and upperclass bills are normally due the first Friday in August. Failure to meet
billing deadlines subjects the student to being dropped from enrollment at The
Citadel. For incoming freshman cadets or returning upperclass cadets, failure to
meet billing deadlines may result in the loss of space in the Corps of Cadets and
a late payment charge. Remittances by money order or check should be made
payable to The Citadel and mailed to the Treasurer, The Citadel, 171 Moultrie
Street, Charleston, South Carolina 29409. Remittances by credit card (Mastercard, Visa, Discover, or American Express) may be paid on line via a secure
connection at the citadel.edu website. There will be a 2.75% convenience fee
charged for the use of credit card payments, but no charge for e-check payments.
Parents or legal guardians are responsible for payment of all fees and overdrafts, unless the Treasurer is notified prior to due dates that the student or
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Information relative to financing educational fees on a monthly installment
basis may be secured by contacting the Treasurer’s Office at The Citadel or by
viewing the Treasurer’s Office link on The Citadel’s web page at citadel.edu.
The Director of Financial Aid and Scholarships also has information concerning
financing educational fees through loans other than the guaranteed student loan.
Financing arrangements require time for processing, so it is essential that application be made as early as possible prior to the beginning of the school year.
Overdrawn Accounts: A student whose account is overdrawn will not be issued or be allowed to send copies of his or her official transcript, be issued a
diploma, or be permitted to enroll in additional course work until satisfactory
settlement of the account has been made.
Non-negotiable Checks: There will be a handling charge of $30 for a nonnegotiable check. The college will pursue collection procedures as provided by
the laws of the State of South Carolina. The Citadel will not accept personal
checks from individuals who have issued two non-negotiable checks or one
non-negotiable check which has not been redeemed.
ATM machine: The college contracts with a major bank to provide an ATM
machine in Mark Clark Hall. Students can access their personal bank accounts
through this machine. This is a convenient and secure method to handle cash
and eliminates the need for students to have large amounts of cash on hand.
Resident Tuition and Fees
Any undergraduate student or prospective student whose status concerning entitlement to payment of in-state tuition and fees is uncertain 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 and are to be completed and returned to that office
at least two weeks prior to the last day of classes for any semester or summer
term for which the student is attempting to qualify for payment of the in-state
tuition and fee rate. Until such time that eligibility for residency is confirmed,
out-of-state fees will be due and payable. Refunds will be issued when a ruling
awards in-state status.
Eligibility for payment of in-state tuition and fees shall be determined under
the provisions of Sections 59-112-10 through 59-112-100, South Carolina Code
of Laws, 1976, as amended. A copy of this law may be obtained from The
Citadel Registrar’s Office.
Fee Descriptions
College fees support the general operations of the college. A portion of college
fees is earmarked to provide debt service for bonds issued to support construction
and renovation of education and general facilities and equipment of the college.
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Auxiliary fees include athletic support, room, board, infirmary care, and laundry
and dry cleaning. A portion of these fees is designed to pay debt service for
the auxiliary and athletic facilities.
OneCard Restricted deposit is used to pay for uniforms, uniform alterations,
accessories, books, academic supplies, and haircuts. The amount of the deposit is
determined annually based upon the average needs of cadets. Certain academic
programs and certain corps activities will require other expenditures that are
unique to that activity. If a cadet’s costs exceed the deposit amount, the cadet
will be required to pay in full or provide additional deposit money. Any unused
portion of the deposit will be carried over to the following semester. All unspent
funds will be refunded upon graduation or discharge.
Uniforms: All cadets are required to wear The Citadel uniform, which is issued by the College. New cadets are required to be outfitted in new uniforms
and uniform accessories issued by the college. New cadets should not bring a
supply of civilian clothes other than those which are worn upon reporting to
the college, as they are not permitted to wear civilian clothes except during
authorized furloughs.
The cost of uniforms, although a paid fee, should be viewed as a clothing
expense which is incidental to attending any college. With proper care, uniforms
should last for several years. Requirements in subsequent years will depend on
the manner in which cadets have cared for their uniforms. The overall cost of
the uniforms should not exceed that which would be incurred in purchasing
clothes to attend a civilian college. Additional sets of uniforms may be purchased
as desired (for cash) in the Cadet Store.
The woolen uniforms issued to cadets are custom-made for The Citadel. Once
the uniforms have been fitted, the entire cost will be charged to the cadet. Since
the uniforms are tailor-made to the measurements of each cadet after enrollment
at The Citadel, every cadet withdrawing from college will be charged a fee for
canceling the purchase of the uniforms.
In order to keep the appearance of the Corps of Cadets at the highest level,
an inspection will be made of the uniforms of members of the sophomore, junior,
and senior classes at the beginning of the school year. If the uniforms do not
meet the minimum standards of appearance, the individual will be required to
purchase replacements of unserviceable uniform items.
Statement of Students’ Accounts
Students have three accounts at the Citadel, a student account, the OneCard
Restricted Account, and the Open Account. All are available for review online. It is incumbent upon the students to verify each charge or credit made
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The Restricted Account and the Open Account are both different accounts
on the OneCard.
The Restricted Account is automatically loaded each fall and spring semester. It is used to purchase scholastic items only. This includes books, supplies,
haircuts, uniforms, tailoring, and accessories.
The Open Account on the One Card can be loaded with additional funds for
use at campus facilities. The Open Account is used mainly to purchase food,
drinks, and other items that cannot be purchase on the Restricted Account.
To deposit funds, you can send cash or check to the One Card Office located
in Bond Hall, room 244. You may also go online via Lesesne Gateway and
navigate to Campus Center to deposit funds electronically to the Open Account.
Any unexpended OneCard balance will be held until the student withdraws
or graduates from The Citadel.
Full athletic grant-in-aid and full academic scholarship recipients are not
authorized to receive a refund. Balances in accounts of full athletic grant-in-aid
recipients are refunded to the Athletic Department annually.
Other Fees
Reservation Deposit: A $300.00 deposit will be maintained for each cadet.
When there is insufficient money in the cadet’s account to cover the cost of
damage to buildings, rooms, equipment, or loss of ROTC manuals or government property, this deposit will be used. The unused portion is refundable after
graduation or withdrawal from The Citadel.
Diploma Fee: The diploma fee is adjusted each year to address the current
market price.
Transcript Fee: Information regarding transcripts is available on the Registrar’s Office web page: http://www.citadel.edu/root/registrar.
Laboratory/Orientation Fees: Laboratory/Orientation Fees are charged students
taking certain designated courses or orientation programs. Fees are billed as
part of the preregistered course load.
Technology Fee: A technology fee is charged each cadet. The fee partially
offsets the cost of the various computer laboratories on campus and the costs
associated with having computers in barracks rooms.
Late Fee: A significant late fee is charged to all students who are permitted
to enroll, even though they may not have satisfied all the financial requirements,
i.e. those who have not finalized federal financial aid. Students who sign up for
a payment plan and fail to meet the requirements of that plan will be charged
the same late fee at the time they fall behind.
Other Fees: In addition to the above, other fees that can be charged include:
parking fees, infirmary charges, barracks damage, parking citations, yearbook,
lost library books, library book late fees, rifle repair, and other fees directed
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Refunds
The Citadel is committed to many expenses based upon the anticipated
enrollment of a student at the beginning of each semester. Registration at The
Citadel is considered to be a contract binding students and their parents or
guardians to charges for the entire semester.
However, students who withdraw during a semester may receive partial
refunds based on the length of attendance. Refunds will be computed from the
required reporting date until the withdrawal date as determined by the Registrar.
No refunds will be made for less than $1.00.
In the event that a cadet receives a Medical Discharge, any refund due the
cadet will follow the normal refund schedule policy as promulgated by the
Chief Operating Officer. In the event that the Medical Discharge is a direct
consequence of an injury received during The Citadel training program, the
cadet may request an adjustment to this policy. The Campus Assessment Team
(CAT) will make the final decision on all such requests.
Authorized refunds are as follows:
The school is not subject to any State or Accrediting Agency refund policy
The refund schedule can be found on the Treasurer’s Office web page: http://
www.citadel.edu/root/treasurer. In addition, students will be charged room and
board on a per diem basis.
Deposits for Uniforms, Books, Supplies, and Accessories - OneCard Restricted
Account:
Any unused portion of the deposit to the student’s account for uniforms,
books, supplies, and accessories will be refunded within 30 days of graduation
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Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships
The Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships administers student loan applications,
grants, scholarships and work-study programs.
Forms and Deadlines
To apply for financial aid at The Citadel and to best demonstrate eligibility for
need-based scholarships, all students should file a Free Application for Federal
Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after January 1 of each year. These
forms are available online at http://FAFSA.ed.gov. The financial aid office may
request additional information. Students are responsible for checking their e-mail
account, online Citadel financial aid account, completing all requested paperwork,
and submitting financial aid requirements in a timely manner. Funds are limited,
so late applications are considered for aid only if resources are available.
Priority deadline dates are as follows:
Academic year (fall and spring)
Fall only
Spring only
Summer

February 28
February 28
October 15
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 each year. This form solicits information about the applicant’s
family’s current financial situation and produces an “expected family contribution”
(EFC). Adjusted gross income data from tax forms is 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
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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 dependent 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 automatically considered independent
if:
a. 24 years old or older by December 31 of the award year,
b. Master’s or doctorate student,
c. Married,
d. Have children and provide more than half of their support,
e. Have legal dependents (other than a spouse),
f. Dependent or ward of the court or were in foster care or both parents
were deceased since turning age 13,
g. On active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces for purposes other than training,
h. Veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces,
i. Homeless or at risk of being homeless, or
j. Is/was an emancipated minor.
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:
a. A student must be admitted to The Citadel as a regular or provisional
student,
b. A student must be a U.S. citizen or a national or permanent resident,
c. A student may not receive aid if he or she is in default on any federal student
loan program with any institution,
d. 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,
e. A student may not receive aid if he or she owes a repayment on a Pell Grant,
Supplemental Grant, or state Student Incentive Grant at any institution,
f. A student must have the minimum grade point ratio and must make
satisfactory academic progress (SAP) toward a degree to continue to
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Types of Financial Aid

Grants
Federal Pell Grant
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 an electronic Student Aid Report (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 four
business days.
Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant (SEOG)
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
$4,000 per academic year, with the average award being $1,000.
South Carolina Need-Based Grant
South Carolina Need-Based Grants are awarded to South Carolina residents, on
a first-come basis, who demonstrate 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.
Visit the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education web site for eligibility
requirements.
Athletic Grants-in-Aid
These grants are awarded to qualified students selected by members of the
coaching staff. Additional information may be obtained by writing to the Director
of Athletics.
Work Programs
The Federal Work Study Program
This federally funded program provides part-time employment to qualifying
students. Students are paid on an hourly basis, not less than the federal minimum
wage. Paychecks are issued twice a month directly to students for hours worked.
The Human Resources Office makes assignments after a student has qualified for
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The Institutional Work Program
This non-federally funded program makes a variety of student jobs available in
academic and administrative offices on campus. A student does not need to demonstrate financial need. Inquiries and applications are made in the Human Resources
office.
Loans
The Federal Perkins Loan Program
The Federal Perkins Loan Program provides students who demonstrate exceptional financial need with long term, low interest loans for educational expenses.
These loans range from $300 to $4,000 per year at a 5% interest rate. Federal
legislation requires that priority be given to students with exceptional need and to
full-time undergraduate applicants. Repayment begins after a nine-month grace
period post-graduation or if enrollment falls below a half-time basis. Students may
be allowed up to ten years to repay this loan, based upon the amount borrowed,
with a minimum monthly payment of $40. Loan repayment deferments are granted
under certain conditions. There are repayment cancellation provisions for graduates
who enter specific fields of teaching, teach in designated schools, serve in hostile
areas, 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
The Federal Direct Loan Program provides students with long-term, low interest
subsidized and unsubsidized loans. The federal government pays the interest of the
subsidized loan while the student is enrolled in school, whereas the interest accrues
on the unsubsidized loan. The FAFSA contribution is taken into consideration
when determining eligibility for any subsidized student loans. The maximum loan
amount for a combination of subsidized and unsubsidized loans is $5,500 for a first
year student; $6,500 for a second year student; and $7,500 for remaining years of
study. During their academic careers, undergraduate dependent students may borrow up to a maximum of $31,000 (only $23,000 can be subsidized). Independent
undergraduate students may borrow up to a maximum of $57,500 (only $23,000
can be subsidized). The interest rates are set each year. Please check current rates
online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment begins six months after the student graduates or after enrollment drops below half-time status.
The Federal Direct Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)
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
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set each year. Please check current rates online at citadel.edu/finaid. Repayment
begins 60 days after the final disbursement.
South Carolina Teacher Loan Program
This South Carolina Teacher Loan Program is intended to attract and maintain
the residency of talented teachers through the offer of student loan cancellation.
Loan recipients who become certified to teach in critical need subject areas or who
choose to teach in a designated school district will have their loans cancelled up to
100% at the rate of 20% for each full year of teaching. To qualify for this program,
students must be South Carolina residents who attend 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 fail to become certified or who do not teach in a critical need area
must repay the entire amount of the loan plus interest. Funds are limited; priority
filing deadline is April 30.
Scholarships
The Citadel’s Scholarship Program is designed to support commendable candidates who desire a college education and meet the following goals: To attract
the nation’s most outstanding high school graduates; to reward the undergraduate
excellence of the college’s enrolled students; and to assist worthy candidates who
demonstrate financial need. Annually, The Citadel awards more than 3 million
dollars in academic scholarships to entering freshmen candidates and current upperclassmen. More than 25 freshmen are awarded a full academic scholarship that
covers the entire catalog cost of attendance to The Citadel. A complete catalog of
the school’s scholarship opportunities is available on the Office of Financial Aid’s
webpage on The Citadel website under “Cadet Scholarships.”
Scholarship Applications
Applicants for admission to The Citadel are automatically considered for scholarships based on the information provided on the admissions application. Priority consideration for scholarship funds is given to candidates who apply before
November 15 each year. Upperclassmen are required to complete a scholarship
application, on the Office of Financial Aid webpage on The Citadel website, by
May 5 each year. Additionally, it is recommended that each applicant complete a
Free Application for Federal Aid (FAFSA) each year to determine eligibility for
need-based scholarships.
Determination of Awards
All scholarship applications are given careful consideration by the Scholarship
Committee. Each application is evaluated and ranked objectively on the basis
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achievement and leadership potential. Many scholarships contain restrictions as
stipulated in deeds of trust. The Citadel matches the most qualified scholarship
candidates to such restrictions.
Awards
Most incoming freshman scholarship recipients will be notified of their standing
by April 30th. All scholarships must be applied for on an annual basis, except for
full academic scholarships and scholarships for which the deeds of trust specify
multi-year awards.
External Scholarships
Numerous corporations, employers, professional organizations, foundations,
local civic organizations, churches, and high schools make scholarships available
to Citadel cadets. Outside scholarship assistance has been a rapidly growing source
of financial aid at The Citadel. Students should consult high school counselors,
employers, civic leaders or public officials and use the local library to obtain
information on educational foundations which offer scholarships. Palmetto Fellows, LIFE, and HOPE Scholarships are available to residents of South Carolina.
Complete information concerning these state programs can be found on the website
for the South Carolina Commission on Higher Education.
ROTC Scholarships
ROTC Scholarships provide significant financial assistance to Citadel students. The Army, Navy, or Air Force each has its own criteria and time tables
for application and acceptance. SAT or ACT scores should be submitted to the
respective service usually by December during the senior year of high school.
Enrolled Citadel students can also apply for two-year or three-year ROTC scholarships that cover all tuition, fees, and books. These scholarships do not cover
the cost of room and board. Nearly 10% of the Corps of Cadets hold ROTC
scholarships. Students interested in ROTC scholarships should contact the head
of the appropriate Citadel ROTC unit for additional information and application
assistance.
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
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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:
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Ch. 30 - Montgomery GI Bill—Active Duty, Veterans
Ch. 31 - Vocational Rehabilitation
Ch. 35 - Dependants’ Educational Assistance Program
Ch. 33 - Post 9/11 G.I. Bill
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 (1-800-827-1000), or the VA Coordinator
at The Citadel. An applicant should contact the VA Coordinator 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 complete an on-line
Request for VA Enrollment Certification. Any changes in the veterans’ course of
study should be cleared with the VA Benefits Coordinator 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.
Satisfactory Academic Progress
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 by undergraduate students is defined as a
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Academic Progression
a. Full-time students (enrolled in at least 12 hours/semester) must
earn 24 credit 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 the credit hours attempted in an academic
year.
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 total hours*
b. 1.5 with 40-69 total hours*
c. 1.7 with 70-99 total hours*
d. 2.0 with &gt; 99 total hours*
*Total hours = GPA hours + transfer hours + pass/fail hours
Attempted credit hours cannot exceed 207 hours or more than 150% of
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 respon
sibility 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 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 ineli
gible to receive federal financial aid (Title IV aid).
SAP Appeal Deadlines: Completed appeal forms must be turned in two
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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
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Change of Major
Students who 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 who 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
Federal Direct PLUS Loan
South Carolina Teachers 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
The Higher Education Act of 1998, Public Law 105-244, 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 repayment of the
financial aid award to the Office of Financial Aid &amp; Scholarships (please see the
Expenses Section of this catalog). 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 funds, 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
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The percentage earned will be calculated based on the following schedule:
Week 1
Week 2
Week 3
Week 4
Week 5
Week 6

