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Graduate Catalog 2004-2005
This Web catalog is the official catalog of Longwood University. It describes Longwood’s graduate academic programs, including course numbers, descriptions, standards for student progress and retention, and a statement of fees at the time of publication. However, the provisions of this publication are not to be regarded as an irrevocable contract between the student and Longwood University. There are established procedures for making changes which protect the institution's right to make changes deemed appropriate. A change of curriculum and/or graduation requirements is not made retroactive unless the alteration is to the student's advantage and can be accommodated within the span of years normally required for graduation.
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ASSESSMENT
The
purpose of assessment at Longwood University is (a) to help individual students
develop to their fullest potential and (b) to improve the educational programs
of the University. In the case of both the student and the University, we intend
to assess how effectively consensually-developed goals are being achieved, and
based on these assessment data, we intend to generate recommendations and plans
of action that will help achieve these goals.
In 1986 the Virginia Senate adopted Joint Resolution 83 directing state
institutions of higher education to "establish assessment programs to
measure student achievement." Additionally, the Southern Association of
Colleges and Schools requires for accreditation that an institution "must
define its expected educational results and describe how the achievement of
these results will be ascertained." (Criteria for Accreditation: Commission
on Colleges, Section III: Institutional Effectiveness, 1989.)
Student participation is therefore required. The University may withhold
transcripts for three months for graduating students who fail to participate.
STUDENT
RESPONSIBILITY
Each
graduate student should study this Catalog thoroughly. Regulations and
procedures entered here will govern all graduate programs and students. Graduate
students will be held responsible for information contained within the catalog
under which they are admitted.
EQUAL
OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT
Longwood
adheres to the principle of equal opportunity without regard to race, sex,
creed, color, disability, national origin, age, or religion. This policy extends
to all programs and activities supported by the University and to all employment
opportunities at the University.
In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with
Disabilities Act of 1990, students with disabilities will not be discriminated
against on the basis of their disability. Applicants who wish to request
accommodations should contact the Director of Disability Support Services at
434-395-2391, TDD 711, roodse@longwood.edu
or by fax at 434-395-2434.
APPLICATIONS
Applications
for admission may be obtained by contacting:
Office
of Graduate Studies
Longwood University
201 High Street
Farmville, Virginia 23909-1899
434.395.2707
434.395.2750 (fax)
Graham
Building, Room 142
The
Longwood University Graduate Catalog was published in July 2004. The Catalog and
related announcements remain in effect until July 1, 2005.