Bloomsburg UNIVERSITY (jradiiatc (Catalog 199 4 96 Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania A Member System of the State of Higher Education Graduate Programs Master of Arts Art Studio Art History Communication Studies Master of Business Administration Master of Education Biology Business Education Curriculum and Instruction Elementary Education Reading Master of Science Audiology Biology Early Childhood Education Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Exercise Science and Adult Fitness Technology Instructional Nursing Special Education Speech Pathology Cooperative Doctoral Program in Education Supervisory Certificate Programs Communication Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education Elementary Education Bloomsburg University is committed to Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity'. Minorities, women, and other protected class members are urged to pursue educational and employment opportunities at Bloomsburg University . Foreign Language Mathematics Reading School Health Services Science Bloomsburg University reserves, for itself and its departments, the right to withdraw or change the announcements made in this catalog. Social Studies Special Education THE SCHOOL OF GRADUATE STUDIES te Studies Ivania 1 P^e Graduate Studies Catalog 1 2 Graduate Calendar 1995 Summer Sessions Semester 1994 Fall August 29 Classes begin at 8 a.m. September 5 Labor Da\- November 23 November 28 December 10 December 1 2 December 1~ December 1~ Thanksgiving recess begins - No classes at 1 p.m. Classes resume at 8 a.m. Classes end Final examinations begin Final examinations end Commencement Spring Semester 1995 Januan 16 January' 17 Classes begin at 8 a.m. March Spring break begins at - March 20 Classes Spring April 17 Classes resume at 6 p.m. May 6 Classes Ma) 8 May Mav 1 No classes noon April 13 at Session 4 ends June 19 Sessions 2 and 5 begin July 4 Independence Day - No July 7 Sessions July 10 Sessions 3 and 6 begin July 28 Sessions 2 and 6 August 18 Session 3 ends 8 a.m. weekend begins at end 10:00 pm 1 1 and 4 begin and 5 classes end end Semester 1995 August 28 Semester begins resume Sessions Fall Martin Luther King Day 1 1 May 30 Jime 9 Classes begin at 8 a.m. — No classes September 4 Labor Day November 22 November 2~ December 9 December 1 December 16 December 16 Thanksgiving Recess begins Classes resume 8 a.m. Classes end Final at 2 p.n examinations begin Final examinations end Commencement Final examinations begin 3 13 Final examinations end Commencement Spring Semester 1996 January' 15 Semester begins Manin Luther King Day No - January- 16 classes Classes begin at 8 a.m. March 9 Spring break begins at March 18 Classes April 4 Spring Aprils Classes resume May 4 Classes end Ma> 6 Final examinations begin .Max 1 Final examinations end .\Iav 1 Commencement resume at noon 8 a.m. weekend begins at at 6 p.m. 10 p.m. Bloomsburg University Table of Contents 2 Graduate Calendar 5 The University Academic Support 6 8 1 1 Services Admission Information Academic Policies Master ofArts in: 15 Art History 15 Art Studio 16 Communication 17 Master of Business Administration Master of Education 19 Biology in: 20 Business Education 21 Curriculum and Instruction 22 Elementary Education 23 Reading Master of Science in: 24 Audiology 25 Biology 27 Early 28 Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Childhood Education 29 Exercise Science and Adult Fitness 30 Instructional Technology 32 Nursing 35 Special Education 37 Speech Pathology 38 Supervisory Certificate Programs 38 Cooperative Doctoral Program 38 Interdisciplinary Studies 39 58 Administration Course Descriptions Graduate Council Council ofTrustees Graduate Faculty 59 64 Index 63 Campus Map Page 3 Graduate Studies Catalog Page 4 THE UNIVERSITY Graduate programs Bloomsburg at Pennsy lvania will University- of provide you with the challenge and the opportunity to use and to talents to the fullest. You will be encouraged to set our y skills high goals and Bloomsburg University Commission • work hard to achieve those goals. Our programs are designed to help you your chosen attain excellence in — stress ate student, critical you will of Higher Education for the IVliddle States Association of Colleges and Schools field. National Council for the Accreditation of Teacher Education • National League for Nursing sciences, or humani- • Council on Education of the Deaf thinking and creativ e problem solving. As a gradu- • American Speech-Language Hearing Association and the chance to reach your Graduate studies accredited by the • In return, Bloomsburg will provide ties is full potential. Bloomsburg at you with the opportunity to grow — in the arts, be encouraged to engage in research and to write • a thesis as part of your WTiether studying Council on Social program of study. full time or part time, you will be prepared to provide leadership in your profession and to make important Work Education. Programs have been approved by the Pennsylvania Department of Education and the State Board of Nurse Examiners. contribu- tions to society. Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania is one of 14 the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. universities in We have the best of both worlds: our association with the State System gives us the resources and and the Goals to Achieve the Mission of the Bloomsbvirg University School of Graduate Studies ability to provide excellent undergraduate and post baccalaure- ate education: yet we're small enough to treat every student as an indi- vidual. 1 ) We offer 64 undergraduate programs and master's degree programs in 18 fields of study. In vania, Bloomsburg cooperation with Indiana University of Pennsyl- offers a doctoral program in elementary education. Educational supervisory certificates are also available. Graduate Studies a is member The School of of the prestigious Council of Graduate Granted imiversity status in 1983,Bloomsburg is organized into three colleges; Arts and Sciences, Business, and Professional Studies; and two 2) The Town of Bloomsburg is located along the banks of the SusqueRiver, about 80 miles north of Harrisburg. You'll fmd a delicate a cultural background. 3) Encourage ulty^ 12,000, along with the cosmopoli- campus of 6,700 full-time students from both and urban areas throughout the Commonwealth and across the The School of Graduate Studies has approximately 600 students. is served by two interstate bus lines, and two commu- facilitate international exchange of graduate fac- meet the current and future needs of individuals and agencies within the 5) Plan university's service commimities. programs to incorporate current and future global and envi- issues. T> Incorporate state-of-the-art information technolgies in all aspects of academic activities. Student Life Bloomsburg provides limited on-campus graduate student housing during the regular school year. In addition, there are to live in otir tains a list community. The university's Residence many fme Scranton Mission places Life Office main- of off-campus housing. Meals are available for graduate dents throughout the school year at our newly-renovated dining nity airports are within an hour's drive. stu- facility, Commons, or you may opt for the newly-renovated Kehr Union snack bar. Residence halls are open to graduate students dtiring the sum- The Bloomsburg University School of Graduate Studies is commit- ted to maintaining affordable opportunities for qualified students of di- verse background to study in a variety of high quality, post-baccalaureate programs. and and students. — the kind of country living and friendliness community of tan flavor of a university Bloomsburg by seeking faculty quality programs. hanna balance in Bloomsburg and 6) Provide periodic review of programs to achieve and maintain high Location and Environment you d expect from for students awards and contributions. Enhance recruitment of women, minorities and students of diverse ronmental schools. Graduate Studies and Extended Programs. nation. Enhance fmancial resources grants, gifts, research 4) Plan programs to Schools. rural utilization of information technologies. The essential component of these programs and maintain an academic environment is to foster that stresses critical tliinking, scholarly activities, enhancement of leadership ability, cultural diversity mer sessions. For more information about housing, contact tor of Residence Life, Elwell Residence Hall, Bloomsburg the Direc- University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815, C717) 389-4089. Complete information about graduate student ate Student ate school. life at Bloomsburg University can be foimd in the Gradu- Handbook which will be available upon acceptance to gradu- Bloomsburg University Page 5 ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Harvey A. Andruss Library Reading Clinic more than 335,000 bound volumes, 1.75 million microtexts, and 1,600 current periodicals. The library also has state documents, a collection of more than 5,600 pho- of school-age children and adults. Free remedial tutoring The Harvey A. Andruss Library houses nograph records, a pamphlet and young adult book nile editions, file of approximately 7,600 items, a juve- collection, autographed copies, and and a special collection of illustrated books. more than 400 information databases through area network, Firstsearch and fields and are particularly thorough been designated the "Quiet Level" and vidual carrels education and busi- is levels. The third furnished with indi- and study tables. Students are requested to taining this floor as a quiet study area. Eating to the Tiffany local articles. Andruss Library provides 450 study stations on three level has CD-ROM Databases cover most in the areas of ness for bibliographic citations to journal Online access to a library DIALOG is available. first assist in main- and drinking are limited Room on the groimd level. Library faculty at the Reference Desk are available during most library hours to answer questions, assist students searching for information and resources, and advise regarding research projects. Library orientation through interactive video for photocopying is is available. The charge 5 cents, and the charge for microform copying is 10 cents (paper copy) and 25 cents (microfiche copy). Assistance in using the library 's Public Access Online System (PALS) automated catalog is available at the Reference Desk. Comparative and international Institute for Management Studies The ies Institute for Comparative and International Management Stud- (ICIMS) has been created to fulfill and goals through sponsorship and Bloomsburg University's missions initiation of activities aimed at in- creased understanding of cross-cultural and comparative management issues. The institute initiates, coordinates, and administers joint grams with overseas universities degree pro- in business administration; sponsors management research projects within the United States and at overseas sites; provides consulting services and workshops in all areas of man- agement; and develops and administers quality executive development and training programs as required by a particular country. Curriculum Materials Center The basic objective of the Curriculum Materials Center acquire, catalog, rials is to locate, and make accessible curricular and instructional mate- to preservice and inservice teachers. The resources housed in the center include elementary and secondary textbooks, a multicultural cur- riculum materials collection, curriculum guides, games, instructional materials kits, tests, and computer software. computers and a A cluster of Macintosh micro- laser printer are also available. The Reading Clinic offers free diagnostic evaluation of reading skills (Saturday mornings) on is also provided a space-available basis. Consultation parents of school-age children is with the included in the evaluation process. The services of the clinic are available September tlirough August. Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic The Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic provides services to stu- dents, faculty, staff, and the community. Available services include evalu- Graduate Studies Catalog Page 6 ation and therapy for speech, voice, language, and fluency: speech read- TTiere assessment includes special ing. Audiological ing aid e\ aluations. and site of lesion testing, hear- Is The ing and auditor) training for the hearing impaired and parent cfiunsel- also a repair center for university -owned audio visoial houses an autr>tutorial lab facility records. There Institute for Interactive Technologies The faculty equipment may deposit audio visual materials for independent study by students. The lab commfxlates the viewing of fitting. w here a is alsf) ac- audio cassettes, and films, videos, slides, photo copy stand area where materials can be photfjgraphed for the creation of slides. Technologies HIT; provides research, .Additional resfjurces include; transparency machines, dry presses, and posterboard mounting materials, and lamination services. The area operational problems that occur in education and industr>- through the houses a sign and poster-making unit that can instantly generate poster- Institute tor Interactive training, education, and entrepreneurial assistance to scjlve training application of various interactive technologies. The IIT designs, devel- ops, and produces interacti\ e technoIog) -ba.sed appUcatiorLs that include computer-based CD-I. lis and interacti\'e videodisc, DM and Quicktime. The IIT digital from letter-sized originals. If needed, the Academic Computing .Academic computing t video training and oppfjrtunities for assistantships for graduate stu- are located throughout the campus. Television and Radio Services Hartline Science Center Sutliff Hall and Office of Television and Radio Programs and Services provides ented tele\"ision prrxluction. ViTiiie priority is gr\ and other campusorien to academic endea\ through program production and other ser^"ices. The office campus ministratrveh responsible forViTJL Q. the student-<.)perated dio station. TTie 911 on the FNl Rrxjm 1 1 ranging from a srjphisti- facult)- and students can easih' 46 has 1 Hall and .McO^rmick Center. a cluster of PC computers 1 1 48 houses an AT&T directly connected to Ben Franklin areas in are: — PC and Macintosh computers networked to The PCs can be used to connect to the Unisys file puter- Room videotape 2 — Networiced Macintoshes. — cluster of Sun worlcstations for specialized use. able are portable equipment, several video editing rrxjms. an audio re- Laser printers are found in most of the labs and classrooms. office the is university satellite \ideoconferencing. provides on-Iocation taping of lectures, presentations and other academic off-air and acti\'ities, off-satellite. f copyright and can record informational programs Videotapes can be copied through the office permitting; and tap^es recorded in incompatible overseas formats can be converted to the American television The office also operates the sv stem. are not being used for a class. provid- on campus, as well as o\ er BUTV.the iiniversit)-'s cable channel, which can be seen throughout the Bkxjmsburg and eral public areas Berwick areas. The message center suitable for the posting of class is schedule changes, campus events, non-profit group eral acti\ities, uln and staff w ith services. Available audio equipment. slide projectors, an arra\ of for faculty' staff % isual equipment, materials, and equipment includes video and l6mm film pla\-back. 35mm and Polaroid cameras, flashes and accessories, overhead and opaque projectors, screens, The PCs and serv ers avail- .Macs are networked, thus can connect to these host computers from dorms and Work their microcomputers. areas are mrjnitrjred by student consultants to help students with who are available pwoblems tising the equipment and basic software. The schedules of current op>en hours for labs and classrooms are posted at each kxration. TTie AT&T 3B2/1 000 is a minicomputer running the Unix operating easels, and campus using the SSHEnet and Internet. netw orked PCs and .Macs and through FORTR.\.N. COBOL Ada. PI71 The Unisys 2200 tistical analysis is . .Minitab dial-in It is of other audio in visxial classrooms equipment. and the Oracle database. the administrative computer and using SPSS and frjr FORTR.\N is used for sta- prograinming. This com- puter can be accessed by networked PCs and process. accessible from the modems. This system has supports the P.\LS online bljrary catalog and can arrange for film deliven. and set-up members as well as delivery file off' de\"ice. resource center for s servers. 2200 mainframe com- Rrxjm 3 The it. PC 386 and 486 computers. projects in support of classroom assignments or e\ aluatioas. .VLso avail- cording studio, a video cop^ stand. and a video paintbox lo- Services Center. Kehr Union. Computer clasv computer lab in .McCxjrmick rrxjm The student work Room tele\"ision studios, Old Science 3B2/1(XX) minicomputer with ra- cated multi-camera studio for broadcast-level production, to a single- camera VTIS studio where Hall. areas are specialized labs are located in Sutliff Hall. Bakeless Center, TTie student dial. houses three faciliD.' also ad- is Navy - has a strong commitment to community- service ors. the office also rooms and work Human cated in Ben Franklin Building. .McCormick assistance with the production of instructional as- Facilities facilities Central clusters of general access computer labs and dents in the Master of Science program in instructional technology. The WR staff can the creation of the original df)cument sist in technologies such as provides workshops for interac- alsr; size display s dial-in modems. It also the student registration ADMISSION INFORMATION Entrance requirements to graduate studies at Bloomsburg University vary according to the program to which you apply. Details of specific degree program requirements are discussed under the program descriptions presented later in this catalog. an application form, contact the Office of Graduate Studies, Room 109, Minimal Entrance Requirements Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA Minimal requirements for applicants for graduate study include an undergraduate quality point average (Q.PA.) of at least 2.5 and possession of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or In addition, university. most applicants will Foreign Applicants be required to take either the Graduate Record Exam, Miller Analogies Test, National Teacher Examination, or Graduate 17815; telephone (717) 389-4015. on a 4.0 scale Management Admissions Test as required by the program. Individuals from foreign coimtries must complete a separate Gradu- ate Admissions Application for International Students. This application form is available from the Office of Graduate Studies, Room U.S.A. International applicants Application must have the results gree, an individual ate Studies, study, either degree or non-de- must complete an Application for Admission to Gradu- pay the $25 application fee, and have an official transcript of all undergraduate grades sent to us directly from the institution from individual graduated. In addition, an individual seeking ad- mission to a degree program may need to fulfill any additional require- ments established by the department which offers the degree program. The application with the $25 fee is sent to the Business Office, Waller (TSE), ment to process be sent to the Office of Graduate Studies and not the depart- which the student is Therefore, it tion as soon is applying. Completion of the admission is Spoken English available in the country of residence, submitted directly to the P O. Box 6151, Princeton, NJ 0854 1-61 5 1, U.S.A. Bloomsburg University requires a minimum score of 550 on the TOEFL. Results from the test taken more than two years prior to the date submitted will not be considered. Acceptance to the university as a graduate student constitute a guarantee of fmancial assistance. It is does not rare for international students to receive a graduate assistantship during their first year of study. All international applicants at least must have their applications complete four months prior to the start of the semester for wliich they are applying. permitted to enroll for classes. advised that prospective students complete the applica- as possible prior to the semester in enroll. Applications that are For is required before the student 78 1 5, Office of Graduate Studies from the Educational Testing Service, Administration Building. Transcripts and other supporting documentation are to if 1 from the Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) and the Test of To pursue any graduate program of which the 109, Waller Administration Building, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA which they intend not completed in one year are destroyed. more information regarding admission to graduate studies Testing to and Graduate students will be required to complete any testing required by their department, i.e.. Miller Analogies Test, Graduate Record Exami- nation (GRE), National Teacher Examination (NTE), and Graduate Man- agement Admissions Test (GMAT). Any fees for testing must be paid by the student. Graduate Student Categories Graduate students at Bloomsburg University may be admitted into one of the following four categories: Non-Degree (Category 510) Persons who desire graduate level university instruction, but do not intend to earn a master's degree, may be admitted as non-degree students provided they present official transcripts denoting graduation from an accredited undergraduate college or university. This students tificate who the category for program. Non-degree students may apply to the Graduate School for transfer to provisional or regular status. However, no more than 12 semester hours earned as a non-degree student ward a is are auditing a course or enrolled in the supervisory cer- master's degree, except when may be later applied to- special permission is granted by the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. 0 Page 8 Graduate Studies Catalog Provisional (Category 520/530) A student ma) be admitted as provisional degree program in a when Tuition the student possesses a baccalaureate degree but does not meet the criteria for regular admission. scholastic record The student may have an undergraduate which shows promise, but required for regular admission. status will be specified must earn a minimum and Fees The reasons in the letter Q.P.A. of 3 0 less than the 2.5 Q.PA. for a student's provisional of admission. 6 in the first A provisional student to 9 semester hours of Pennsylvania residents Less than 9 semester hours $164 per semester hour 9-15 semester hours $1,477 per semester Over 15 semester hours $164 per semester hour graduate study at Bloomsburg University in order to be eligible for regular student status. lar student status that all If this is Q.RA. requirement is attained, transfer to regu- automatic upon certification by the student 's adviser deficiencies are corrected. If not attained, the student is subject to dismissal procedures. Out-of-state residents Less than 9 semester hours $289 per semester hour 9-15 semester hours $2,598 per semester Over 15 semester hours $289 per semester hour Regular (Category 540) A regular graduate student is a degree-seeking student who meets all criteria for regular admission to a program of the student's choice. The student must possess a baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university; must have an undergraduate Q.RA. of at scale; ate least 2.5 on a 4.0 Student Union fee One semester hours to four $15 semester hours Five to eight $30 Nine or more semester hours $60 have scores on the Graduate Record Examination (GRE), Gradu- Management Admissions Test (GMAT), Miller Analogies Test (MAT), Student Healtti Service or National Teachers Examination (NTE) that are acceptable to the pro- Nine or more semester hours gram of the student 's choice; have met all the criteria established by the Eight or less semester hours $37 obligatory Not required degree program; and be under no obligation to make up deficiencies. Onl) a regular graduate student eligible for is for a master's degree (see details elsewhere graduate students must maintain a graduate student is admission to candidacy in this catalog). minimum Q.RA. of 3.0. If Regular a regular Academic equipment One to 11 semester hours $5.50 per semester hour Twelve or more semester hours $62 per semester not admitted to master's candidacy after completing 15 semester hours, the student may be transferred to non-degree status or be subject to dismissal procedures at the discretion of the Assistant Student Union Operational Fee One to 11 semester hours $2 per semester hour Twelve or more semester hours Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. $62 per semester Degree Candidate (Category 550) Upon admission to candidacy for a master's degree, students are placed in a new category. If a student does not maintain a 3 0 Q.RA. or if the student does not complete the graduate program in six years from the date of admission to graduate school, then the student can be trans- Recreational One to four $15 semester hours Five to eight $30 semester hours Nine or more semester hours $60 Graduation and diploma $1 ferred to non-degree status or be subject to dismissal procedures. Ex- ceptions to this policy are with the approval of the Assistant Vice Presi- (does not cover cost of renting academic regalia) dent for Graduate Studies and Research. Readmission If a $10 Late registration fee graduate student has not enrolled in any graduate course for a two-year period, the student's record in the inactive files. A new is marked "withdrawn "and placed application and $25 fee must then be sub- Optional activities (use of recreational facilities) Two semesters $35 $25 One semester mitted for reactivation. Summer sessons Graduate Courses in the Senior Year Current Bloomsburg University undergraduates may register for graduate courses under certain conditions. First, they can only take a graduate course during the semester they will complete their undergraduate degree, and the)' must need less than a graduate. Second, a is required. recommendation from full load of classes to their undergraduate adviser These students must follow the regular graduate applica- tion process. $2 per week All students taking nine or more semester hours and all international students are required to have health insurance. Students plan. For may also opt to enroll in the university's student health more information, contact the Bloomsburg University Health Center, (717) 389-4451 or 389-4452. Please be that all fees are subject to change without notice. aware Audits You may audit a graduate course for self-improvement. You must follow the regular graduate application process, pay the required fees, and obtain the approval of the all Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. When you audit a course,you are not required to take tests. Upon completion of an audited course, a grade of V is recorded on your transcript. Off-Campus Courses Bloomsburg often cations in the who dents versity; offers graduate cotirses at other lo- Commonwealth. These graduate courses are not enrolled in a master's at open are to stu- Financial Heip/Assistantships Bloomsburg Uni- Bloomsburg University provides several options to help graduate however, these students must obtain approval from the Assis- tant Vice President for classes program Graduate Studies and Research to enroll in these and must complete an application for admission to Graduate assistantships are available for students pursuing a master's Graduate which they Studies prior to the completion of the semester in students financially. are en- degree. The number of assistantships in any particular program or de- partment is variable and subject to change according to university needs. rolled. Stipends are awarded by the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Stud- Refunds All ies withdrawals require the approval of the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. Immediately after withdrawal, a letter the tant Vice President for Ad- ministration, Office, Business Bloomsburg Uni- If you must withdraw from a course, you might receive a partial refund of jI^^^^V "^^^^^ Assistantships are either"half-time Half-time " assistants receive full full or partial tuition waiver. " tuition waver. Quarter-time " assistants pay for two semester hours of graduate work. In addition, half-time gradu- ter-time graduate assistants receive a $1,058.75 stipend for the semes- ter Summer stipends are $825.24. As part of the university's commitment to Affirmative Action, 10 the opportimity to apply for these assistantships. for- of advanced deposits, if applicable af- ter the first full class day: First 80 percent Third Week 70 percent lar assistantships. Applications for regular and minority graduate assistantships are department or program to which you are applying. Upon award of a Graduate Assistantship" by the Office of Graduate Studies. This document describes Graduate School policies for the administration of ria for assistantships. 