SCHOOL OF CONTINUING EDUCATION
AND SPECIAL PROGRAMS |
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Interim Dean: Vaughn S. Millner (251) 460-6283 |
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E-mail:
vmillner@usouthal.edu |
| FAX: (251) 460-7824 |
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School
of Continuing Education and Special Programs web
site
http://www.southalabama.edu/scesp |
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| Department
of Interdisciplinary Studies |
| Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services |
| Developmental Studies |
| Department
of English as a Second Language |
| International
Education |
| Cooperative
Education Program |
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| The School of Continuing Education
and Special Programs (SCESP) is the primary public service outreach arm for the University. The Mission of the SCESP is to provide and support lifelong educational learning experiences and to serve as an advocate for students along the Greater Gulf Coast as they interact with the global community. This includes providing educational services
to individual students as well as to institutional
clients. Various formats exist by which the school
delivers educational programs to meet its stated
mission. Both non-credit and credit programs assist
individuals and institutions in meeting their
educational objectives. |
| The
Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services provides noncredit courses, conferences
and workshops, cultural offerings, lecture series,
and special education services projects. Programs are designed to serve the needs of business and industry and enrich the lives of individuals who seek to challenge and stimulate their minds, use leisure time productively and enhance their citizenship skills. |
| Non-credit
course offerings have included courses in a number
of areas: conversational languages, supervision
and management, computer literacy and application,
art, music, literature, secretarial skills, communication,
photography and leisure activities. |
| Continuing
Education Units are awarded to individuals attending
non-credit courses and other non-credit activities.
One CEU is awarded for each ten hours of class
contact. Students may receive a certificate indicating
that they have completed the course satisfactorily
and may request a transcript which includes the
non-credit courses, conferences, institutes and
workshops they have satisfactorily completed plus
the number of CEU’s earned for each non-credit
activity. |
| An undergraduate degree can be earned through the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies Adult Degree Program or Interdisciplinary Degree Program. These programs are designed to give students a variety
of options in earning a Bachelor’s degree
tailored to meet their needs and
interests. In addition to offering traditional lecture courses both day and evening, the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies offers an opportunity for students to achieve an online Bachelor's degree in the Interdisciplinary Studies major. These courses are the same as those offered during the day in content, quality, and quantity of work required. |
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| WEEKEND COLLEGE |
| The University of South Alabama offers courses from its regular curriculum on the weekend. These courses are taught by University faculty and are adapted to the weekend format to provide flexible scheduling options for students. The Weekend College program is coordinated through the Dean's office. The scheduling of classes is done by the appropriate departments and colleges. |
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GLOBAL PERSPECTIVES/STUDY-RESEARCH-INTERNSHIP-COMMUNITY
SERVICE ABROAD |
| In keeping with the stated University of South Alabama mission statement, the School of Continuing Education and Special Programs is committed to broadening students' understanding of different cultures and preparing them for the global community in which we live. One of the most successful ways of achieving this global perspective is to study/research/intern abroad for a year, semester or summer. An international academic experience is an enriching experience in which students can immerse themselves in a different culture, apply what they learned in their USA classes, enhance or begin new language/cross-cultural skills and learn lifelong interpersonal skills required in today's global economic environments. While abroad students will also develop an understanding as well as an appreciation of the complexity of cultural, political, environmental, and social issues worldwide which builds on the theoretical and practical skills needed to interact effectively in today's global society. Students interested in such opportunities should contact the USA Office of International Education www.southalabama.edu/international to explore additional options that may be available for all majors and minors. |
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| DEPARTMENT
OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES |
| Interim Chair:
Barry R. Nowlin (251) 460-6263 |
| Associate Professor: Millner |
| Assistant
Professors: Lauderdale, Manders |
| Academic
Advisors: Davis, Goodwin, Harvey |
| Manager, Assessment: Davis |
| Interdisciplinary Degree Program Coordinator: Manders |
| Home
Page:
www.southalabama.edu/ist |
| E-mail:
kdhurst@usouthal.edu |
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| The
Department of Interdisciplinary Studies provides opportunities for students through
two flexible, individually designed interdisciplinary degree programs: the
Adult Degree Program (ADP) and the Interdisciplinary Degree Program (IDP). Weekend College offers University courses during weekend hours. |
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| ADULT
DEGREE PROGRAM (ADP) |
| Adult
students frequently have unique goals, along with
other primary life responsibilities, that necessitate
a more flexible approach to the design of learning
experiences, the scheduling of classes, and the
formulation of a program of study. To meet these
needs, the Adult Degree Program offers a major
in Interdisciplinary Studies leading
to the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science
degree. |
| Upon
completion of the baccalaureate, ADP graduates will be able to |
- Understand
and appreciate the interdisciplinary approach
to learning;
- Have the ability to think critically and express themselves effectively orally and in writing;
- Understand
and apply knowledge of adult development
personally and professionally;
- Appreciate
individual and cultural differences and
collaborate effectively with colleagues
of diverse backgrounds;
- Identify
and articulate important questions and problems
related to their interests, education, and
career development, and execute research
strategies for discovering viable solutions.
