2001-2003 Graduate Catalog - Texas Southern University: ::em.tsu ...

GENERAL INFORMATIONThe statements set forth in this bulletin are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as the basisof a contract between a student and Texas Southern University.While the provisions of this bulletin will ordinarily be applied as stated, Texas Southern University reserves theright to change any provision listed in this bulletin, including but not limited to academic requirements for graduation,without actual notice to individual students. Every effort will be made to keep students advised of any suchchanges. Information concerning changes in policies, procedures, and requirements will be available in the officesof the registrar, the academic advisors, student services and in the academic departments of the major schools andcolleges. It is especially important that each student note that it is his or her responsibility to be aware of currentgraduation requirements for a particular degree program.This graduate bulletin contains information on academic and non-academic policies, procedures, and requirementswith which each student must become familiar. Students should consult the table of contents for guidance. Provisionsin this bulletin will not be valid after August 2003.NOTICE OF NONDISCRIMINATORY POLICIESTexas Southern University is in compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and does not discriminateon the basis of race, creed, color, or national origin. It is also in compliance with the provisions of Title IX of theEducational Amendments Act of 1972 which prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex.It is the policy of the University that sexual harassment as defined in the EEOC Guidelines will not be toleratedamong members of the Texas Southern University community. Any complaint of sexual harassment should bereported immediately to the appropriate person designated by the Provost/Senior Vice President for AcademicAffairs or deans of the colleges and schools.NOTICE OF WEAPONS POLICYUnder Texas Penal Code Section 46.03, citizens may obtain licenses to carry concealed handguns. Although this isthe case, firearms. fireworks. and explosives of any kind are NOT PERMITTED on the Texas Southern UniversityCampus or other State-Owned Property, except in the possession of State Law Enforcement Officers. Violators willbe dismissed from the University and are subject to legal sanctions.UNIVERSITY COMMITMENT AND STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIESUniversity CommitmentOn June 17, 1973, the Texas Legislature designated Texas Southern University as a “special purpose institution ofhigher education for urban programming.” Subsequent to this mandate, the designation and the university motto of“Excellence in Achievement” were welded in order to formulate the institutional mission. Accordingly, the Universityis committed to the management of a comprehensive educational curriculum that will render the motto creditable.Student ResponsibilitiesTexas Southern University provides a student-centered learning environment in which students are afforded opportunitiesto practice self-discipline, to assume responsibilities as mature adults, and to enjoy certain freedoms. Whenstudents elect to enroll at the University, they also accept and agree to abide by the rules, regulations, and policiesby which the University is governed. Since enrollment is voluntary, acceptance is voluntary. On this basis, students3