60 percent Other Forms of Aid 50 percent Some federal fellowships may be available in selected fields of study. After Fifth Week No Program coordinators should be contacted with regard to refund class for wliich he or she has been properly scheduled and does not submit a request to add/drop/withdraw for billing avail- able at the Office of Graduate Studies and should be submitted to the Fourth Week Fifth Week The requirements and conditions of appointment for these assistantships are identical to regu- graduate assistantship, you will be provided with the document "Crite- through Second Weeks gible for refund. " Blacks and other persons of color are encouraged to avail themselves of schedule is liable Both types of assistantships carry either a Except for minimim based on the following courses by the appropriate dates which require 20 hours of work graduate assistantships are targeted for minority graduate students. feit does not attend " each week or "quarter-time "which require 10 hours of work each week. depending fees, refunds for tuition will be A student who students, however, are granted assis- tantships imder a two-semester contract. on when you withdraw. course j^^^^ students are granted assistantships for one A few graduate at a time. ate assistants receive a stipend of $2, 1 17.50 for the semester while quar- versity. a summer sessions. Most semester requesting a refund must be directed to the Assis- and Research upon the recommendation of departments having graduate programs. Stipends are available during the academic year and and will not be dition, the Pennsylvania gram is available as is these. In ad- Higher Education Assistance Agency Loan Pro- the student work-study program. For mation regarding these forms of financial aid, more infor- contact the Office of Fi- eli- nancial Aid, 17815. Ben Franklin Hall, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA Page 10 Graduate Studies Catalog ACADEMIC POLICIES X Bloomsburg University Responsibilities of a graduate student at in- Each student • hours (for financial aid purposes, in class schedules. Each student will take responsibility for satisfying requirements graduation in his or her • and for staff will assist students, decisions on courses and other matters rest with the student. students employed load is For summer sessions, the hour per week of include, but are not limited to, not having proper undergraduate pre- session requisites for the desired graduate program.) is all classes and take all verifiable reasons; students granted from professors in will not full-time student is time is 1 2 semester 9 credits and over). For maximum course load each assistants, the course for quarter-time graduate assistants, 9 to an absence from class can expect making up work or examinations. is six full full-time recommended course load coursework. (For example, weeks, the maximum course is 1 if semester the summer load during that session 6 semester hours). examina- tions. Absences from graduate classes are granted only for urgent and assistance full time, however, the full 6 to 9 semester hours; ciency and discuss them with graduate advisers. (Such weaknesses might Students are expected to attend and 12 semester hours. Each student should identify any undergraduate weakness or defi- • liable for billing semester is 6 semester hours. For half-time graduate field. While graduate advisers and • is eligible for refund. The course load each semester for a be aware of all university will take the initiative to policies as described in this catalog • draw courses by the appropriate dates be clude: \ V Credit ter is hour for measured in terms of semester hours, at the rate of 1 semes- 1 5 hours of lecture/discussion work plus final examinations. Courses numbered 500 or higher in this catalog (the last three digits of the course number) are graduate courses. Courses numbered lower than 500 that are listed in this catalog are open to both graduate Advisers Students dents and advanced undergraduates. Graduate students who are provisional, regular, or candidates for a degree, along with students enrolled in the Supervisory Certificate Programs, 12 semester hours of courses numbered 400 to 500 that are this catalog stu- may apply only listed in toward a master's degree. are assigned graduate advisers. The Transfer of Credits duties of the adviser are: • to serve as a consultant in planning the student's program; • to help students • to certify the courses students Graduate students may transfer up to 9 semester hours in graduate choose courses; courses taken do choose are part of their degree program; • ation • (if appropriate); the time of the application for candidacy and submitted on a form for that and to arrange for a comprehensive examination (if required by the another approved college or universit)' with the approval The request for transfer of graduate courses must be made at Research. to endorse the student's application for degree candidacy and gradu- at of the adviser and the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and purpose available in the Office of Graduate Studies. After formal admission to graduate school, all requests to take and graduate program selected). Upon acceptance is into a program of study, the program coordinator usually assigned as a temporary adviser. lected b)' A permanent adviser is se- the student and temporary adviser, taking into account the student's research and career interests. student as advisee, she/he is If this individual accepts the formally appointed permanent adviser the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research ommendation of the department by upon rec- involved. Non-degree students are not assigned advisers. They may regard the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies viser for choosing courses and Research as their ad- and interpreting academic regulations. Scheduling, Registration, and Course information Students register for graduate courses through the Registrar's Office, except for students in non-degree status who submit their registration materials directly to the Office of Graduate Studies. A student who does not attend class for which he or she has been properly scheduled and does not submit a request for add/drop/with- **** 0^' Bloomsburg University Grades R Grades for graduate courses A — — Research W— work that exhibits apply to independence and — C D — Good Fair, F I — — — acceptable work toward a master's degree program, within W, providing the student Not acceptable work toward a master's degree program work Failing grade V— (0 quality points) in extends the period for adequate reason. is changed to N, If the and the student work is made not is denied further Passing grade in transfer graduate credits nator. Students student's master's must be pre-approved by the program coordi- program was at pass/fail grade is workshop fulfills transfer to Bloomsburg in the the institution at must have earned at ca- which a grade of B or not transferable. In general, work- shop format courses are not acceptable • and the con- Bloomsburg. Transfer credit must be taken. Also, students higher Credit for a in residence must match the required areas of study pable of counting toward a graduate degree the course in transfer; the following requirements, it however, if may be considered the for University: The workshop should consist of 45 contact hours (15 contact hours The workshop must include exposure to the disciplinary research — Course To calculate your Q.P.A., follow this process: of quality points for each grade by the semester hours for The age. The workshop must be taught as part of a master's degree curricu- which the course was taken. Professional de- at your computation. sum of the When a last entry. initial grade remains on the transcript as part of the student's A cotxrse is repeated at semester hours is part of the per- used to calculate the student's quality point aver- may be repeated only once. Bloomsburg University. D A course taken Although this is Blooms- a general graduate school policy, individual departments or graduate programs ment more at or E has been earned must be may imple- stringent requirements. Academic Grievance Procedure Alleged academic injustices relating to grades or professional conduct if possible. The student should first dis- cuss the matter with the concerned faculty member, appropriate chair- and Research. In order for the matter to be resolved expedi- the consultation(s) should take place as soon as possible after If informal attempts to resolve the matter are unsuccessful, the student should consult with the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research who will inform the student of procedtires for initiating a formal grievance with the Academic velopment workshops are not acceptable. A maximum of 1 2 in the alleged incident has occurred. graduate course; university at number semester hours for of divide this total by the 3. grades used multiply the 1. number burg University in which a grade of tiously, programs all manent record and Studies lum of the repeated only once. permanent record. The grade of the repeated course term or research papers or other major assignments appropriate to a • add these points; that course; 2. The workshop must include the opportunity for outside work such • A course may be repeated person, and college dean or the Assistant Vice President for Graduate literature appropriate to the course; as Audit CR should be resolved informally, per semester hour) for a 3-semester hour course; • If thesis/research must have taken the course(s) tent of the course(s) W. the grade is passing the course, and E otherwise. is course has been repeated, use only the opportunity to complete the work. — semester is and is thesis/research Incomplete; work must be completed within four months unless up, the grade permission The Registrar establishes the semester's midpoint (1 the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research P the withdrawal is after the midpoint of the limits (2 quality points) Failing to withdraw, if this requested before midpoint of the semester, the grade (3 quality points) quality point) E of the Assistant Vice President for Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies ttie Research for permission intellectual maturity (4 quality points) B— progress in Withdrawn with approval Graduate Studies and Research. The graduate student must are: Distinguished, scholarly Page 11 may be transferred from graduate Bloomsburg University toward a second master's degree. Grievance Coordinator for a hearing before the Academic Grievance Board. Repeat of Courses A maximum of one course in which grades of D or E have been recorded or a maximum of two courses in which a grade of C has been recorded (totalling not more than 6 semester hours) may be repeated upon application to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. by the The application shall be approved student's graduate person. upon request in writing program coordinator and department chair- Academic Probation A graduate may be placed student not maintaining satisfactory academic progress in academic probationary status. Enrollment is limited maximum of 9 semester hours for the grading period in probationary status. A student on academic probation is not eligible to hold a gradu- to a ate assistantship. To be removed from academic probation, a graduate student with a quality point average deficiency must attain the minimum Graduate Studies Catalog P^e 12 overall quality point average of 3 ate Studies didates. and Research 0 — as required by the School of Gradu- for regular graduate students A student who attains a 3 period in academic probationar>' status, first grading but does not attain the overall Q.F A. as required, ma)' be recommended by his or her academic Satisfactory academic progress at the graduate level adviser, • a graduate student's ability to earn the the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research for con- on probation Graduate students fecton,- for who to for satis- • in and Research. meet the comprehensive Failure to request at the appropriate time of all examinations of the degree program with acceptable grades; academic dismissal. Such students may • a graduate student's ability to complete the thesis requirements of the degree demic probation. Upon recommendation of the academic adviser, gradu- program with a passing grade. Non-degree students (Category 510), except for those program coordinator, and department chairperson, and approval by in supervisory certificate programs, are excluded from consideration the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research, probationary- status will quality point requirements submit a request in writing to their academic advisers to be granted aca- ate hours credit minimum a graduate student's ability to successfully progress will be notified by the Registrar's Office or the Assis- academic probation will result evaluated on average of 3.0. Any grade of D or E must be repeated; meet the minimal standards tant Vice President for Graduate Studies mininnum necessary to the degree program with a one additional grading period. fail is the basis of several criteria: the graduate program coordinator, and the department chairperson to tinuation Academic Progress Satisfactory and degree can- 0 Q.PA. or higher for the for satisfactory progress. be granted. Exceptions to these procedures under extraordinary circumstances will be by written request to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. the normal six-year limitation for expired courses shall be applied. Graduate students dismissed for Academic Dismissal academic reasons may appeal their dismissal within one year, in writing, to the Graduate Council. The decision of A graduate student not maintaining satisfactory progress, who is not the council is fmal. permitted to enroll in probationary status, is excluded from registration, and the student's academic record Dismissal is automatic two grading periods if the is overall Examinations " marked academic dismissal. Q.PA. is below the minimum after ' in probationary' status or after failing to pass the Comprehensive Examination As part of the master's degree requirement, a comprehensive examination is likely to master's thesis is be required. Also, required of students an examination in defense of a who choose to write a thesis. two times while in probationary status. A graduate student under academic dismissal Paper Piaster's Thesis or Departmental Normally, the master's thesis consists of an independent scholarly is not eligible to attend courses investigation which includes the experience of collecting, assembling, offered in the School of interpreting, and presenting Graduate Studies for a period search problem in the student's academic or professional of at least one calendar ) ear ti\'ely, it can include the preparation and exhibition or presentation of creative works A dismissed graduate stu- in certain one greater than 6 hours, only the School of Graduate Studies in degree program or to further studies in a non-de- gree status. dent is A graduate stu- not permitted to reg- ister for any courses in a pro- field. Altema- of 6 semester hours. If re- the thesis is 6 semester hours may be counted toward degree requirements. order to undertake studies in a new to solve a formal re- programs. The School of Graduate Studies quires that a thesis be a to body of information minimum dent may, after a period of year, reapply a If a is master's thesis is included in the student 's program, a comminee appointed by the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research from individuals nominated by the student's adviser. for the Appointment of a Tfjesis Committee " is A "Form available for this pur- pose from the Office of Graduate Studies. The comminee guides the study, approves the thesis in both form and content, arranges for the gram from which he or she defense, certifies satisfactory completion of the thesis, and determines was the grade. dismissed. Under exceptional cir- Final copies of every thesis must utilize the format as pre- sented in "Master's Thesis: Procedures," and must be printed on 100 cumstances and with the ap- percent conon paper suitable for archiving such as that available proval of the Assistant Vice Universits' Store. President for Graduate Studies and Research, may readmit dent. a program a dismissed stu- In the latter instance. Some master "s degree requirements Such a paper is interpreted as one paper must be the include a departmental paper that gq-ows out of a course fore does not require special registration or carry tion of a departmental at certified its and own credit. there- Comple- by the adviser as part of Bloomsburg University Page 13 the application for graduation. Information about "Master's Thesis: Procedures Office of Graduate Studies and should be read prior to begiiming Human In cases work on or Animal where " is available from the by all graduate students a thesis project. Research a graduate student 's research requires the use of any human or animal subjects, the student must seek appropriate approvals through the Institutional Review Board for Human Subjects and/or the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee. Students should discuss the application process with their faculty adviser and obtain the appropriate approval application forms from the Office of Grants in Waller Ad- ministration Building. Admission to Candidacy Students should apply for candidacy after completing 1 2 semester hours of graduate work. Students must apply for candidacy on a form available from the Office of Graduate Studies before completing 1 5 se- mester hours. Under certain circumstances, theAssistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research may grant an extension. Students must meet the following conditions for admission to candi- dacy for a master's degree: • The student must be admitted • Official transcripts of all must be on file as a regular graduate student. undergraduate and previous graduate study with the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. • • • Students must have a The minimum Q.RA. of 3-0. application must be endorsed by the student's adviser. Students applying for candidacy for the Master of Education pro- gram must have evidence of a valid teaching certificate. Please check with the appropriate program coordinator for verification of this requirement. Admission for candidacy to a master's degree program might be deferred this if needed courses are unavailable because of limited class size. If happens, the student will be put on a priority waiting list for required courses. Once the student has been accepted as a candidate for a master's degree, the student is eligible to use the service of Bloomsburg University's Career Development and Placement Center Time Limitation sity Each student is expected to complete the requirements for a master's Bloomsburg University will grant extensions for sufficient reason, C earn no credit toward a master's degree. Students must have a cumulative Q.RA. of 3.0 or higher to graduate degree within six calendar years. Tliis includes courses accepted by transfer requires at least 30 semester hours of graduate credit. Courses with grades below with a master's degree from Bloomsburg University. The Graduate Calendar upon application to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and in this catalog gives deadlines for applying completion of thesis and departmental papers, compre- Research and with the approval of the student 's adviser This extension for graduation, must be requested before the hensive examinations, etc. These are deadlines, but suidents should plan six-year period ends. to complete each segment before the due date, whenever possible. Graduation Requirements Students who are completing degree programs must apply for gradu- Graduate Transcripts may request a graduate transcript througli the Registrar's may be done by letter, or by filling out a form available at ation at the Office of the Registrar, Room 6, Ben Franklin Hall, telephone Students (717) 389-4263, and pay the graduation fees prior to the deadline listed Office. This in the university calendar the Registrar's Office. Each program that leads to a master's degree at Bloomsburg Univer- The cost per transcript is $2. Graduate Studies Catalog Page 14 ACADEMIC PROGRAMS Bloomsburg University will Master of Arts be noted and an appropriate course of study outlined. an exhibition of creative work are required for sis Art History, Art Studio and presented paper are required Page 15 A thesis and A the- art studio majors. for art history majors. Retention and Candidacy Requirements of this program are the same as those for the School Program Coordinator: Robert Koslosky, Ph.D. of Graduate Studies. (717) 389-4187 Graduation Art studio majors will choose an area of concentration consisting of The Master ofArts program in art history develops an advanced knowledge base, writing proficiency, and research to pursue a variety of professional options. hours est. required including a thesis based sidlls enabling the student A minimum of 30 semester on the four levels of the selected specialization along with selected elective courses as suggested by their committee. Art history majors will specialize in an area of study along with advanced general studies. A mini- student's area of inter- mum of 30 semester hours is required; this number may be exceeded In conjunction with the student's committee, an individualized pro- depending on the student's program. All other graduation requirements is gram of study is designed. Opportunities for interdisciplinary and campus experience off- are available. for this program are the same as for the School of Graduate Studies. Areas of Concentration for Advanced Study The Master ofArts program in art studio emphasizes the development of creative and scholarly competencies in one or The seven more of the following areas of concentration available to graduate students for advanced study in art studio include: studio areas: drawing, crafts, ceramics, graphics, painting, or sculpture with concurrent or parallel work and psychology of art, art in the areas of art history, philosophy education, and visual aesthetics for a mini- mum of 30 semester hours. Plan I is 32.580, 81, 82, 83 32.595 Directed Study in the Studio Arts B.S. in art education) from an accredited institution of higher educa- Plan II is for individuals in art. In addition to who art (B.A., B.F.A., have not graduated with a curricu- meeting the general admission requirements 31 565 31 570 10" 31 575 ac- 31 580 ceptance, students are required to appear for a personal interview with 31 585 the department chairperson, program coordinator, and an adviser in their 31 592 major field. At 31 595 choosing the master's degree in art studio need to submit an 8" plastic sleeve of slides representative of their creative this time, work. x Upon any deficiencies in the applicant's background I, II, III, Graphics Painting FV 1, II, III, IV I, II, III, Sculpture I, II, III, Photography FV I, II, III, FV 31 560 one-page statement of the applicant's objectives and philosophy. Those must Crafts Graduate Courses in Art History also include a for the School of Graduate Studies, these applicants IV 32.550, 51, 52, 53 who lum HI, or 32.540, 41, 42, 43 have earned a bachelor's degree in n, HI, IV tailored for 32.530, 31, 32, 33 may apply under two admission plans. I, I, II, Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced Advanced individuals tion. 32.510, 11, 12, 13 Advanced Drawing 32.520, 21, 22, 23 Admission Students 32.500, 01, 02, 03 Advanced Ceramics 30 590 30 591 Faculty Research Interests 30 595 Karl A. Beamer, M.E A., associate professor. Ceramics/ The preceding courses in art studio and art history carry 3 semester sculpture Carol B. Bums, M.F.A., assistant professor Crafts Gary F. Clark, M.A., assistant professor technology, Computer/t'ideo drawing Roberts. Koslosky, Fh.D., professor. Art education/art hours, except for 3 1 .595 and 32.595 (Directed Study) able credit Gallery, L. monthly exhibitions of varied Nagel, M.F.A., professor Graphics Christine M. Sperling, Ph.D., associate professor Renaissance art history Barbara Vera J. work is art forms. M.FA., associate professor Photography Charles T. Walters, Ph.D., associate professor American/ Oriental art history Kenneth T. Wilson Jr, M.S., associate professor Painting 6 semester hours. Gallery of Art, which features A special exhibition of student held annually, and an exhibition organized and planned by students in the art gallery course Strohman, M.F A., associate professor Drawing L. "Viditz-Ward, art to Permanent Art and Slide Collections The department operates the Haas history Stewart and 30.595 Master's Thesis with 3 which carry vari- is held in the spring of each year In addition, an art student intern maintains a small art gallery space in the Multicultural Center of the student union. The Department ofArt maintains an extensive permanent art collection of more than pus. 400 pieces with works displayed throughout the cam- The department's slide collection numbers more than 50,000 units. Graduate Studies Catalog Page 16 Required Courses (12 semester hours) Master of Arts The following core courses 23 501 Communication Program Coordinator: Mary Kenny Badami, Ph.D. (717) 389-4184 are required for this degree program: Nature of Communication Communication 23. 502 Interpersonal 25.445 Organizational Communication 25.501 Introduction to Communication Research Elective Courses (18 semester hours) A minimum of 9 semester hours offered by the Department of Communication Studies must be elected. The purpose of this program is enhance the understanding of the to philosophy, theory, and practice of the means by which human beings 25.502 Rhetorical Criticism 25 .585 Special Topics in Communication 25 .586 Special Topics in Communication 587 Special Topics in Communication exchange information, ideas, and values through personal or mediated 25 interaction. Using a variety of research communication plays zational situations. tools, students discover the role In interpersonal, small group, public, and organi- A master's degree in communication prepares gradu- ates for doctoral study in communication and for careers in a number of areas including business, law, medicine, education, government, media, public relations, advertising, arts and entertainment, social and services, high technology industries, . and international relations human SpecialTopics courses include interviewing theory, political communication, nonverbal conflict, small and the sexes, communication, technology and society, communication training in the organization, cultural foundations of the information so- and neciety, rhetoric in a gotiations. communication, communication and group communication, cross. D.B.A.. associate professor .Mary K. Erickscn. Ph.D.. associate professor Portfolio Management MBA coor- the College of Business for further information or other spe- Kiran Karande. Ph.D.. assistant professor Bloomsburg University Master Retention Education of Page 19 Requirements for this program are the same as those for the School Biology of Graduate Studies. Candidacy Program Coordinator: George P. Chamuris, Ph.D. An oral biology (717) 389-4735 is examination to assess the student's knoyvledge of general required for admission to candidacy. Graduation The the iMaster of Education program in biology' is intended to enhance competence of secondary- school teachers of biology- by extending their scholarship in content pendent study, and method through formal courses, inde- A minimum of 30 semester hours in graduate-level courses is required. A minimum of 18 semester hours must be taken from 500-level courses (see jor and research. list beloyv) including two required education Either 50.591 Directed Study- in Biology or Admission .