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| Students
applying to the Adult Degree Program must satisfy
general requirements for admission to the University
of South Alabama (see “Admission to the University”) and complete an interview with the ADP counselor. In addition, applicants must be at least twenty-five
years of age or fulfill the following definition
of an adult learner: someone who has assumed major
responsibilities and/or commitments of adulthood
(work, family, community), who is operating independently
in society, and whose principal identity is other
than that of a full-time student. |
| Each
adult student’s individualized, interdisciplinary
program of study is planned in consultation with
an academic advisor. Students choose one of the
following concentrations of study: Administrative Sciences,
Applied Arts, Applied Sciences, Community Services, Human Services, Liberal Studies, or Professional
Development. All programs of study must consist
of a minimum of 128 credit hours including 32 upper-division credit hours earned in residence at USA. Course requirements
necessitate that students be enrolled in the program for
a minimum of three terms before graduation. |
| The
degree program begins with a required three semester
hour foundation course, AIS 101: “Theories
and Principles of Adult Learning” for students with fewer than 64 hours of credit. All students are required to take AIS 301: “Adult Learning—Critical Reflections”
and must satisfy the University's general education requirements (See “Academic
Policies and Procedures”), as follows: |
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| General Education Requirements (41 Hours) |
| Area I - Written Composition |
| 2 courses EH 101, EH 102 |
6 hrs |
| Area II - Humanities, Fine Arts, Oral Communication |
| 1 course* from EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236 |
3 hrs |
| 1 course from AIS 120; ARH 100, 103, 123, 240, 242; ARS 101; DRA 110; MUL 101 |
3 hrs |
| 1 course from CA 110, 211, or 275 |
3 hrs |
| 1 course from EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236; AIS 120; ARH 100, 103, 123, 240, 242; ARS 101; DRA 110; MUL 101; AFR 101; AIS 105, 125; ARS 121, 123, 124, 241, 281; CLA 110; DRA 100, 101, 102, 115, 120, 121, 130, 131, 132, 150, 220, 221, 250; LG (any 100 or 200 level), LGS; MUA 101-300; MUB 101-300; MUE 102, 103, 202, 203; MUO 111-125; PHL 110, 121, 131, 240 |
3 hrs |
| Area III - Natural Sciences and Math |
| 2 courses with labs from AN 210/210L; BLY 101/101L, 102/102L, 121/121L, 122/122L; CH 101/101L, 103/103L, 131/131L, 132/132L, 141/141L; GEO 101/101L, 102/102L; GY 111/111L, 112/112L; PH 101/101L, 104/104L, 114/114L, 115/115L, 201/201L, or 202/202L |
8 hrs |
| 1 course from MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 120, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238 |
3 hrs |
| Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| 1 course* from HY 101, 102, 135, 136 |
3 hrs |
| 3 courses from AIS 201; AN 100, 101; ECO 215, 216; GEO 114, 115; PSC 130; PSY 120, 250; SY 109, or 112; HY 101, 102, 135, 136 |
9 hrs |
| *As part of the General Education Requirements, students must complete a 6-hour sequence in Literature or History. |
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| In addition to the general requirements, each student must complete 15 hours of general competencies, as follows: |
| General Competencies (15 Hours) |
| Computer Applications - 1 course from CIS 150, 250; EDM 310, or passing score on CIS Proficiency Exam |
3 hrs |
| Advanced Writing - 1 course from AIS 350; EH 372, 373; MGT 305; CA 220 |
3 hrs |
| Statistics - 1 course from AIS 300; BUS 245; PSY 220; ST 210 |
3 hrs |
| Adult Development - 1 course from AIS 201, 401; BLY 207; PSY 250, 456; SY 220, 315, or 418 |
3 hrs |
| Cultural Diversity - 1 course from AIS 320; AN 100; GEO 115; HY 374; PHL 339; or SY 445 |
3 hrs |
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| Each student must also complete an individualized 54-hour concentration with at least 30 hours from upper-division courses. The concentration, designed in consultation with an academic advisor, must include at least three disciplines, each of which must be represented by a minimum of 12 credit hours of appropriate course work (6 of which must be upper-division), relevant supporting courses, and a senior project capstone experience (see AIS 380 and 430 course descriptions). The concentration forms part of the graduation plan, which all majors must submit to the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies for approval during AIS 301. |
| A
minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in all course
work undertaken at the University of South Alabama
and a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in the
concentration are required for graduation. |
| Qualified ADP students may participate in the University Honors Program (see "Honors Program"). Students with a 3.5 USA GPA and a 3.5 GPA in their concentration are encouraged to apply for IST departmental honors at the beginning of their senior year. To receive department honors, an honors senior project capstone experience must be completed. Contact the IST department for specific honors requirements. |
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| INTERDISCIPLINARY DEGREE PROGRAM (IDP) |
| The Interdisciplinary Degree Program (IDP) is designed for traditional students who have educational and career goals that cannot be met through traditional academic majors. In the Interdisciplinary Degree Program students can choose from seven concentrations: Administrative Sciences, Applied Arts, Applied Sciences, Community Services, Human Services, Liberal Studies, or Professional Development, leading to a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies. All programs of study must consist of a minimum of 128 credit hours including 32 upper-division credit hours earned in residence at USA. Upon completion of the degree, IDP graduates will be able to |
- Understand and appreciate the interdisciplinary approach to learning;
- Have the ability to think critically and express themselves effectively orally and in writing;
- Understand and apply knowledge of human development personally and professionally;
- Appreciate individual and cultural differences and collaborate effectively with others;
- Demonstrate competence in various disciplines that are tailored to their educational and career goals.
