Undergraduate Academic Regulations
at the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies

Credit Transferred from Other Institutions

Credit earned at another accredited institution prior to enrolling at Georgia State University, which has been accepted by the undergraduate admissions office of Georgia State, may be considered for acceptance as transfer credit. The amount of such transfer work shall not in any case exceed that allowed by Georgia State University.

Students enrolled in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies who wish to take course work in transient status at another institution, whether as a full-time or part-time student, must have prior written approval from the Office of Academic Assistance if they wish to apply the credit to a degree program. Please consult the "Academic Regulations" chapter of the 2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog for further clarification and requirements regarding Transfer and Transient credit.

CLEP Program

Up to 30 semester hours of academic credit in the baccalaureate degree programs of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies may be earned through the College-Level Examination Program (CLEP), subject to the approval of the dean. Academic credit earned through CLEP cannot be applied to the minimum residence requirement. For further information, contact the Testing Office in the university Counseling Center and consult the "Academic Regulations" and "Admissions" sections of the 2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog.

Directed Readings (Econ 4380/PAUS 4901)

Courses designated Econ 4380 and PAUS 4901 in the various undergraduate programs are intended to allow students of proven performance to do independent study in a specific subject area. Enrollment in a directed readings course requires prior consent of the instructor. Enrollment for PAUS 4901 is limited to undergraduate students with a grade point average of 3.0 or higher. A maximum of one directed readings course may count toward fulfillment of degree requirements, and the course may not be substituted for a core course requirement. The subject of the independent study will be determined in consultation with the faculty member responsible for supervising the independent work. A faculty member may seek the assessment of a second faculty reader on any directed readings paper. Letter grades, rather than grades of S or U (satisfactory or unsatisfactory), will be assigned for all directed readings courses.

Modification of Degree Requirements

Students may petition for modifications of the degree requirements of the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. Degree modification petitions are granted only in the case of extenuating circumstances and only when an educationally acceptable substitution is proposed. Petition forms and information are available in the Office of Academic Assistance.

Standards of Performance

Students enrolled in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies must earn a grade of C or higher to receive degree credit in the following courses: Engl 1101 and Engl 1102 and the major common core curriculum. Additionally, students in the Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Science program in Economics must earn a grade of C or higher in courses in the minor area; students in the Bachelor of Science in Urban Policy Studies or Human Resources Policy and Development program must earn a grade of C or higher in courses in the area of specialization.

No more than 12 semester hours of credit where a grade of D has been earned can apply towards the degree program in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies. This 12 semester hours includes both resident (taken at Georgia State) and transfer credit. (Cross-registration courses are considered resident credit.)

Undergraduate and Postbaccalaureate Admission into a Graduate Course

Under certain conditions, an undergraduate or postbaccalaureate student may be admitted into a graduate course. To be eligible, an undergraduate student generally must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher and be within 18 semester hours of graduation; a postbaccalaureate student generally must have a cumulative grade point average of 3.5 or higher in his or her undergraduate work as well as any graduate work taken at this or any other institution.

Eligibility does not guarantee admission into a course. The interested student must apply through the Office of Academic Assistance for special graduate student status. Approval of that status requires the concurrence of the student's academic advisor, the chair of the department in which the student is enrolled, and the director of the Office of Academic Assistance. Once the status has been approved, the student is permitted to enroll in a graduate course only with the permission of the instructor and the chair of the department in which the course is taught.

Graduation with Honor

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies may award a degree with honor in accordance with the policies of Georgia State University, which are outlined in the "Academic Regulations" chapter of this catalog. To be eligible for this distinction, a student must complete at least fifty percent of the course work in residence and attain a specific cumulative grade point average.

Honors Program

An honors program is offered by the College of Arts and Sciences. Students in the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies who meet the entrance requirements may be eligible to participate in this program. For more information, refer to the "Honors Program" description in the "College of Arts and Sciences" chapter of the 2001-2002 Undergraduate Catalog.

Awards, Honors and Scholarships

The Andrew Young School of Policy Studies recognizes the academic achievements and service of its students each spring semester at an Honors Day ceremony. A number of awards, honors and scholarships are presented annually to outstanding undergraduate students, including: the Carolyn McCain Young Leadership Fund Award, Jack Blick-Silver Scholarship, Economics Award, Andrew Young School of Policy Studies Honors Program Award, United Airlines-Eddie Carlson Award in Aviation Administration, Wall Street Journal Student Achievement Award in Economics, William R. Gable Award, Dan Sweat Award, and the Governor Joe Frank Harris Scholarship. Information about these awards is included in the "Honors Day" section of this catalog. Further information is available through the Office of Academic Assistance.