\n tion Thesis undergraduate degree in biology' yvith Level I Certification is re- quired for admission to the program. Undergraduate deficiencies must be rectified prior to admission to candidacy without credit toyvard the is required to of the research sive fulfill component the research component. is biology- courses; all are considered elective courses. Graduate Record Examination are required for admission. 50.432 Microbial Genetics 50.441 Cytogenetics 50.455 Environmental Microbiology- 50 462 Plant Anatomy 50 463 Biological Photographic Techniques 50.521 Systematic Botany biology 50.530 Evolution George R Chamuris, Ph.D., associate professor Biology of wood- and bark-inhabiting fungi James E. Cole, Ph.D.. professor Vertebrate ethology Judith R Downing. Ph.D.. professor Imtnujiology. bacterial 50.531 Dey-elopmental Biology- 50.532 Molecular Genetics 50.549 Entomology 50.550 Mycology- 50.55 1 Consery ation of Biological Resources 50.552 Limnology- 50. 55"" Biolog)- of 50.558 Fungal Ecology' . Joseph microbiology, and cell resistance to antimicrobial agents, and . infectious diseases . caused by bacteria ' Phillip A. Farber, Ph.D., professor Cytogenetics George J. Gellos, Ph.D., associate professor Developmental plant moiphology Lower Vertebrates 50.559 Omithology- 50.561 Animal Behavior Judith Kipe-Nolt, Ph.D.. assistant professor Soil microbiology 50.5"'0 Medical Parasitology Thomas 50.5^1 Endocrinology 50.5"'2 Comparative Animal Physiology 50.5^3 Systemic Physiology Frederick C. Hill, malacologY, S. Ph.D., professor Vertebrate zoology, and aquatic biology Klinger Ph.D., associate professor Marine biology, physiological ecology a>7d biometiy Mark S. Melnychuk. Ph.D.. associate professor. Nutrition and reproductive physiology Ly-nne C. Miller Ph.D., professor Medical parasitology. immunology and physiology experimental phannacology and toxicology parasite Louis V Mingrone, Ph.D., professor ics. James Phytochemical systemat- floristics E. olog)' Parsons, Ph.D.. associate professor Clinical microbi- and medical mycology Cynthia A. Surmacz, Ph.D.. professor Cell physiology exercise pljysiology Margaret L.Till, 50.5"5 Cell Phy siology- 50.5^6 Neuromuscular Physiology- 50.590 Current Topics in Biology- 50.591 Directed Study- in Biology- 50.592 Master of Education Thesis Marine Science Courses TJje following and Ph.D., assistant professor Endocrinology, adrenocortical mechanisms, comparative animal comprehen- examination may also be required. Otheryvise there are no required Radiation Biology Fungal genetics, An oral defense required; a written and/or 50.411 RArdizzi. Ph.D., assistant professor in Education. 50.592 Master of Educa- degree. Scores from the general and the biology- subject portions of the Faculty Research Interests courses. 60.501 Ma- Philosophies of Education and 79.591 Research courses are offered at the Marine Science Center, Wal- lops Island, Va. 55.431 Ecology- of Marine Plankton 55.500 Problems in Marine Science 55.540 Environmental Science Education 55.570 Research Cruise physiology - Biology- P^e 20 Graduate Studies Catalog Master Education of Business Education Program Coordinator: Roger W. Ellis, Ed.D. (717) 389-4109/4121 The program mentation, and The program instruction in is designed to prepare students in the design, imple- management of office systems in a business environment. and Emphasis (18 semester hours) Introduction to Office Systems and Information hands-on 94 5 1 0 Office Systems Applications 94.520 Administrative Communications realistic learning activities, projects. . 94.530 Telecommunications certifi- 94.540 Training and Development in Office Systems may lead to certification in business education with the comple- 94.550 Integrated Office Systems This program does not require evidence of a valid teaching cate. but 94.500 information technology, and field-based research offers practical new Office Systems tion of additional coursework. For information regarding certification, (Students should enroll in this course during the last semes- please contact program coordinator ter Admission Certification Applicants must satisf)' the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies as well as the following requirements for the Master of Education in Business Education: A minimum Q.P.A. • Completion of the Graduate Record Exam general knowledge tion with a • of 2.5 minimum score of on a 4.0 scale. sec- 1,000 or the Miller Analogies Test with a Submit two positions, from the Pennsj lvania Department of Education letter of intent stating professional background, ex- letters of recommendation with the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of the references who in Business Edu- cation: • Additional coursework in the areas of education and business as determined by the program coordinator perience, and rationale for wanting to be admitted to the program. • who wish to receive a Level I Professional Teaching Certifi- must fulfill these requirements in addition to the M.Ed, score of 30. Submit a t)ped Students cate in business education (accounting, data processing, marketing, and office technologies) • minimum of the degree program.) after a review of transcripts. • Completion of the business teacher education packet. • Passing the National Teacher Examination core batter)- and the specialty area for business education. have knowl- edge of the applicant's academic and professional background. • Applicants who do not meet these requirements may be admitted as provisional after an interview Faculty Research Interests with the program coordinator Ellen M. Clemens, D.Ed., associate professor Requirements for this program are the same Donna J. Cochrane, as those for the School of Graduate Studies. and office technologies A minimum of 30 semester hours in graduate-level courses is required. The program consists of two required courses, two elective courses, and sy Ed.D., associate professor Training development, business teaching methodology, Nancy A. Dittman, Graduation an office Methodology and business education Retention and Candidacy stems emphasis consisting of six courses. Required Courses (6 semester hours) Ed.D., associate professor Business communications, international cominunicatiotts Roger W. Ellis, Ed.D., associate professor Records and information management Dennis O. Gehris, Ed.D., assistant professor Work attitude assessment, business teaching methodology, software applications in business 79.591 Foundations of Educational Research 90.581 Seminar in Business Education Approved Graduate Electives (6 semester hours) Graduate-level courses to fulfill the elective requirements will be cho- sen by the student and the program coordinator based on career needs. Janice C. Keil, Ed.D., assistant professor Business teaching methodology John J. Olivo Jr. Ph.D., professor Ergonomics, impact of technology on organizations'policies and procedures, telecommunications, analyzing and improving workflow, end-user computing Bloomsburg University Page 21 Faculty Research Interests Master of Education Any graduate eral arts Curriculum and faculty member from the Bloomsburg University and sciences or education departments may participate lib- in this program. Admission Instruction Applicants must satisfy the general admission requirements for the Program Coordinator: John R. A School of Graduate Studies. Hranitz, Ed.D. admission. (717) 389-4030 The following cation. teaching certificate The program does not provide The program is field-based and designed to enhance the professional work with curricular and instructional competencies of individuals who children, youth, and any research projects and the • I certifi- to clarify requirements, review academic records, discuss transfer of any courses and for not required for additional criteria are also required: Meet with program coordinator • is Instructional Level thesis; Attain a score of 30 or higher initiate planning and on the Miller Analogies Test. Retention adults. The program 's field-based approach ensures the needs of school-based faculty are continually addressed through faculty involvement in the Graduate students must take a calendar year. not taking a following areas: A minimum of 9 semester hours per Q.PA. of 3.0 or higher must be maintained. Students minimum of 9 semester hours per calendar year will be considered "inactive after two years. " •Planning and implementation of the core courses; Candidacy •Advisement of theses; Application for candidacy must be •Development of research •Improvement made after completion of 12 to 15 semester hours. Only courses with a minimum grade of B are con- projects; sidered applicable to this program. Students must repeat of instruction; which the grade of C or lower •Development of curriculinn; Up to 18 semester hours is all courses in earned. from accredited institutions, other than approval, be accepted toward com- •Continuous evaluation of the degree program; and Bloomsburg •Implementation of theory into the classroom. pleting the degree requirements of this program. However, no courses will The "field-based "core curriculum of this program will permit tmique University, may, be transferred in which upon a grade less than a B was earned. Graduation and interesting applications of theory and research to each classroom. Individuals motivated to improve the quality of instruction Graduate students must be admitted to candidacy, complete 30 format that will enable them to expand (1) their knowledge of the subject they are teaching, (2) their knowledge of the curriculum and its individualization through di- applicable methodology, (3) their skills in The liberal arts core of 6 semester hours will increase the depth of several disciplines will skills of each graduate student. Knowledge from be combined graduate student to develop the thesis, and apply for graduation. All deficiencies, monetary and aca- The following courses gram and educational professionals. the knowledge base and mester hours of approved course work, complete 6 semester hours for demic, must be satisfied before the degree can be granted. agnosis and prescription, and (4) their skills in communicating with students, parents, into a course that will permit the new and often unique educational perspec- in constitute the 36-hour master's degree pro- curriculum and instruction: The Core Curriculum (4 courses requried): 12 semester hours Studies in Human Diversity 79.593 Theories of Human Learning 48.576 60.584 Curriculum and Instructional Theory, Design, and Develop- 79. 59 1 Research in Education tives. The se- will find a ment individualized curriculum enables each graduate student to pursue 12 semester hours of graduate study within an area of concentration such as English, social sciences, mathematics and computer ence, physical and and life sci- sciences, elementary, early childhood, reading, himianities. Completion of the individualized curriculum may require that dents enroll and pursue courses offered by other universities. The Liberal Arts Curriculum (2 courses required): 6 semester hours. The stu- Individualized Curriculum (4 courses required): 79.599 Thesis: 1 — Area of Concentration 2 semester hours 6 semester hours Graduate Studies Catalog Page 22 • Master of Education students seeking an M.Ed, in Elementary Education are required All to demonstrate Elementary Education The research paper must follow thesis. Manual of the American Publication Program Coordinator: the style format of either the Psychological Association or Form and Style by Campbell. Brown, Ed.D. Neil L. competency in writing skills by completing an in-depth may take the form of a departmental paper or a research paper This Departmental papers must be read and approved by the student's (717) 389-4876 adviser and one other member of the graduate as The program enhances the professional competence of an individual a teacher and a leader through its emphasis on integrated learning experiences in the study of the child. Areas of study include elementary school curriculum and its trends, new techniques, current research, and opportunities for study in the teacher's academic field of interest. Applicants must satisf\' the general admission requirements for the Possess the Instructor Level 1 Certification for teaching in the el- ementar)' schools of Pennsylvania. • and supenision Brown, Ed.D., assistant professor Social studies and early childhood education Neil L. Chris A. Cherrington, Ph.D.. associate professor Reading L. Clarke, Ed.D., assistant professor Supen ision Computing and Ph.D., associate professor supervision Gan' J. Doby, Ph.D., assistant professor English and supervi- Hussein Fereshteh, Ph.D., assistant professor Foundations of education Robert Gates, Ed.D., assistant professor Supervision administration and Measurement of G. Gilgannon, D.Ed., professor education Requirements of this program are the same as those for the School Mary Harris, Ed.D., associate professor Foundations of education of Graduate Studies. Take the Miller Analogies Test before completing the 12 to 15 se- mester hours needed for application for degree candidac)' (minimum is Beers, D.Ed., assistant professor Foundations, administration, curriculum Nancy Retention score Meade Bonita B. Franks. Ph.D., associate professor Reading Meet with the program coordinator to clarify program requirements, review academic records,and outline a plan for completing degree work. • 30). John R. Hranitz, Ed.D., professor Early childhood education and supervision Jane McPherson. Ph.D.. assistant professor Early childhood education Gorman Graduation L. Miller, Ed.D., professor Mathematics and supervi- sion A minimum of 30 semester hours is required to complete this master 's Frank Misiti, Ph.D., assistant professor Science education William S. O'Bruba, Ed.D., professor Reading, early childhood education, and supervision program. Required Courses Gilda Oran, Ed.D., assistant professor Supervision and early 60.501 Major Philosophies of Education 60.502 School and Society' 60.506 Urban Education Egerton Osunde. Ph.D., assistant professor Social Studies supervision 60.514 Home, Edward J. Poostay 79. 591 School, and Communit)' Relations Research in Education Also required are 6 to 1 2 semester hours of coursework related to an area of professional interest, e.g., early childhood education Donald (or adviser-approved alternative) childhood education, reading, or an academic discipline. Ph.D., professor Reading Computing and Ph.D., associate professor supervision Rosemary Radzievich, Ed.D., assistant professor Reading and supervision Lorraine A. Shanoski, Ed.D., associate professor Early childhood education David The remaining courses needed to complete the degree program may selected, with an adviser's approval, from those listed in this catalog. Acceptable courses are listed under the following areas: elementary' and early childhood education, educational foundations, secondary- education, reading, L. Pratt, and Elementaiy education Foundations of educa- Viola Supon, Ed.D., assistant professor Electives be must sion mission to the M.Ed, in Elementar>' Education program: • C. Henry D. Dobson, School of Graduate Studies as well as the following requirements for ad- thesis Studies. Faculty Researcli Interests Robert Admission A faculty. meet the requirements of the School of Graduate or those offered by other academic departments. E. Washburn, Ph.D., professor tion Mary Alice Wheeler, Ph.D., Bormie L.Williams, Ed.D., assistant professor assistant professor Supervision Mathematics and supervision Patricia K. Wolf, Ph.D., assistant professor Supervision Bloomsburg University burg University Reading Master Education of • An Page 23 Clinic. interview with the program coordinator to clarify program re- quirements, discuss goals, evaluate academic records, and outline a long- Reading range program. The program coordinator's recommendations will be forwarded to the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. Program Coordinator: Edward Poostay, Ph.D. J. (717) 389-4092 • A minimum • An undergraduate Q.RA. of applicant may be admitted who 3.0. does not have an undergraduate Q.PA. of 3 0 as a provisional student, but will be required to take the Graduate Record Examination (must achieve a combined Verbal/ Quantitative/Analytical score of achieve a This program provides an opportunity for professionals to earn an M.Ed, in Reading and/or certification as a K-12 reading specialist in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The program emphasizes knowledge base in current research, diagnosing All graduate-level and remediating read- part of the The clinic was •Students must maintain a Q.EA. of 3 on •After completing 12 semester hours, students university's application must adhere to the procedures for candidacy. established in 1957 and in the Reading Clinic, are Transfer Credits •A maximum of 9 semester hours of graduate-level coursework may be transferred from an accredited a competitive basis. institution. •Transfer courses must carry a grade of completed no Admission earlier •Transfer credits Applicants must satisfy the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies as well as the following requirements, which are specific to the Reading Specialist certification in 0. repeated to achieve a grade of B or higher Graduate assistantships, which provide a tuition waiver and a stipend, available must be com- Retention Department provides free diagnostic and tutorial services for children and adults. and require working 1 0 to 20 hours per week required, the tests •Graduate-level reading courses with a grade of C or lower must be of Curriculum and Foundations within the School of Education and the College of Professional Studies. If University. reading programs are coordinated through the is ,200) or the Miller AnalogiesTest (must attaining a and resource room teachers. Bloomsburg University Reading Clinic, which 1 score of 45). pleted before the student completes 9 semester hours at Bloomsburg ing difficulties, and improving the instructional practices of classroom teachers, reading specialists, minimum program and the M.Ed, B or higher and must be than three years prior to admission. may be requested or submitted at any time during the student's six-year program, but require prior approval from the student's adviser and the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. Reading program: • A written recommendation from any two of the following ences: undergraduate faculty, graduate administrators, or other individuals academic abilities. faculty', direct-line refer- Graduation supervisors, who are familiar with the applicant s Students seeking an M.Ed, in Reading must complete 36 semester hours with a Q.RA. of 3 Recommendation forms are available at the Blooms- 0. Students seeking certification as a reading specialist must take a com- prehensive examination, written or The reading oral. specialist certification program consists of 24 semester hours; 12 additional semester hours are required for the M.Ed, in Reading. The first eight cotirses in the following list are required for the read- ing specialist certification program; the courses 60.501 and 79. 591, and two elective courses are required for the M.Ed, program. courses can be selected from a predetermined list The elective of courses, with prior approval from the program coordinator and the Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research. The parentheses indicate the semes- ters the courses are offered: Required Courses 63. 540 Introduction to the Teaching of Reading (fall, spring, summer) 63. 541 Diagnosis and Prescription in Reading 63. 543 Clinical Practicum I (fall, 63 544 Clinical Practicum II 63 .545 Organization and Administration of Reading Programs (sum- mer) (fall, summer) spring) (summer) Graduate Studies Catalog Page 2-* 63. 546 Reading 63. 548 Reading Instruction for the At-Risk Learner 63-550 Literature. Literao" 60.501 .Major Philosophies of Education "9.591 All in the Research in Content .Areas (fall, spring) (fall, Education (fall, Ed^\ ard (fall, spring, requirements must be completed summer) summer) \\'itliin six year program J. Poosta\. Ph.D., professor Diagnosis, remediation. parent involvement Language Chris A. Cherrington. Ph.D.. associate professor sLx \ears from the date of admission into the program. Students must reenroll for which exceed the Faculty Research Interests spring) and Culture all arts and cbildivn s literatinv courses completion deadline outlined in the Graduate Catalog. Level I Certification examination prepared by the Requirements Students seeking certification as a Reading Specialist must complete 24 semester hours with a Q.P.A. of 3 0 and take a comprehensive essay faculty in the of Science be obtained from the program coordinator tion with the names, addresses, positions, Master graduate reading program. Specific guidelines for the comprehensi\ e examination can who the references clinical Audiology • and telephone numbers of have knowledge of the applicant s academic and background. The applicant should arrange for an inter^•ie^ with the program coordinator • .\n applicant institution, Program Coordinator: G. Donald Miller. must have a baccalaureate degree from an accredited with a minimum grade point average of do not have an undergraduate major Ph.D. in the area 2.8. Students who of communication dis- orders will be required to satisfactoril\ complete certain academic and (717) 389-4436 practicum deficiencies as prescribed by the faculty following indi^idual transcript analysis. The puTfKJse of the training program in audiolog) ates to provide diagnostic riet\- of job settings. and is to prepare gradu- habilitative audiological The program is sen ices in a va- accredited by the Educational Stan- • w is designed to afford its graduates the academic and clini- cal practicum requirements necessary- to cal Competence inAudiolog) (CCC-A) issued by ASHLA as well as to meet recei^•e the Certificate of Clini- the requirements for an audiolog}- license as issued b)- the Common- .Applicants The students and in private receive broad-based academic training and obtain practicum experience ing on and medi- in a variet} of practical settings includ- campus and extemship sites. The student's academic exp>eriences fail tional admission will verbal, quantitative for admission. to satisf\ the program's requirements ma>basis. In be specified be such cases, the terms of the condi- for the individual applicant. Retention Tlie student in hospitals cal centers, clinics, physicians offices, schools, industries, practice settings. who admitted on a pro\isional wealth of Penns\lvania. Graduates of the program obtain employment Record Examination will be required of all applicants combined minimum score of 1.450 on the and anahtical subtests needed dards Board of the .\merican Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHLA) and Tlie Graduate iih a must maintain a Q.R.A. of 3 0 with a Cs tliroughout the graduate prognmi. A grade of C in maximum any of two clinical expe- rience will necessitate repeating the course to achieve a grade of B or higlier Candidacy Students must apph" for admission to candidao' once they ha\ e com- include evaluating and conducting research in the discipline. Students ma\" be accepted into the graduate audiolog} program w ith any undergraduate degree, but individuals without an acceptable imder- pleted 12 to 15 semester hours of coursework. Graduation graduate program in speech and hearing will, by advisement, be required to take prerequisite coursework and practicum • as a part of their gradu- A minimum of 42 semester hours is required to complete the master's program. ate audiolog>' degree program. Required Courses Admission • The applicant L ndergraduate is required to submit a one-page, typed letter of tent stating professional background, experience, and rationale for v\ in- ant- ing to be admitted to audiolog). • The applicant is required to submit three letters of recommenda- ~2 200 "2 300 . . Courses Introduction to Audiolog}.\uditon Training and Speech Reading Graduate Courses ~2 500 . Measurement of Hearing Loss Bloomsburg University Methods inAudiolog\' 72.502 Physiological 72 504 Hearing Aids and Auditory Training 72.506 Extemship: Clinical Practicum in Audiology I 72.508 Extemship: Clinical Practicum in Audiology II 72.510 Research 72.512 Seminar 72.514 Seminar inAudiology: Industrial and Public Health Audiology 72.516 Seminar in Audiology: Auditory Problems in Children 72.518 Seminar in Audiology: Theoretical and Clinical Masking . Faculty Research Interests Richard M. Angelo, Ph. services. in Audiology in Audiology: Basic D., Ed.D., professor, director and clinical electrophysiology; of clinical hearing aids Special Problems 72 520 Educational Audiology 72.522 Aural Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice 72.524 Clinical Methods and Practicum inAudiology I 72.525 Clinical Methods and Practicum inAudiology II 72.526 Clinical Methods and Practicum inAudiolog)' III 72.527 Clinical Methods and Practicum inAudiology FV 72.532 Electronics and Instrumentation in Audiolog>' . Page 25 Donald Miller, Ph.D., professor, curriculum coordinator Clinical audiology including electrophysiological evaluation; industrial audiology and hearing conservation VishakaW. Rawool, Ph.D., assistant professor Electrophysiology, clinical audiology, aural rehabilitation G. 74 568 . Advanced American Sign Language Other elective courses Elective Courses Methods and Practicum inAudiology available via advisement. • A thesis or departmental paper is required. • The M.S. inAudiology degree program has monitoring and exit cri- 72.528 Clinical 72.590 Independent Study and Research teria. 