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| Students applying to the Interdisciplinary Degree Program must satisfy general requirements for admission to the University of South Alabama (see "Admission to the University") and must complete an interview with the program coordinator. The student's individualized program of study is planned in consultation with the program coordinator or advisor and must be approved by the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies during IST 302. |
| Each student enrolled in the Interdisciplinary Degree Program must satisfy the University's general education requirements, (see "Academic Policies and Procedures"), as follows: |
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| General Education Requirements (41 Hours) |
| Area I - Written Composition |
| 2 courses EH 101, EH 102 |
6 hrs |
| Area II - Humanities, Fine Arts, Oral Communication |
| 1 course* from EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236 |
3 hrs |
| 1 course from AIS 120; ARH 100, 103, 123, 240, 242; ARS 101; DRA 110; MUL 101 |
3 hrs |
| 1 course from CA 110, 211, or 275 |
3 hrs |
| 1 course from EH 215, 216, 225, 226, 235, or 236; AIS 120; ARH 100, 103, 123, 240, 242; ARS 101; DRA 110; MUL 101; AFR 101; AIS 105, 125; ARS 121, 123, 124, 241, 281; CLA 110; DRA 100, 101, 102, 115, 120, 121, 130, 131, 132, 150, 220, 221, 250; LG (any 100 or 200 level), LGS; MUA 101-300; MUB 101-300; MUE 102, 103, 202, 203; MUO 111-125; PHL 110, 121, 131, 240 |
3 hrs |
| Area III - Natural Sciences and Math |
| 2 courses with labs from AN 210/210L; BLY 101/101L, 102/102L, 121/121L, 122/122L; CH 101/101L, 103/103L, 131/131L, 132/132L, 141/141L; GEO 101/101L, 102/102L; GY 111/111L, 112/112L; PH 101/101L, 104/104L, 114/114L, 115/115L, 201/201L, or 202/202L |
8 hrs |
| 1 course from MA 110, 112, 113, 115, 120, 125, 126, 227, 237, or 238 |
3 hrs |
| Area IV - History, Social and Behavioral Sciences |
| 1 course* from HY 101, 102, 135, 136 |
3 hrs |
| 3 courses from AIS 201; AN 100, 101; ECO 215, 216; GEO 114, 115; PSC 130; PSY 120, 250; SY 109, or 112; HY 101, 102, 135, 136 |
9 hrs |
| *As part of the General Education Requirements, students must complete a 6-hour sequence in Literature or History. |
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| In addition to the general requirements, each student must complete 15 hours of general competencies, as follows: |
| General Competencies (15 Hours) |
| Computer Applications - 1 course from CIS 150, 250; EDM 310, or passing score on CIS Proficiency Exam |
3 hrs |
| Advanced Writing - 1 course from AIS 350; EH 372, 373; MGT 305; CA 220 |
3 hrs |
| Statistics - 1 course from AIS 300; BUS 245; PSY 220; ST 210 |
3 hrs |
| Human Development - 1 course from AIS 201, 401; BLY 207; PSY 250, 350, 456; SY 220, 315, or 418 |
3 hrs |
| Cultural Diversity - 1 course from AIS 320; AN 100; GEO 115; HY 374; PHL 339; or SY 445 |
3 hrs |
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| Each student must also complete IST 302, a 3 credit hour foundation course taken during the junior year, as well as an individualized 54-hour concentration with at least 30 hours from upper-division courses. The concentration, designed in consultation with an academic advisor, must include at least three disciplines, each of which must be represented by a minimum of 12 credit hours of appropriate course work (6 of which must be upper-division), relevant supporting courses, and a two-semester internship capstone experience (see IST 496 and IST 498 course descriptions). |