6 percent
12 percent
18 percent
25 percent
31 percent
37 percent

Week 7
Week 8
Week 9
Week 10
Week 11-16

43 percent
50 percent
56 percent
60 percent
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:
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Unsubsidized Student Loans
Subsidized Student Loans
Perkins Loans
PLUS Loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG 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 noninstructional costs of education incurred up to the time of withdrawal, the student

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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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Federal Direct/Stafford loans
Federal PLUS loans received on behalf of the student
Federal Perkins loans
Federal Pell Grants
Federal SEOG Grants
Other Title IV programs
Federal, state, private, or institutional student financial
assistance received by the student for which refunds are required
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Department
of
Intercollegiate Athletics
The mission of the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics at The Citadel is to
develop, maintain, and continue to improve a well-rounded program of athletics
geared to the aims and objectives of The Citadel, the Southern Conference, and
the National Collegiate Athletic Association. In order to carry out this mission,
all athletics personnel must be familiar with the athletics policy as approved
by the Board of Visitors and the President of The Citadel:
The Citadel policy on intercollegiate athletics includes a balanced
program covering a broad spectrum of sports for men and women. The
College will support this program to enable its representatives to be
competitive in every respect. The Citadel will compete as a Division I
institution under current NCAA and Southern Conference regulations.
The athletics program will be conducted within the aims, standards and
objectives of The Citadel as a comprehensive military college providing a quality education. The Department of Athletics is committed to
gender and minority equity in all of its programs. In addition, for the
safety and welfare of student-athletes, The Citadel maintains full-time
certified trainers, a college surgeon, and special orthopedic doctors to
provide medical support services.
The Citadel is a member of the NCAA with Football Championship Subdivision classification and Division I classification in all other sports. In addition,
the college is a member of the Southern Conference, which is comprised of The
Citadel, East Tennessee State University, Furman University, Mercer University,
UNC-Greensboro, Samford University, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga,
Virginia Military Institute, Western Carolina University, and Wofford College.
The Sports Program
The Citadel Department of Intercollegiate Athletics sponsors 16 varsity teams
including football, basketball, cross country, wrestling, indoor and outdoor
track, baseball, rifle, and tennis for men; and golf, soccer, volleyball, rifle, cross
country, and indoor and outdoor track for women. Each year, nearly 400 cadets
participate as players, managers, or student trainers.
The Citadel’s intercollegiate teams are led by qualified coaches who are concerned with the overall development of the cadet-student-athlete. The graduation
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Facilities
Athletic facilities at The Citadel are among the finest in the Southern Conference. Home football games are played in historic Johnson Hagood Stadium,
a 21,000-seat facility built in 1948. The Bulldogs celebrated the re-opening of
the West Stands at Johnson Hagood Stadium for the 2006 season, and in 2008,
the West Side Tower opened its doors to The Citadel Family. The completed
project features luxury suites, club seats, a state-of-the-art press box and all
the expected amenities of a modern-day facility. The field was named Sansom
Field in 2008, commemorating the loyalty and generosity of distinguished and
active alumnus, William B. Sansom, ‘64. In the fall of 2001, the Altman Athletic Center opened. Located in the south end zone, the Center houses home
and visitors’ locker rooms, officials’ rooms, and an entertainment area for The
Citadel Brigadier Foundation.
McAlister Field House, which houses the Athletic Department staff and several
coaches’ offices, was built in 1939 and renovated in 1989. Seating 6,000 for
Bulldog basketball games, McAlister Field House also serves as home of the
volleyball and wrestling teams as well as the site for graduations, concerts and
a variety of other events. Additional locker rooms have also been added to the
Field House. In the summer of 2011, due in large part to private donations, The
Citadel basketball program completed an overhaul of the basketball locker room.
Next to McAlister Field House is Vandiver Hall which opened in 1991 and
provides the Bulldog soccer, baseball, wrestling, golf, volleyball, cross-country
and track and field teams with a modern and well-equipped facility. Dressing
and locker rooms, a golf driving range, a wrestling room, and a baseball batting
tunnel are a few of the features of Vandiver Hall.
Seignious Hall, which is located directly behind Vandiver Hall, houses the
football coaches’ offices and the football locker room, along with a top of the
line training room. Also located in this facility are a spacious weight room,
equipment room, and training room.
The Donald C. Bunch Courts at the Earle Tennis Center, which has often
served as the site of the Southern Conference Men’s and Women’s Tennis
Championships, receive a significant amount of play year-round. The women’s
soccer team utilizes WLI Field along the Ashley River while the track and field
teams use a track surrounding the football team’s Maybank Triplets Practice
Facility at Willson Field.
In April 1997, The Citadel’s baseball team moved into the new, state-of-the-art
Joseph P. Riley, Jr. Park, located on the banks of the Ashley River. The 6,000seat park, which has hosted the Southern Conference Baseball Championship
on several occasions, features the Bulldog locker room, luxury suites, an indoor
batting tunnel and a state-of-the-art video board. The Citadel utilizes nearby
College Park as a practice site during the year.
The indoor rifle range, Inouye Markmanship Center, opened in the fall of
2005. Located behind WLI Field along the Ashley River, this facility allows
for general firearms training for the entire Corps of Cadets, enhanced ROTC
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The Citadel Honors Program
The Citadel Honors Program provides exceptional learning experiences for
outstanding students whose past records indicate that they can take full advantage of the personal student-teacher relationship which the tutorial-based honors
curricula will provide. Honors courses will augment the current curriculum of
the college by offering for those selected students an experimental and alternate
means of education grounded in the methods of intellectual inquiry.
The Honors Program is an autonomous program of the college, with an
Honors Director serving as the head of the program. The Director is responsible for recruiting and admitting Honors students, reviewing courses which
are proposed to meet Honors requirements and selecting those which will be
included in Program offerings, critiquing Honors courses and the performance of
the faculty offering them, establishing and enforcing entrance and exit requirements, serving as the Honors Advisor for all Honors students, establishing and
monitoring the operating budget for the Honors Program, and coordinating the
Honors Program requirements with those of the academic majors.
The Honors Council is comprised of members of the faculty who have
taught Honors courses the previous semester. The Honors Council will advise
and assist the Honors Director in the governance of the program.
The Honors Students’ Association is comprised of academically proficient
participants or past participants in the Honors Program. Its purpose is to promote closer association among participants in the Honors Program, to provide
a student forum for discussion of the Honors Program and its operation, and
to assist the Honors Council.
Admission and Retention of Students
Students must apply separately for admission to the Honors Program, in addition to applying for admission to the college. The Honors Director will evaluate
all applications and offer acceptances based upon the student’s standardized test
scores, class rank, extracurricular activities, and intellectual and academic promise.
Personal interviews, at least by telephone, are required as part of the application
process. Applications should be to Dr. Jack W. Rhodes, Honors Program, The
Citadel, 171 Moultrie Street, Charleston, SC 29409-6370. Phone: 843-953-3708.
Email: rhodesj@citadel.edu. The suggested deadline for applying is January 15.
Students with outstanding grades after their first semester at The Citadel
may apply for admission to the Honors Program at that time. Also, deserving
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basis; in such cases, the Honors courses will meet Core Curriculum or General
Elective requirements as appropriate.
To remain in good standing, students in the Honors Program must maintain
at least a 3.0 in their Honors courses and a 2.8 overall. The Honors Council
will review the records of all Honors students who fall below this average
and take appropriate action, which might be either separation from the Honors
Program or the establishment of a probationary period.
Honors Student Advisors
One faculty member in each academic department serves as academic advisor to all the Honors Program students majoring in that discipline. In addition,
the Honors Director helps advise students concerning their schedules, courses
of study, and other matters as needed.
Honors Program Curriculum
The Honors Program is designed to provide an exceptionally broad background
of cultural knowledge and learning skills which students can then apply to their
chosen areas of academic specialization. Most of the Honors Program curriculum
will come in courses designed to be taken in lieu of Core Curriculum requirements, and most will, therefore, be taken in the freshman and sophomore years.
The other Honors courses will take the place of General Electives. The emphasis
in Honors courses will be not primarily acceleration, but enrichment. The courses
will go into extra depth, examining more closely the significance and implications
of the material studied or presenting that material in a broader cultural context.
In general, it is expected that Honors courses will employ discussion in order to
establish habits of rigorous inquiry and intellectual independence.
The plan behind the curriculum is to create an environment of learning in
which the students’ intellectual habits can be formed. The patterns and processes
of intellectual and scholarly inquiry will be taught, not merely the results of
other people’s having conducted that inquiry. Each Honors course will have a
tutorial foundation; individual students will meet with their instructors frequently
(usually, once every week) to discuss and develop ongoing writing, research,
and laboratory projects.
Curricular Requirements
Students majoring in one of the sciences or engineerings will be required
to complete all of the following Honors courses: HONR 211/311/411: Honors
Personal and Professional Development I, II, and III; HONR 101/102/201/202:
Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104: Honors History I and II;
and, HONR 131/132: Honors Mathematics I and II. In addition, they will be
required to complete one of the following courses: HONR 203: Honors Social
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Students majoring in one of the liberal arts or social sciences will be required to complete all of the following lower-level Honors courses: HONR
211/311/411: Honors Personal and Professional Development I, II, and III; HONR
101/102/201/201: Honors English I, II, III, and IV; HONR 103/104: Honors
History I and II; and, HONR 203: Honors Social Science. In addition, they
will be required to complete six hours of upper-level Honors courses, in one of
these combinations: a. Two HONR 300: Honors Seminars; b. Two HONR 400:
Honors Directed Research Projects; or, C. One HONR 300: Honors Seminar
and one HONR 400: Honors Directed Research Project.
Freshman Honors Courses
HONR 101 and 102

Honors English I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Aesthetic Context
Each Semester
This sequence will introduce students to the artistic achievements, chiefly
literary, of Western and possibly some non-Western cultures, within the context
of the major intellectual and ideological currents of those cultures. Techniques of
prose composition will be taught as the students engage these issues in writing.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirements in freshman English by successfully completing HONR
101 and 102 (“Honors English: The Aesthetic Context”) instead of ENGL 101
and 102 (“Composition and Literature”). Students who successfully complete
the first semester of the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL
102 and may fulfill their Core Curriculum requirement in freshman English by
successfully completing that course.
HONR 103 and 104

Honors History I &amp; II:
Three Credit Hours
The Social, Political,
Each Semester
and Historical Context
This sequence will introduce students to the social, political, and historical
events involved in the development of Western and possibly some non-Western
cultures, emphasizing the interplay between the way people of the past saw
themselves and the universe and the way they shaped their environment.
Students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s Core Curriculum requirement in history by successfully completing HONR 103 and 104
(“Honors History: The Social, Political, and Historical Context”) in lieu of
HIST 103 and 104 (“History of Western Civilization”). If a student successfully
completes the first semester of Honors History and then ceases participation in
the Honors Program, the student may complete the Core Curriculum requirement in history by completing HIST 104 (the second semester of “History of
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HONR 131 and 132

Honors Mathematics I and II: Four Credit Hours
The Analytic Context
Each Semester
Prerequisite for HONR 132: HONR 131 with a grade of “C” or higher or
MATH 131 with a grade of “B” or higher.
This sequence will teach the calculus within the context of its development
from the civilization which produced it and its impact on civilization since. Topics covered will closely match those in MATH 131 and MATH 132. Students
enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the Core Curriculum requirement in
mathematics by successfully completing HONR 131/132 (“Honors Mathematics: The Analytic Context”) in lieu of MATH 131/32, MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 105/106, or MATH 106/107. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of Honors Mathematics and then cease to participate in the
Honors Program can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement in mathematics
by completing MATH 105, MATH 107, or MATH 132.
Sophomore Honors Courses
HONR 201 and 202