72.591 Independent Study and Research demic and 72.599 Master's Thesis written examinations during or near the completion of the program. There are periodic comprehensive reviews of each student's clinical abilities. aca- These reviews may take the form of oral or Admission Master of Science A B.S. or B.A. in biology or its equivalent is required for admission to this master's program. Undergraduate deficiencies Biology must be rectified, without credit earned toward the degree, prior to admission to candidacy. Scores from both the general and biology subject portions of the Graduate Record Examination are required for admission. Program Coordinator: George P. Chamuris, Ph.D. Candidacy An oral examination is required for admission to candidacy. The exam (717) 389-4735 assesses the student's This program prepares students for either admission to a researchoriented doctoral program in the biological sciences or The program also biology. Graduation employment in a biological or health-oriented profession. knowledge of general A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses is required. With the exception of the Master of Science Tliesis (thesis option), there enhances the knowledge, perspective, and expe- are no required courses. All courses are considered elective courses. rience of teachers of biology in secondary schools. A broad array of subdisciplines is represented among the faculty, providing a solid program in general biology. The Courses university in is a member of the Marine Science Consortium. marine science are offered during the summer at Marine Science Center located near Wallops Island, Va. in 50.41 1 Radiation Biology 50.432 Microbial Genetics 50.441 Cytogenetics 50.455 Environmental Microbiology 50.457 Entomology Graduate students may use this facility to take graduate-level courses 50.462 Plant Anatomy marine biology or to pursue research projects 50.463 Biological Photographic Techniques 50.521 Systematic Botany University Marine Biology Laboratory. at the Bloomsburg Graduate Studies Catalog Page 26 50.576 Neuromuscular Physiology 50.590 Current Topics in Biology 50.591 Directed Study in Biolog>' 50.593 Master of Science Thesis Marine science courses offered at Wallops Island, Va. 55.43 1 Ecology of Marine Plankton 55.500 Problems 55.540 Environmental Science Education 55.570 Research Cruise-Biology in Marine Science Thesis Option. This option recommended for students planning to is continue their studies through additional graduate or professional ing. A minimum courses. The Master of Science Thesis (50.593) accoimts semester hours. train- of 18 semester hours must be taken from 500-level An oral defense of the thesis Non-Thesis Option. This option non-research oriented careers. is is for 6 of these required. tailored for students interested in A minimum of 18 semester hours must be taken from 500-level courses, hi addition, one of the following must be completed: (1) Directed Study ter hours, which in Biology (50.591) for three semes- must be defended orally, or (2) a departmental research paper based on the literature must be submitted and defended The departmental paper carries no semester hour orall). credit. Faculty Research Interests Joseph R Ardizzi, Ph.D., assistant professor. microbiology, Fungal genetics, and cell biology George P Chamuris, Ph.D.. associate professor Biology of wood- and bark-inhabiting fungi James E. Cole, Ph.D., professor. Vertebrate ethology Judith R Downing, Ph.D., professor. Imtnunology. bacterial resistance to antimicrobial agents, and infectious diseases caused by bacteria. Philip A. Farber, Ph.D., professor. Cytogenetics George J. Gellos, Ph.D., associate professor Developmental plant morphology Frederick C. Hill, malacology, Ph.D., professor Vertebrate zoology, and aquatic biology Judith Kipe-Nolt, Ph.D., assistant professor Soil microbiology Thomas 50.530 Evolution 50.531 Developmental Biolog\' 50.532 Molecular Genetics S. Mark S. Mycology' 50.55 1 Conservation of Biological Resources 50.552 Limnology 50.557 Biolog)' of the 50.558 Fungal Ecology Lower Vertebrates 50.559 Omitholog)' 50.561 Animal Behavior 50.5^0 Medical Parasitology 1 50.572 biology, Melnychuk, Ph.D., associate professor Nutrition Lynne C. 50. Marine and biometry and reproductive physiology 50.550 5"^ Klinger, Ph.D., associate professor physiological ecology, Endocrinolog) Comparative Animal Physiolog)' 50.5''3 Systemic Physiology 50.575 Cell Physiology Miller, Ph.D., professor Medical parasitology, immunology and pljysiology, experimental pharmacology and toxicology parasite Louis V ics James Mingrone, Ph.D., professor Phytochemical systemat- and floristics E. olog)' Parsons, Ph.D., associate professor Clinical microbi- and medical mycology- Cynthia A. Surmacz, Ph.D., professor Cell physiology and exercise pljysiology Margaret L.Till, Ph.D., assistant professor Endocrinology, adrenocortical mechanisms, comparative animal physiology Bloomsburg University Requirements Certification Master of Science Page 27 Three recommendations from any of the following persons: under- • graduate or graduate faculty, direct-line supervisors, administrators, and Early Childhood Education who other individuals and personal ties academic abili- are available from are familiar with the applicant's qualities. Recommendation forms the program coordinator for early childhood education. Written completion of a 10-day • Program Coordinator: John R. Hranitz, Ed.D. able from the (717) 389-4030 is intended to enhance the professional competence Forms are can obtain the Instructional Level N, K-3. The program the teacher with an Instructional Level cation, K-6 to obtain N, K-3, Early I Certificate in Early Child- also has I of early childhood education. an option that enables Certificate in Students must maintain a Q.PA. of 3 0 throughout their program. • Courses in which a grade of C or lower are obtained must be repeated with a grade of B or higher Students not maintaining a Q.PA. of 3 0 Elementary Eduafter Childhood Education Certification. • • Admission The following admission requirements, which apply to both the Master of Science in Early Childhood Education program and to the candidacy will be removed from the candidacy State Police checks required by the Department of Health and Wel- of Graduate Studies. Undergraduate work need not be in a specific field of study. An and the Bureau of tice teaching in private and public schools. day care centers Certification Start programs, and is and pass a screening examination administered (a candi- when they have completed 12 to 15 semester hours of graduate work. The examination consists of written and who lack an imdergraduate Q.P.A. of 2.5 will be admitted on A 3 0 Q.PA. is required of all persons seeking admis- sion to candidacy. oral requirements. Graduation The Master of Science in Early Childhood program consists of 30 semester hours; 12 additional semester hours in course work and All applicants will take the Miller Analogies Test. is All students will take dacy exam) which a provisional basis. • Head in Pennsylvania. interview and a review of academic credentials are required. Applicants of 30 must be completed prior to prac- fare • be met in addition to the general admission requirements for the School list. Students must apply for candidacy. master's program with an Early Childhood Education Certification, must • and vision Retention the teacher of yoimg children. Individuals not holding any type of cer- hood Education, tests, from the program coordinator. young child from prenatal through age eight, curriculum, current practice, and areas of interest to tification available includes integrated cialty area learning experiences in the study of the Forms Passing the National Teacher Examination core battery and the spe- • It avail- program coordinator Passing and/or remediation of speech and hearing • tests. This program experience. Forms are 'Written completion of a 14-day participation experience. • are available from the of the individual as a teacher of young children. field program coordinator A minimimi score required. practicum are required for the Level must complete 6 semester hours ter I Certification, N, K-3. Students in foundation courses, 18 to 30 semes- hours in early childhood education core courses, and 6 semester hours in related studies courses. Required Courses Facuity Research Interests John R. Hranitz, Ed.D, professor Child development, administration, research, theory, and curricular practices and experiences practices William S. and experiences O'Bruba, Ed.D., professor Child development, theory, reading, children's literature, practices Methods and Materials 62.520 Methods and 60 5 1 2 Educational Media and Software 62.522 Curriculum Trends 62.523 Practices in Teaching the Young Child 62.590 Current Research and Development in Early Childhood Edu- . Jane McPherson, Ph.D., assistant professor Curricular and curricular and experiences Gilda Oran, Ed.D., assistant professor Curriculum practices needs, Bonnie Williams, Ed.D., practices assistant professor and experiences Curricular II Childhood Education Learning and Development of the Young Child 62 592 Identification 62 593 Organization and Administration of Educational Programs for Lorraine A. Shanoski, Ed.D., associate professor Theory, and prescription of learning and curricular practices and experiences in Early I cation . research, identification in Early Materials in Early Childhood Education 62.591 . and experiences Childhood Education 62.510 and Prescription of the Needs ofYoung Children Young Children 62.594 Practicum in Early Childhood Education •Students seeking a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education must complete 30 semester hours with a 3 0 Q.PA. Students seeking a Master of Science in Early Childhood Education with N, K-3 certifica- P^e 28 Graduate Studies Catalog must complete 42 semester hours with tion •A departmental paper, prehensive examination is thesis, a Q.P.A. of 3 0. ter admission into the comprehensive project, or the com- required for completion of the degree pro- gram. Specific guidelines are available from the program coordinator All papers must be written following the American Psy chological Asso- ciation (APA) style guide. •All A five chapter format is preferred. program requirements must be completed within program. Students are required to complete their programs within four > ears be granted after candidacy in certain situations. Students, is granted. Extensions who fail to enroll may and com- plete a course within a rwo-\ear period, are placed in an inaaive Inacti\ e students must reapph' file. for admission, retake the screening ex- amination, and reapph' for candidao: Courses older than six years wiU six years af- not meet the degree reqtiirements. completed either before or during the graduate program. Master Science of Undergraduate area of concentration in education of the deaf/hard • of hearing. Education of the Deaf/ Hard of Hearing • .\1J applicants to the graduate program in education of the deaf/ hard of hearing miost have completed an introductory course in or tics its introductory course in communication disorders. (Students Program Coordinator: Samuel statis- equivalent, an introductory course in sign language and an may take these as general education electives.) B. Slike, D.Ed. Required Courses (717) 389-4436 The graduate program in "'2.200 education of the deaf/hard of hearing is offered through the Department of Communication Disorders and Special Clinical Obser\ation "'4. American Sign Language 1 54 provided a variety of courses to prepare them for working with individuals with a hearing loss. as experiential background Coursework furnishes conceptual as weO in the areas of academic therapy, speech- language therapy, communication, ps\'cho-social development, curricu- lum and instruction. Depending on their undergraduate major, students are prepared to tiple work with Histon,-. "4.205 Introduction to Instructional Methods with the Deaf/Hard of Education, and Guidance of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Hearing "4.251 Phonetics Students who anticipate apph ing for admission to the graduate program in education of the deaf/hard of hearing are strongh" urged to elect the following cotirses: Electives preschool, elementan,; secondary, or mul- handicapped deaf/hard of hearing I "'4.201 Education. Prospeaive classroom teachers or itinerant hearing thera- pists are Introduction to Audiolog)' 72.450 "4.155 American Sign Language n "4.254 The Deaf Culture "4.255 American Sign Language 74.256 American Sign Language TV individuals. In their practicum courses, students are provided the opportunityto work with situations. individuals with a hearing loss in one-to-one III and group Various sites throughout Pennsylvania are offered for practicum experience. These sites are chosen according to the needs •A bachelors degree with a Q.RA. of 2.8 in the education of the deaf/ of the student intern. These practica provide a classroom as well as an hard of hearing area of concentration and an overall Q.PA. of 2.8 are itinerant experience with students with a hearing loss. required. The Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing program does not advocate any particular method of working with students with a hearing loss. Persons with a hearing loss are viewed as individuals -with varying needs. If either Q.PA. a provisional basis is below and must earn a 2.8. the student will be admitted on Q.RA. of 3 0 or better upon comple- tion of 9 to 12 semester hours in graduate-level courses. No Cs may be earned during the provisional period. Prospective classroom teachers are afforded a background in all meth• ods of instruction so as to prepare them to work with persons with a Applicants must submit a one-page, handwritten letter, stating pro- fessional background, experience, and rationale for wanting to be ad- hearing loss in a variety of educational settings. mitted to this master Admission • Applicants with bachelor s degrees in earh' childhood education, elementary education, secondary education, special education, and communication disorders, are considered to have appropriate educa- backgrounds for entry into the program. sition, from indi\ iduals who have knowledge of and telephone number of the writer Applicants must make arrangements with the program coordina- tor for an interview. • cation courses. Prerequisite coursework in the following areas must be letters of reference confirmation purposes, the letters must contain the name, address, po- Those students without education courses in their background are required to take a core of edu- program. the applicant's academic and teaching background are required. For • tional Three s The National Teacher Examination and/or the Graduate Record P^e 29 Bloomsburg University Examination will be required of all applicants. There one entry point is program — summer enrollment March is is not restricted and There is semester. 1 5. The application deadline for summer Judith M. Hirshfeld, M.A., assistant professor. Developing oral communication Application for admission as a part-time student may be made at and counseling any time. no quota for students interested in entering the a part-time basis. Part-time students are required to gram coordinator Faculty Research Interests for full-time enrollment in this graduate to design a curriculum deaf/hard of hearing children and their families program on Gerald W. Powers, Ed.D., professor. Admission procedures meet with the pro- sequence and time skills in the deaf/hard of hearing individuals and criteria for graduate line. Samuel B. training programs Slike, D.Ed., professor. Teaching sign language and speechreading through videodisc technology Retention Graduate students are required to earn a Q.PA. of 3-0 with a maxi- mum of two Cs for retention in this master's program. a practicum course, the course If a must be repeated and C is earned in a grade of B or better earned. 74.567 Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 74.569 Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing II Spring Semester Candidacy 74 570 Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing . II Requirements for this program are the same as those for the School of Graduate Studies. Summer Sessions Graduation Following is als an example of a full-time curriculum sequence: Summer Sessions (total of 12 weeks) Aural Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice 74.564 Speech for the 74.566 Language for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 74.568 Advanced American Sign Language ministered during the semester the student plans to graduate. graduation, students are academically prepared to apply for licensure in Permsylvania and to pursue state and national certification Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing as a teacher of the deaf/hard of hearing. They are granted a provisional 1 Problems andTrends in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing . (thesis I Fall Semester 74 565 must complete a departmental paper or nonthesis) and successfully pass a comprehensive examination ad- Upon 74.560 and Their Families All graduate students Deaf/Hard of Hearing of 6 weeks) Research in Education of the Deaf/Hard of Hearing 74.584 72.522 (total Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individu- 74.490 national certification by the Council on Education of the Deaf upon for- mal application. Master of Science assessment, and training for optimal performance. Quality of instruction in the classrooms and laboratories Exercise Science and Adult Fitness terized by faculty who are continuously engaged faculty bring an excitement and enthusiasm for directly involving their students in activities are Program Coordinator: Linda M. LeMura, Ph.D. port, (717) 389-4563 ries. at charac- The scientific inquiry by both scholarship and discovery. These augmented by learning resources such both on campus and is as active learners. as library support, nearby Geisinger Medical Center, computer sup- and well-equipped human performance and physiology laborato- With excellent facilities, highly qualified faculty, and practical field experiences that are integral to the program, the master's degree in Exercise Science and Adult Fitness provides strong preparation for suc- This program prepares students for advanced scholarly opportunities via doctoral study or rate fitness, wellness cilities. The program employment in rehabilitation centers, corpo- programs, and senior citizen continuing care is interdisciplinary in nature; students fa- complete courses in Exercise Science and the Biological Health Sciences. Additionally, clinical pass the full cessful careers in this burgeoning discipline. and research internships are required, which encom- spectrum of health, including rehabilitation, physiological Admission A bachelor's degree in either health and physical education, the biological or allied health sciences, or a related field is required. Under- graduate deficiencies must be eliminated, without credit earned toward the degree, prior to admission to candidacy. Additionally, applicants must Graduate Studies Catalog Page 30 have an undergraduate Q.RA. of at least 2.5 and of 50 on the Miller Analog)- Test or 1,000 on the portions of the Graduate Record Examination, minimum score attain a \ erbal and quantitative completing 12 .\fter Facuity Research Interests se- Linda M. LeMura. Ph.D.. associate professor Enei-g)' metabo- mester hours of graduate work, the student must apph' for admission to lism, exercise electrocardiograplyy. lipid candidac). This application must be submined before the completion metabolism Jern- K. Medlock. Ed. D professor Cardiac ivhabilitation. . of 15 semester hours of graduate work. health education, coronary risk factors analysis Leon Szmedra. Candidacy Ph.D.. assistant professor Cardiovascular adaptations in heart disease, neuromuscular physiology Requirements for this program are the same as those for the School of Graduate Studies. Graduation The Master of Science in Exercise Science 36 semester hours of wliich 6 to 1 and Adult Fitness requires 2 semester hours in practicum are required for graduation. Additionally, attendance lege of Sports Medicine at the American Col- (ACSM) Exercise Test Technologist Workshop is required prior to graduation. \1ser serves as chairperson of the thesis committee. member is letics Graduate students admitted to candidacy- for the Master of Science degree are required to complete a thesis. The student must confer with the assigned graduate adviser to select a thesis adviser. The thesis ad- factilt)' or the Biological and Allied Health Sciences departments. The third facult}" member may be selected from any discipline within the univer- as appropriate to the thesis topic. sity- A second selected from either the Health. Ph) sical Education, and Ath- b) the thesis adviser The thesis topic must be approved and the graduate program coordinator The com- pleted thesis will be presented to the thesis committee, peers, and the universit)- commimit). an instructional systems approach. Master The MSIT program Science of Instructional Technology Bailey, Ph.D. become and instructional computing with a nation- a more mod- coverage of TN' production/post production, communicauon and human resource development. The forces cooperative (717) 389-4506 niversity has timedia technologists." This program integrates extensive experiences est J. Bloomsburg L ' in instructional design Program Coordinator: Harold at acclaimed, unique program for the preparation of interacdve mul- ally eclectic nature of this skills, program teamwork as students combine their theoretical aca- demic learning with practical, hands-on projects that are being designed, developed, produced, and e\^tiated by the Institute for Instructional Technology-. The Master of Science in Instructional Technology (MSIT) program emerged to respond to the increasing need to prepare professionals who Curriculmn Overview Students study a variety of issues related to the design and develop- can integrate microcomputers and video technology- into the educational ment of effective and training environments of basic education. The MSIT program projects. ad- dresses the preparation of three types of professionals: • Those who wish to enter a career in the training Those who tings as trainers for their • already work and de^-elopment in business, industry, or health care set- and developers, but seek a formalized degree structured needs and further development The or higher education. ctirriculum of the program concentrates in the following ar- • Curricultim and Instructional Design lum and — systems approach, curricu- instructional materials, psychology of learning and screen de- sign • Instructional Computing — computing literacy, programming and authoring, computer-assisted instruction, computer-based interactive Those who wish to become instructional technology resource spe- cialists in private, public, The program curriculum includes study eas: sector of business, industry-, non-profit institutions, or government. • instruction, and then apply these principles in course video, • on the application of the computer and other emerging technologies to education and scripts train- • ing, with the emphasis directed towards the design, development, pro- gies duction, and evaluation of computer-based interactive multimedia • computer grapliics Video Production and Post-Production — equipment, aesthetics, and editing Technology — past and current technologies, emerging technolo- and networking Human Resource Development — teamwork, interpersonal com- courseware. Master's candidates have the opportunity to experience a munication, orgai-iizational psy chology; project management and orga- variety of state-of-the-art interactive technology configurations through nization training Bloomsburg University Page 31 Admission ate For Instructional Technology, standardized tests such as the Gradu- Faculty Research Interests Record Examination (GRE) and the Miller Analogies Test (MAT) are Harold not required for admission, but are required for candidacy. Persons who desire graduate intend to earn a master's degree level university instruction but do not Bailey, Ph.D., professor. interactive video, project may be admitted as non-degree students Timothy L. Phillips, No more than 12 semester hours may be later applied toward a master's Nancy Special admission requirements for the E. Thornton, Ph.D., assistant professor Instructional educational evaluation, cognitive psychology MSIT program include the June L. Trudnak, Ph.D., professor mathematics education, following: • Three • A 1- instructional design, interview with one or letters of to 2-page computing and design, appreciation of learning theory to instruction, degree except by special permission. A personal management Ph.D., assistant professor Instructional authoring tools dergraduate college or university. • Instructional design, design, interactive graphics, instructional provided that they provide proof of graduation from an accredited un- earned as a non-degree student J. computer-based instruction, interactive technologies, more of the MSIT faculty. computer programming and design of hypermedia applications recommendation. paper describing the applicant "s interest in instruc- tional technology. • A minimal TOEFL score of 570 for international students. Graduation Persons who hold a bachelor's degree in any discipline from an ac- credited college or university may become degree candidates and pro- ceed to the master's degree by completing a minimum of 33 semester hours of coursework including either an internship or master's All thesis.. courses are 3 semester hours imless otherwise indicated. Required Courses (18 semester hours) 57.550 Instructional Design 57. 551 Advanced 57.570 Introduction to Interactive Technologies 57.573 Authoring Systems 57. 575 Managing Multimedia Projects 27.5 1 TV Production and Design (summer) One 1 spring) (fall, Instructional Design 1 (fall, (fall, spring) (fall, summer) spring) (fall, spring) course from the following: 25.445 Organizational Communication (spring) 25.585 Communication Interviewing Techniques 25.586 Communication Training 25.587 Conflict and Communication: Small 48.453 Organizational Psychology (spring) 93 -566 Organizational Behavior (summer) 93. 583 Human Resource Development (fall) Elective Covirses Select three courses in the Organization (6 semester hours Group Discussion minimum) from the following: summer) 57.560 Interactive Graphics 57.572 Designing Multimedia with HyperCard 57.574 Authoring Systems 09.580-589 (fall, II (fall, summer) SpecialTopics Final Requirement (one course) 57.590 Graduate Internsliips (3 credits) 57.599 Graduate Thesis (6 credits) (fall, summer) Graduate Studies Catalog Master of Page 32 Science Faculty Research Interests M. Christine Alichne, Nursing R.N., Ph.D., professor. Professional socialization of nursing students, relationship between and personal values, predictors of success cardiopulmonary nursing, advanced nursing practice and community/university nursing centers. Mary A. Gavaghan, R.N., Ed.D., associate professor. Causal interpersonal in nursing, Program Coordinator: Patricia A. Torseila, D.N.Sc, R.N., C.S. attributions, coping, and needs of cancer patients; and psychosocial practices of breast self-examination (717) 389-4419 factors as possible determinants of breast cancer prebioptically; and information desired The goals of this advanced program are clinical practice to: Use advanced knowledge, 1) in the by patients undergoing lymphangiography. Annette Gunderman, R.N., M.S.N. associate professor Adult continuing education, women's health, adult health and to assist students in selected areas of , critical thinking and communication illness. competent use of nursing process, therapeutic interventions and Nancy A. Onuschak, technology to provide nursing services designed to promote, restore and maintain health and the progress of a diverse client population facilitate and psychiatric and mental health nursing Employ the multifaceted roles of practitioner, educator, researcher, care and Patricia A. Torseila, R.N., care services designed to impact the delivery of health promote attainment of client growth and professional postmyocardial infarction patients regarding transfer setting, educator perception and use ofpattern recogni- Synthesize advanced knowledge of nursing and related disciplines Demonstrate advanced competence professor Dorette Welk, R.N., Ph.D., professor Attitudes in tion principles in baccalaureate nursing programs, to improve the practice of professional nursing. • C.S., assistant and elderly. enhance personal role development. Graduates of this program: • D.N.Sc, Mentoring: analysis of the concept for nursing education, community health nursing, and nursing education topics goals. 3) Participate in learning activities designed to research topics leader/manager in accord with ANA standards, to coordinate and expand upon nursing of benefit analysis of clinical education in B.S.N, students, toward a goal of optimal wellness. 