Wallace Shakun, Acting Dean

Technology Building, TEC-211

Janet Towslee, Associate Dean

The New College for Economic & Community Development is designed to offer or coordinate academic programming that is especially responsive to Clayton State University’s core mission of preparing students to succeed in the world of work in the 21^st Century. The College is responsible for direct administration or interdisciplinary coordination for the following programs of study:

• Integrative Studies (www.IS.clayton.edu)

• Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.S.)

In additional to academic programs, the New College houses the Center for Experiential Learning. See the Center for Experiential later in this chapter for details.

• To focus the academic resources of the institution on economic and community development in keeping with the University’s mission emphasis upon preparing students for the world of work.

• To provide an organizational structure which will support and foster institutional change to respond to emerging economic and community development needs.

• To provide administrative support for cross-disciplinary integrative programs designed to prepare students to enter the changing environment of the world of work when these programs do not fit neatly into one of the traditional schools of the University.

• To provide a structure for a two-year cycle of review for programs designed to meet economic and community development needs in order to determine if these programs continue to be relevant to changing economic and community development needs.

• To provide administrative support for the experiential learning requirement of academic programs.

All inquiries related to the New College for Economic & Community Development should be directed to the Associate Dean in Room 28 of the Administration Building (770-961-3636).

Larry D. Booth, Acting Department Head

The Department of Information Technology administers Clayton State University’s Information Technology Career Ladder (ITCL). The academic programs in this "ladder" are as follows:

Certificate in Information Technology (C.I.T.)

Associate of Applied Science in Information Technology (A.A.S.I.T.)

Bachelor of Information Technology (B.I.T.) with majors in the following:

- General Information Technology

- Database Administration

- Network Planning Design and Management

- Software Design

- Information Design and Production

- and other areas pending approval.

Important Note: These majors and upper division courses will be offered based on student demand. Not all majors and courses are available.

The objective of the Information Technology Career Ladder is to prepare graduates to enter the rapidly expanding Information Technology job market. Based on experience and personal expectations, students can comfortably enter employment after completing the certificate, associate, or bachelor’s levels.

Courses in Information Technology are taught by Clayton State University full-time faculty members in Information Technology and related fields and by a cadre of expert practioners who serve as part-time faculty.

The Information Technology Career Ladder is structured such that all requirements of the C.I.T. are included in the A.A.S.I.T., and in turn, all requirements of the A.A.S.I.T. are included in the B.I.T.

All normal Clayton State University admission, progression, and graduation requirements for certificate, associate degree, and baccalaureate degree apply to the Information Technology Career Ladder. The following additional conditions apply:

The Information Technology Career Ladder is structured such that all requirements of the C.I.T. are included in the A.A.S.I.T., and in turn, all requirements of the A.A.S.I.T. are included in the B.I.T.

Note: The (C) after a course means that a grade of K, C, or better must be earned for the course to be used as a prerequisite and count toward graduation. C or better required for all IT-- courses.

Note: The A.A.S.I.T. requires 31 additional credit hours beyond the 30 credit hours in C.I.T. ALL courses that apply to the C.I.T. count in the A.A.S.I.T. In turn, all C.I.T. and A.A.S.I.T. courses will apply to B.I.T. degree. Courses marked # are included as requirements or options in the C.I.T. The C or better rule applies to all IT-- courses and those followed by (C).

ENGL 1101 English Composition I (3-0-3)# (C)

• ITFN 1201
• ITFN 1301 or 1302 or 1303, or ITFN 1501.

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Important Note: ALL courses that applied to the C.I.T. and A.A.S.I.T. also apply to the Bachelor of Information Technology. All Special Information Technology Policies apply to B.I.T. degree applicants. Courses marked # are included as requirements or options in the C.I.T. and A.A.S.I.T. The C or better policy applies to all IT-- and upper division courses as well as lower division courses followed by (C).

CRIT 1101 Critical Thinking across the Curriculum (3-0-3)#

a) SCI 1111 Integrated Science I (3-0-3)

SCI 1111L Integrated Science I Laboratory (0-2-1)

SCI 1112 Integrated Science II (3-0-3)

b) BIOL 1111 Introductory Biology I (3-0-3)

BIOL 1111L Introductory Biology Laboratory (0-2-1)

BIOL 1112 Introductory Biology II (3-0-3)

c) CHEM 1151 Survey of Chemistry I (3-0-3)

CHEM 1151L Survey of Chemistry Laboratory (0-2-1)

CHEM 1152 Survey of Chemistry II (3-0-3)

d) PHYS 1111 Introductory Physics I (3-0-3)

PHYS 1111L Introductory Physics Laboratory (0-2-1)

PHYS 1112 Introductory Physics II (3-0-3)

(61 from A.A.S.I.T.)

www.IS.clayton.edu

Program Description: The Integrative Studies program provides the opportunity for a student to work with an advisor to design a curriculum that meets the student’s career and educational needs. This flexibility enables students to develop academic programs that meet the ever-changing requirements of the world of work. A bachelor’s degree in Integrative Studies can also be designed to prepare students for graduate school in certain disciplines and professions. The associate degree can be earned upon the completion of Areas A-F. (If the majority of upper division and/or Area F courses earned in the degree program is from the humanities and social sciences, the degree will be an A.A. or a B.A.; otherwise, the degree will be an A.S. or a B.S.)