| A minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in all coursework undertaken at the University of South Alabama and a minimum grade-point average of 2.00 in the concentration are required for graduation. |
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| USA INTERNATIONAL EDUCATION/STUDY ABROAD |
| Students in the Interdisciplinary and Adult Degree programs are encouraged to incorporate international experiences as part of their academic activities. Study, research, and internships as well as service learning and community service abroad are available options. For more information contact the USA Office of International Education, (251) 460-7053, http://www.southalabama.edu/international/, or email: intledu@usouthal.edu |
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| PRIOR
LEARNING ASSESSMENT |
| The
Interdisciplinary Studies Department provides potential and enrolled
USA students with information and advising
pertaining to University programs for the assessment of experiential and non-collegiate sponsored learning. The Department is also responsible for the coordination and administration of the prior learning assessment portfolio program. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS OF INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES TRADITIONAL (IST) COURSES |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF ADULT INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES (AIS) COURSES |
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CENTER FOR CONTINUING EDUCATION AND
CONFERENCE SERVICES |
| Director:
Martha M. Matherne (251) 405-9930 |
| Continuing Education Specialists: Laurent Cadden, Catherine Drake, Leigh Patton, Shelley Stephens |
| Accountant: Patricia B. Miles |
| Home
Page: http://www.usacontinuinged.com |
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| Serving
as a community outreach arm of the University
of South Alabama’s School of Continuing Education
and Special Programs, the Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services provides a wide
range of noncredit educational opportunities designed
to meet the needs of both specialized organizations
and individuals. Conveniently located at the Springhill Avenue campus, this Center reaches numerous groups, including
business and industry, health care providers,
governmental agencies, and individuals seeking
personal enrichment or career enhancement. |
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| PROFESSIONAL
DEVELOPMENT SEMINARS, WORKSHOPS, AND CONFERENCES |
| Programs
emphasize education and training for the working
professional in the form of seminars, workshops,
conferences, and in-house programs. University
faculty as well as local and national experts
from many fields actively participate in the development
and instruction of these programs. Additionally,
conferences focusing on specific topics of interest,
such as alcohol and drug abuse, are offered annually. |
| Seminars
and workshops are offered on an open-enrollment
and an in-house (contract) basis. Open-enrollment
programs are designed to meet the training and
development needs of a variety of organizations.