2) R.N., D.Ed., professor Perception factors affecting quality of therapeutic nursing care, cost- and general in using nursing process to formulate clinical decisions designed to promote, restore and maintain health and attain client goals. • Use advanced knowledge, critical thinking and communication the competent use of therapeutic interventions and technology to sist in as- diverse clients in a variety of settings to attain an optimal level of • vanced practice of professional nursing and provide the foundation education wellness. Collaborate with clients, support systems and other providers who at the doctoral level. quired in each of these two specialty areas for graduation. The master's influence the health care environment to coordinate services designed degree program to improve the quality of health care, provide for continuity of care Community Health Option assist • and the client to effectively interface with the health care system. Validate, use and extend research to improve the quality of profes- sional nursing practice. • • identified needs of and other designated populations. skills to impact the deliv- Serve as consultants for clients and other consultees to change • in social and political action designed to effect change in in role development. specialty' areas in The main focus is clinical special- on preparing the community promote and improve community health care. Students develop competence in their multifaceted role as a clinical specialist and use their solving and communication to promote change in the in the community. As competent use of the nurs- ing process to diagnose the health problems of special populations, facilitate the progress toward the goal of optimal wellness within the community environment, and to impact the deliv- ery of health care in the community. As advanced practitioners, they Bloomsburg Universit)' offers a Master of Science with Nursing. munity health nursing, working with special populations and commu- design programs to Operationalize personal and professional goals designed to enhance growth designed to prepare the graduate as a Community Health advanced practitioners, they engage policies that affect health care. • is accredited by the National League for Nursing. advanced knowledge, responsible decision-making, irmovative problemfacilitate for positive growth. Engage in nities to Employ leader/manager knowledge and ery of health care and promote attainment of client goals. • This option ist is graduate to assume a leadership /management role in the area of com- Develop teaching plans designed to meet the clients for A minimum of 39 semester hours is re- health, in Nursing (M.S.N.) and adult health and illness. The programs of study prepare graduates as clinical specialists in the ad- serve as consultants and engage in social, ethical and political actions to influence and initiate change in health care policy in order to promote the health of communities. Bloomsburg University Adult Health and Illness Option This option is illness. mission for candidacy. designed to prepare graduates to assume a leadership/ manager position as a clinical specialist in the area of adult health and Through the development of competence in their multifaceted engage in responsible deci- role as a clinical nurse specialist, students Following a preliminary review of admission materials, qualified dents are invited for personal interviews with members be considered on an individual basis. Applicants may request a prelimi- nary interview with the program coordinator for dent practice designed to meet the changing health needs of a specific applicants advanced knowledge, critical thinldng and communication skills in the competent use of therapeutic interven- and technology to tions assist political actions are emphasized to initiate and affect change regarding the development of health care policy and effect on health care its delivery for a targeted adult population Students may select either full-time or part-time study depending upon evening in order to Classes are scheduled in late afternoon and sional facilitate These such time as skills equivalent to a sound baccalaureate nursing base. Retention In addition to meeting the general retention requirements for the who School of Graduate Studies, students in the M.S.N, program been admitted have must maintain a minimal Q.PA. of 3 0, receive a minimum grade of B in advanced clinical courses, and complete to candidacy the program within six calendar years. Failure to meet these require- FuU-Time or Part-Time Study their individual needs. clarification. a provisional basis until completed to ensure knowledge and identified prerequisites are others to impact the delivery of health care for a specific adult popula- and may be admitted on the adult client in attaining wellness. As advanced practitioners, the students serve as a consultant for clients and tion. Social, ethical stu- of the faculty. Applicants who do not meet the identified admission requirements will sion-making, innovative problem-solving, and independent/interdepen- adult population. Students use Page 33 progression in either type of study. Profes- ments will result in the student being transferred to non-degree status (Category 510). Candidacy Nurse Traineeship Grants from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services are avaOable for full-time Requirements for candidacy are the same as those for the School of study on a competitive basis. Graduate Studies. Requests for admission to candidacy are submitted Graduate assistantships are also available to students in the program. to the option adviser Preceptors In the clinical courses in each specialty area, students have the op- portunity to work with a preceptor works with the sistant Vice President for faculty adviser to select the preceptors based program and the individual student's upon the Students are placed in major medical and health care centers in Pennsylvania as well as with the National munity agencies in a variety of settings Graduation Required Core Courses (18 semester hours) Institutes of Health where (NIH) and com- holistic health care is 82.500 Applied 82.501 Role Theory and Development in Nursing Practice 82.502 Conceptual Role Models such as hospice care and other specialized health practices. is made jointly by the faculty adviser Statistics for Health Professionals 82.503 Nursing Research 82 505 Physical Assessments for Advanced Nursing Practice 82.550 Nursing Research . delivered, by the As- goals. Placements The selection for approval Graduate Studies and Research. who is a master's prepared clinical nurse specialist in the area of the student's specialization. The student Clinical and subsequently are reviewed and recommended by the Nursing Departmental Graduate Council I II and the individual student. Clinical Specialization Courses (15 semester hours) Admission 82.504 • Document a bachelor's degree with a major 82.506 gram accredited by the National League Q.PA. of statistics, 3.0, in nursing for Nursing, an vindergraduate research, and health assessment Be licensed to practice nursing (as either integrated content in the United Submit three • Submit a narrative detailing personal and professional goals for recommendation; Have completed a minimum of one-year postbaccalaureate practice in the applicant's Adult Health and Illness Nursing 82 53 1 Community Health Nursing 82.532 Adult Health and Illness Nursing . I II n Elective Courses (6 semester hours) Graduate-level courses to fulfill elective requirements will clinical chosen area of clinical specialty prior to ad- be chosen clinical option requirements, and role development of a clinical nurse specialist. Electives graduate education; • 82.512 by the student and an adviser based on career needs, • letters of professional (Community Health Option) Community Health Nursing I . States; Have received a minimal composite score of 1 ,200 on the GraduRecord Examination (GRE); • ate 82 5 1 1 in or as a separate course); • Epidemiology: Concepts and Principles for Contemporary Practice from a pro- and successful completion of undergraduate courses for Nursing Practice (Adult Health Option) In addition to meeting the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies, applicants must: Advanced Physiology may be selected from graduate coiu-ses in psychology, sociology, political science, business, nication, education, nursing electives communication disorders, speech commu- and nursing. The following courses are considered when not required for the clinical option: Graduate Studies Catalog Page 34 course Advanced 82.504 Physiolog>' for Nursing Practice is presented in a seminar format with an open forum defense of the proposal, serving as a comprehensive examination. Epidemiology': Concepts and Principles for Contemporary' 82.506 Clinical Policies Nursing Practice Management and Organizational Behavior 82.5 1 3 82.533 in Advanced Nurs- Prior to enrolling in advanced clinical courses, graduate students ing Practice be candidates for the degree. As Management and Organizational Behavior in Health Care De- with agencies serving as liver)- clinical practicum must have the following documentation on System Nursing prior to participating Projection of Part-Time Course Sequence First set forth in the contractual Year Fall 82.501 Role Theory and Development in Nursing Practice Spring 82.502 Conceptual Models in Nursing Summer 82.503 Nursing 82 500 Applied Research Health Professionals in the clinical graduate students with the Department of component: • verification of current cardiopulmonary' resuscitation certification; • verification of current professional liability insurance for a minimum of $300,000; • a comprehensive health examination; • verification of current Pennsylvania R.N. licensure; • a current resume. I Statistics for . sites, all file Clinical Sites and Preceptors Second Year Lehigh Valley Hospital, Allentown, Pa. 82 504 Advanced Physiology for Nursing Practice Fall . Patricia -OR- Oective Spring Summer Campbell, M.S.N., R.N. Linda Petrine, M.S.N., R.N. 82.505 Physical Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice -OR - Elective Berwick Hospital Center Home Health Care 82. 506 Epidemiology; Concepts and Principles for Contempo- rary Nursing Practice Services, Berwick, Pa. Marilyn Gibbons, M.S.N., R.N. -OR- Elective(s) Berwick Hospital Center, Berwick, Pa. Carolyn Martin-Shaw, M.S.N., R.N. Tfjird Year Community Health Nursing 82.5 11 Fall Christine I Zimmerman, M.S.N., R.N. -OR- 82.512 Adult Health and Illness Nursing Carlisle Hospital, Carlisle, Pa. I Susan Walsh, M.S.N., R.N. Spring 82.531 Community Health Nursing II -OR- Columbia-Montour Home Health/Visiting Nurse Assoc. 82.532 Adult Health and Illness Nursing n Laureen Comstock, M.S.N., R.N. Jane Gittler, M.S.N., R.N. Fourth Year FaU 82.550 Nursing Research Hahnemann n University, Philadelphia, Pa. Private practice associated with Lycoming Optional Spring: 82.590 Thesis Projection of a full-time sequence of courses is possible over a two- Maternal and Family Health Research OB and GYN Associates, Nurse-Midwifery Service, Williamsport, Pa. Rosalie F Kaleda. M.S.N., R.N.. year calendar. CN R Services, Inc., Wilkes-Barre,Pa. Cheryl FuUer, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.R Students have the opportunity to and preceptors extend research in all which is collaboratively with faculty They also validate, utilize, and coursework and through the development of a research proposal, which sis, work in research endeavors. is required for graduation, or tlirough a the- The second research course. Nursing Research II, S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University, Hershey, Pa. Mary Kathryn Reeves-Hoche, edge drawn from core and clinical coursework to expand on the research in Nursing Research I. M.A., M.S., R.N. M.S.N., R.N. serves as the cul- minating experience in the program. The students synthesize knowl- prospectus developed The Milton Wendy Wilkinson, optional. In developing a compre- National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services, Bethesda, Md. Diane Tompkins, M.S.N., R.N. hensive research proposal, students conduct an extensive review and Polyclinic Medical Center; Harrisburg, Pa. critique of relevant literature, formulate a conceptual or theoretical frame- work and select an appropriate research design and methodology. The must agreements Trish Bennett, M.S.N., R.N. Linda Bennett, M.S.N., R.N. Bloomsburg University Sandra Christensen, M.S.N. R.N. Melanie Duffy, M.S.N. R.N. Joanne Ferrari, M.S.N. R.N. Linda Haldeman, M.S.N., R.N. University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, Pa. , Page 35 , , Susan Hamilton, M.S.N., R.N. Ann Meyers, Professional Home Health Care Agency (Affiliate of Polyclinic Medical Center) M.S.N., R.N. Terri Williams, M.S.N. R.N. , Pat Cassel, M.S.N. R.N., C.R.N.P , Presbyterian Medical Center, Philadelphia, Pa. CyntiaTyger, M.B.A., R.N., C.N.A.A. Barbara Gleeson, M.S.N. R.N. , The Nurse's Center, Bloomsburg, Pa. Deborah Traugh, M.S.N., R.N., C.N.R Sandra Hicks, M.S.N. R.N. , Veterans Administration Medical Center, Wilkes-Barre, Pa. Louise Guszick, M.S., R.N., C.R.N.P Student Health Center, Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, Harrisburg Hospital, Harrisburg, Pa. Cindy Harris, M.S.N., R.N., C.R.N.P Pa. Master of Science • 2.8, Special Education/ Exceptionalities An undergraduate cumulative Q.PA. of 2.8. the student will be admitted as provisional, nated after completion of 1 2 to 3-0 or better is earned. 1 If 5 semester hours in No Cs may be average below is which must be elimi- which a Q.PA. of earned during a probationary period. Retention Program Coordinator: Carroll J. Redfern, Ed.D. A Q.PA. of two Cs (717) 389-4119 is of 3.0 is A maximum required for retention in the program. permissible. If a C is earned in a practicum course, it must be repeated with a grade of B or better within a time frame determined by the area of concentration. This program provides an opportunity for individuals to pursue two different master's programs. for those who A Master of Science in Special Education is hold certification in special education. It is intended to improve the competence of the student's work for further graduate work in the field of special education. gram is The Masters of Exceptionalities pro- who are not currently working in the special who wish to expand their knowledge and develop for professionals education field, but Graduation Students seeking the M.S. in Special Education must complete a mini- mum of 30 may opt semester hours with a cumulative Q.PA. of 3 0. Students to complete a thesis or a departmental paper, or take tional semester hours 6 addi- — yielding a total of 36 semester hours — in place of the thesis or departmental paper new skills for working with the exceptional person. Certification in Special Education may also be pursued through the Masters of Master of Science in Special Education Exceptionalities program. Graduation requirementsChoice A: Thesis option 24 hours course work plus six credits for thesis. Choice B: Department paper option Applicants seeking admission to the master's degree program in spe- education must satisfy the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies. The following additional criteria are also A one-page, handwritten letter of intent • • • • — 30 hours of course work plus department paper — 36 hours course work. Choice C: Core requirements (9 credits) 70.565 Reading and Interpreting Research in Special Education OR stating professional back- ground, experience, and rationale for wanting to be admitted to a specific certificate Course work option required: • and — Admission cial Prerequisite: B.S. in Special Education 79. 591 Research in Education 70.575 Seminar 70.591 Practicum in Special Education in Current Issues in Special Education department; Two letters of recommendation; Resume; An interview with the program Free Electives (a coordinator; Graduate Record Examination; and minimum of 12 credits must be taken in special education. Note: one graduate methods course is recommended previous methods course has not been taken in the lastfive years). if Graduate Studies Catalog Page 36 70.501 Administration and Supervision in Education of Exceptional Individuals Faculty Research Interests 70.502 Mental Retardation Arthur "0.506 Introduction, to Early Intervention 70.522 Assessment and Remediation of Mathematics for Special Needs Mary B. Hill. Ph.D., professor Special education research and technology Students Kenneth R Hunt, Ph.D.. professor Behavior disorders, applied behavior analysis, behavior management Needs 70.526 Transition for Individuals with Special 70.533 Language Arts for Students with Special Needs 70.534 Learning Disabilities 70.544 CrowelJ Jr, Ph.D., associate professor Mental R. retardation, learning disabilities, administration. assessment, inclusive practices Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques (recommended Dove Jones, Ed.D., assistant professor Early childhood, Sheila Michael if previous assessment course older than five J. Karpinski, Ph.D., assistant professor Exceptionalities, vocational education, transition years) Ann 70.547 Technology for Exceptional Individuals 70.550 Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate Disabilities (Elementar)') Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate 70.556 The MentaUy Gifted 70. 562 Issues of Individuals with Physical Disabilities 70.5"'0 Foundations of Behavior Disorders 70.572 Seminar Disabilities (Secondary') in Individuals Master's Research Paper 72.572 Augmentative Communication 74.490 Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individu- 74.501 J. Redfem, Ed.D., professor mental retardation, supervision Joseph M.Youshock, Ed.D., professor Exceptionalities, vocational education, transition, curriculum development on secondary levels Behavior Disorders Special Workshop 70.599 als Carroll Exceptionalities, 70.551 70.596/597/598 Lee, Ed.D., associate professor Inclusion, early L. childhood, language arts *70.522 Assessment and Remediation of Mathematics for Special Needs *70.526 Transition for Individuals with Special *70.533 Language Arts *70.534 Learning Disabilities Students for Students and Their Families Introduction to Sign Language Needs with Special Needs With adviser approval you may also choose additional elective gradu- *70.544 Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques such as reading, early childhood, curricu- *70.550 Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate ate courses in related fields lum and foundations, psychology', and sociology. Disabilities *70.551 Master of Science in Exceptionalities Graduation requirements course work plus six credits for thesis. Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate Disabilities — Choice A:Thesis option — 24 hours Choice B: Department paper — 30 hours of course work plus department paper Course work option — 36 hours course work. option (Elementary) (Secondary) *70.562 Issues of Individuals with Physical Disabilities *70.570 Foundations of Behavior Disorders 70.501 Administration and Supervision of Education for Exceptional Choice C: One Graduate Reading Course Core requirements (9 credits) Individuals 70.5 16 Psy chology of Exceptional Individuals 70.556 The Mentally Gifted 70.565 Reading and Interpreting Research in Special Education 70.572 Seminar in Behavior Disorders OR 72.572 Augmentative Communication "'4.490 Counseling Needs of Communicatively Disordered Individit 79. 591 Research 70.575 Seminar in Current Issues in Special Education in Education als 74. 50 1 Free electives (a minimum of 12 credits must be taken in special education. Note: for certification to teach the mentally/plyysically handicapped, all starred courses or their equivalent must be taken.) Introduction to Sign Language 70.591 Special Workshop Master's Research Paper Practicum in Special Education or student teaching, depending 70.501 and Their Families 70.596/597/598 70.599 Individual on student background Administration and Supervision of Education for Exceptional Individuals With adviser approvalyou may also choose additional elective gradu- *70.502 Mental Retardation ate courses in related fields *70.506 Introduction to Early Intervention lum and foundations, psychology, and sociology. such as reading, early childhood, curricu- Bloomsburg University Master of Science Page 37 Faculty Research interests Dianne H.Angelo, Ph.D., associate professor methods, augmentative communication Speech Pathology Ronald Program Coordinator: G. Donald Miller, R. Champoux, Clinic, clinical Neurogenic disorders Ph.D., professor of speech and language, orofacial disorders of speech, Ph.D. clinic Robert (717) 389-4436 J. Lowe, Ph.D., associate professor Phonology, phonetics, speech science, clinic M.Weitz, Ph.D., assistant professor Julia Normal language, language disorders in children The graduate program clinical practice in speech pathology prepares students with a variety of communication disorders and variety of clinical settings. The program is heavily based on extemship practicum Retention clinical ex- perience both in our in-house clinic and culminating with a ter of for in a full semes- in a clinic, hospital, or school setting. Graduate students must maintain a Q.PA. of 3-0 with a two Cs throughout the graduate program. must make application school, students ter they a grade of C maximum of is earned in a course must be repeated. To progress in graduate clinic course, the Admission If for admission to candidacy af- have completed 12 to 15 semester hours of coursework. In addition to meeting the general admission requirements for the School of Graduate Studies, applicants for the master 's degree program in Graduation speech pathology must meet the following specifications: The graduate program •Applicants are required to submit a one-page, typed letter detailing their professional background, experience, and rationale for wanting to be admitted to the program in speech pathology. from references who rience is have knowledge of their academic and speech pathology consists of a minimum considered necessary and inseparable from the existing course sequence. •Applicants are required to submit three letters of recommendation in of 42 semester hours with most courses being required. Clinical expe- It becomes an important step in the development of a com- petent clinician, linking the classroom and textbook information with clinical clinical experience, certification, and eventual employment in the field. background. This information must include the name, address, position, Required Courses and telephone number of each reference. 72.550 Adult Aphasia minimum Q.PA. 72.552 Preschool Language Disorders an area other than communication 72.554 Stuttering 72.556 Phonology •Applicants must have a bachelor's degree from an accredited tution with a major in of 2.8. Applicants communication disorders and whose major is in a insti- disorders will be required to satisfactorily complete certain academic and practicum deficiencies. These will be prescribed by faculty follow- ing analysis of the individual's transcript. •A minimum combined score of 1 ,450 on the verbal, quantitative and analytical subtests of the all applicants. Graduate Record Examination is required of 72.558 Clinic 72.560 Voice Disorders 72.562 Language Disorders of School-aged Children 72.565 Speech Disorders 72.566 Clinic II 72.576 Clinic III 72.580 Communication Disorders of theTraumatically Head Injured 72.582 Research in Speech and Language Pathology 72.584-.586 I Field in Adults Experience I and Children &U Elective Courses 72.530 Fundamentals of Audiology 72.568 Speech Habilitation 72.570 Adult 72.572 Augmentative Communication 72.574 Seminar in Communication Disorders 72.590 Independent Study and Research II - in the Schools Secondary Language Disorders 72.591 Independent Study and Research 72.592 in Audiology and/or Speech Pathology 72.593 Workshop Workshop in Audiology and/or Speech Pathology 72 594 Workshop in Audiology and/or Speech Pathology 72.599 Master's Thesis . . Graduate Studies Catalog Page 38 Curriculum and Instruction (N, K-12) Social Studies 30 semester hours Special Education 21 semester hours Prerequisites for Admission Supervisory Certificate • Certification in the area for which supervisory certification is sought. Programs • for At least five years of satisfactory teaching experience in the field certification is sought. (Valid certificate in the field is which required) Program Coordinator: John R. Hranitz, Ed.D. Program Requirements A minimum of 30 semester hours of graduate-level courses from the (717) 389-4030 following areas: Management and The Supervisor of Curriculum and Instruction Certificate Programs Principles administration and practices include the supervisor of curriculum and instruction certificate and the School law and fmance supervisory (N, K-12) certificate programs designed for supervisors in Group dynamics an area of specialization. Thes are designed for individuals seeking certification with district-wide responsibilities that includes designing, co- ordinating, improving, evaluating, and extending instruction from N to in school supervision Research techniques Curriculum development Practicum — field experience 12. Admission •Candidates must provide proof of a valid Pennsylvania teaching Cooperative Doctoral Program certificate. •Candidates must provide evidence of at ton' teaching experience. (Experience an intern certificate is least five years on an emergency of satisfac- certificate or not acceptable.) combines the resources of both minimum of 36 semester hours at the The program includes graduate level from seven areas of competency. •Curriculum and instruction — theory, design, and development •Curriculum and early childhood, elementary, middle, and secondary' offers a Doctorate of Education in cooperation is a cooperative doctoral program in elementar)' education that Program Requirements Candidates must complete a Bloomsburg with Indiana University of Pennsylvania (TUP). This education •Research institutions. areas of concentration • curriculum and supervision; • administration; • reading; • early childhood education; • educational psychology; and • special education. •Supervision, management, and administration in: •Group dynamics •School law and fmance •Practicum — field experience Students take courses at both Bloomsburg and lUP and the doctoral committee guiding the dissertation consists of faculty' Supervisory (N, K-12) This program is from both designed for the person with primary responsibility supervising and directing the activities of professional and non-professional employees in given fields. If institutions. you are interested in this doctoral S. Bloomsburg Bloomsburg, PA University, degree program, you O'Bruba or John should contact William 1 R. Hranitz at 78 1 5 Areas of Specialization Curriculum and Instruction Early Childhood Education 36 semester hours 30 semester hours Elementary Education 30 semester hours Reading 30 semester hours School Health Service 30 semester hours Secondary Education 30 semester hours Communication 30 semester hours Foreign Languages 30 semester hours Mathematics 30 semester hours Science 30 semester hours Interdisciplinary Studies Interdisciplinary courses are planned by more than one department or program. The courses are sometimes taught by teams of faculty members. Students should consult with their advisers to determine the appropriateness of these courses for their particular degree programs. Bloomsburg University Page 39 Course Descriptions Course Codes Graduate Courses Code Field of Study 91. Accounting 40 46. Anthropology 40 30. Art 40 31. Art History 40 32. Art Studio 41 72. Audiology/Speech Pathology 50. Biology 43 90. Business Education 45 23. Communication 45 25. Communication Studies 45 40. Economics 45 60. Educational Foundations 46 62. Elementary and Early Childhood ...42 Education 47 96. Finance 48 05. Health and Physical Education .48 80. Health Sciences 48 42. History 48 92. Information Processing 57. Instructional 09, Interdisciplinary Studies 49 98. Law and 50 93. IVIanagement 50 55. Marine Science 50 97. Marketing 51 27. Mass Communications 51 53. Technology Legal Elements 49 49 Mathematics and Computer Science 51 82. Nursing 45 94. Office 54. Physics 44. Political 79. Professional Studies 48. Psychology 54 63. Reading 54 65. Secondary Education 55 45. Sociology 55 70. Special Education 56 74. Studies Systems 53 53 Science in Hearing Loss 53 54 57 Graduate Studies Catalog Page 40 91.551 shown Note: Semester hours parentheses after prerequisites, if indicated at the course in any, are 91.552 An Controllership Accounting (3) integrating course dealing with administrative problems of the accounting function; internal control system design and maintenance; relations with audit committee, CPA firm, and regulatory agencies pertaining to internal and external reporting. each course discription Accounting (Code 91) Financial Accounting (3) Emphasis on asset valuation, income determination, and financial accounting principles, with selected topics from the cash flow statements and interpretation of financial Special Topics Advanced Financial Accounting Advanced problems This course addresses a variety of topics in accounting and allows the instructor to focus profession. accounting, and selected topics dealing with government units and nonprofit service organizations. Selected reference to professional literature and uniform CPA fiduciar) examination problems. Prerequisite: 91- Government & Fund Accounting "iOl (3) Accounting principles and practices of governments and nonprofit institutions. Comparisons between accounting principles and practices which apph' to governments and nonprofit institutions and those which are generally accepted in business. 