2024-2025 Undergraduate Catalog

Welcome to Troy University - Undergraduate Catalog

Troy University’s history of teaching excellence dates to its founding in February 1887 as Troy Normal School. From the outset, the institution quickly earned a reputation for innovation and accessibility. Troy Normal became Troy State Teachers College in 1929, Troy State College in 1957, and Troy State University in 1967.

The Montgomery campus earned independent accreditation in 1983, as did the Dothan campus in 1985. The Phenix City campus and the locations around the nation and the world, administered by the Troy Global Campus, have always operated under the accreditation of the Troy campus.

In 2005, the separately accredited campuses were merged into a single university structure forming Troy University. This name change represented the fifth major advancement in the storied, dynamic rise of the University to national and international prominence. Today, Troy University serves nearly 30,000 students in Alabama and around the world.

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Accreditations, Memberships, and Affiliations

Troy University is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award associate, baccalaureate, masters, education specialist, and doctoral degrees. Troy University also may offer credentials such as certificates and diplomas at approved degree levels. Questions about the accreditation of Troy University may be directed in writing to the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097, by calling (404) 679-4500, or by using information available on SACSCOC’s website (www.sacscoc.org).

Refer to the college sections of this catalog for information regarding specialized accreditation.

Troy University is accredited by the following:

Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology
Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing
Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business
Commission on Accreditation of Athletic Training Education
Commission on Sport Management Accreditation
Council for Accreditation of Counseling and Related Educational Programs
Council for the Accreditation of Educator Preparation
Council on Social Work Education
National Association of Schools of Music
Network of International Business Schools

Troy University is a member of the following:

Alabama Association of College Administrators
Alabama Council of Administrators of Professional Nursing Education Programs
American Association of Colleges for Teacher Education
American Association of State Colleges and Universities Council on Education
National League for Nursing
National Organization of Nurse Practitioner Faculties
National Strength and Conditioning Association - Education Recognition Program
State of Alabama Association of Colleges of Nursing

Troy University is affiliated with the following:

Service Member’s Opportunity College

University Mission Statement

Troy University is a public institution comprised of a network of campuses throughout Alabama and worldwide. International in scope, Troy University provides a variety of educational programs at the undergraduate and graduate levels for a diverse student body in traditional, nontraditional, and emerging electronic formats. Academic programs are supported by a variety of student services which promote the welfare of the individual student. Troy University’s dedicated faculty and staff promote discovery and exploration of knowledge and its application to life-long success through effective teaching, service, creative partnerships, scholarship and research.

Policy Statement

This catalog is the official announcement of the programs, requirements, and regulations of the University, and students enrolling in the University are subject to the provisions as stated. It is the responsibility of every student to follow the standards and expectations contained in this catalog, as well as those in the student handbook, The Oracle. Fees and other charges, courses, requirements, and conditions are subject to change without notice. The University reserves the right to cancel any class or section for insufficient enrollment. Although the publisher of this catalog has made every reasonable effort to attain factual accuracy herein, no responsibility is assumed for editorial, clerical or printing errors or errors occasioned by honest mistake. All information contained in this catalog is subject to change by appropriate officials of Troy University without prior notice.

Troy University does not discriminate on the basis of sex, age, color, race, national origin, gender, political or religious opinions or affiliations, disability, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era Veteran status or sexual preference/orientation in its admissions, education, employment, or access to its programs. The University fully complies with the following: Civil Rights Act of 1964 and its amendments; Federal Executive Order 11246; Educational Amendments of 1972 and 1974; the Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act of 1972; Age Discrimination Act of 1975; Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974; and the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994.

Disclosure of a student’s social security number is voluntary and not mandatory, and this University is authorized under federal law to enroll non-immigrant alien students. The University complies with guidelines and regulations established by the Department of Health and Human Services and the Food and Drug Administration of the United States Government.