The Integrative Studies program requires students to develop and focus their programs of study with special seminars and internships. Students are encouraged to take some of their courses from other universities through cross registration in the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education or other arrangements, including distance learning. Study abroad is also encouraged.

Student Advisement and Upper-division Program Admission. All students choosing the Integrative Studies program must consult with an Integrative Studies advisor; self-advising is not allowed. Individual programs of study for the bachelors degree must be approved by the program coordinator. Some curriculum plans have been pre-approved as tracks, but the student still must contact an advisor to confirm the program. (See the section below for information about tracks.)

In order to be admitted to the upper-division level of the Integrative Studies program and participate in seminars and internships, a student must have an institutional grade point average of at least 2.50. For additional details, consult with an Integrative Studies advisor in A&S 210 (770-961-3420). Consult the Integrative Studies Program Handbook for details about possible provisional admission and other regulations.

Integrative Studies Curriculum Tracks: In addition to customized plans, several pre-approved plans are available for Integrative Studies students who have particular career or educational plans in mind. These tracks are coordinated by the appropriate department of the School of Arts & Sciences as indicated:

• Pre-Medical, Pre-Dental, Pre-Veterinarian, Professional Science (Natural Sciences)
• General Liberal Arts, Communication and Media Studies and Arts Administration (Humanities)

• Human Services with concentration in Criminal Justice, Psychology, and American Humanics (may include American Humanics Certification), Public Service and Resource Management, International Business, Pre-Law (Social Sciences).

On-line Integrative Studies Degrees: Clayton State University has been designated an official "Going the Distance" institution. "Going the Distance" is a partnership between Clayton State, the Public Broadcasting System (PBS), and Georgia Public Broadcasting (GPB). By working carefully with their advisors to select available courses at appropriate times, students can earn an associate or a bachelor’s degree in Integrative Studies entirely through distance learning experiences including telecourses, interactive videocourses, and on-line courses. Note: Although the University assures students that enough courses will be available for completion of the degree via distance learning in two or four years, the availability of any given course is not guaranteed. (At this time, Clayton State University does not offer specialized laboratory science or advanced mathematics courses by distance learning.)

American Humanics Certification: Clayton State University is affiliated with American Humanics, Inc., an alliance of colleges, universities, and nonprofit institutions that prepares undergraduates for careers in non-profit agency management with youth and human service organizations. The "vision" of American Humanics is to be "the nation's preferred source of entry-level youth and human service nonprofit professionals." Integrative Studies students can earn American Humanics certification by completing certain courses as specified. American Humanics certification is available in several majors but is especially well-suited to Integrative Studies. (Students majoring in Management, Marketing, Accounting, General Business, Administrative Management, Allied Health Administration, Health Care Management, and other majors can add American Humanics certification to their majors.) For additional information or to discuss this option with an Integrative Studies advisor, contact the program coordinator at (770) 961-3470.

(A.A. or A.S. based on completion of Areas A-F)

ESSENTIAL SKILLS (Area A) 9 hours

Note: The Area D listed here is the 10-hour version for students not majoring in the sciences or health sciences. Students taking 10 hours in Area D must take 2 hours in Area B2. Most students majoring in Integrative Studies will choose this version of Area D. (Integrative Studies majors may choose to take an 8-hour sequence in the principles courses designed for science majors. See the Arts & Sciences chapter of this catalog.) Professional Sciences students must take a different version of Area D. See an advisor.

COURSES RELATED TO THE MAJOR (AREA F) 18 hours

Note: This Area F conforms to University System of Georgia guidelines for General/Interdisciplinary Studies. It must be followed by students who are seeking an A.A. or A.S. in Integrative Studies. However, students seeking a B.A. or B.S. in Integrative Studies at Clayton State University may apply an Area F from other majors if approved as part of the individual degree plan. Professional Science students should see an advisor for a description of their Area F.

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Note on Grades: A grade of C or better is required in all INTE courses. No more than 6 hours of D grades can be counted in category 3 of the junior-senior years.

Note on Residency Requirement: The normal University residency requirement of 30 hours applies with the following exceptions: (1) all INTE courses must be taken in residence at Clayton State University; (2) there is no restriction regarding school of the major; and (3) up to 9 hours of Cross Registration in the Atlanta Regional Consortium for Higher Education, study abroad, or distance learning may be counted as in-residence if the courses are approved in advance as part of the student’s Integrative Studies program of study.

The New College mission includes "administrative support for the experiential learning requirement of academic programs." To that end, a Center for Experiential Learning is to be formally established during the 1999-2000 academic year.

The Center will be a central contact point for experiential learning, which includes cooperative education, internships, practicums, and other career-related experiences included in Clayton State University academic programs.

The Center will provide a variety of services that link students to career experiences. Application, matriculation and registration information is currently available through the Office of Career Services (770-961-3518, http://adminservices.clayton.edu/CareerServices) and/or see the Services for Students chapter found later in this catalog.