91.521 Students should contact the 46.440 concepts and practical procedures of reporting Special emphasis is management. placed upon the use of budgetan control and budget analysis; the use of standard costs; the relevance of management's costs and profit responsibilit) reports; and the importance of capital expenditure planning and control. 91.522 Advanced Auditing Theory (3) In-depth examination of the audit process, including compliance with GAAS, ethical considerations. anah ses, EDP auditing, as well as current use of statistical problems facing the auditing profession. 91.523 Advanced Tax Accounting (3) 91.524 Managerial Accounting (3) Language and Culture discussed include: dialectal variation, discourse analysis, 46.450 Peoples and Cultures of South America (3) Surveys introduction to the aboriginal, nonliterate cultures of South America including the ecological background, archaeology, and cultural patterns. students. Readings and Research in American Art History Advanced study of the (3) history of visual art in America. 31 .570 Readings and Research European Art History in Early (3) 31 .571 Readings and Research European Art History in Later (3) Examines period from the early Renaissance through French Impressionism. 31 .575 Readings and Research in Oriental (3) Advanced survey of Oriental Art in the broadest sense of the word, the art, and architecture of the ancient Near East, Japan, China, and India. An introduction to both monuments and cultural ideas. Exposes advanced students to basic problems in chronology, style, and research methodology. History of Anthropological Thought and Theory (3) Intensive survey of the leading interpretation with special emphasis on the concept of culture and its practical application to modem problems. Art 30.590 Arts for Exceptional (3) Stresses importance of art activity' as a means of enriching and stimulating special children's awareness of themselves and their world. Emphasis is placed on those positive a.spects child possesses. World from the Pharaonic Egyptian period through the contemporary 20th century. Typical and outstanding examples of each period are discussed and researched. Imperative to an architecture in the Western architecture. (3) Children (3) Advanced survey of the evolution of rationale for the creation of such an Current Theories of Art and Art Advanced Visual in understanding of the physical structures studied an analysis of the type of society and the (Code 30) Education Readings and Research Architectural Art History is Focuses on current theories of art and art education practiced in American schools with an emphasis on eventual application. A research paper or research project is required. 30.591 31 .580 methods and theories of anthropological and ethnological management decision making. solving, case studies. from the late 1 9th century to the present with readings and research for advanced art Art History for creative activity problem (3) movements in multilingualism, language, and cognition and the role of language in education. Introduction to the literature of accounting in Theory, (3) evolution and contemporary' cultures. Topics Presents an in-depth analysis of Federal and Pennsylvania tax codes with particular emphasis on corporations, estates, and trusts. Readings and Research in Contemporary Art History Detailed study of contemptiran Tlie place of oral or non-oral language in human (3) Provides a thorough understanding (jf the basic cost information to business (Code 31) Research focu.ses on specific topics relating to the periods from Pre-Historic to Gothic. Anthropology (Code 46) 46.470 Advanced Cost Accounting 31 .560 instructor prior to enrollment. statements, stockbroker's equit), partnerships, 91 503 (3-6) on appropriate current topics in the accounting (3) consolidated in Master's Thesis Art History (3) statements. 91.502 30.595 31 .565 91.599 91.501 (3) title; end of International Accounting Addresses the global nature of accounting in the current business environment. which the handicapped 31 .585 Art and Culture of France (3) Stud)'-t()ur of France with specific attention to French Art seen in relation to its social and cultural environment. Visits will be made to places of artistic and cultural interest in and around Paris and specific areas of France related to the particular course of .study. Course also offered through the School of Extended Programs for ad\ anced students and members of the community. 31 .592 Readings and Research Visual Aesthetics in Advanced (3) Advanced stud\' of images and viable aesthetic Bloomsburg University positions in the plastic arts emphasizing artistic visual statements in crafts. Individualized and perceptual awareness and concern with environmental relationships. instruction and independent planning for each 31.595 Directed Study Advanced study of history. History (3 or 6) in Art a topic in the area of art Intensive review of the scholarly literature in the field. A paper is required under the direction of a faculty adviser. student on 32.521 all Advanced Crafts Individual concentration II (3) on specific media and related tecliniques. Intense involvement with refined design schemes, systems, and variations that are oriented toward an increasingly more defined singular direction in Art Studio 32.500 (Code 32) Advanced Ceramics Advanced Painting IV (3) Mature fulfillment of personal expression. Painting should reflect continuity of intent and style. A selection of work is prepared for exhibition and thesis. Advanced Sculpture 32.550 (3) I Requires students to define in writing their level of knowledge and philosophical direction, crafts. 32.522 painting designed into architectural space. 32.543 four levels. Page 41 Advanced Crafts III (3) Highly independent and mature involvement with advanced concepts, methods, and then prepare a plan of study that allows for a direction of work. Students are responsible for the completion of show quality pieces. Advanced Sculpture (3) processes in a specific crafts direction. Students 32.551 Requires students to define in writing their should begin to develop a thesis presentation wliich should emerge from studio experiences, independent research, and from a wide, highly selective exposure to craft objects in museums, Emphasis on student experimentation while still being concerned with the concept form. Focus on growth and development of more I level of knowledge and competency, then prepare a plan of study that will allow for a direction of work. Students are responsible for making and firing their own work. galleries, and private Advanced Ceramics II (3) 32.523 Advanced Students intensify their study of selecting a specialized problem relating to the experiences gained in Advanced Ceramics 32.502 Advanced Ceramics I. III (3) Students continue to pursue an advanced and Crafts IV (3) Continued involvement with advanced concepts in crafts. Concentration on completing final works for a one-man or a one- woman show. A definitive position positive philosophical ideas. Advanced Sculpture facilitates continuity in learning. 32.503 Advanced Ceramics IV (3) Focuses on professional and philosophical attitude reflected in students' work. Students are required to have an exhibition of their work. Advanced Drawing involvement of personal expression and imagery. 32.511 Advanced Drawing (3) II Emphasis on the development of individual themes and projects. 32.512 Advanced Drawing III (3) transition from experimentations to a more and aesthetic reflect a significant definite direction in technique opinion. Advanced Sculpture 32.553 be developed. Students produce highly professional pieces IV (3) of art while maintaining an awareness of their 32.530 Advanced Graphics (3) I responsibility to society. This responsibility Advanced level exploration of traditional and/ or experimental printmaking methods. Emphasis on personalized imagery and fulfilled technical proficiency. 32.580 32.531 Advanced Graphics (3) II Exploration of advanced level printmaking including color and color registration (3) I Explores advanced drawing techniques and (3) work should reflecting a personal philosophy in crafts should procedures. 32.510 III Students' paper refined level ofstudy in the discipline of creating an art object. A specialized problem relating to the experiences gained in the first two levels (3) studios. 32.552 32.501 II for a thesis. Advanced Photography (3) I Focuses on foundations of black and white photography for the advanced student. Emphasis on the technical controls of exposure and printing, research on historical and contemporary photographers and issues, and active participation in class critiques 32.532 Advanced Graphics (3) III Focuses on personalized forms for potential expected to be innovative and proficient in technology of is by an exhibition of each student work and lectures. Advanced Photography thesis statement. Students are 32.581 printmaking. Students identify teclmical and conceptual problems and goals which they will pursue (3) II Concentration on the selected forms for a during the course. "Written statement of intentions, self-evaluation of work, and a final portfolio required. Attendance at lectures and unified thesis statement. critiques is 32.582 Advanced Photography 32.533 Advanced Graphics IV (3) required. Focuses on personal expression and imagery for potential thesis statement self-direction 32.540 and innovation. Searches into purpose of painting with specific Stresses proficiency in black attention to traditional methods, exposure and printing. Students design a semester photographic project with a finished — 32.513 Advanced Drawing IV (3) Advanced Painting (3) I i.e., glazing, egg tempera, and imderpainting. Concentration and production of drawings for a unified thesis statement. 32.520 Advanced I (3) Advanced levels of experimentation with contemporary idioms in crafts design. Emphasis on highly professional concepts of form and methods and on investigation and refinement of techniques as a means of realizing significant (3) and white and exhibition as final goals. Continued class participation and development portfolio 32.541 Advanced Painting II (3) Exploration and different approaches of Crafts III of technical skills expected. painting for individual expression. Emphasis on achieving 32.542 32.583 in representational painting. Advanced Painting III (3) Continued development into maturity of individual style with emphasis on mural — Advanced Photography IV (3) Students write a statement outlining their thesis work to be carried out during the course. A final thesis, required. exhibition, and portfolio are Graduate Studies Catalog 32.595 Directed Study in Page 42 Studio Art Continued development of a (3 or 6) student's involvement in a studio area after satisfactory completion of four levels of advanced study in that area or in a related area of relevance. Consent of the instmctor and the department chairperson are required. Audiology/Speech Pathology (Code 72) 72.500 problems (3) mechanisms. Covers etiology of hearing losses, interpretation of audiometric evaluations, and available rehabilitative procedures. Lab experience in the administration of clinical audiometric evaluation is provided. Prerequisite: ''2.200. ^2.300. in in Audiology: Industrial and Public Health Audiology (3) Problems and programs ofhearing conservation in public institutions and industries examined with special emphasis on legislation and medico-legal questions. Examines role and function of the public health and industrial 72.516 Study of the electrophysiologic techniques used to assess cochlear and retrocochlear Review of theories and clinical evoked responses, and Seminar in Audiology: Auditory Problems in Children (3) Hearing Aids and Auditory Training variety of clients. 72.530 Fundamentals of Audiology concepts in diagnostic and rehabilitative 72.532 procedures. Emphasis on solving practical equipment problems and understanding the operation of equipment used in clinical practice and hearing Seminar in Audiology: Theoretical and Clinical Masking (3) implications of the audiological topics to each of the fields of study listed above. Instrumentation and Electronics: Clinical and Hearing Science services. adults. 72.520 of aphasia, neurological basis for aphasia, symptomatology of aphasia, associated Educational Audiology (3) 72.550 Adult Aphasia (3) Studies language disorders in brain-injured Areas of concentration include history problems, intelligence and aphasia, evaluation of language and nonlanguage functions, and Examines the effects of hearing loss on speech and language development, the use of current rehabilitative procedures. Theoretical and clinical analyses of literature in amplification in the schools, and educational 72.552 and other rehabilitative audiolog}' alternatives and models. measures available to individuals with serious organic and nonorganic hearing problems. Study, interpretation, and evaluation of modem 72.522 Aural Rehabilitation: Theory and Practice (3) Habilitation/rehabilitation of the hearing children. 72.506 impaired including auditor)' training, speech reading, hearing aids, assistive listening devices, 72.554 Externship: Clinical Practicum in (3) I Hearing losses and deafness affecting the personal and socio-economic adjustment of and treated through supervised study and experience. Extemships ma> be arranged in approved private and public communication strategies, and counseling. Emphasis on the sensory capabilities (audit on', visual, tactile, and auditor>'-visual training) of individuals evaluated the hearing impaired with practiciun lab. institutions. 72.524, 72.525, 72.526, 72.527, 72.528 Clinical Methods and Practicum Audiology 72.508 Externship: Clinical Practicum in Audiology (3) II See course description for 72.506 72.510 Research in Audiology (3) Application of clinical and non-clinical research literature to the solution of diagnostic and treatment problems encountered in the general practice of audiology. 72.512 Seminar in Audiology: Special Problems Analysis, interpretation, (3) and study of selected (3) Emphasizes the Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic as an integral part ofthe teaching-training program of the Department of Communication Disorders. The clinic provides outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for persons of all ages with speech, hearing, and language problems, including students, other members of the university community, and residents of the Bloomsburg area; ser\'es as an extension of the classroom where students can apply and study evaluational procedures, therapeutic methods, techniques and materials, and the classification and etiolog) of speech and hearing (3) Stuttering (3) Studies the development, diagnosis, and treatment of stuttering disorders with equal emphasis on academic understanding and clinical management. 72.556 in Preschool Language Reviews normal language acquisition with primary emphasis on the application of developmental information to the diagnosis and habilitation of language disorders in instruments and tests included. Audiology (3) Neurophysiological and acoustic basis of problems of masking in auditor}' measurement explored and training offered in clinical masking procedures. (3) relation to educational (3) Designed for graduate students who are not audiology majors such as, but not liinited to, students in speech pathology education of the in children discussed in conjunction with appropriate habilitative aspects of audiology in the educational setting. 72.504 in all impairment Deals with the diagnostic and rehabilitative elect rocochleography. experience — diagnosis, therapy, counseling, and report writing — with a wide aspects of remediation , applications of vestibular tests, auditory brainstem and lecture information to actual under the close supervision of audiology. Attempts to relate the possible 72.518 (3) relate text clinical cases Congenital and acquired hearing impairment in children examined with special emphasis on problems of differential diagnosis. Educational and social implication of hearing Audiometry and Electronystagmography disorders; gives students an opportunity to hearing impaired, reading, nursing, or special education. Presents a synopsis of the primary Audiology: Brainstem Evoked Response function. Seminar audiologist. iVIeasurement of Hearing Loss Physiological Methods and related disciplines certified staff. Students gain 72.514 Studies anatomy and physiology of the hearing 72.502 in audiolog)' may include education, psychology', otology, rehabilitation, and other fields. that Phonology (3) Examines language-based disorders of articulation. Emphasis on identification, description, and remediation of phonological disorders. Discusses enerative and natural phonological processes are discussed. 72.558 Clinic (3) I Emphasizes the Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic as an integral part of the teacliing-training program of the Department of Communication Disorders. The clinic provides outpatient diagnostic and therapeutic services for persons of all ages with speech, hearing, and language problems, including students, other members of the imiversity community and residents of , Bloomsburg University the Bloomsburg area; serves as an extension of the classroom 72.574 where students can apply and Seminar in Communication Disorders 72.599 Page 43 Master's Thesis (3) (1-6) Opportunity to employ accepted methods of study evaluational procedures, therapeutic Selected theoretical and clinical areas of educational research in the solution or intensive methods, techniques and materials, and the classification and etiology of speech and hearing disorders; gives students opportunity to relate communication disorders and related disciplines. Selected areas may include clinical study of some problem area of interest or concern. The problem area selected for the research project must be related to Speech Pathology/Audiology. and lecture information to actual clinical cases imder the close supervision of certified and research topics pertaining to student needs. text staff. Students gain experience in all — — aspects of diagnosis, therapy, counseling, remediation with a wide variety of clients. report writing 72.560 Voice Disorders Studies diagnosis functional and clinical Clinic III (3) See course description for 72.558. 72.580 Communication Disorders of the Traumatically Head Injured Biology (Code 50) 50.411 (3) (3) Studies the nature of traumatic head injuries, management of emphasizing assessment and treatment of resultant cognito communication disorders. and organic voice disorders. Language Disorders 72.562 72.576 of School Aged Children 72.582 Research in Speech and Language Pathology (3) (3) Explores disorders of later language acqtiisition Application of clinical and nonclinical research and the interaction of language disorders with academic achievement, especially in the acquisition of literacy skills. Diagnostic assessments and treatment approaches are literature to the solution of treatment problems developed. Considers special clinical problems of clients through advanced study and experience. Extemships in approved institutions or schools. Problem areas and student practicums must be approved by a graduate adviser. Disorders of Speech 72.565 in Children and Adults (3) Considers the neuromuscular and structural disorders that may affect the speech process as and adult, cerebral palsy, cleft palate dysarthrias. 72.566 72.586 Field Experiences Field Experiences (3) I (3) II (3) See course description for 72.558. 72.568 See course description for 72.584. Independent Study and Research Permits students to II Speech Habilitation in work under language pathology in a school setting as it interacts with the other school-related disciplines. Emphasis of communication 72.570 Adult II is placed on among the facilitating scheduled courses. 72.591 -Secondary Language (3) Independent Study and Research (3) 72.592 Workshop in Audiology and/or Speech Pathology (3) Temporary workshops/seminars designed to focus on contemporary trends, topics and problems in the fields of audiology or speech pathology. Guest lecturers, resource speakers, emphasis on disorders of right team teaching, field experience and practium, new media and technologies and related tecliniques and methodologies are concepts that might be incorporated into one of the hemisphere damage, dementia, and Augmentative Communication (3) schizophrenia. 72.572 workshops/seminars. Explores the field of augmentative communication and nonspeaking persons. 72.593 Topics include candidacy issues, assessment, vocabulary configuration, symbol selection, and communication interaction training for See course description for 72.592 language board and electronic device users. Examines current research practices and communication interaction patterns of nonspeaking individuals. studies in instructor. 72.594 Microbial Genetics (3) Genetic analysis of microbes to provide insights into the molecular basis of gene action using viruses, bacteria, and lower eukaryotes. Topics include DNA and chromosome structure, gene organization and expression, genetic recombination, plasmids, transposons, and recombinant DNA. Three hours lecture/ seminar per week. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor or two of thefollowing courses 52.341 Biochemistry, 50.242 General Microbiology, 50.332 Genetics. Workshop in Audiology and/or Speech Pathology Workshop in Audiology and/or Speech Pathology See course description for 72.592 50.441 Cytogenetics (3) Describes the structure and behavior of chromosomes and their effects on development the effects of Study of secondary disorders of language in adults. Special whole 50.232, 50.233, 53. Ml, or consent of the and human genetic syndromes See course description for 72.590. disciplines. Disorders plants and animals from cells to organisms; application of radiochemicals in biological studies. Minimum of 4 hours per week including laboratory. Prerequisite: close faculty guidance on library study of specified areas or (3) Examines the profession of speech and on — (3) on individual research projects when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly the Schools nuclear structure; fundamental properties of radiation; physical, chemical, and genetic effect 50.432 72.584 72.590 Clinic (3) encountered inspeechand language pathology. an aerodynamic mechanism. Special emphasis on the Radiation Biology Studies effects of radiation on living organisms; (3) chromosome in reference to abnormalities on phenotype. Explores relationship between chromosomes, oncogenes and cancer. Laboratory studies include microscopic techniques, cell structure methods, and karyotype preparation. Two hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 50.332 or 50.333; or consent ofthe instructor. 50.455 Environmental Microbiology (3) Provides a practical application of knowledge of microorganisms, their effects on our environment, methods of control, sanitation regulations, and testing procedures. Field trips taken when practical. 1 hour lecture, 4 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisites: 50.341 or consent of the instructor. 50.457 Entomology (3) Studies the physiology, morphology, behavior, classification, (3) A and general biology of the insects. collecting period provides an opportunity for students to collect, display insects for study. limited to order and mount, and properly Taxonomic emphasis family. Equivalent to 5 ) Graduate Studies Catalog week hours per 50.462 Plant Page 44 including laboratory. Anatomy (3) Outlines recent concepts of plant anatomy and evolution. Laboratory sessions stress comparative morphology of higher fungi, laboratory techniques, and field mycology. Two hours lecture/3 hours laboratory per week. historical consideration of classical researchers. Reviews structure, function, growth, and morphogenesis of the vascular plants. Addresses composition and growth of meristems and the phenomena of subsequent tissue differentiation to increase appreciation of development events. Describes anatomical organization by developmental and comparative methods in order to explain important cell, tissue, and organ relationships. Two hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. Prerequisite: 50. 120. 50.463 Biological Photographic Techniques (3) and 50.551 Conservation of Biological (3) Emphasis on the theory and practice of environmental conservation of biological resources and on applied ecology. Field trips to observe practices of wildlife, forest, and soil conservation. Five hours per week including laboratory. Limnology 50.552 (3) Chemical and physical aspects of lakes, ponds, and streams and the nature of their biota. Laboratory and field investigations. Five hours per week including laboratory. Biology of the Lower Vertebrates (4 50.557 Study of copying, embracing autoradiography, nature work photomicrography, thesis other special techniques. filmstrips, in close-ups, illustrations, and Two hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. Additional laboratory' hours may be required. 50.571 Endocrinology (3) system with respect to their development, Resources printmaking, gross specimen photography, transparencies, interviewing. Studies the individual glands of the endocrine Presents theor>' and practice of photography as applied to biology- including negative specimens, and methods of professional patient amphibians, and reptiles anatomy and physiology, evolutionary history, zoogeography, and behavior. Field and laboratory work includes collection and identification of local fauna. Six hours per fishes, their week morphology, function, regulation, and significance in integrating physiological higher vertebrates. Three hours activities of lecture per week. 50.572 Comparative Animal Physiology (3) Compares higlier vertebrate adaptations to various environments with respect to regulation of body fluid volume composition, core temperature, and nitrogen metabolism. Four hours per week. 50.573 Systemic Physiology (4) Examines how normal body function is maintained by the precise control and integration of the specialized activities of various organ systems. Three hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. 50.575 Cell Physiology (3) Applies physical and chemical principles to including laboratory. cellular processes, biochemistry of cellular 50.558 Fungal Ecology (3) constituents, physiochemical environment; (3) Provides a broad treatment of the ecology of bio-energetics, intermediate metabolism. Three Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical distribution of vascular plants. Five hours per fungi and an intensive examination of selected hours lecture/discussion per week. week including bark, and forest litter, ecology of aquatic and predaceous fungi, community structure of soil and/or dung fungi, and aspects of mycorrhizal symbioses. Laboratory stresses demonstration Systematic Botany 50.521 50.530 laboratory. Evolution (3) Studies the major concerns of the theory of evolution and contributions toward their made by solutions systematics, genetics, paleontology, and ecology. Three hours lecture topics, i.e., fungal decomposition of wood, of basic principles, testing existing and formulating new hypotheses, and research techniques, and has a field component. per week. 50.559 Developmental Biology 50.531 (3) Study of progressive changes or transformations that occur during the existence of various plants and animals. Morphogenesis, and genetics differentiation, metabolism, control are considered. Experimental studies in the laboratory from the Ornithology (3) and living cells grown in identification in the field by song and sight. Studies birds of this region in relation to migration, time of arrival, and nesting. Two hours lecture, 3 hours laboratory per week. Off-campus study may be required. 