Honors English III &amp; IV:
Three Credit Hours
Studies in British and
Each Semester
American Literature
This sequence will teach one or more themes, genres, modes, schools, periods, or authors in British and American literature. The techniques of prose
composition will be reinforced and developed.
Two sections of sophomore Honors English with different course topics are
taught each semester. Thus, a student can fulfill the Core Curriculum requirement for sophomore English in three ways: 1) HONR 201 and HONR 202; 2)
two differing sections of HONR 201; or, 3) two differing sections of HONR
202. Thus, students enrolled in the Honors Program may meet the college’s
Core Curriculum requirement in sophomore English by successfully completing two different 3-hour courses of HONR 201 or 202 in lieu of ENGL 201
and either ENGL 202, 215, 218, or 219. Students who successfully complete
the first semester of sophomore Honors English and then cease participation
in the Honors Program will be allowed to enroll in ENGL 202, 215, 218, or
219 and may fulfill the sophomore Core Curriculum requirement in English by
successfully completing that course.
HONR 203
Honors Social Science Project
Three Credit Hours
This introduction to the social sciences will incorporate an integrative project
in the social sciences. Students may meet the college’s Core Curriculum Social
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Upper-Level Honors Courses

HONR 300
Honors Seminar: Special Topics
Three Credit Hours
Often interdisciplinary, this seminar will investigate a field of study not
directly addressed within the framework of the normal curriculum. It will be
suitable for students in all majors. Topics will vary.
HONR 400/401

Honors Directed Research
Three Credit Hours
Project I &amp; II
Each Semester
Juniors or seniors conduct research under the direction of faculty members.
The research need not be original with the student but may be part of a project
which the faculty member is currently conducting or has conducted in the past.
An extra-departmental second reader or evaluator will be required for all projects.
Multilevel Honors Courses
HONR 211, 311 Honors Personal and Professional
Three Credit Hours
and 411
Development I, II, and III
PASS/FAIL
Taught entirely in tutorial, this sequence directs students in a three-year program of research, writing, and discussion on the subject of their professional
goals, encouraging them to envision their leadership in their future profession
and guiding them in exploring through research and writing the ideals as well
as the practices of that profession. Three credit hours (PASS/FAIL) will be
granted upon completion of HONR 411.
Honors Program Recognition
Students who complete all Honors Program requirements will be recognized
as Honors Program graduates in their college commencement ceremony. They
will receive an Honors Program certificate plus an Honors Seal on their Citadel
diploma. A notation will be added to their official college transcript to indicate
they have completed the requirements of the Honors Program.
Students admitted to the Honors Program after their first semester at The
Citadel will be required to complete at least 18 semester hours of Honors
courses, plus HONR 211, 311, and 411. They will be recognized as Honors
Program Graduates in their commencement ceremony, and a notation will be
added to their official college transcript to indicate that they have fulfilled the
requirements of the Honors Program. Unlike Honors students who have completed the full program, they will not receive an Honors Seal on their diplomas.

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The curriculum is the major instrument by which an institution whose purpose
is to provide a broad-based education passes along to the rising generation the
intellectual heritage of all people. This large treasury includes not only valuable
knowledge acquired over the centuries, but also the modes of thought by which that
knowledge has been acquired.
The curriculum provides an orderly sequence of academic achievements through
courses which exhibit a solid body of subject matter and employ scholarly methods
which are typical of their discipline and whose subject matter and methods are
useful for understanding other academic matters beyond the confines of their own
discipline. Such courses have been divided traditionally into two groups: the core
curriculum, through which students are initiated into the methods and subjects of
several academic disciplines that represent the full scope of academic study; and
the academic major curriculum, through which students pursue intensive study in a
single academic field.
Through this objective and intellectually rigorous method of education, The Citadel
prepares not only professional scholars, but also leaders of society in all walks of life.
LEADERSHIP 101: FIRST-YEAR SEMINAR
One Credit Hour
LDRS 101 provides the academic and life skills to help students make a successful
transition to college as well as to the unique environment of The Citadel. Students
will develop their academic skills (reading, listening, note taking, test taking, time
management, research, etc.) and will be introduced to campus facilities, resources, and
support services. Some attention will also be given to lifestyle and relationship issues.
A student must have the approval of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs
to withdraw from LDRS 101.
LEADERSHIP 111: Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
LDRS 111 is comprised of the Ethical Fitness® Seminar (EFS) designed to
promote ethical culture. This seminar meets once a week and includes an ethics
essay recorded in each cadet’s E-Leadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr.
Rushworth Kidder’s landmark book, How Good People Make Tough Choices and is
delivered by Citadel faculty and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed by the
Institute for Global Ethics. Topics include recognizing why ethics matters, understanding trust, tasking leadership with trust, defining ethical values, and analyzing and
resolving ethical dilemmas. Completion of LDRS 111 is required of all freshmen
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LEADERSHIP 201: Sophomore Seminar in Principled Leadership
One Credit Hour
Required of all second-year cadets, this course focuses on The Citadel core
values of honor, duty, and respect as those values constitute principled leadership.
The course also assists cadets in the process of transitioning from the freshman year
to the sophomore year and enables them to reflect upon their experiences of the
Citadel’s fourth-class system as they learn more about effective, ethical leadership.
In addition, the course includes a focus on service as a component of principled
leadership through a service learning experience. This course is a graded, one-hour
course. A student must have permission of the Associate Provost for Academic Affairs to withdraw from LDRS 201.
LEADERSHIP 211: Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab
Zero Credit Hours
The Sophomore Seminar Service Learning Lab is a zero credit-hour course
designed to provide sophomores with an approved Service Learning experience of
approximately 10 hours (exact hours may vary depending on the service site cadets
choose). The Pass/Fail lab component is offered in the fall, spring, or by professor
consent in the summer. Both LDRS 201 (the graded one-hour Sophomore Seminar
in Principled Leadership required in fall of the second year) and LDRS 211 (the
zero-hour pass/fail service lab required in the second year) must be completed for
a student to fulfill the sophomore leadership course requirements for graduation.
LEADERSHIP 311: Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience
Zero Credit Hours
The Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is comprised of a one-day Ethical Fitness® Seminar (EFS) designed to promote ethical culture, a luncheon or dinner with
a distinguished ethics speaker, and a follow-on ethics essay recorded in each cadet’s
eLeadership Portfolio. The seminar is based on Dr. Rushworth Kidder’s landmark
book, How Good People Make Tough Choices and is delivered by Citadel faculty
and staff who are trained, certified, and licensed by The Institute for Global Ethics.
Topics include recognizing why ethics matters, understanding trust, tasking leadership
with trust, defining ethical values, and analyzing and resolving ethical dilemmas.
Completion of the Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience is a graduation requirement.
LEADERSHIP 411: Senior Leadership Integration Seminar
Zero Credit Hours
The Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a full-day professional development
seminar during which cadets reflect upon the value of their moral character and
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tors to discuss how they will apply their learning toward being effective principled
leaders as they transition to the next phase of their lives. Finally, cadets consider
their duty as Citadel representatives to leave positive legacies wherever they serve
in the future. Written reflections produced during the seminar become part of each
cadet’s eLeadership Portfolio and a personal vision statement is collected and held
for distribution to each cadet at a future date after graduation. Completion of the
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar is a graduation requirement.
The Core Curriculum
The core curriculum is the body of courses which constitutes the center or nucleus
of a Citadel education. The disciplines represented in the core are selected according to two standards: the rational, inasmuch as the courses encompass each of the
basic methodologies employed in academic pursuits, and the historical, inasmuch as
the centuries have confirmed the durability and the serviceability of the disciplines
involved.
While the courses of the core are diverse, they nevertheless constitute a unit
of the college curriculum, one that coalesces at a higher level of abstraction than
other portions of the curriculum because the core courses examine the foundations
of particular, central disciplines in the perspective of the whole academic enterprise,
the search for truth. These courses, therefore, have a decidedly philosophical cast;
and for this reason, they rightly emphasize the ultimate bases of the discipline, the
validity of its method, its essential elements, and its distinctive character.
In the core curriculum, earlier education reaches a completeness and a fullness
of perspective for which the student was not previously ready. Later studies, while
they will go deeper and further into a particular field, will necessarily require the
student’s attention to be more narrowly focused. The core curriculum also captures
the academic quality of higher education better than most arrays of courses since
through core courses, the student examines the forms which knowledge takes, whereas
later studies will concentrate on the content of knowledge in a presupposed form.
Furthermore, the level of intellectual achievement in the core courses is for most
students higher than they will ever reach again, except in the confines of the single
discipline in which they major.
Since the core curriculum is fundamental to all further studies, the entire faculty
shares authority over it, although some departments have special responsibility for
the parts which they teach. The core is placed early in a student’s career because
it inculcates those skills essential for further study and for the life of an educated
person, such permanent and profound dispositions as the habits of objectivity, consistency, preciseness, orderly deliberation, prudent judgment, and passion for lifetime
learning and intellectual growth. These intellectual powers are developed by students
seriously abandoning themselves to mature study in the academic disciplines which
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The Standing Core Curriculum Oversight Committee of the college is charged
to monitor the overall appropriateness and effectiveness of the core curriculum
courses, to study and determine the benefit accruing to students from these courses,
to examine whether the purposes for which the core was designed are being realized,
and to recommend changes and modifications within particular courses or with the
overall core curriculum.
General Education Student Learning Outcomes
Written Communication Learning Outcome: Student can effectively communicate ideas in a logical sequence, demonstrating control of syntax and mechanics
and the ability to integrate credible and relevant sources.
Quantitative Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can use quantitative-reasoning skills to successfully make calculations, interpret data, communicate results,
and evaluate an issue or solve a problem.
Critical Thinking Learning Outcome: Student can analyze complex issues that
have varying positions and assumptions using information from credible sources.
Student has the ability to state positions, create new positions, and acknowledge
other positions including implications and consequences.
Ethical Reasoning Learning Outcome: Student can recognize ethical issues when
presented in a complex, multilayered (gray) context, analyze cross-relationships among
the issues, and evaluate ethical perspectives and concepts, including his or her own.
Areas of Study
Within the Citadel’s core curriculum, study in five areas—English, history, mathematics, science, and social science—is required of all students regardless of their
academic majors. For all students other than those pursuing professional preparations
in the areas of civil and electrical engineering, education, and the teaching track of
physical education, study of a foreign language is also required. Each course, or
sequence of courses, which addresses a core curriculum requirement incorporates,
where appropriate, all the following skills: written communications, critical thinking,
logical reasoning, and resource as well as reference usage. Students are expected to
use proper grammar in all their coursework, whether written or oral. Proper usage
is expected at the college level and is required by all professors.
English: The use of language is the most essential, the most sophisticated, and
the most practical of all human arts and is a skill indispensable to further endeavors
in any field. In the use of language and ideas, English studies require the student to
assess great works of literature. This obliges students to become adept in handling
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and thereby teach, among other things, how to use language with appropriate grace
and force. Literary studies contribute to the development of a student’s character by
requiring the student to evaluate human conduct and judge how people live their
lives. English studies are central to a college education because they are a forum
where the rival and complementary claims of philosophy, practicality, science, ethics,
politics, and religion come alive in concrete situations.
The primary benefits in studying English come when a student engages in
dialogues with the works of great authors, listening to their words receptively and
responding to them critically. Prerequisite to this encounter are skills in writing and
literary analysis.
Each student at The Citadel is required to complete four semesters of English.
The first semester, ENGL 101, is basic composition, and the Department of English
is responsible for determining which entering students are sufficiently prepared to
exempt this course. The transcripts of those students who are permitted to exempt
this course will reflect ENGL 101 as if it had been completed successfully on a
Pass/Fail basis at The Citadel.
For students who participate in ENGL 101, successful completion will be based
on acquired writing skills, and the course (graded on a scale of “A”, “B”, “C”, “U”)
must be completed with the grade of “C” or higher.
It is expected that the second course in English, ENGL 102, will be exempted only
by exceptionally well-prepared students. Should this circumstance occur, the transcript
will reflect ENGL 102 as was described for ENGL 101 above. This course continues
to develop the writing skills of the student, introduces the student to various literary
forms, and prepares the student to undertake a two-semester literature sequence.
Two semesters of literature complete the core curriculum requirement in English.
All students must take ENGL 201 (Major British Writers I) and then may choose
one additional course from among ENGL 202 (Major British Writers II), ENGL 215
(Masterpieces of American Literature), ENGL 218 (Masterpieces of World Literature
I), or ENGL 219 (Masterpieces of World Literature II). Honors Program participants
may complete their English requirement by taking HONR 101/102 and HONR 201/202.
Mathematics: Much of mathematics deals with the study of number, form,
arrangement, and associated relationships, using rigorously defined literal, numerical, and operational symbols. The mathematical world, then, is one of extraordinary
purity and completeness, and the study of it provides a precision of thinking and a
clarity of knowledge that could hardly be imagined without this unique discipline.
Mathematics is a product of human thought which does not depend on empirical
observations, yet it is admirably adapted to concrete interpretations in the physical
and social sciences. Its purely theoretical foundation confirms the objectivity of scientific findings, and its transferability to discrete sciences provides a bond of unity
among them. Mathematics, then, comprises both abstraction and the application of
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one is abstraction. Because mathematics is abstract and general, it is applicable to
problems which arise in widely different areas.
Core studies in mathematics are designed to enhance students’ facility in mathematical operations, advance them as far into mathematics as their talent and preparation
will permit, increase their understanding of mathematical applications in other fields,
and reveal the nature of mathematics as a discipline in its own right.
Each student is required to complete a two-semester sequence in mathematics.
Depending on the student’s major, that sequence will be MATH 104/105, MATH
104/106, MATH 106/107, or MATH 131/132. The honors sequence, HONR 131/132,
may be taken in lieu of any of these sequences. A student who chooses the sequence
MATH 131/132 or HONR 131/132 is required to take the Math Placement Exam
(MPE) given online by the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science at
The Citadel. A student’s score on the MPE will determine whether or not the student
will need to complete MATH 119, Algebra and Trigonometry, before taking MATH
131 or HONR 131.
A student can also take one (or two) core mathematics course that is at a higher
level than the one required by his/her major to complete his/her core mathematics
requirement. The following table provides some possible choices for a student to
complete his/her core mathematics requirement:
Core Math Requirements
Other Possible Choices
MATH 104/MATH 105
MATH 104/MATH 106
MATH 105/MATH 106
MATH 106/MATH 107
MATH 119/MATH 105
MATH 119/MATH 131
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
MATH 104/106
MATH 119/106
MATH 119/MATH 131
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
MATH 106/107
MATH 131/107
MATH 131/132
History: History teaches students information about the past which helps to
explain the human condition, and more importantly, teaches students to think about
human affairs as historians do.
The information in the core history courses concerns matters of major significance in the human story. It is sufficiently remote to be viewed dispassionately and
comprehensively, and it is of a sufficient quantity to display major forces at work
over a long period.
To begin thinking as a historian does, the student is required to encounter a variety
of evidence about past events, to weigh it by several standards, and to discern in it
causes, effects, theories, facts, inconsistencies, and the like; in addition, the student
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What a student gains from such a study of history, besides the accumulation of
information and the rigorous exercise of mental faculties, is the ability to view human
activity in its temporal and other dimensions and also from a large and objectively
framed perspective, develop a balanced regard for both concrete deeds of people
and for the larger patterns which these deeds constitute.
Each student is required to complete two semesters of History of Western Civilization, HIST 103/104, or two semesters of History of World Civilization, HIST
105/106. Honors Program participants may take HONR 103/104 to satisfy their
history requirement.
Science: Studies in a science require a student to make observations about the
physical world, to reason about observations according to scientific standards, and
to begin to understand the system of principles that control nature.
The method of science is to make and record observations about material phenomena, to arrange the accumulated data in a systematic way, to develop inductively
hypotheses which explain the data, and finally to design and perform experiments
which test these hypotheses and their domain. Only when these hypotheses are independently corroborated and exhibit predictive capability can they be allowed to stand
as scientific theory. When a student practices the scientific methods and learns to
account for every aspect of the phenomena; to construct a hypothesis which is based
upon scientific observations which also has general application; to follow hunches
and intuitions but to hold them in suspense so as to contrive a rational explanation;
and then to test the explanation by an experiment which publicly applies it to a
demanding case, the student develops a healthy understanding of nature and a firmly
established appreciation for the marvels of the physical world.
Each student must complete four semesters of science. For non-engineering majors,
this rquirement must be met by two sequences of two semesters each in biology,
chemistry or physics. No more than one sequence is to be completed in any single
science. Students pursuing a degree in the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science meet the requirements for the study of biology through the three-semester
sequence BIOL 101/111, BIOL 317/327, and BIOL 318/328. Students pursuing an
engineering degree may choose to meet their core science requirement by taking
the appropriate required two-semester sequence in one science and then taking two
of the one-semester courses designed specifically for engineers in each of the other
two different sciences. Engineering majors should consult the degree requirements
of their particular department for specific details.
Social Sciences: The ultimate goal of the social sciences is the understanding of
those aspects of human experience that are social, political, economic, and psychological. By applying a variety of methods including hypothesis testing, quantification, and
statistical analysis, the social sciences seek to construct empirically based theories
of human behavior. Because the social sciences differ from the natural sciences in
subject matter and from the humanities in method, they occupy a distinctive position
among the academic disciplines. The social sciences are to human phenomena what
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The social sciences are important because of the significance of social theories in
understanding human conduct and because of the increasing reliance on the methods,
techniques, concepts, and vocabularies of the social sciences.
Each student is required to complete a one-semester course in the social sciences,
and this course must be selected from among the following: ANTH 202 (Cultural
Anthropology), HONR 203 (Honors Social Science Project), PSCI 102 (American
National Government), PSYC 201 (General Psychology), and SOCI 201 (Introduction to Sociology).
Foreign Languages: In the “global village,” we can no longer afford to live
in linguistic isolation, expecting to influence those who do not know our language
while remaining ignorant of theirs. It is more vital now than ever that we become
proficient in foreign languages and knowledgeable about the cultures of their speakers.
Not only diplomats and military personnel, but also business people, engineers,
scientists, doctors, lawyers, and teachers can expect to spend more time abroad
themselves, working and travelling in other countries. Command of a foreign language enables them to be far more successful in their work and more comfortable
in their surroundings.
The benefits of language study are many and varied: practical ability to communicate with non-English speakers; greater understanding of our own culture through
investigation of another; increased exposure to the thought of significant world
authors; and enhanced appreciation of the richness of English.
Through marshaling their faculties to synthesize instantly vocabulary, grammar,
syntax, and idiom in coherent response to a simple verbal question, students train
their minds to deal with the abstract and learn mastery of any problem with which
life may confront them.
Other than majors in education, physical education (teaching track), and civil or
electrical engineering, each student is required to study the same foreign language
— Chinese, French, German, or Spanish — through the 202 level. The Department
of Modern Languages requires placement testing each fall for entering students.
Physical Education: The required physical education program for cadets is
designed to provide an exemplary environment and experiences which contribute to
an improved quality of life for the student. The program offers basic instruction in
adult and lifetime physical fitness, healthful living, physical activities and recreational
sports which are of immediate and lasting value. Each cadet is required to complete
RPED 250, Contemporary Health Foundations, and RPED 251, Foundations of Fitness and Exercise, as well as two different activity courses.
The Major Curriculum
Building on the knowledge and skills acquired through study of core curriculum
courses, the curriculum of each major consists of carefully selected required courses
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Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation but does not meet a
core or major requirement.
Approved Elective refers to a course which is required to meet major requirements but must be selected from a list of courses determined by the individual
department.
Non-departmental Elective refers to a course which is required for graduation,
does not meet core or major requirements, and must be taken outside the major
department. Students are encouraged to study areas outside the major to ensure
as broad an educational experience as is practical.
In addition to providing the student with a sound foundation in the discipline, work
offered in each major course of study stresses written and oral communications and
ensures that each student is able to use the computer as a tool within the discipline.
Academic Minor
A minor is defined as a course of study that enables a student to make an inquiry
into a single discipline or to investigate a particular topic across the boundaries of
two or more disciplines. In either case, the minor is not simply a specified number
of credit hours, but a well-defined program.
A minor should complement the student’s major and not simply expand it with more
courses in the same field. For this reason, students may not ordinarily pursue both a
major and minor in the same discipline. However, in the case where a discrete topical
minor is administered by the student’s major department, an exception may be in order.
A minor consists of an ordered series of courses totaling at least 15 credit hours,
at least 12 of which must be beyond core curriculum and courses specified for major
or other minor requirements and at least 6 of which must be at the 300/400 level.
At least 9 hours of the minor must be organized in a logical sequence of required
courses which provides general direction for the student’s study. At least one course in
the minor must be completed at The Citadel or in a Citadel Study Abroad Program.
The student must earn a grade-point average of at least 2.000 on all coursework
completed in the minor. Requirements for the minor must be completed concurrently
with requirements for the student’s major. A student who meets all requirements for
an approved minor will have both the major and minor indicated on the transcript.
Requirements for each minor are presented in the academic school/department sections of this catalog.
Minor in Leadership Studies
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of courses from a number of academic
departments. The minor is intended to highlight and reinforce the centrality of leadership
in the Citadel experience. The minor focuses more on an understanding of the nature of
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supplement their study in those principal content areas with a scholarly consideration of
the subject of leadership.
Objectives:
The Minor in Leadership Studies is designed to address learning, scholarship, and
critical thinking about leadership from various analytical perspectives and, as a result,
to give students a broad understanding of the nature of effective leadership. This minor
complements the “leadership laboratory” aspect of cadet life at The Citadel through interdisciplinary study employing historical, political, literary, psychological, and business
administration approaches to the subject. Whereas ROTC courses and participation in
the structured, hierarchical regimen of the Citadel Corps of Cadets teach the students
discipline, perseverance, respect for authority, and the ability to command, the minor in
Leadership Studies builds on those practical experiences with an academic focus on the
subject. Looking at factual, fictional, and theoretical models of leadership, the various
courses examine leadership questions not only with respect to effectiveness but also in
their more problematic aspects—such as abuse of power, male and female stereotypes,
cultural chauvinism, and questions of duty versus individual responsibility. The curriculum
as a whole addresses issues of leadership as such, as opposed to a concern with issues
directly related to the circumstances of particular times and places.
Structure of the Minor:
The minor in Leadership Studies consists of five courses (15 credit hours total) —
three academic electives from the schools/departments of Education, English, Business
Administration, History, Political Science, and Psychology; one experiential course and
LDRS 401, Senior Seminar in Leadership.
Academic Electives (Choose 3 for a total of 9 hours)
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations
EDUC 330 Developing Leadership Skills through Peer Counseling
ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
HIST 371 Historical Studies in Leadership
LDRS 320 Leadership Communications
LDRS 433 Special Topics in Leadership
PESM 404 Leadership in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science Organizations
PHIL 301 Ethics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 305 American Presidency
PSYC 371 Psychology of Leadership
Experiential Course
LDRS 401 Senior Leadership Seminar/Project
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact BG Harry, Department Head, Department
of Leadership Studies.