Program participants are drawn from throughout
the region and the nation. In-house (contract)
training programs are designed to meet the education
and training needs of a specific organization.
Services include needs assessment, course development
and delivery of training. USA instructional resources
travel throughout the country to deliver these
programs at sites selected by the contacting organization.
Topics include supervision, communication, management,
information technology certification training,
computer software applications, business and technical
writing. |
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| SPECIAL
COURSES |
| Special
Courses are noncredit, short courses designed
with the concept of lifelong learning in mind.
Personal enrichment, career development, and general
educational enhancement for individuals throughout
the community are offered during spring, summer, fall, and winter terms each year.
Most courses are held during evening or weekend
hours once or twice a week for a period of four
to eight weeks. |
| Topics
offered include art, music, dance, health and
fitness, languages, cooking, and other fields
concerned with improving the quality of life.
Several certificate programs are also offered
for individuals seeking vocational development
in areas such as data processing, paralegal, secretarial,
accounting, medical office management, photography,
and administrative careers. Academic examination
review classes are also offered. |
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| PROGRAMS
FOR MATURE LEARNERS |
| Road Scholar
is a national residential program designed for
individuals of retirement age. Participants’
length of stay is one week during which they take
a variety of classes similar to those offered
through Special Courses. Educational content is
diverse and utilizes both USA faculty and local
experts. USA hosts approximately 40 Road Scholar programs annually. |
| Odyssey
USA is a self-managed study program
for mature learners in the local community.
An Executive Board of elected members provides
leadership for issues relating to curriculum development
and the operation of the organization. |
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PROGRAMS
FOR YOUTH |
| The
USA Camps Program has a dual purpose. It manages
most camps sponsored by the University of South Alabama
and facilitates all non-University camps utilizing
USA’s facilities and services. |
| The
goal is to provide educational opportunities for
the mental and physical development of young people. |
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| HAZARDOUS OPERATIONS, SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROGRAM |
| The Hazardous Operations, Safety and Environmental Program serves industry, government and other agencies with state-of-the-art instruction in the handling of hazardous materials and emergency spills, technical rescue and incident command. Much of the training is mandated by federal and state laws and the program follows the guidelines set forth by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration, the Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of Transportation, among others. In working directly with industry and other emergency response groups, training is offered on both an open-enrollment and contract basis that can be tailored to a client's site-specific needs. The program's staff is continuously expanding course offerings to keep clients safe and ahead of emerging regulations. |
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| OTHER
OPPORTUNITIES |
| The
Center for Continuing Education and Conference Services facility has a computer laboratory
for workshops and short courses sponsored by the
University. It is also available, on a rental basis,
to organizations conducting their own training. |
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| DEPARTMENT OF DEVELOPMENTAL
STUDIES |
| Chair: Charlotte T. Matthews (251) 460-7155 |
| Assistant Professors: Matthews, Young |
| Senior Instructors: Bru, Rowe |
| Instructors: Kingman, Rawls |
| Academic
Advisor: LaDora Howard |
| Web
Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/developmentalstudiesprogram |
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| The
Mission of the Department of Developmental Studies is
to produce courses and instructional support services
of excellence that address the needs of students
in their preparation for collegiate study and
students in transition to the University.