50.561 Animal Behavior Presents description and classification of animal laboratory. behavior, its evolution and biological function. Emphasizes mechanisms underlying behavior, Molecular Genetics (3) especially species-typical behavior. Three hours Study of macromolecular complexes, protein lecture, 2 hours laboratory per week. gene regulation, and chromosome structure with emphasis on the eukaryotes. Three hours lecture/seminar per week. 50.570 Medical Parasitology synthesis, (3) (3) life history, physiology, taxonomy, and morphology of parasites of medical importance to humankind. Special attention critical survey of the kingdom Fungi with emphasis on the Ascomycota, Basidiomycota, and Deuteromycota. Lectures cover morphology, physiology, biochemistry, cytology, genetics, systematics, ecology, and given to clinical aspects such as pathology, symptomology, diagnosis, prevention, and treatment. Laboratory work stresses identification of parasitic disease through living and preserved material, proper handling of 50.550 A Mycology (3) 50.590 Critically Current Topics examines in Biology (3) a specialized topic in Topic each semester offered. May be repeated once, provided that the topic is different. Three hours of lecture/seminar per week. biology in a lecture/seminar format. varies (3) the laboratory. Four hours per week including 50.532 Neuromuscular Physiology Examines normal physiology of the nervous and skeletal muscular systems; specifically studying cellular neurophysiology, muscle contraction, sensory physiology, motor control and their integration. Three hours lecture and discussion per week. Background in mammalian or systemic physiology, biochemistry and anatomy recommended. General biology of birds and the study of bird use living material obtained local region 50.576 Presents 50.591 Directed Study An independent in Biology investigation, (3) conducted under the direction of a member of the Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences, in an area of biology in which the student has a particular interest. Student encouraged to identify a problem, employ an experimental design, and analyze collected data. Study of pertinent literature 50.592 Master of Education is required. Thesis (6) Independent research and the preparation of a formal thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Biology. Bloomsburg University Master 50.593 of Science Tliesis (6) Communication and Communication Independent research and the preparation of a formal thesis in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Education in Biology. Studies (Code 23 and 25) 23.501 Nature of Communication (3) study of communication. Emphasizes developing competencies in recognizing philosophical assumptions, conceptual elements, and adequacy of communication Teacliing Strategies in Business 90.551 which geared to involve studentsintheassessment of their perfonnance according to specific criteria. Emphasizes an increasing degree of professionalism and teacher competency in education today by using specific criteria for judging a teacher's effectiveness. Designed to develop teaching strategies and to evaluate the results of performance-based instruction. is 23.502 Interpersonal Communication (3) Surveys assumptions, models, theories, processes, and contexts related to the study of person-to-person communication. Studies ways of perceiving the communication of self to others as a means of strengthening interactions. 23.598 Master's Research Project (3) Independent research on a topic approved by the student's adviser(s). Worl(shop (1-3) Addresses those educational ideas and experiences that encourage, support, and guide participants to acquire an increased understanding of the accumulated knowledge pertaining to the development of business skills, enhancement of business education as a profession, and determination of a business and office personnel's responsibility and role 25.445 An Organizational Communication aspects of develop how communication in organizations. of organizing, as well as considering gender roles. theory as it (3) management and curriculum applies to business education program administration and supervision. Course approached from the perspectives of plarming, organizing, staffing, directing, and controlling. 25.501 Introduction to Communication (3) fields of research in communication and an examination of the contributions of professional speech communication organizations, graduate studies, and research. Examines and evaluates historical, descriptive and experimental A pilot thesis demonstrate competency research studies. is required to in research techniques and use of bibliographical Seminar in Business Education (3) Investigates and evaluates completed research in business education on particular topic Students submit written reports which area(s). are used as the basis for 90.590 class discussions. Master's Thesis in (6) Rhetorical Criticism (3) Studies theory and practice in the investigation and evaluation of symbolic acts created by people to influence thought and behavior. 25.585 Business Education 25.502 Special Topics in Communication (3) Specialized study by the class. Subject varies by semester. 90.599 Special Topics in (3) advanced topics in the field of business teacher education and/or office 25.586 Special Topics in Communication of (3) capitalist institutions on industry, agriculture, commerce, banking, and the social movement. 40.514 Labor Economic Theory Public Policy and Business (3) Focuses on public policies affecting the economy: historical, philosophical, and legal basis of regulation; the rationale of free enterprise. Intensive analysis of selected areas of economic policy related to government action. 40.531 Current Economic Problems (3) Examines economic problems of current interest and concern to our society. Basic economic principles and theories and the and present as revealed in their published works. 40.532 Communication 25.587 Special Topics 25.590 Master's Research Paper 25.597 Internship in in courses. Comparative Economic Systems capitalist systems; the state capitalism; modem welfare states; communism; and International modem socialism. Economic Policies and Relations (3) intemational economic and (3) fmancial analyses to emerging contemporary (3) problems of nations trading with one another. Selected topics include: customs unions; optimum currency area; Communication (3) Compares workings and perfonnance of the major forms of economic organization: Applies Graduate (3) Emphasizes labor economic theory and its application in analyzing the issues of employment and inflation. Topics include growth of the labor force and its composition, wage theories and wage structures, trade unionism and income distribution, economics of poverty, minimum wage, and hour laws, and civil legislation. Occupational choices, job search, labor mobility, and human capital formation included. Students are exposed to research and measurement methodology to meet the research requirements of the course. (3) Studies current or systems not normally presented in other Development Covers transition from feudalism to capitalism and the subsequent influence of leading 40.533 Business Education and Office Systems Origin and thinking of recognized economists of the past resources. 90.581 40.513 40.515 Research IVIanagement and Development Studies basic patterns Compares and contrasts international and intercuJtural aspects Overview of the Business Education Program (3) explanation of theoretical and practical in the business world. 90.564 Economics (Code 40) social Business and Office Education 90.560 forms. Capitalism (3) Presents teaching-learning environments based instruction Contact departmental internship coordinator to obtain detailed information and the major. theories. Education upon work experience in industrial, business or government work setting. Students must achieve academic integrity of their proposed experience and its relevance to coursework in Examination, discussion, and evaluation of definitions and theories in the contemporary Business Education (Code 90) Page 45 intemational cartels; - (3) Integrates classroom experience with practical and flexible exchange rates. Focuses on impact of governmental and intergovernmental relations and regulations. Graduate Studies Catalog Page 46 materials for optimum utility, a review of contemporar)' literature in the fleld, and a producti(m component involving advanced Educational Foundations (Code 60) 60.451 Pupil Personnel Services in the Public School (3) Comprelunsi\ f \icv\ ol pupil i^crsonncl sen ices in c icmcntan and secondare schools: work in television, 60.551 l 60.514 Home, School and Community Relations (3) pupil transportation, psychological services, Introductor) course in public relations with ser\ ices. reference to elementary school. )evelops a philosophy of partnership between special Major Philosophies 60.501 Intreprets modem Of Education ctlucatioiial jirohlcms ant! trends in the light ol philosophical study of priman (3) \ iewpoints: sources of concepts and philosophies which have influenced and are influencing education. 60.502 program. Fosters understanding of these pressures and patterns so that the teacher can work effectively to encourage the good and reduce the harmful impacts of social forces in relationships of children. 60.503 History of 60.520 with emphasis on individuals and schools of thought which have influenced and are influencing education in America. Comparative Education (3) materials. 60.552 (3) Guidance educational programs to the American philosophy and practice of public education in schools and their effectiveness in providing good guidance. 60.561 Urban Education (3) Examines problems of the urban educational system. Emphasizes growth of sensitivit\ u> the disadvantaged \oungster. in-depth examination of current research findings in areas studied, teaching strategies, and resources and appnraches to rtsoWe major problems. Discussion of polarization in critical prfjblem in the Classroom (3) Activity-centered course that provides an orientation to the use of the newspaper in various subject areas, Prf)vides opportunities for the development of Ic-aming experiences, 60.512 Advanced Educational rviedia and Software stud\ of the role of media in (3) on theories of effec tiv e discipline and classroom management. ,\lethods of planning for the be ginning of the vearand for establishing an effectiv e classroom organi/^ition to promote f ocuses ( v earare urrent models and maj(;r theories of discipline are 60.530 (3) educative prfx;ess. Includescritical assessment of that role, selection of equipment and Introduction to Educational Guidance in the Elementary Schools (3) guidance process in the ekmentarv school, behavioral and develfjpmentai problems, and fVleasurement and Evaluation Elementary School in the in educational administration elementary schools. Creativity for Teachers (3) Problems in (3) changes resulting from judicial decisions. Covers fiscal control of education with emphasis on l' problems. 60.577 Educational Research for Supervision (3) Considers development of ability to read and interpret educ ational research and apply it to a school situation f^jnclusions concerning curriculum content and teaching strategies designed for the improvement of the educational pnxress are emphasized. in their approaches to students and subject matter. Emphasis on understanding the creative process, recognizing the creative child, and dev elopment of the CTcativc potcTitial of student and teacher 60.550 School Law and Finance Qjnsiders limitations established by kxal, state, and federal laws relating to the interactions of school pervjnnel Special attention to recent (3) Emphasizes construction, admini-stration, and interpretation of group tests of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and pervmality in 60.534 (3) Focuses (;n examination of the functions and tasks of educational administratitjn. Issues include the evolving school setting; the meaning, development, and work of schrx)! administrators: educational systems analysis: sch(;ecome more creative Using Newspapers in exceptional children related to the guidance counseling program areas 60.507 Measurement and Evaluation Secondary Schools achievement, aptitude, and personality releasing creative capacities of children. 60.506 (3) guidance and counseling techniques for teachers and guidance coimselors in meeting those needs: guidance and counseling for countries are examined for their impact upon ourculture and education Particular attention is given to the relationship of European Organization and Supervision of i;xamines types of guidance organizations used 60.576 Educational ideas and practices of various (3) and practices for schools fincluding the academically talented): reviewed, 60.505 Guidance and Counseling Effective Discipline Historical foundationsof American educational Counseling of counseling: development and use of counseling materials such as test results, educational information, and (nher pertinent Studies needs of exceptional children in public American Educational (3) in theories, principles, for 60.527 Theory theor\ home, school, and commimity, O^nsiders and technic|ues to encourage community sharing in the planning of and assuming responsibility forgcxxl sch( k )1s Techniques ocuseson principles, attitudes, (3) Hxamines effects of social class, family, and communit\ pressures and changing patterns and standards of life in our societ\ on the sch(}ol 1 Exceptional Children School and Society occupational information and data; interviewing and coimseling techniques, transparencies, slide-tape, and com|-)uter-assistcd instruction, school attendance, schcjol health programs, guidance of test results and inventories; use of Guidance and 60.578 Group Processes in Supervision (3) f.mphasisoi) group pr'K esses, communication in the group and organizational gcmls related super\ision, Ffjcuses on knowledge of and practice in laboratorv experiences in group processes and to educational applicability to supervisicm. Experiences (3) provide c;pportunitiesffjr experimenting with Covers philovjphv of guidance: histf^ry of the guidance movement: guidance needs of children and adolescents: methodsf>f gathering and evaluating leadership skills and promcning creativity and initiative. data: nature of schfxjl records: interpretation P^e 47 Bloomsburg University 60.579 Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction (3) Examines objectives, techniques, and materials of staff supervision: defines the development. A review, critique, :md evaluation of current theoretical positions and design methodology are an integral part of the course. supemson- function directed toward the improvement of with emphasis on the interrelationships between the humanistic aspects of education and democratic educational qualit)' assessment, interpersonal relations, and the catalytic role of the supervisor. Curriculum and Instructional Practicum in the Elementary (3) Examines contemporary trends and current (3) framework development of a conceptual for a social studies program. Competency-based course consisting of elements providing a base for the student in current theory and practice in the evaluation of school curriculum and instruction. Reviews, critiques, and application of current thinking and practice in curriculum evaluation are an 62.528 Language Arts in the Modern School (3) Studies problems related to instruction in various aspects of the language arts; place of the language arts in the curriculum; current research and its practical application. Supervision of Curriculum and Instruction (3) 62.510 Methods and Materials Childhood Education in of a curricular and instructional program. Competency-based experiences discussed in a weekly seminar. Evaluation of the candidate's performance based on achievement of Early (3) I For in-service teachers and graduate students. Study of selected areas in early childhood education. Individual or group saidy of subjects of interest or concern in teaching. 62.520 specified competencies. Independent Study Methods and Materials Childhood Education Education (1-6) in Provides an opportunity for public school in submits a 'learning contract to an adviser " designated by the department chairperson. Contract includes details of the academic goals, descriptions of the project in its Elementary School Curriculum (3) Studies problems related to development, experimentation, and improvement of curriculum practices in the elementary school. 62.522 relation to the and of a proposal for a final report, a reading list, and the proposed credit. Permission Curriculum Trends in literature. 62.530 Awareness of Enviornmental Education Problems for the Elementary Grades Helps classroom (3) II teachers to pursue in-service projects in cooperation with a faculty' adviser. The teacher and methods that are effective in the encounter. Students become acquainted with children's books, work with children in a storytelling experience, discover ways other than through reading by which children may experience Early See course description for 62.510 62.521 (3) Surv eys ways cliildren may encounter literature setting responsible for the overall planning, coordination, implementation, and evaluation Literature for Children in the Elementary Grades Education (Code 62) the candidate for a Curriculum and Instruction N-12 Supen isor)^ Certificate in a cooperative relationship with an individual in a school 62.529 Elementaf7 and Early Childhood Field-based practicum experience that places 60.581 in School as a basis for Evaluation integral part of the course. 60.580 Social Studies research in the disciplines of the social sciences 60.585 instruction administrative behavior; studies roles of contemporan' supervision with respect to 62.527 Early (3) organize environmental education activities. Areas of content include problem-solving activities, material sources, the use of resources, curriculum building, development of an awareness of environmental problems, and possible solutions to them. Camping and a camp Childhood Education teacher fee are required. (3) goals to register for the course granted upon approval of the contract Evaluation based on the written . committee appointed by the adviser and/or department chairperson. Students may register at any report and an examination by a suitable time; the duration of the Seminar in Education (1-6) Provides the opportunity for a group of teachers engaged in a common in-service project to use the resources of the university and its faculty. A "learning contract" similar to that of 60.581 is submitted by the group as a basis for permission to register. Papers relate to aspects of the project and to the literature designated in the contract. Discussion and criticism in seminar meetings under the direction of a faculty member. Evaluation is based on the seminar reports and a final comprehensive written report by the student. 60.584 programs required to meet the needs of children who enter school with increased experiential background. 62.523 Practices in Teaching the Young (3) Curriculum and Instructional Theory, Design and Development (3) Competency-based course consisting of elements that provide a base in relevant theory associated with the activity of curriculum Examination of current practices in teaching the young child with emphasis on the developmental aspects of childhood as they relate to the school program. 62.524 Knowledge and the Curriculum practices. in Elementary School Science (3) Studies the problems resulting from the increased interest of children in science and the need for science instruction in the elementary grades; methods and materials for nurturing these interests and for implementing science instruction witliin the limits of the interests of children are presented evaluated. for the (1-3) Opportunity for students to broaden their experiences in environmental education. a camp fee are required. Prerequisite: 62.530 62.533 Values Clarification in the Elementary School (3) Primarily for elementary education stvidents. of values clarification as (3) Studies the place of knowledge in developing Current Practices and Materials Elementary School Emphasizes the philosophy and composition a curriculum. Emphasis on content influenced 62.525 Environmental Education Awareness Activities in the Elementary School by innovative 62.531 Camping and Child experience is flexible. 60.583 Studies the changing goals and the developing and it applies to the elementary school child. Practical and theoretical aspects stressed as well as techniques for helping children build a value system by which they can live. Emphasis on methods which aid the teacher in becoming aware of the emotional needs of children, humanizing of the education process, and improvement of working and learning relationships with others. 62.539 Current Topics in Elementary Education Investigates current thinking (3) and research aspects of elementary education. in 3 P^e 48 Graduate Studies Catalog 62.581 Independent Study in Comparable management practices as used in the decision- Elementary Education (1-6) making role of the financial manager. Seminar in Elementary Education (1- In-depth study of management to 60.583. performance improvements. Allows (3) opportunity' for students to be involved in activities proper hypothesis formation both for their involved in the financial aspects of business enterprise. Theoretical knowledge gained 6) Comparable alternative practices in exercise science and adult health. Provides methods to validate to 60.581. 96.535 Financial Management 62.583 between own investigations but also for evaluation of current published works. through exposure to fmancial management 62.590 Current Research and Development in Early Childhood Education (3) and research in early cliildhood education, prenatal through Examinates recent literature age 8.. characteristics of the learner, learning environment, learning materials, and imiovative literature is applied to problem situations through the use of case studies and simulation techniques. Emphasis on the development of perspective in the decision-making process with the acquisition of tools to facilitate effective decision making. Concepts 05.511 in Graded Exercise Testing (3) Studies concepts, procedures, and techniques required in graded exercise testing (GXT) involving bicycle ergometer and treadmill test protocols. programs. Departmental paper and/or curriculum projects are initiated in tliis course. 96.540 International Finance (3) Studies the principles and practices relevant to 62.591 Learning and Development Young Child understanding the nature of international of the (3) finance, its problems and its institutions. Adult Exercise Programming 05.575 (4) Concentrates on adult physiological functions under stress and the adjustment and regulatory activities of the body during exercise; Sun eys child development and its relationsliip Discussion centers on sources and instruments development of of international export and import financing, development of working knowledge of assessments, motor characteristics, and exchange physical performance. to the early school ) ears: the the young child from prenatal through age eight. 62.592 Identification Needs of and Prescription of the Young Children (3) rates, balance-of-payments, governmental regualtions and policies, financial management, as well as accounting for international transactions. Prerequisite: 96.3 1 Business Finance. of young children and and mental needs in developing appropriate prescriptive procedures. 62.593 Organization and Administration of Educational Programs for Young Children (3) Studies the various programs in early childhood education with emphasis on the expansion and administration with regard to the selection of personnel, evaluative techniques, and curriculum procedures, school law, finance, and other appropriate subjects. 62.594 Practicum in Early Childhood 96.550 Security Analysis and Portfolio IVIanagement Advanced treatment of aspects involved in developing a logical and systematic approach to analyzing and evaluating t)pes of securities. Investment strategy and management of an investment portfolio. Theoretical aspects of security' analysis and problems involved in analyzing and evaluating securities within the context of the type of industry issuing them. 96.599 Special Topics May Law (3) of advanced topics in at the graduate level, and permits the instructor to focus on issues of particular address a variet)' Individually prescribed course of study activitA-based learning enrollment. (6) and and practice teaching. Previous experience and academic achievement reviewed. Practician proposal required, and consent ofprogram coordinator and department chairperson required. 62.595 Individualized Instruction Classroom (3) modes to individualized settings. Finance (Code 96) 96.525 Financial IVIanagement Decisions advanced aids, aging, the effects of ergogenic and the environment on physical performance. 05.577 IVIethods and Materials in Adult Physical Education (3) Emphasizes the academic and technical knowledge necessan' to conduct health and fitness programs in public and private agencies. Students are prepared to assume leadership and management positions within the health and fitness industries. Health Sciences (Code 80) 80.500 Health Sciences Internship (3-6) sciences an opportunit)- to apply acquired knowledge in an on-site practicum experience under the super\-ision of an appropriately credentialed preceptor. (Code 05) Technology in Health/Fitness financial History (Code 42) (3) Presents the basic principles of software and hardware usage for exercise science and human performance t\'pe of environments. Special emphasis on spreadsheet and data base modeling of performance tests and evaluations used in the area of fitness assessment. Utilizes several common environments as well as methods of software modification and hardware interfacing. (3) Studies business financial problems and the of knowledge of the physiology of Provides students in die multidisciplinary health Health and Physical Education 05.500 Analyzes practices, principles, and procedures for individualizing instruction. Experiences include procedures for adapting conventional development s human performance, — Principles and Practices for the instructional (3) exercise physiolog}' as applied to adults and student (3) importance and interest to the discipline. Students should contact the professor prior to Education Adult Exercise Physiology Provides a continuation of basic and advanced the elder population. Intended to develop Focuses on techniques of identify ing the physical, emotional, social, 05.576 05.510 Physiological Assessments (3) Studies skills necessary to make rational choices Soviet Russia 42.452 (3) Presents a critical analysis of the political, social, economic, and cultural evolution of the Soviet Union and a study of Soviet foreign Not offered every semester. policy. Prerequisite: 42. 42.453 1 13 Problems America of Contemporary Latin (3) Analyzes recent events or movements that may indicate recurrence of historical problems ) Bloomsburg University or major developments of international significance in selected countries of Latin America. Not offered every semester 42.460/61 Topics in European History (3) European histoiy. Seminar-style course studies variety of problems in European history, in the medieval, early modem and modem periods. Discusses and analyzes secondary materials on the history, philosophy, politics, science and art of a chosen period. Research paper required. Topics vary Prerequisite: from semester to semester. 