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Minor in Aerospace Science
Objectives:
The minor in aerospace science is designed to allow a student majoring
in science, mathematics, engineering, or at least successfully completing the
introductory calculus based physics sequence an opportunity to acquire an
understanding of aerodynamics in the broad sense. The physics of flight, of
propulsion, and of the atmosphere will be addressed through an understanding
of fluid dynamics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Completing this minor will provide an understanding of the basic principles of
fluid dynamics as it applies to the flight of aircraft, their lift, thrust, stability, and
control, as well as the atmosphere in which that aircraft flies. The principles of fluid
dynamics will be also applied to hydrodynamics and the “flight” of boats and ships
in and on the sea. External and internal fluid flow is covered such that propulsion
systems will be addressed.
This minor can be taken by students majoring in a STEM discipline or who have
successfully taken the calculus based introductory physics sequence 221/271 and
222/272 with the approval of the department head.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (6 credit hours)
PHYS 241
3
Physics of Flight
PHYS 341
3
Fundamentals of Aerodynamics
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours of which only 3 can be at the 200 level)
PHYS 243
3
Meteorology
PHYS 315
3
Classical Mechanics
PHYS 391
2
Fluids Laboratory
PHYS 393
1
Flight Simulation
PHYS 410
3
Thermodynamics
PHYS 441
3
Fluid Dynamics
ASTR 201
3
Astronomy
ASTR 243
3
Astrobiology
ASTR 412
3
Astrophysics
3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required --15 (Plus two semesters of calculus and two
semesters of Physics with Calculus. Note: Students majoring in Physics may
apply only one required physics course to both the Physics Major and the
Aerospace Minor.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.

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Minor in African American Studies
(Course numbers in parentheses are those used prior to 2007.)

The Minor in African American Studies is designed to underscore the contributions
of people of African descent to, and their roles in, American history and to emphasize
the importance of diversity to the Corps of Cadets. Through broad interdisciplinary
study, the program aims to highlight an appreciation for the significant ways race,
gender, and ethnicity have combined to shape our cultural heritage while promoting
the values of excellence in teaching, research, and community service. It further aims:
1. To improve student’s knowledge of the African-American experience.
2. To cultivate students’ ability to think critically, to express themselves effectively,
and to respect cultural and gender diversity.
3. To encourage faculty to share their expertise with the community and to
maintain a community service component which promotes special classes,
symposia, forums; the result will be a contribution to the intellectual, cultural,
and ethical growth of The Citadel and the community.
Administration: The minor in African American Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor: The minor will consist of 5 courses (15 credit hours). One
of the courses is required of all minors. The other four must be taken in at least
two different departments from a list of approved electives. Nine of the total fifteen
hours must be completed through courses taken at The Citadel.
1. Required Course: All minors must satisfactorily complete the following course.
AFAM 205
Introduction to African American Studies
2. Elective Group A: All minors must also satisfactorily complete at least two
of the following Group A courses (a minimum total of six credit hours).
ENGL 349
African American Literature
HIST 310
African American History to 1865
HIST 311
African American History since 1865
HIST 312 (409) The Modern Civil Rights Movement
OTHER:
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Internship, or special topics course whose primary
focus is the African-American experience and which
is approved by the Director of the Program.
3. Elective Group B: All minors may take, and count toward the minor, up to
two (a maximum total of six credit hours) of the following Group B courses.
ANTH 202
Cultural Anthropology
ENGL 340
Southern Literature to 1900
ENGL 348
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
HIST 316
Old South
HIST 317
New South
PSCI 307
Southern Politics
PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 462
Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
PSYC 305
Social Psychology
SOCI 304
Minority Group Relations
4. Projected Course of Study: Students interested in earning the minor will be
instructed to file a declaration of intent with the director of the program by
the end of the first semester of the junior year. This declaration will outline
the projected course of study and will be approved by the director. In addition to approving this projected course of study, the director will assume
responsibility for publicizing the program and for monitoring each student’s
progress toward fulfilling the requirements of the minor; in this latter capacity, the director will be responsible for verifying that the student has met the
requirements of the minor and for notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in American Politics: Democracy and the Political Process
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an understanding of the
institutions and processes involved in the formulation of demands made on
the American political system and the responsiveness of the authorities in the
system to these demands.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the study of topics such as the formulation and expression of
public opinion, the effectiveness with which political parties create and maintain broad-based governing coalitions, the structures and operations of basic
governing institutions, and the nature of the policy process, students should
develop a solid grasp of the linkages between public opinion, groups, parties,
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of this linkage, students completing the minor should have a solid understanding of the practice of American democracy. Since a number of courses in the
minor require the quantitative analysis of data, students will also deepen their
knowledge of the methods of the social sciences. The requirement that papers
and reports be submitted should enhance mastery of the English language.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 301 American Parties and Politics
PSCI 308 Public Opinion
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
2.