The courses and services offered provide
students with opportunities to strengthen the basic
skills necessary for academic success; to explore
career options and preparation; to access campus
activities, programs, and services; and to become
active participants in the University community. |
| Credits earned in courses with a DS prefix do not meet degree requirements within the University. The credits earned do carry institutional, non-degree credit and allow students to qualify for financial aid. Grades earned are computed into the overall GPA in most colleges and hours are counted toward classification (sophomore, etc.). Credits earned in courses with a CP, LAS, MTH, or RDG prefix count as free electives. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF DEVELOPMENTAL STUDIES (DS) COURSES |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF LANGUAGE ARTS AND SKILLS (LAS) COURSE |
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| DESCRIPTION OF MATHEMATICS FOR COLLEGE (MTH) COURSE |
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| CAREER
PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT |
| Career
Planning and Development is a university-wide
program offered under the aegis of the School
of Continuing Education and Special Programs.
The career courses are open to all students for credit. There are no prerequisites for
CP 250 and 450. |
| The
Career Program is designed to achieve four objectives:
(1) to help students begin their academic careers with the skills necessary for college success; (2) to provide occupational exposure to students
who plan to enter medicine, dentistry, optometry,
or veterinary medicine; (3) to assist
students who are uncertain as to a career or a
major; and (4) to help students, especially those
in the liberal arts, launch their careers by obtaining
suitable employment upon graduation, or to help
students plan and develop their graduate or professional
education. |
| CP
200, Clinical Observation, is designed to help
students achieve the second objective by providing
them with actual experience in these health care
fields so that they may determine whether or not
they are suited for the careers they have chosen. |
| CP
250, Career Planning and Development, is designed
to help students achieve the third objective.
Through the use of psychological testing and systematic
self evaluation, as well as the study of occupations
and occupational trends, students are aided in
selecting a suitable career. |
| CP
450, The Job Campaign, is designed to help students
achieve the fourth objective. In this course, emphasis
is placed on developing strategies for obtaining
suitable positions and making career choices based
on decision theory. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF CAREER PLANNING (CP) COURSES |
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| DESCRIPTIONS OF COLLEGE READING (RDG) COURSES |
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| UNIVERSITY WRITING CENTER |
| The University Writing Center, located in Alpha Hall East, provides assistance in writing to any member of the University community. The University Writing Center is an instructional facility, not an editing service. The writing consultants focus on teaching the writer, rather than simply fixing the writing. Students and others may receive help with any type of writing task at any stage of the writing process: from idea generation, development, and revision, to grammatical concerns and editing strategies. Most writing consultations take place in the University Writing Center. The consulting schedule varies from semester to semester. More information can be found at the University Writing Center home page: http://www.southalabama.edu/writing, or by calling (251) 460-6480. Online writing assistance is available through Smarthinking.com for students in online courses or those who are unable to schedule an appointment with the Writing Center during normal hours of operation. |
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| OFFICE OF STUDENT ACADEMIC SUCCESS AND RETENTION |
Director: Nicole Carr (251) 460-6261
Fax: (251) 460-6575 |
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| The mission of the Office of Student Academic Success and Retention is to promote student success and retention through a variety of University-wide, student-centered initiatives designed to ease the transition to college, enhance academic performance, and improve retention and graduation rates. Some of these initiatives include the University Writing Center; the Freshman Seminar success course; the Supplemental Instruction Program; the JagSuccess Early Alert Program; summer academic bridge programs; and developmental course work for students who need additional academic preparation in mathematics, English, writing, and college reading before enrolling in college-level classes. |
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DEPARTMENT
OF ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE
(English Language
Center) |
|
Director: Frank Daugherty,
Coordinator |
| (251) 460-7185;
FAX: (251) 460-7201 |
| Instructors:
Basque, Daugherty, Gecewicz, Koestner |
| Home
Page: http://www.southalabama.edu/esl |
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| The
English Language Center provides intensive English-language
instruction to individuals whose native language
is not English. Matriculation in these courses
is limited to international students of the University,