Electives (choose two)
PSCI 304 American Political Thought
PSCI 305 American Presidency or PSCI 306 Legislative Process
PSCI 307 Southern Politics
PSCI 310 Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 311 The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
PSCI 393 Research Methods in Political Science
PSCI 396 Politics and the Media
PSCI 401 Political Issues and Public Policy
PSCI 403 Topics in American Government and Politics
PSCI 431 American Foreign Relations
PSCI 499 Internship
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 3 of which must be completed at
The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Applied Mathematics
Objectives:
This minor is designed to allow a student not majoring in mathematics to
learn techniques of applied mathematics and to be exposed to a variety of
mathematical modeling techniques. Students are expected to have completed
one of the calculus sequences MATH 106/107, MATH 131/132, or HONR
131/132 to be eligible.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound foundation in techniques of linear algebra and differential equations, and will have utilized these
techniques in at least one area of application.
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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
MATH 234 Applied Engineering in Mathematics I
MATH 240 Linear Algebra or
MATH 206 Introduction to Discrete Structure
MATH 470 Mathematical Models and Applications or approved
MATH 490
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose two from among: MATH 343, MATH 344, MATH 381, MATH
382, STAT 361, or approved MATH 490
Total Credit Hours Required — 16, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Applied Physics
Objectives:
The minor in applied physics is designed to allow a student not majoring in
physics the opportunity to learn many of the techniques of experimental physics
and to obtain an exposure to the principles of modern physics.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student pursuing a minor in applied physics will become competent in the
techniques of experimental physics. Skills in applied optics, electronics, fluid
flow, solid state, laboratory and experimental techniques will be emphasized.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in physics.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
PHYS 223/233/273
5
(Modern Physics)
PHYS 451
2
(Advanced Laboratory Physics)
2. Elective Courses: (9 credit hours)
Choose three:
PHYS 241
3
(The Physics of Flight)
PHYS 243
3
(Meteorology)
PHYS 308/358
4
(Optics)
PHYS 315
3
(Analytical Mechanics)
PHYS 341
3
(Fundamentals of Aerodynamics)
PHYS 410
3
(Thermodynamics)
PHYS 307/357
4
(Electronic Instrumentation)
PHYS 301
3
(Biological Physics)
PHYS 319
2
(Research Planning)
PHYS 420
3
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3. Projected Course of Study
Students are expected to have had two semesters of calculus as well as
Physics 221/271 and 222/272 (or approval of the department head).
Total Credit Hours Required—16 (Plus two semesters of calculus and two
semesters of Physics with Calculus.)
For further information, please contact the Department of Physics.
Minor in Applied Statistics

Objectives:
A minor in applied statistics will provide students the opportunity to obtain
a sound background in practical statistical skills necessary for employment in
business, industry, and government.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have had the opportunity to develop
a variety of statistical tools for analyzing data. The student will make extensive
use of statistical software packages and will have the opportunity to apply
techniques of statistical analysis in at least one area of application.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
STAT 361
Introduction to Probability and Statistics
STAT 366
Applied Statistics
STAT 461
Data Analysis
2. Electives (6 credit hours)
Choose one of these two sequences:
PSCI 308 and PSCI 393
PSYC 201 and PSYC 203
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and Computer
Science.
Minor in Biology
Students seeking a minor in Biology will be required to complete either the
General Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 101, 102, 111, 112) or the Introduction to Biology I and II sequence (BIOL 130, 131, 140, 141). A minimum of 12
additional credit hours is required for the minor. One course must be selected
from each of the three areas listed below and at least two of these courses must
involve laboratory work.
Cell and Molecular Category Courses
BIOL 205 Cell Biology
BIOL 308 Genetics
BIOL 310 Microbiology

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Developmental Biology
Descriptive Histology
Molecular Genetics
Immunology

Field Biology Category Courses
BIOL 209 Environmental Science
BIOL 314 Vascular Flora of South Carolina
BIOL 406 Ecology
BIOL 407 Conservation Ecology
BIOL 408 Ornithology
BIOL 409 Marine Biology
BIOL 410 Vertebrate Natural History
BIOL 425 Tropical Rainforest and Reef Ecology
BIOL 426 Freshwater Biology
Organismal
BIOL 203
BIOL 208
BIOL 301
BIOL 302
BIOL 309
BIOL 317
BIOL 318
BIOL 327
BIOL 328
BIOL 322
BIOL 403
BIOL 414
BIOL 419
BIOL 421

Category Courses
Introduction to Plant Biology
Evolution
Invertebrate Zoology
Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy
Animal Behavior
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
Human Anatomy and Physiology
History of Biology
Mammalian Physiology
Environmental Physiology
Economic Botany
Toxicology

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II
I Laboratory
II Laboratory

For further information, please contact the Department of Biology.
Minor in Business
Objectives:
The minor in business is designed to allow a student the opportunity to learn
the foundations of business, including leadership and management skills. The
elective course is designed to allow the student to learn about a functional area
in business or to delve more deeply into one of the foundations.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in economics, accounting, business law and ethics, and skills in the leadership

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and management of organizations. Through the elective, the student will achieve
additional knowledge or skill in one of the following foundational or functional
areas: economics, statistics, accounting, communications, marketing, computer
applications, law, international business, finance, real estate, leadership, human
resource management, or information systems.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in business.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (9 credit hours)
BADM 202 Principles of Microeconomics*
BADM 211 Introduction to Financial Accounting
BADM 305 Legal and Ethical Environment of Business
2. Required Leadership Elective (3 credit hours). Choose one of the
following (the course not chosen can be taken as an Elective in item 3):
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
3. Elective (3 credit hours):
BADM 201 Principles of Macroeconomics*
BADM 205 Business Statistics I*
BADM 212 Introduction to Managerial Accounting*
BADM 216 Communications in Business*
BADM 309 Marketing Principles*
BADM 217 Computer Applications in Business*
BADM 318 Commercial Law*
BADM 320 International Business
BADM 321 Business Finance*
BADM 326 Principles of Real Estate
BADM 338 Management and Organizational Behavior*
BADM 371 Leadership in Organizations*
BADM 409 Human Resource Management
BADM 415 Relationship Marketing
BADM 417 Management Information Systems*
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
*Prerequisites must be met - see School of Business section for prerequisite
requirements.
Note: For cases in which the major discipline already requires any of the
Minor in Business required courses (which cannot be used for a dual purpose
and counted towards the Business minor), the student must contact the School
of Business to determine appropriate substitutions.
For further information, please contact the School of Business.

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Minor in Chemistry
Objectives: The minor in chemistry will provide students with a stronger
background in chemistry than they would obtain from the requirements in the
core curriculum. It is designed to acquaint students with the more advanced
theories and techniques that are illustrated in the major subfields of chemistry.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved: In general, the student completing
the minor will have a more in-depth foundation in chemical bonding, physical
properties and synthesis of compounds, chemical thermodynamics and kinetics,
chemical and instrumental analyses, properties of biomolecules, and the design of
polymers. More specifically, by the choice of advanced courses, the student may
gain greater insight with regards to one or more of these general areas to meet
specific career goals. Additionally, because the department places considerable
emphasis on oral and written presentations, the student will gain considerable
experience in interpreting and presenting chemical data in a professional manner.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Chemistry.
Structure of the minor:
1.
Required Courses: (8 Credit Hours)
CHEM 151
General Chemistry I*
CHEM 161
General Chemistry Laboratory I*
CHEM 152
General Chemistry II*
CHEM 162
General Chemistry Laboratory II*
CHEM 207
Organic Chemistry I
CHEM 217
Organic Chemistry Laboratory I
CHEM 208
Organic Chemistry II
CHEM 218
Organic Chemistry Laboratory II
*These four courses meet the requirements for the core curriculum, and their
hours are not counted toward the total for the Minor in Chemistry. Also note
that CHEM 103/113 and CHEM 104/114 do not meet the requirements for the
Minor in Chemistry.
2.

Electives: (10 Credit Hours)
A. One of the four sequential upper-level offerings (300 or above)
CHEM 305/306
Physical Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 300/302
Quantitative Analysis/Instrumental Analysis
CHEM 401/402
Inorganic Chemistry I &amp; II
CHEM 409/410 Biochemistry I &amp; II
B. Any combination of additional upper-level chemistry courses which
bring the total number of hours to at least 18 including at least one
upper-level laboratory course, CHEM 315, 316, or 460. Again, this
total is exclusive of the eight hours of General Chemistry required
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The additional courses must be approved in advance by the Head of the Department of Chemistry.
Total Credit Hours required—18
For further information, please contact the Department of Chemistry.
The Minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish
Objectives:
The minor in Chinese, French, German, or Spanish builds on skills developed
in the elementary/intermediate sequence, taking the student beyond practical
proficiency to more sophisticated modes of discourse and greater understanding of social norms.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved:
Employing the latest technology, instruction in advanced conversation and
composition expands and refines expression in social and professional contexts.
Courses in the Department’s various summer study-abroad programs offer total
immersion and highly individualized tutorials. Courses in civilization and culture, business language, and literature, in addition to promoting greater fluency,
provide an introduction to areas of specialization within the discipline.
Many language majors, recognizing the considerable advantages of versatility
in the marketplace, now declare a minor in another language.
Structure of the Minor (Chinese, French, German)
1. Required Courses
a. 301 and 302 (in the chosen language)
b. at least one 400-level course in the chosen language, taken at The
Citadel or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses (i.e., courses numbered 300 and above)
Structure of the Minor (Spanish)
1. Required Courses
a. SPAN 301 and 302
b. SPAN 305 or one 400-level course in Spanish, taken at The Citadel
or in a Citadel Study-Abroad program
2. Electives
Two advanced courses in Spanish (i.e., a course numbered 300 and
above)
Total Credit Hours Required: 15 hours in one language at the 300-level and
above.
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Minor in Civil and Environmental Engineering
Objective:
Provide engineering students from other departments the oppotunity to obtain
a minor in a single civil engineering technical area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop
a basic competency in civil engineering, apply basic engineering principles to
another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional
knowledge or skill in either structures or environmental.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (10 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 301
Dynamics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials, 3 credit hours
CIVL 307
Mechanics of Materials Laboratory, 1 credit hour
2. Civil and Environmental Engineering Fields of Emphasis
a. Structures: (13 credit hours)
CIVL 309
Structural Analysis, 4 credit hours
CIVL 402
Concrete Design, 3 credit hours
CIVL 406
Steel Design, 3 credit hours
CIVL 423
Structural Capstone, 3 credit hours
OR
b. Environmental: (13 credit hours)
CIVL 320
Fluid Mechanics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 321
Hydrology and Hydraulics, 3 credit hours
CIVL 322
Intro to Environmental Engineering, 3 credit hours
CIVL 408
Water and Wastewater Systems, 3 credit hours
CIVL 418
Fluid Mechanics Lab, 1 credit hours
Plan of Study: Prerequisites and co-requisites for each of the above courses
must be met as presented in the course descriptions.
Total Credit Hours Required: 20 for Structures or 23 for Environmental,
at least 6 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Civil and Environmental
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Minor in Computer Programming

Objectives:
A minor in computer programming will provide a student with the opportunity
to develop the skills necessary for designing and understanding large programs.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will receive experience with computer
programming in a high-level object-oriented language. A student will have the
opportunity to develop a sound foundation in techniques for designing, implementing, testing, and debugging computer software.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Computer Science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (14 credit hours)
CSCI 201
Introduction to Computer Science I
CSCI 202
Introduction to Computer Science II
CSCI 223
Data Structures and Algorithms
MATH 206
Discrete Structures*
*Mathematics majors must substitute an additional CSCI elective.
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
Any CSCI course numbered 300 or higher.
Total Credit Hours Required — 17, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to criminal
justice, including theories of criminality, procedures in the criminal justice
process, and the principal actors and institutions which interact with each other.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to basic concepts and terms in criminal justice
as well as to the theory and practice of the criminal justice process. In addition,
the minor seeks to develop each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and
systematic analysis in relation to contemporary criminal justice issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice
or for students majoring in Political Science whose subfield is Pre-Law
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Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 201
Introduction to Criminal Justice
CRMJ 202
Criminology
CRMJ 370
Police Systems and Practices
CRMJ 380
Corrections
2.

Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 371
Criminal Law
CRMJ 372
Critical Issues in Law Enforcement
CRMJ 373
Criminal Evidence
CRMJ 375
Criminal Justice Agency 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
Criminal 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 473
Biology and Crime
CRMJ 498
Independent Study
CRMJ 499
Internship

Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice.

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Minor in Cybersecurity

Objectives:
This minor is designed to prepare students with the technical skills for entry
into cybersecurity positions in industry, government agencies, or the military.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have a sound technical foundation
in the disciplines required for cybersecurity including computer organization/
architecture, computer networks, computer security, and cybersecurity. The
content of this minor is based on national training standards for information
security professionals, as recommended by the National Security Agency and
the Committee on National Security Systems.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses (6 credit hours)
CSCI 327 Computer Security
CSCI 427 Advanced Cybersecurity
2. Required course in computer organization/architecture (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 305 Computer Organization and Programming
ELEC 330 Digital Systems Engineering
3. Required course in computer networks (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CSCI 317 Computer Networks and Internets
ELEC 419 Computer Network Architecture
4. Elective (3 credit hours)
One of the following courses:
CRMJ 331 Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 392 Computer Crime
Students majoring in Computer Science will be required to take both
courses or one of these courses plus one additional computer science
course at the 300/400 level.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
The Minor in East Asian Studies
Objectives:
The minor in East Asian Studies provides well-qualified upperclassmen the
opportunity to develop a secondary field of expertise in a discipline of vital
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Administration: The minor in East Asian Studies is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities and Social Sciences.
Structure of the Minor:
Fifteen credit hours, of which six hours are in language:
either CHIN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Chinese I and II,
JAPN 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Japanese I and II,
or
KORE 101/102, Intensive Introduction to Korean I and II;
at least three hours in history, chosen from:
HIST 357, History of Premodern China,
HIST 358, History of Modern China,
HIST 359, Silk Roads and Nomadic Empires,
HIST 360, History of Japan;
HIST 365, Special Topics in Non-Western History
and at least three hours in political science, chosen from:
PSCI 337, East Asian Affairs,
PSCI 338, Southeast Asian Affairs,
PSCI 433, Topics in International Politics: Northeast Asian
Affairs;
and a three-hour elective from either history or political science, chosen
from the courses listed above.
Prerequisite: Because Chinese is the only Asian language offered through
202 at The Citadel, registrants for Japanese and Korean (Category IV languages
by the Defense Language Institute’s scale of hours required for mastery), must
have completed the core requirement in Chinese (Category IV language), French,
German, or Spanish (Category II languages).
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to Be Achieved in the Language Courses:
The intensive-introduction sequences develop basic practical communication
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the four skills critical to foreign-language mastery: aural comprehension, oral
expression, reading comprehension, and composition. By the end of the course,
the diligent student will be able to converse intelligibly in general social situations, recognize and reproduce the phonetic alphabets and most-used characters
of the pictographic writing systems, comprehend the gist of simple texts with
the aid of a dictionary, and write brief summaries of those texts.
For further information, please contact the Department of Modern Languages, Literatures and Cultures and/or the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Electrical Engineering
Objectives: The minor in electrical engineering is designed to allow the student
with quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level
of competence in one of two fields of electrical engineering.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (7 credit hours)
ELEC 201 &amp; 202
Electric Circuit Analysis I &amp; II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
2.
Elective Fields of Emphasis:
a. Digital Electronics: (10 credit hours)
ELEC 306
Electronics I
ELEC 313
Electronics Laboratory
ELEC 311
Digital Logic and Circuits
ELEC 330
Digital Systems Engineering
OR
b. Control Systems: (12 credit hours)
ELEC 206
Computer Applications for
Electrical Engineers
ELEC 309
Signals and Systems
ELEC 312
Systems I
ELEC 407
Systems II
3.

Plan of Study:
Prerequisites and corequisites for each of the above courses are as
presented in the course descriptions below. (Exception: ELEC 106 is
waived as a course prerequisite for the student pursuing a minor in
electrical engineering.)
Total Credit Hours Required — 17 (Digital Electronics Track)
19 (Control Systems Track)

For further information, please contact the Department of Electrical and Computer
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Minor in Fine Arts
Objectives:
The minor in Fine Arts is intended to deepen an appreciation for and encourage a lifelong engagement in the fine arts, including painting, sculpture,
photography, music, film, drama, and creative writing. As participation in fine
arts courses, both in practice and in theory, stimulates creative thinking and
develops problem solving skills that are applicable to other areas of study, this
minor is meant to round out The Citadel experience. Students are also encouraged to engage with the broader artistic community of Charleston through
participation in events, internships, exhibitions, and performances.
Knowledge and/or Skills to be Achieved:
Through the foundation courses in art and music, the student will gain a broad
understanding of the cultural and historical significance of the fine arts as well
as applied knowledge of a variety of artistic mediums. Further courses develop
the student’s interest in more specific areas, such as musical performance, emphasis on a particular visual medium, or internships in local arts organizations.
This minor may not be approved for Education or English Majors unless required courses for their major do no overlap more than two classes
with the minor requirements.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Choose two required introductory courses: (6 credit hours)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
2. Choose three additional elective courses, including at least two at or
above the 300 level. (9 credit hours)
BAND 101/102/201/202 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 205
Music Appreciation
FNAR 206
Art Appreciation
FNAR 207
Art History
FNAR 209
Music Theory
FNAR 250
Special Topics in Fine Arts
BAND 301/302/401/402 (this total sequence for Band counts as 3 credits)
FNAR 304
Drawing
FNAR 305
Painting
FNAR 306
Photography
ENGL 208
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 209
Introduction to Film
ENGL 221
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ENGL 303
Shakespeare I
ENGL 304
Shakespeare II
ENGL 322
English Drama to 1642
ENGL 351
20th Century American Drama
ENGL 368
20th Century Drama
ENGL 372
Film Studies
ENGL 375
Special Topics (where appropriate)
ENGL 401
Independent Study
ENGL 426
Creative Writing: Fiction
ENGL 427
Creative Writing: Poetry
ENGL 499
Internship (may be used for 3 credits)
*Other courses may be considered and approved by the English Department Chair.
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of English.
Minor in Health
Objectives:
The minor in health is designed to allow students to acquire knowledge
and understanding in a discipline universal in application. Participation in this
program will allow students to attain a level of expertise in an area that may
complement their major and increase avenues of professional development. This
minor program is not designed to meet requirements for South Carolina public
school licensure in health education.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students will have an opportunity to explore the role of health in an advanced
society. Students will gain knowledge and skills which can advance their health
status and wellness of their family.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
HLED 400 First Aid and Emergency Care
HLED 401 Nutrition
HLED 403 Human Sexuality
PSYC 202
Developmental Psychology
2. Electives
The student may choose any two of the following courses:
BIOL 209
Environmental Science
BIOL 406
Ecology
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HLED 408
HLED 410
PHED 319
PHED 406
PHED 420
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Public Health
Epidemiology
Consumer Health
Physiology of Exercise
Directed Field Experience
Senior Research Project
Abnormal Psychology
Industrial/Organizational Psychology

Students should confer with their faculty advisors concerning a desire to minor
in health and file a declaration of intent with the Head of the Department of
Health, Exercise, and Sport Science. This declaration will include a projected
course of study. The department head will approve the proposed program of
study and verify its completion to the Registrar.
Total Credit Hours Required—18
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
Science.
Minor in History
(not open to history majors)
Objectives:
A minor in history, reflecting the structured and sequential offerings within the
department, affords students who do not choose to major in history the opportunity
to develop expertise within the discipline consistent with their interests and their
plans beyond graduation. The minor is designed to give the non-history major an
introduction to the basic skills of the historian and the depth of advanced study of
the discipline offered within the department whether generally or specifically.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
Students completing the minor will have the beginning skills of the historian
and advanced work within the discipline consistent with their interests. They will
be experienced both in technique and knowledge and therefore be better prepared
for their professional options following graduation.
Structure of the Minor:
1. While the student may design the minor in history either on the basis of the
history major or to key it to one of the four groups of courses offered by the department, a required course in all cases is HIST 203 (Introduction to the Discipline
of History).
2. The student must choose one of the groups below for the history minor.
Except for world history, all courses by group may be found in this catalog under
the major in history:
a. World History. A minimum of one course each from the following history
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b. European History (Group I). A minimum of four courses from the European history group.
c. United States History (Group II). (1) HIST 201/202 (Survey of American
History). (2) At least two courses at the 300-level or above from the U.S. history group.
d. Non-Western World (Group III). A minimum of four courses from the
Non-Western World group.
e. Military and Diplomatic (Group IV). A minimum of four courses from the
Military and Diplomatic group.
Total Credit Hours required of all history minors: 15 hours beyond the College
Core Requirements in History (HIST 103-104), at least 3 hours of which must be
taken at The Citadel.
Note: For transcript purposes, the history minor, depending on the elective sequence chosen above, will be designated as one of the following: World History,
European History, United States History, Non-Western World History, or Military
and Diplomatic History.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Intelligence and Homeland Security
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the concepts of Intelligence
and Homeland Security. Because of its history, reputation, and affiliation with
the military and with state and federal law enforcement agencies, The Citadel
is uniquely placed to help develop leadership capabilities in the areas of intelligence and homeland security. This minor is designed to enhance leadership
capabilities by giving students a broad understanding of intelligence and homeland
security issues in related areas such as terrorism, intelligence collections systems,
cyber security, local and national security, engineering, defense contracting, and
emergency management. The minor in intelligence and homeland security will
enhance the knowledge and skills of students majoring in other subjects who
are interested in applying their discipline within the fields of homeland security
and/or intelligence.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to intelligence analysis, critical thinking, and
homeland security terms and practices as well as theoretical matters. Aside from
an understanding of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop
each student’s capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis. This
minor is designed to increase the student’s knowledge of effective leadership
for national security and of how to apply leadership strategies and tactics to
complex intelligence and homeland security issues.
This minor is approved for Criminal Justice majors providing they take
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ligence Collection Systems and Programs as a general elective; they still
must take both courses. Additionally, Criminal Justice majors must take
three non-CRMJ courses as general electives.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
INTL 210
Homeland Security
INTL 310
Intelligence Collection Systems and Programs
2. Electives (choose three)
BIOL 207
Bioterrorism
CHEM 309
Chemistry of War
CRMJ 330
Emergency Management
CRMJ 331
Cyber Investigations
CRMJ 332
Comparative Homeland Security
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice
CSCI 227
Introduction to Cybersecurity
INTL 311
US Intelligence Successes and Failures
PSCI 310
Domestic Terrorism
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 433
US National Intelligence
Total Hours Required—15, of which 9 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice.
Minor in International and Military Affairs
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students to the field of international and
military affairs and provide them with a greater understanding of the international environment in which individuals, states, and organizations operate. The
minor will include an introduction to international and comparative politics as
well as at least one regional area of the international system. The program’s
flexibility allows students to expand their introduction to this topic through the
completion of two electives in regional studies, macro-based political views
of the international system, international economics, national security, foreign
policy, or some combination of these categories.
Competence, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor will require students to acquire and apply critical analytical
skills in order to achieve an understanding of the international system and
its complex array of components. The required courses in international and
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of the international system as well as the ideological and political differences
between individuals, states, and organizations which comprise this system. A
regional course requirement presents students with a more detailed analysis
of how other states govern themselves and operate within the international
system. The electives allow students to apply their newly developed tools for
international and military affairs analysis to other geographical regions, macrobased political issues such as international law or organization, or international
economics. Critical thinking and systematic analysis in the required courses
and electives will present students with these tools for further dissection of
the international system, allow a greater appreciation for the complex world
we live in, and prepare them for military, political, legal, or business careers
in an ever-increasingly interdependent world.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
PSCI 231
International Politics
PSCI 232
Comparative Politics
Any regional course
2. Electives (choose three, 1 of which must be a regional course)
BADM 320
International Business
BADM 412
International Economics
PSCI 331
Introduction to International Law
PSCI 332
National Security Policy
PSCI 333
International Organization
PSCI 334
Problems in International Law and Organization
PSCI 335
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
*PSCI 336
Russia and the Commonwealth of Independent States
*PSCI 337
East Asian Affairs
*PSCI 338
Southeast Asian Affairs
*PSCI 339
Middle East Affairs
*PSCI 340
Latin American Affairs
*PSCI 341
African Affairs
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
*PSCI 344
European Affairs
*PSCI 345
South Asian Affairs
PSCI 346
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348
Theories of Peace and War
PSCI 351
International Political Economy
PSCI 352
Global Democracy
PSCI 353
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PSCI 431
American Foreign Relations
PSCI 433
Topics in International Politics
PSCI 498
Independent Study
PSCI 499
Internship
CRMJ 384
International Crime
*Regional Course
Total Hours Required—15, of which 3 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science and/or the
Department of Criminal Justice.
Minor in International Criminal Justice
Objectives:
This minor is designed to provide students with an introduction to international
crime and criminal justice issues, including transnational crime, drug trafficking,
and global terrorism, and the organizations, laws, and justice practices dedicated
to the prevention and control of international criminal activity.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces the student to essential concepts in the study of crime
and criminal justice in a global context. This includes the critical analysis of the
theories, organizations, laws, procedures, and practices related to multi-national
crime and criminal justice responses. Additionally, the minor seeks to develop
the student’s ability to engage in critical thinking in relation to international
crime and allied issues.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in Criminal Justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1.
Required Courses
CRMJ 382
Drugs and Crime
CRMJ 383
Comparative Criminal Justice Systems
CRMJ 384
International Crime
PSCI 342
International Terrorism
2.
Electives (choose one)
CRMJ 333
Immigration and Security
CRMJ 389
Criminal Justice in Latin America
PSCI 331
International Law
PSCI 343
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, of which at least 3 must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
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Minor in International Relations
I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in International Relations is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to prepare students
to be more informed citizens and more effective leaders of an increasingly transnational world.
II. Administration: The minor in International Relations is supervised by a Steering
Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: Students must meet the specified requirements in each of the categories outlined below. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s
major may also be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in International
Relations. Students must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on
all courses taken to satisfy the requirements for the minor in International Relations.
(A) History/Geography (6 hours). Any two of the following courses.
HIST 206 (417): History of the Non-Western World
HIST 326
Europe since 1914
HIST 332 (424): History of Modern Russia
HIST 358 (463): History of Modern China
HIST 360 (466): History of Japan
HIST 362
Modern Middle East
HIST 364
Arab-Israeli Conflict
HIST 388
U.S. Foreign Relations since 1898
HIST 389
The Global Cold War, 1917-1991
GEOG 209:
World Geography
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
(B) Modern Language (6 hours) Students must demonstrate proficiency
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requirement—in a language other than English. The Department of Modern
Languages offers optional placement testing each fall for entering students
who desire bypass credit for elementary and intermediate courses. Mastery
of a second language greatly advances scholarship and professional competence in international affairs. Students are, therefore, encouraged to take
additional language courses if possible.
(C) Political Science/Business Administration (6 hours).
One of the following courses:
BADM 201:
Principles of Macroeconomics
BADM 320:
International Business
BADM 412:
International Economics
PSCI 351:
International Political Economy
One of the following courses:
PSCI 231:
International Politics
PSCI 232:
Comparative Politics
PSCI 331:
International Law
PSCI 333:
International Organization
PSCI 335:
Comparative Foreign and Defense Policies
PSCI 342:
International Terrorism
PSCI 343:
Introduction to Non-Western Studies
PSCI 346:
Multinational Peacekeeping
PSCI 348:
Theories of War and Peace
PSCI 352:
Global Democracy
PSCI 353:
International Economic and Development Institutions
PSCI 431:
American Foreign Relations
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is International Relations and which is
approved by the Director of the Program.
IV. Study Abroad or Internship: As part of their prescribed work, students who
minor in International Relations are required to complete successfully at least one
of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Study Abroad: a formal study abroad program of at least four weeks in
duration. The Department of Modern Languages has scholarship monies
available for highly qualified applicants to its Summer Studies in France
and Spain/Latin America, and for study at the Goethe Institute in Germany.
Moreover, Citadel Summer Scholarships are available to students posting
a 3.5 GPA or better.
(B) Internship in International Relations: an academic internship in some
aspect of international relations with an appropriate agency, business, or
institution. Examples include: the U.S. Department of State, the U.S. International Trade Commission, the U.S. Congress, the Council on Foreign
Relations, the Atlantic Council, and the domestic or overseas offices of
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Students must submit their proposals to study abroad or to undertake internships
in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval. No student will
be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in International
Relations must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the Program by the
beginning of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of
study and be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18, at least 6 of which must be completed at The
Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.
Minor in Law and Legal Studies
Objectives:
This minor is designed to introduce students in a systematic way to the
American systems of civil and criminal justice; to provide an introduction to law
and the legal system for students who are considering careers in law or criminal
justice; and to provide an opportunity for students to undertake advanced lawrelated courses, grounded in a basic understanding of law and the legal system.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
The minor introduces students to legal reasoning, to case analysis, and to legal
terms and citations as well as theoretical matters. Aside from an understanding
of the nature of the legal process, the minor seeks to develop each student’s
capabilities for critical thinking and systematic analysis.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in political science
or criminal justice.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
CRMJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice
PSCI 361 Law and Legal Process
PSCI 462 Constitutional Law: Civil Rights and Liberties
2. Electives (choose two)
PSCI 331 International Law
PSCI 392 Political Theory
PSCI 402 Politics of Bureaucracy
PSCI 461 Issues in Contemporary Constitutional Law
PSCI 463 Topics in Law and Legal Studies
PSCI 499 Internship
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CRMJ 371 Criminal Law
CRMJ 373 Criminal Evidence
SOCI 201 Introduction to Sociology
ENGL 411 Writing in the Professions
Total Credit Hours Required—15, of which 3 must be completed at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Criminal Justice and/or the
Department of Political Science.
Minor in Management Information Systems
Objectives:
A minor in management information systems provides an interdisciplinary
opportunity for students to learn how to use computer technology to manage
information as a competitive business or organizational asset.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes the minor will have developed a basic competency
in current distributed, database-driven information systems and techniques. The
minor emphasizes fundamental programming skills, database skills, business
management skills, and hands-on experience applying those skills to computerrelated projects that support business operations and management decisions.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (12 credit hours)
CSCI 216
Introduction to Programming and Databases
CSCI 217
Web Resources and Design
CSCI 320
Database Design
BADM 417
Management Information Systems
2. Electives (3 credit hours)
BADM 217
Computer Applications in Business
or BADM 427 Accounting Information Systems
Total Credit Hours Required — 15, at least 9 of which must be completed
at The Citadel
For further information, please contact the Department of Mathematics and
Computer Science.
Minor in Mechanical Engineering
Objectives:
The minor in mechanical engineering is designed to allow the student with
quantitative and scientific aptitudes and interests to acquire a basic level of
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Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
A student who completes this minor will have the opportunity to develop a
basic competency in mechanical engineering, apply basic engineering principles
to another field, stimulate creative thinking, and develop problem-solving skills.
Through the elective field of emphasis, the student will achieve additional knowledge or skill in one of the functional areas: power and energy, mechatronics,
manufacturing, or composites.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required courses: (6 credit hours)
CIVL 202
Statics
CIVL 301
Dynamics
2. Elective Fields of Emphasis:
Energy: (16 credit hours)
MECH 310
Thermo-Fluids I w/lab
MECH 311
Thermo-Fluids II w/lab
MATH 335
Applied Mathematics II
MECH 415
Heat Transfer
OR
Mechatronics: (16 credit hours)
ELEC 201
Electric Circuit Analysis I
ELEC 202
Electric Circuit Analysis II
ELEC 204
Electrical Laboratory
MECH 330
Measurements and Instrumentation w/lab
MECH 350
Modeling and Analysis of Dynamic Systems w/lab
MECH 450
Mechatronics w/lab
OR
Manufacturing: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab
MECH 345
Machine Design
MECH 460
Mechanical Engineering Systems Design
OR
Composites: (16 credit hours)
CIVL 304
Mechanics of Materials
CIVL 307
Materials Laboratory
MECH 304
Engineering Materials w/lab
MECH 340
Manufacturing Processes w/lab