to students of the English Language Center and
to any resident internationals who wish to take
one or more courses as students through the Continuing
Education division of the University. |
| A
variety of courses are offered each semester. ESL
courses MAY NOT be substituted for EH 101 or 102
requirements. All required ESL composition courses
must be completed BEFORE the student may
register for EH 101 or 102. Credits earned in
the English Language Center will not be acceptable
toward meeting degree requirements within the
University. However, ESL courses may be counted
as part of the 12-hour course load required of
F-1 students and may be taken as electives by
students wishing to improve their proficiency
in English. |
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| DESCRIPTIONS
OF ALL ENGLISH AS A SECOND LANGUAGE (ESL) COURSES |
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| INTERNATIONAL
EDUCATION |
| Director:
Dr. Jim Ellis (251) 460-7053 |
| FAX:
(251) 460-6228 |
| E-mail:
intledu@usouthal.edu |
| International Education Coordinator: Ana Burgamy |
| Home
Page: www.southalabama.edu/international |
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| The Office of International Education (OIE) is responsible for the coordination, facilitation and oversight of all USA international activity, e.g., education (study) abroad programs and related projects beyond U.S. territorial limits involving University faculty, students or staff. OIE provides leadership and advocacy on behalf of the students, faculty, university, and college objectives and goals for international education and exchanges. All existing or proposed international programs, exchanges, contracts and grants are reviewed and registered with the Office of International Education. The director chairs the University Council on International Education and Scholarship (USACIES), whose members are appointed by the President of the University and charged with disseminating information, developing as well as guiding policy and planning for USA in the international arena. In addition, the Director of International Education works in collaboration with University deans, division heads and directors responsible for curriculum and faculty development. The Office of International Education administers all USA Education Abroad Programs, international cooperation agreements/contracts and advises on university business international travel. The Office of International Education is available for collaboration with local governmental, business and community organizations that foster international cooperation, exchange and understanding. All USA students who plan to participate in a study, research, internship or work abroad opportunity must contact the Office of International Education for information on program advising and approval procedures. |
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| COOPERATIVE
EDUCATION AND INTERNSHIP PROGRAM |
| Director, Career Services: Bevley W. Green (251) 460-6188 |
Associate Director, Cooperative Education and Internship Program:
Holly Woodall (251) 460-6188 Email: hwoodall@usouthal.edu |
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| The
Cooperative Education/Internship Program enables students
to combine classroom studies and paid work experience
related to their major field of study. Practical
experience is available in industrial, business,
governmental, or service organizations. |
| Undergraduate
students may apply at the Career Services
Center to enter the Cooperative Education Program
when they have completed 12 credit hours, attained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.0
or above, and are classified as a full-time student upon commencement of participation in the program; however, engineering students must have attained a cumulative grade-point average of 2.3 or above. Prior to the first work experience, engineering students must complete two or three semesters of study for a total of 24 credit hours toward the engineering degree and complete courses MA 125 and MA 126. |
| Graduate students may apply to enter the Cooperative Education/Internship Program after they are accepted into a graduate
program. |
| Option
1: Alternating Cooperative Education: Students work full-time
one semester and attend classes full-time the
following semester on a rotating schedule until
graduation. |
| Option
2: Internship: Students work for various lengths of time depending upon the unique needs of the organization providing the experience. Some internships may not be paid; experience is the reward. The option for receiving academic credit for this experience is approved through the department chair or academic advisor. |
| Option
3: Engineering Cooperative Education - The Five
Year Plan: This program allows engineering students
to gain one year of valuable engineering experience as they pursue their degree. The freshman
year is spent as a full-time student at the university.
During the sophomore and junior years, the student
alternates working full-time for one semester and taking full-time course
work the next semester. The student returns to
campus full-time for the senior year. This program
offers many advantages; interested
students should consult with Career Services. Application should be made for admission to the program no later than the end of the second semester of the freshman year. |
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