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MECH 404*
Advanced Materials
MECH 408*
Composite Design
MECH 409*
Composite Manufacturing w/lab
* Choice of 2 from MECH 404, MECH 408, and MECH 409
Total Credit Hours Required - 18
22
22
22

(Energy Track)
(Mechatronics Track)
(Manufacturing Track)
(Composites Track)

For further information, please contact the Mechanical Engineering Program.
Minor in Molecular Biology and Biochemistry
The Departments of Biology and Chemistry offer a joint minor in Molecular
Biology and Biochemistry. This minor will be beneficial to students interested
in careers in medicine, dentistry, and other health science fields as well as those
who wish to pursue careers in the chemical and biochemical industry. Active
learning exercises, use of scientific literature, computer modeling, inquiry-based
laboratories, and research are important components of the courses in the sequence. Requirements for the minor vary slightly depending on the student’s
major. The following courses are prerequisites for the minor: BIOL 130/131
and 140/141; CHEM 151/161, 152/162, 207/217, and 208/218.
Requirements for Students
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460
BIOL 310
or
CHEM 300

Majoring in Biology
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory
Microbiology

Requirements for Students
BIOL 308
BIOL 424
BIOL or CHEM 429
CHEM 409
CHEM 410
CHEM 460

Majoring in B.A. Chemistry
Genetics
Molecular Genetics
Literature Seminar
Biochemistry I
Biochemistry II
Biochemistry Laboratory

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Requirements for All Other Majors
BIOL 308
Genetics
BIOL 424
Molecular Genetics
BIOL or CHEM 429
Literature Seminar
CHEM 409
Biochemistry I
CHEM 410
Biochemistry II
CHEM 460
Biochemistry Laboratory
For further information, please contact the Department of Biology or Department of Chemistry.
Minor in Non-Western Studies
Objectives:
The minor in non-Western studies is designed to allow students to develop
a multidisciplinary, directed course of study through which they will attain a
well-rounded understanding of a regional (Asia, Middle East, Africa, Latin
America) or functional (e.g., development, revolution) area.
Competencies, Knowledge, or Skills to be Achieved:
In addition to the above, students will have an opportunity to develop keener
insight and appreciation for diversity. This program will not only allow minority
students to learn about their origins, but will (perhaps more importantly) engage
all students to widen their horizons. In addition, this specialization will prove
especially beneficial for the student pursuing a graduate degree in such areas as
International Business, International Studies, Comparative Literature, History, etc.
It will also distinguish students entering military or other government service.
No students are excluded from pursuing this minor. A student may not,
however, use any course toward satisfying both the minor requirement and a
specific or area requirement in his or her major.
Administration: The minor in Non-Western Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent
departments within the minor. Each department will choose its representative
on the Steering Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of
Humanities and Social Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as
overall Director of the Minor. The Director and the Steering Committee will meet
at least once each semester (fall and spring) to plan activities related to, and set
appropriate policies for, the minor. The Director will have primary responsibility
for administering those activities and policies, will serve a term of three years,
and may be renewed by the Dean for an additional term with the advice and
consent of the Steering Committee. Directors will submit annual reports on the
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Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses
Foreign language through the 202 level (equivalent to 12 hours); Introduction to Non-Western Studies (PSCI 343) (3 hours)
2. Electives
Four of the following from at least two disciplines:
HIST 206
PSCI 335
GEOG 311
HIST 357
PSCI 337
HIST 358
PSCI 338
SPAN 303
HIST 361
PSCI 339
SPAN 304
HIST 362
PSCI 340
SPAN 320
HIST 365
PSCI 341
FREN 303
HIST 387
PSCI 342
FREN 304
PSCI 345
GERM 303
PSCI 433
GERM 304

ANTH 202
BADM 412
CRMJ 383
CRMJ 384

Other: relevant Independent Study in any discipline; approved Senior
Research Project or Internship; any relevant course taught by departments
as a special topic; any relevant literature and/or language course (Asian,
African, Latin American, or Middle East).
3. Projected Course of Study:
Students will be required to file a declaration of intent with the Director
of the program by the end of the first semester of the junior year. This
declaration will outline the projected course of study and will be approved
by the Director. In addition to approving this projected course of study,
the Director will assume responsibility for publicizing the program and
for monitoring each student’s progress toward fulfilling the requirements
of the minor; in this latter capacity, the Director will be responsible for
verifying that the student has met the requirements of the minor and for
notifying the Records Office to that effect.
Total Credit Hours Required—15, at least 3 of which must be completed at The
Citadel (plus 12 of language)
For further information, please contact the Department of Political Science.
Minor in Philosophy
The minor in Philosophy, consisting of four courses in Philosophy and
a fifth course drawn from a designated group of related courses in various
disciplines, is designed to give students (1) an introduction to the history of
philosophy and major issues in philosophy (accomplished in PHIL 201), (2) a
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study in selected areas of philosophy (provided by at least two upper-division
Philosophy courses), and (4) the collateral connection provided by at least one
related course in another discipline.
Structure of the Minor:
To earn a minor in Philosophy, a student must complete fifteen (15) credit
hours of course work, distributed as follows:
I. Required Basic Courses. Both courses must be completed; total of six hours
credit;
a. PHIL 201 Introduction to Philosophy
b. PHIL 202 Reasoning and Critical Thinking (Logic)
II. Upper-division Philosophy Courses. Any two of the following four courses
must be completed; total of six hours credit:
a. PHIL 301 Ethics
b. PHIL 302 Philosophy of Religion
c. PHIL 409 Seminar in Philosophical Topics
d. PHIL 410 Man in Crisis: The Problems of Good and Evil
III. Upper-division Electives. One of the following courses must be completed;
total of three hours credit:
a. BADM 305 Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business
b. ENGL 371 Literary Paradigms of Leadership
c. ENGL 407 Principles of Literary Criticism
d. ENGL 426 Creative Writing: Fiction
e. ENGL 427 Creative Writing: Poetry
f. HIST 321 The Middle Ages
g. HIST 322 Renaissance and Reformation
h. HIST 329 The Ancient Greeks
i. HIST 361 Early Islamic History
j. HIST 362 Modern Middle East
k. LING 300 Introduction to Linguistics
l. MLNG 410 European Literary Movements, 12th Century to 1789
m. MLNG 411 European Literary Movements, 1789-Present
n. PSCI 304 American Political Thought
o. PSCI 348 Theories of Peace and War
p. PSCI 371 Leadership in Politics
q. PSCI 392 Political Theory
r. PSYC 305 Social Psychology
s. PSYC 306 Theories of Personality
t. PSYC 403 Psychology of Learning
u. PSYC 405 History and Systems of Psychology
v. A special topics course or independent study (any department) approved
by the English Department Head as suitable for the Philosophy Minor.
Total Credit Hours Required: 15, at least 9 of which must be completed at
The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of English.

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Minor in Psychology
Objectives:
The Psychology Department recognizes that students from many diverse
fields and areas of interest (e.g., business administration, pre-law, pre-med,
education, law enforcement, and the military) may benefit from more in-depth
knowledge of the behavioral sciences. The minor in psychology is designed to
allow students maximum flexibility in choosing courses to complement their
current major.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Students minoring in psychology have the opportunity to enhance their critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will also develop the ability
to review the scientific literature (using computer assisted technology) and
communicate their findings through multiple media (oral presentations, written
papers, and paper presentations at conferences). The curriculum for the minor
has been arranged in such a fashion as to maximize the flexibility needed to
match the student’s individual career goals while at the same time ensuring a
knowledge of the broad areas of psychology.
This minor is not approved for students majoring in psychology.
Structure of the Minor:
1. Required Courses: (13 credit hours)
PSYC 203 Research Design in Psychology*
PSYC 301 Experimental Psychology
*Students who have STAT 160, may substitute an additional psychology
course for Research Design (PSYC 203)
One course from each grouping:
Cluster A (PSYC 304) Abnormal Psychology
(PSYC 306) Theories of Personality
Cluster B (PSYC 403) Learning and Motivation
(PSYC 405) History and Systems of Psychology
(PSYC 302) Physiological Psychology
2. Electives: (6 credit hours)
Choose two:
(PSYC 402) Cognitive Psychology
(PSYC 404) Industrial/Organizational Psychology
(PSYC 202) Developmental Psychology
(PSYC 305) Social Psychology
Total Credit Hours Required—19, 3 of which must be completed at The Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of Psychology.

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Minor in Southern Studies

I. Statement of Purpose: The minor in Southern Studies is a multidisciplinary
concentration of courses and academic experiences that seeks to promote a better
understanding of the American South and, thereby, to prepare students to be more
responsible citizens and more effective leaders of that increasingly important region
of the United States.
II. Administration: The minor in Southern Studies is supervised by a Steering Committee that consists of one representative from each of the constituent departments
within the minor. Each department will choose its representative on the Steering
Committee. In consultation with the committee, the Dean of Humanities and Social
Sciences will appoint one of its members to serve as overall Director of the Minor.
The Director and the Steering Committee will meet at least once each semester (fall
and spring) to plan activities related to, and set appropriate policies for, the minor.
The Director will have primary responsibility for administering those activities and
policies, will serve a term of three years, and may be renewed by the Dean for an
additional term with the advice and consent of the Steering Committee. Directors
will submit annual reports on the minor to the Dean of the School of Humanities
and Social Sciences.
III. Curriculum: To earn the minor in Southern Studies, students must complete
18 hours of course work from the menu provided below. Students must take at least
one course in each of the three designated departments. Students may count no more
than three courses in any one of the departments toward the requirements for the
minor. Courses used to satisfy elective requirements in a student’s major may also
be used to satisfy elective requirements in the minor in Southern Studies. Students
must achieve a cumulative grade point average of at least 2.0 on the courses taken
to satisfy the requirements for the minor in Southern Studies.
(A)

(B)

English
ENGL 338:
ENGL 339:
ENGL 340:
ENGL 348:
OTHER:

African American Literature to 1940
African American Literature 1940 to the Present
Southern Literature to 1900
Twentieth Century Southern Literature
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is
approved by the Director of the program.

History
HIST 304:
Disunion and the War for Southern Independence
HIST 309 (402): South Carolina History
HIST 312 (409): The Modern Civil Rights Movement

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HIST 316 (406): The Old South
HIST 317 (407): The New South
OTHER:
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.
(C)

Political Science
PSCI 307:
PSCI 311:
OTHER:

and Criminal Justice
Southern Politics
The Civil Rights Movement and American Politics
Any Special Topics Course, Independent Study
Project, or Academic Internship whose primary
focus is the American South and which is approved
by the Director of the program.

IV. Internship or Independent Research Project: As part of the 18 hours of course
work, students minoring in Southern Studies are required to complete successfully
at least one of the following two academic experiences:
(A) Internship in Southern Studies: an academic internship in some aspect
of southern studies with an appropriate agency or institution. Examples
include: the South Carolina Historical Society; the Historic Charleston
Foundation; the Charleston Museum; and the offices of federal, state, and
local government.
(B) Independent Research Project: on a topic dealing with the American
South. The research project should lead to a paper of approximately thirty
(30) pages in length that is based on both primary and secondary sources
and directed by a professor with expertise in the subject under investigation. The paper must be read and approved by, and defended before, faculty
members from two different departments with expertise in the area of study.
Students must submit their proposals to undertake internships or independent
study projects in advance to the Director of the program for his or her approval.
No student will be allowed to receive credit for these exercises without the approval
of the Director.
V. Declaration of Minor: Students who wish to earn the minor in Southern Studies
must file a declaration of intent with the Director of the program by the beginning
of their junior year. This declaration must outline the projected course of study and
be approved by the Director.
Total Credit Hours Required: 18 at least 12 of which must be completed at The
Citadel.
For further information, please contact the Department of History.

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Minor in Sport Management

Objectives:
The minor in Sport Management is designed to allow a student to enhance his/
her marketability and to increase his/her knowledge and experiences in specific
areas of Sport Business. Selective courses will also provide a student in the
Sport Management Minor with an opportunity to delve more deeply into one of
the business areas of sport, the Management aspect.
Competencies, Knowledge or Skills to be Achieved:
Basic aspects of knowledge to enter a professional field. In addition, students
will be taught and provided knowledge and concepts in subfields of sport as well
as exercise/fitness. Finally, the practical component of the Minor will provide
a “hands on” approach and minimal training, a necessary component of Sport
Management highly valued by the industry.
Structure of the Minor:
The Minor in Sport Management consists of 5 courses. A student interested
in a Minor in Sport Management must take 4 of the following 5 Sport Management courses:
PESM 301 Sport Governance
PESM 304 Sport Marketing
PESM 401 Legal Aspects of Sport
PHED 404 Administration in Health, Exercise, and Sport Science
PESM 402 Sport Sales
In addition, all students interested in a Minor in Sport Management must complete
the required course PHED 406, Field Experience, which is a minimum practical application of knowledge related to the field.
NOTE: A student majoring in Health/Wellness interested in a Minor in Sport
Management must complete PHED 406, Field Experience, twice; once for the
Health/Wellness requirement and once for the Minor in Sport Management.
For further information, please contact the Department of Health, Exercise, and Sport
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Courses of Study
The following pages contain a detailed schedule of the curriculum required
for each degree according to the major subject selected. The clock hours and
the credit value of each course are noted. The individual courses are described
under the appropriate departmental heading in the pages following the schedules.
Geography courses are offered in the Department of History, fine arts and
philosophy courses in the Department of English, computer science courses in
the Department of Mathematics and Computer Science, sociology courses in
the Department of Criminal Justice, and anthropology courses in the Department of Political Science.
Major work is offered in the following areas: biology; business; chemistry;
civil engineering; computer science; criminal justice; education; electrical engineering; English; health, exercise, and sport science; history; mathematics;
mechanical engineering; modern languages; physics; political science; psychology.
A thorough premedical preparation is also available through the B.A. Chemistry
or the B.S. Biology.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology I ...............................
Introduction to Biology I Laboratory.............
General Chemistry I .......................................
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Social Science Elective ..................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Genetics..........................................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Major British Writers .....................................
Applied Calculus I .........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
Elective ..........................................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics I............................................
College Physics I Laboratory .........................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Biology Senior Seminar .................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL

130
131
151
161
101

3
1
3
1
3
3
1
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(2,0)
(2,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
MATH
RPED

308
4
207
3
217
1
201
3
106*** 3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0
3

(1,0)
(0,1)
(3,0)

3(4)
3
1
3
3
3

(var)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

203
253

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL

411

1
3(4)
3(4)
3
3
3

(1,0)
(var)
(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Cell and Molecular Biology:
BIOL 310, BIOL 401, BIOL 402, BIOL 424; BIOL 427; Ecology and Field Biology: BIOL 209, BIOL 314, BIOL 407, BIOL
408, BIOL 409, BIOL 426; Organismal Biology: BIOL 203, BIOL 208, BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 309, BIOL 410, BIOL
419, BIOL 421; Physiological Biology: BIOL 403, BIOL 414. One additional biology elective must be chosen from the above
courses and BIOL 320, BIOL 322, BIOL 412.
***See page 108 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which may
be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II ..............................
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ...........
General Chemistry II......................................
General Chemistry II Laboratory ...................
Composition and Literature ...........................
Statistical Methods .........................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Elective .........................................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BIOL
BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
STAT
LDRS
RPED

140
141
152
162
102
160
111
251

BIOL
CHEM
CHEM
ENGL
MATH

205
208
218

RPED

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS
HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**......................................... BIOL
A Modern Language ......................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
1
3
1
3
3
0
2

(3,0)*
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(1,0)
(2,0)

4
3
1
3
107*** 3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

406

4
3(4)
3
1
3
3

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3(4)
3
3
3

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

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254

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 125 to 130 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
required ROTC courses.

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Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive/Broad Field Science
First Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology1 ................................... BIOL
130
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology1 Laboratory ................ BIOL
131
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry I .......................................... CHEM 151
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry I Laboratory ....................... CHEM 161
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature .............................. ENGL 101
3
(3,0)
Education in Modern Society............................ EDUC 101
3
(3,0)
First Year Seminar............................................. LDRS
101
1
(2,0)
Required Physical Education ............................ RPED
250
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ......................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Genetics.............................................................
Major British Writers ........................................
Applied Calculus 1............................................
Adolescent Development ..................................
Required Physical Education ............................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC.....................................

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
RPED

308
201
106***
206

4
3
3
3
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,1)

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

203
253

3(4)
3
3
1

(var)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,2)

312

3

(3,0)

311

0

(1,0)

411

1

(1,0)

BIOL
BIOL
BIOL
EDUC

330
306

3(4)
3(4)
3
3

(var)
(var)
(2,3)
(3,0)

Senior Leadership Integration Seminar ......... LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

Sophomore Seminar....................................... LDRS
(211 may be taken either semester).............. LDRS
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology Elective**............................................
History of Western or World Civilization I .......
College Physics I...............................................
College Physics I Laboratory ............................

BIOL
HIST
PHYS
PHYS

Teaching Students with Special Needs .......... EDUC
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ...............................

Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............ LDRS
SENIOR YEAR

Biology Senior Seminar ................................. BIOL
Biology Elective**............................................
Biology Elective**............................................
Methods and Applications of Science ...............
Teaching Reading in Middle &amp; High School ....
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC .............................

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order. Var = varies according to course.
**Biology electives must include at least one course from each of the following four areas. Animal Physiology Area: BIOL
403, BIOL 414; Animal Behavior and Evolution Area; BIOL 208, BIOL 307; Botany Area: BIOL 203, BIOL 314; Zoology
Area: BIOL 301, BIOL 302, BIOL 408, BIOL 410.
***See page 108 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the total hours which may
be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BIOLOGY MAJOR
Teaching Specialization in Biology &amp; Comprehensive Broad Field Science
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Introduction to Biology II .............................. BIOL
140
3
(3,0)*
Introduction to Biology II Laboratory ........... BIOL
141
1
(0,3)
General Chemistry II...................................... CHEM 152
3
(3,0)
General Chemistry II Laboratory ................... CHEM 162
1
(0,2)
Composition and Literature ........................... ENGL 102
3
(3,0)
Statistical Methods ......................................... STAT
160
3
(3,0)
General Psychology ....................................... PSYC 201
3
(3,0)
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar ................. LDRS 111
0
(1,0)
Required Physical Education ......................... RPED 251
2
(2,0)
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Cell Biology ...................................................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Applied Calculus II ........................................
Educational Psychology ................................
Introduction to Earth Science.........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................

BIOL
ENGL
MATH
EDUC
EART
RPED

205

4
3
107*** 3
202
3
201
4
0

(3,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,3)
(0,1)

BIOL
BIOL
PHYS
PHYS

406

(3,4)
(var)
(3,0)
(0,3)

Methods &amp; Materials-Middle &amp; High School EDUC
+1st &amp; 2nd Year Advanced ROTC.................

JUNIOR YEAR
Ecology ..........................................................
Biology Elective**.........................................
College Physics II ..........................................
College Physics II Laboratory .......................
History of Western or World Civilization II......

HIST

SENIOR YEAR
Special Methods in Teaching ......................... EDUC
Internship in Teaching .................................... EDUC
........................................................................

204
254

4
3(4)
3
1

3

(3,0)

401

3

(3,0)

402
499

3
12

(3,0)

SEE NOTE AT BOTTOM OF PAGE 185.
HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: Required hours for the biology major vary from 121 to 125 (depending
on choice of biology electives), plus the credit hours from successful completion of RPED 250, RPED 251, and all
required ROTC courses.

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PRE-BUSINESS
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Introduction to Business ................................
or
Microcomputer Applications .........................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
First Year Seminar..........................................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Major British Writers .................................
Business Computer Applications ...................
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Macroeconomics...................
**Applied Calculus I .....................................
Intro to Fin. Acct. and Reporting ...................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............

ENGL

101

BADM 101

3
4
3

(3,0)*
(3,2)
(3,0

CSCI

110

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS

250
101

2
1

(2,0)
(2,0)

3
3
3
BADM 201
3
MATH 106*** 3
BADM 211
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED
LDRS
LDRS

(0,1)
(1,0)
(0,1)

ENGL 201
BADM 217

201/
211

0
1
0

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either sophomore semester.
***See page 108 for more choices.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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PRE-BUSINESS
Second Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
Biology, Chemistry, or Physics ......................
Elementary Mathematical Modeling..............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Required Physical Education .........................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
**Communications in Business .....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
A Modern Language ......................................
**Principles of Microeconomics ...................
**Business Statistics I....................................
Introduction to Managerial Accounting .........
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Required Physical Education .........................

ENGL

3
4
104*** 3
3

(3,0)
(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

251
111

2
0

(2,0)
(1,0)

BADM 216
HIST
BADM 202
BADM 205
BADM 212

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

RPED

0

(0,1)

MATH
RPED
LDRS

102

NOTE: Students in Pre-Business are expected to be admitted into the Business Major after the sophomore
year. Admission into the Business Major is contingent upon earning a passing grade on each of the
following courses that provide the foundation for the major and must achieve a grade of C or better in
each of the following five courses: BADM 202, BADM 205, BADM 211, BADM 212, and BADM 216.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
**Elective ......................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Production Management ..........................
Business Elective ...........................................
Business Elective ...........................................
***Elective ....................................................
***Elective ....................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
HIST

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM
BADM

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**Business Finance........................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM 309
ENGL
BADM 321
BADM 371

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
Business Elective ........................................... BADM
***Elective ....................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

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(3,0)
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(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

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(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
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HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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Accounting Concentration
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Intermediate Financial Accounting I ..............
Managerial Accounting ..................................
Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business .................................................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
Management and Organizational Behavior....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
**Production Management ............................
Auditing and Assurance Services...................
Accounting Information Systems ..................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BADM 300
BADM 302

4
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 305
BADM 309
BADM 338

3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM 416
BADM 427
HIST

3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

CPA Certification
Many states and jurisdictions, including South Carolina, require 150 semester
hours of education, in both accounting and non-accounting courses, to qualify
for CPA certification. The requirements for licensure vary from state to state.
Please check with the State Board of Accountancy of the state in which you
wish to practice to determine the requirements to sit for the CPA exam and to
be licensed as a CPA.

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Accounting Concentration
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Intermediate Financial Accounting II ............
Commercial Law............................................
Business Finance............................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

301
318
321
371

4
3
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
**Strategic Management ............................... BADM 422
**Social Science Core Course .......................
Advanced Financial Accounting .................... BADM 402
Federal Taxation ............................................. BADM 419
**Elective ......................................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM
ENGL

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 129 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Entrepreneurship Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**History of Western or World Civilization ..
**Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ..
**Principled Entrepreneurship &amp;
The Free Enterprise System ..................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Relationship Marketing..................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
***Production Management ..........................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
HIST
BADM 338

4
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 327

3

(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 415
BADM 371
BADM 410

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken in either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor, May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Entrepreneurship Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**Business Finance........................................
Small Business Management &amp;
Entrepreneurship .....................................
Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.....
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM 309
BADM 321

4
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 425
BADM 305

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Technology &amp; Entrepreneurship .................... BADM 428
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Financial Services Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Business Finance............................................
Financial Markets and Institutions .................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ......
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Production Management ..........................
English, American, or World Literature .........
Financial Modeling ........................................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

BADM 321
BADM 435
HIST
BADM 338

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
ENGL
BADM 331

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Financial Services Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles ..................................
**Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
Intermediate Finance ......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM

309
305
371
322

SENIOR YEAR
Investments .................................................... BADM 404
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Professional Selling Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Management &amp; Organizational Behavior ......
Marketing Principles ......................................
Relationship Marketing..................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Production Management ..........................
Advanced Professional Selling ......................
English, American, or World Literature .........
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

HIST
BADM 338
BADM 309
BADM 415

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 410
BADM 408
ENGL

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Professional Selling Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
Professional Selling .......................................
**Legal &amp; Ethical Environment of Business.
**Business Finance........................................
Leadership in Organizations ..........................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

BADM
BADM
BADM
BADM

406
305
321
371

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Consumer Behavior ....................................... BADM 414
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)*
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Supply Chain Pathway
First Semester

JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Legal and Ethical Environment
of Business ...............................................
**English, American, or World Literature .....
**Management and Organizational
Behavior ...................................................
Quality Management......................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
***Leadership in Organizations ....................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Logistics Management ...................................
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

4

(3,2)*

BADM 305
ENGL

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

BADM 338
BADM 323

3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

BADM 371
HIST
BADM 421

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

0

(1,0)

411

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**May be taken either semester of the junior year.
***May be taken either semester of the senior year.
****Selected in consultation with the student’s academic advisor. May or may not be an additional
business elective.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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BUSINESS MAJOR
Supply Chain Pathway
Second Semester
JUNIOR YEAR
Biology, Chemistry or Physics .......................
**Marketing Principles .................................. BADM 309
**Business Finance........................................ BADM 321
Supply Chain Management ............................ BADM 429
****Approved Elective .................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................

4
3
3
3
3

(3,2)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

SENIOR YEAR
***Strategic Management ............................. BADM 422
***Social Science Core Course .....................
Purchasiing and Materials Management ........ BADM 324
****Approved Elective .................................
****Approved Elective .................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................

3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

HOURS REQUIRED FOR GRADUATION: 126 plus the credit hours from successful completion of
RPED 250, RPED 251, and all required ROTC courses.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
First Semester

FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry I for Chemistry Majors ...
General Chemistry Laboratory I for ..............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus I .................
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
First Year Seminar..........................................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
Major British Writers .....................................
Organic Chemistry I .......................................
Organic Chemistry I Laboratory ....................
Physics with Calculus I ..................................
Physics with Calculus I Laboratory ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
Sophomore Seminar.......................................
(211 may be taken either semester)..............
JUNIOR YEAR
Quantitative Analysis .....................................
Physical Chemistry I ......................................
Advanced Chemistry Lab ..............................
History of Western or World Civilization ......
Elective ..........................................................
+1st Year Advanced ROTC ............................
Junior Ethics Enrichment Experience ............
SENIOR YEAR
Inorganic Chemistry I ....................................
Biochemistry ..................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Elective ..........................................................
Senior Research .............................................
**Approved Elective .....................................
+2nd Year Advanced ROTC ..........................
Senior Leadership Integration Seminar .........

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM

101
153
163

3
3
1

(3,0)*
(3,0)
(0,3)

MATH

131

4
3

(4,0)
(3,0)

LDRS
RPED

101
250

1
2

(2,0)
(2,0)

ENGL
CHEM
CHEM
PHYS
PHYS

201
207
217
221
271

3
3
1
3
1
3
0

(3,0)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(0,2)
(3,0)
(0,1)

LDRS
LDRS

201/
211

1
0

(1,0)
(0,1)

CHEM
CHEM
CHEM
HIST

300
305
315

4
3
1
3
3

(3,3)
(3,0)
(0,3)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

311

0

(1,0)

CHEM
CHEM

401
409

CHEM

419

3
3
3
3
3
3

(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)
(3,0)

LDRS

411

0

(1,0)

RPED

(3,0)

*Represents semester credit, lecture, and laboratory hours, in that order.
**Approved Electives—BIOL 308, 310, 421, 424, 427; CHEM 402, 404, 410; MATH 303, 335, 343,
344, 381, 403, 411, 422, 470; PHYS 301, 307, 308, 315, 320, 323, 403, 405, 409, 410.
Note: Some of the courses have prerequisites not listed in the minimum requirements for the BS
Chemistry program.
+ROTC hours (credit, lecture, and/or lab) may vary each semester by military department; however, the
total hours which may be applied toward graduation requirements may not exceed 16 semester hours.

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B.S. CHEMISTRY MAJOR
Second Semester
FRESHMAN YEAR
Composition and Literature ...........................
General Chemistry II for Chemistry Majors ..
General Chemistry II Laboratory for .............
Chemistry Majors
Analytic Geometry and Calculus II ...............
A Modern Language ......................................
+1st Year Basic ROTC ...................................
Freshman Ethical Fitness Seminar .................
Required Physical Education .........................
SOPHOMORE YEAR
English, American, or World Literature .........
Physics with Calculus II.................................
Physics with Calculus II Laboratory ..............
Organic Chemistry II .....................................
Organic Chemistry II Laboratory...................
A Modern Language ......................................
Social Science Core Course ...........................
Required Physical Education .........................
+2nd Year Basic ROTC..................................
JUNIOR YEAR
Instrumental Methods ....................................
Physical Chemistry I