42.112 or 42.155 Investigates select topics in M.Ml History of Labor in Specific emphasis on student materials. applying instmctional design techniques to the design and development of instmctional products in print form. the United States (3) 57.551 Advanced instruction. Course goes beyond the in previous courses to simulate a hypothetical formative and summative evaluation. In addition, the course emphasizes learning theory, cognitive and behavioral approaches comparison of instmctional and research evidence that Provides a survey of the major aspects of modem Interactive Graphics interactive (3) computer graphics from the user perspective. Included are overviews (3) introduction and basic orientation to the use ofinfomiation processing educational environment. Students required to investigate the impact of the computer and associated peripheral devices on the classroom. Emphasis on the effective use of available computer resources. [Vlanagement Information Systems (3) Studies information analysis and systems design from the user's point of view. Students identify the basic concepts of systems point of view, organization as a system, information flows, and nature of management information systems. Data bases and data base management systems will be investigated from the manager's perspective. 92.599 Special Topics (3) Examines current or advanced topics in the field of computer and information systems not normally examined in depth in other classes. manipulation of graphical objects, the user interface, and a basic understanding of the fundamental implementation algorithms. Not a programming course, but rather for users of interactive graphical 57.550 Technology (Code 57) Instructional Design (3) hardware and software. 57.570 Introduction to Interactive Technologies (3) Examines the fundamental concepts of computer-based learning and information systems. Specific emphasis is placed on the design, development, and authoring of interactive videodisc courseware. Emerging technologies and their potential impact upon education and training are also studied. 57.572 Examines the systems approach for the design, development, and evaluation of instruction and training materials. Students conduct a needs assessment and instmctional analysis, write objectives, develop instructional strategies, and develop teacher's guide and Master's Thesis (6 Consists of an independent scholarly investigation in which the student designs, develops, implements, and evaluates a brief module to address a specific Under the direction of a faculty committee, the student identifies a performance problem in an audience of interest, and works with a subject matter expert to design and produce instruction on a particular topic. The instmction is later implemented with the target audience and evaluated for its effectiveness. The student then makes the necessary revisions based on instmctional the evaluation data. Designing Multimedia with HyperCard (3) Acquaints the student with the various user, authoring, and scripting levels of a hypermedia application program such as HyperCard or ToolBook. Basic constmcts such as stacks/ books, backgrounds, cards/pages, fields, and buttons are used in developing multimedia computer presentations. Applications are reviewed and developed with emphasis on good design and programming techniques. Authoring Systems I (3) Provides a careful, in-depth study of various (3) 57.599 audience. 57.573 Instructional Graduate Internship Allows students to put into practice the theory that they have learned in previous courses. Each intemsliip must last at least 1 2 weeks and must be directly related to the general content of the master's program. of the hardware, software, data stmctures, Information Processing (Code 92) 92.554 Student teams use a systems approach to design, develop, and evaluate a comprehensive interactive computer-based multimedia project. business environment. 57.590 supports instmctional design practices. 57.560 in the (3) and procedures for effective test items, role in A comprehensive Managing Multimedia Projects Technology curriculum. Smdents are teamed together to apply concepts and skills learned contemporary labor- Information Processing 57.575 learning outcomes, techniques for writing management problems and 92.550 systems and authoring languages in an MSSpecific areas of emphasis include the design and use of hypermedia applications, characteristics of various authoring tools, and criteria for choosing and authoring tool. Windows environment. design of instmctional strategies for specific design models, labor's changing our increasingly technological society. Prerequisite: 3 semester hours in history. (3) II Culminating experience in the Instmctional to instmction, a A third of the course is devoted Authoring Systems An in-depth smdy ofvarious PC-based authoring introductory course by elaborating on the organized labor from the post-Civil War period to an analysis of (3) (57.550) by providing additional information and practice concerning the design of effective Surveys the emergence and development of to the present. Instructional Design Serves as a sequel to Instmctional Design 57.574 Page 49 PC-based authoring systems and authoring languages in an MS-DOS environment. Specific areas of emphasis include types of authoring software, generalized authoring options, specific techniques for planning and creating instmction using the authoring tools, and principles of effective design of computerbased instmction. Interdisciplinary Studies (Code 09) 09.401 History and Politics of the USSR (3) Provides sufficient background in history and political science to enable students to better understand the USSR. Encompasses some of the major developments in the Soviet Union since 1917 employing lectures, films, slides, guest speakers, readings, and discussion. 09.427 Socialism: Theory and History (3) Surveys socialist philosophies from Biblical times to the present concentrating on the theories of Marx, Engels, Lenin, and Mao and including a review of the major historical events surrounding socialist development. 09.580-589 Special Topics (1-3) Provides an opportimit)' for graduate students from any graduate program to expand their Graduate Studies Catalog Page 50 knowledge from a previously learned experience or to explore a new learning experience not offered on a regular basis. Each course carries from 1 to 3 semester hours. Prerequisites are determined by the instructor. Graduate Internship 09.590 (1-6) environment and issues that could enhance an enterprise's sunival and success. resources in organizational settings. Emphasis basic principles of behavior, motivation, on and development, leadership, and performance in organizations. training 93.558 Social Responsibility and Business Ethics (3) Relates the American business system and 93.599 Special Topics individual business firms to the social, political, This course economic environments. It examines the powers and responsibilities of (3) may address a variety of advanced Management at the graduate level, ProNides a work-study experience initially administrated by an academic faculty- member and a sponsoring employer. Provides the opportunity for an internship experience across tehnological and topics in the business system as a major institution within and permits the instructor to focus on issues of particular importance and interest to the discipline. Students should contact the disciplines at a graduate level. the same society. 09.599 Master's Thesis (3-6) The course addresses social responsiveness in the general context of managerial ethics. 93.560 Law & Legal Elements (Code 98) 98.507 society as well as individual business firms in Operations Management (3) International Legal Environment of Analyzes of manufacturing and service systems and application of decision making of Business operational policy problems. (3) Introduction to public and private international law as applied to the increasingly globalized business environment. Cases include: Trade law: extraterritorial application of U.S. law: treat)" the NAFTA and law: U.S. -Japan relations: GATT; European Union: multinational corporations: human rights, communications, and environmental regulation international 98.599 sy in the stem. Special Topics (3) Addresses a variety of topics in law and legal elements and allows the instructor to focus on appropriate current topics in the accounting profession. Students should contact the 93.562 Organizational Theory (3) Applies comparative examination of major approaches to the study of organizations theories and research fmdings to practical Topics include sy stems of power and influence, organization structure, organizational conflict and cooperation, individual motivation, group process, behavioral science research and its implications situations. on management. 93.563 Operations Research (3) Covers construction and use of qtiantitative models in business decision making. 93.566 Management (Code 93) Statistical Analysis (3) statistical principles of data. 93.512 Managerial Economics (3) Covers economic analysis of the firm and its environment; determination of prices, output, and employment. 93.540 Small Business Institute Seminar SmaU concepts to practical decision-making business problems. in applying theoretical International Management human aspects of organization, spotlighting Includes the the group and the indi\ idual. fmdings and conceptual models of those who have conducted empirical behavioral research and the behaviors of class members. Includes concepts of roles, norms, cohesive and divisive processes. Explores social and status aspects of self-concept, personal perception, goals, feelings, ego. responsibility, decisions, conditioning, and personal functioning. Business Institute Program as well as experience 93.556 (3) (3) Provides graduate credit for students participating in the College of Business' Organization Behavior Focuses on internal organizational issues with recognition given to personal and external organizational background factors. Deals with and procedures basic to research in business and interpretation Covers Marine Science (Code 55) Ecology 55.431 of Marine Plankton (3) Studies phytoplankton and zooplankton in marine and brackish environments. Qualitative and quantitative comparisons made between the plankton populations of various types of habitats in relation to primary and secondary productivity. Problems 55.500 in Marine Science (3) Graduate students may pursue one of the following options: Option A - EnroU course offered at in 200, 300, or 400 level the Marine Science Center in desire advanced work and complete, in addition to the regular course requirements, an approved project in the area under the direction of the instructor, which they 'Written permission from the instructor is required. instructor prior to enrollment. 93.511 professor prior to enrollment. (3) Focuses on d> namic changes business environment and increased foreign competition that challenge company managers. Addresses international issues and understanding of their impact on market, Develops products, and services. understanding of international business in international 93.581 Business Policies Examines complex (3) industrial situations to determine best strategies to insure a firm s long-run sur\ ival and growth in competitive markets. Emphasizes problem-solving skills, implementation of optimal decisions, nature of strategic analysis including selected cases involving production, pricing, capital investments and their interaction with other factors. 93.583 Human Resources Development (3) Focuses on current research and theory related to management and development of human OR — Option B - Enroll in an Independent Research Project. To be admitted, a student must submit a research proposal to the academic committee of the Marine Science Consortium. The proposal must include the scope and duration of the proposed research, equipment and facilities required, and a recommendation and approval from the student s academic adviser. Requires written permission for graduate credit acceptability from the chairperson of the graduate committee of the Department of Biological and Allied Health Sciences before registering. Copies of this approval and the instructor's permission must be forwarded to the academic director of the Marine Science Center before the student arrives on station to take the course. 55.540 Environmental Science Education (3) Field-oriented approach to environmental education with special emphasis upon coastal zones. Students relate their own disciplines to education for quality environments. Consideration will be given to sources, facilities, methods, techniques, and concepts used in environmental education. Bloomsburg University 55.541 Biology of Mollusca The Mollusca is 82.501 Mathematics (Code 53) (3) 53.411 of morphological, ecological and behavioral variations. This course offers an evolutionary, Continued and advanced study of theorems and applications of group theory begun in functional and ecologic approach to studying abstract algebra. Prerequisite: Introduction to Group Theory 53 (3) Research Cruise 53.421 — Biology in Advanced Calculus (3) Examines theoretical formulations related roles and role development and to their applicability to the functional role development of the clinical nurse specialist. Students use concepts, principles and strategies inherent in 310. important group of organisms. 55.570 Role Theory and Development Nursing Practice the second largest group of animals and perhaps the most diverse in terms this Page 51 (3) a variety of theories (e.g., systems, change and framework (3) Presents a rigorous treatment of the concepts role) to serve as a three-week session involving planning and preparations for an oceanographic research cruise of approximately eight days, actual execution of the cruise plan on board an ocean research vessel. Introduces data-processing techniques and instrumentation used by Prerequisite: biological oceanographers. 55-241 or its equivalent, orpermission of the of limit, continuity, derivative, and integral for development and enactment of the subroles of functions of a single real variable. Prerequisite: practitioner, educator, researcher, leader/ 53 226, consent of instructor. manager and consultant. Leadership principles are employed as students identify an actual or A instructor. 55-593 53.422 Complex Variables (3) complex numbers and theory of functions of a complex Presents a rigorous treatment of the (3) Prerequisites: 53-226, consent of instructor. Designed to present animal behavior within an ecological and evolutionary context. Presents mathematical and theoretical framework of behavioral ecology. An in-depth exploration of the ways in which the behavior of animals is influenced by the environment, especially with regard to resource distribution. potential issue or problem related to a component of the clinical nurse specialist role and design 53.451 Introduction to Topology (3) Introduces fundamentals of general topology; elementary set theory, topological spaces, mappings, connectedness, compactness, completeness, product and metric spaces; nets and convergence. 82.502 Marketing (Code 97) 53.471 Marketing Management (3) Applies managerial process of analysis, organization, planning and control to marketing activities marketing concepts analysis of marketing opportunities, growth and competitive strategy, marketing information systems, buyer behavior, and product development. Numerical Analysis (3) Provides a computer-oriented analysis of algorithms of numerical analysis. Includes the topics of non-linear equations, interpolation and approximation, differentiation and integration, matrices and differential equations. Prerequisites: 53-322 and 53-373- Marketing Research (3) Advanced techniques of the scientific 53.491 Special Topics in Mathematics (3) as a regular course offering. analysis and interpretation). An Consent of instructor. 53.576 Computer Graphics for Instructional Applications applied (3) orientation for the users of marketing research, Sequel to 5 3 375 where techniques for creating reflecting the current trends in the integration color, graphics, of microcomputers and mainframes, and in Nursing • and sound are examined and applied to the development of instructional international marketing. computing programs. 97.599 53.592 Nursing Research (3) I nursing research gindings to improve the quality of health care Principles and and health care delivery. strategies inherent in scientific inquiry, critical evaluation and the research process are applied throughout the course. Prerequisites: undergraduate courses in research design and statistics. 82.500, Applied for Health Professionals, may be taken prior to or concurrent with this course. 82.504 Advanced Physiology for Nursing Practice (3) Presents selected aspects of genetic, biochemistry, physiology, and pharmacology as applied to advanced nursing practice. Functionally relates embryonic, histologic, and gross anatomical features of certain organ systems to biochemical and physiological mechanisms essential for the maintenance of a stable internal environment. Considers Special Topics (3) Special Topics (3) 82.500 Television Production and Design (3) (3) and methods of statistical analysis of data in the health professions. The course emphasizes statistical of principles and a way of thinking for health concepts as a set high school Focuses on the practical aspects of planning professionals. Prerequisites: and producing video tapes for specific algebra, basic statistics course or permission of instructional purposes. Covers pre-production planning, production activities, and post- production editing. the instructor. clinical practice. Applied Statistics for Health principles physiology, biochemistry, pharmacology, one year of nursing Professionals AppUes 27.511 anatomy and Nursing (Code 82) instructor prior to enrollment. Mass Communications (Code 27) some deviations from normal metabolism, structure, and function. Prerequisites: Undergraduate This course addresses a variety of topics in marketing and allows the instructor to focus on appropriate current topics in the accounting profession. Students should contact the (3) Prepares students to critique, use and extend Prerequisite: marketing research procedure (problem defmition, research design, data collection, Conceptual Models Statistics Presents an area of mathematics not available 97.552 planned change. Explores theory building and levels of theory, the relationship of models to theories, the elements of a model, and major conceptual models in nursing practice. Students conduct an in depth analysis of one specific conceptual model in nursing, as well as design/select a model for advanced nursing practice in their area of clinical specialization, 82.503 Prerequisites: 53-226, consent of instructor. 97.551 a proposal for variable, limits, continuity, analytic functions, Cauchy-Riemarm equations, contour integrals, conformal mappings, and applications. Behavioral Ecology for the 82.505 Physical Assessment for Advanced Nursing Practice (3) Focuses on knowledge and perspective of physical assessment of individuals across the life span to develop a systematic approach to physical assessment with synthesis of cognitive knowledge and psychomotor skills. Emphasizes the wellness component of physical assessment with reference to major health deviations. Graduate Studies Catalog 82.506 Page 52 employed Epidemiology: Concepts and are Principles for Contemporary Nursing adult clients, support with stems and variety- of providers in di\ erse settings to promote, restore and maintain adult health. Through social, etliical and political actions, client advocao' and change process are encouraged to affect the quality- of adult health care. Weekly seminar practice as a clinical nurse specialist within a specialized area of adult health and illness and methods of the epidemiologic orientation as the framework for assessing the well-being populations and designing strategic nursing inter%'entions based on levels of prevention. affords students' participation in analyzing skills, current adult health care problems, trends/ issues and in evaluating and formulating for adult clients. Students Students apply basic epidemiologic research skills designs in the investigation, analysis, and presentations, clinical practicum and course Practice (3) Focuses on the epidemiological model as a basis for decision making and health promotion in contemporan- clinical and communit)- health nursing practice. Presents concepts, principles, proposed solutions to observed patterns of health states in contemporan' populations. undergraduate research, microbiology and community health nursing. Prerequisites: Community Health Nursing Focuses on the role development of the clinical nurse specialist in community- health nursing. Students apply advanced knowledge, skills and critical thinking in the competent use of the nursing process with populations and the community as a whole. Evaluation and refinement of a model for advanced practice provide a framework for the student's development of the multifaceted roles of (6) Focuses on the role development of the clinical nurse specialist in adult health and illness. Students apply advanced knowledge, skills and critical thinking in the competent use of nursing process, therapeutic interv entions. and technology to administer nursing services to a specific adult population to facilitate optimal wellness and to impact on the deliver}- of adult health care. model for Evaluation and refmement of advanced practice provide a a framework for holistic care of adult clients and one's development of the multifaceted roles as practitioner, educator, consultant and leader/ maruger. Leadership principles and strategies communication and \ alues in advanced clinical nursing practice enhance their analysis of current concepts, practices, trends, issues, health policies organizational decision making. Prerequisite: illness. Management and Behavior in Organizational Advanced Nursing Practice (3) in Consent of the nurse . and research in their enactment as clinical nurse specialists in the advanced practice of adult health and role Prerequisite: 82.512. instructor. Management and 82.533 82.514 Independent Study Behavior (3) faculDi' preceptor in conducting an individualized study related to a particular area of clinical interest. 82.531 Builds Community Health Nursing (6) II upon Practicum and concentrates on I advanced professional nursing. There is an emphasis on the students' increasing independence and self directed learning. Through the assimilation of additional theor\', in Organizational Health Care Delivery System Student works with a (3) Seminar format that explores model building and the future directions of organizational structures for advanced nursing practice. Organizational theor>- provides the framework for organizational characteristics and identifying the organizational strategies and structures with greatest potential for promoting and evaluate community health nursing performance and organizational Focuses on organizational environments and planned change in the health care deliver)- system. Cotirse may be taught in another countn- to provide international aspects. Prerequisite: Consent of the programs and interventions instructor. interventions and values as the\' implement I critical thinking, therapeutic inter\entions/technolog>- advanced practice. Focuses on leadership theories, strategies for maturation and change, concepts of power and influence, and 82.505, candidacy- for research skills, and understand the development and operationalization of health policies within communit\- health programs. Adult Health and Illness Nursing knowledge, related to the role ofthe clinical nurse specialist and students continue to apply critical thinking, 82.512 facilitated to assimilate additional theor>- and research in advancing the students' Explores the concepts of organizational st\ie and the theories of management behavior assignments. Prerequisites: 82.501, 82.502, 82.503, 82.504, M.S.N. communication 82503, self-directed learning activities, the is .specialist in adult health and illness by assuming leadership/management positions in a health care setting and b)- functioning both independendy and collaboratively with clients, support systems, other providers and communit)- in improving the qualit)' of adult health care. Social, ethical and political actions are employed in order to initiate and affect change regarding the development of health care polio* and its effect on health care Weekly student-conducted seminars focus on the of current community- health issues, develop 82.505, 82.506, candidacy for M.S.N. student enhanced through seminar are enable the students to participate in the analysis Prerequisites: 82.500, 82.501, 82.502, Through expertise in the mtiltifaceted roles of the clinical practitioner, educator, researcher, consultant and leader/manager. Leadership principles and strategies are applied as students assess and anal^-ze the health status and determinants of health of populations and the total community. Students collaborate and coordinate with other community' health ntirses, a variet\" of providers, and clients in a diversity- of settings to plan and develop innovative programs designed to meet identified health needs of risk populations in the communit)'. Weekly seminars assist and tlirough independent, self-directed learning. Research (6) I sy strategies for health care reform. 82.513 82.511 as students collaborate risk populations. therapeutic skills, for selected high effective growth. They function independently and collaboratively with others who influence the health care environment to improve the Nursing Research 82.550 II (3) to engage in social, ethical Serves as the culminating experience in the Students synthesize knowledge program. drawn from core and clinical course work to which expand on the research prospectus developed health of the communit)-. Students continue initiate and political actions and effect change at the community' level. Interventions that assist in the development of public policy- based on the assessed needs of populations are stressed. Weekly seminars continue to focus on the analysis of current community health issues, leadership in the development of health policy and research in the advanced practice in community' health nursing. Prerequisite: 82511. 82.532 Adult Health and Illness Nursing In developing a Nursing Research I. comprehensiv e proposal, students conduct an extensive review and critique of relevant in literature, formulate a conceptual or theoretical framework and select an appropriate research The course is design and methodology. presented in a seminar format with open forum defense of the proposal serving as a comprehensive examination. Prerequisite: All course work in the nursing major II (6) Concentrates on advanced professional nursing 82.590 Upon Thesis (6) successful completion of 82.550, . Bloomsburg University students who choose to carry out their research Ptiysics 44.440 (Code 54) study may enroll in thesis as an elective option. Prerequisite: 82.550 54.421 Systems (Code 94) Office Solid State Physics (3) Examines physical properties of matter in the solid state. Reviews basic quantum concepts, crystal structure, electrons in metals, electrical 94.500 Office An overview Systems and Information of office systems and technology, — procedures (3) people, within organizational and environmental contexts. Provides an understanding of the evolving role band theory, and the p-n junction. Studies dielectric and magnetic properties of matter. Three hours of class per week. Prerequisite: 54.310, 54.314; Mathematics 53.225. conductivity, semiconductors, 94.510 Systems Applications (3) Discusses applications of office automation technologies to enhance productivity of office employees from support personnel to managers. Hands-on experience includes comparative and selective techniques for hardware and software, as well as an evaluation of appropriate training materials for support Provides application of communication (3) skills professionals who work in environments with automated information and communication systems. Topics include: oral and written reports, systems-related documents (reports, proposals, procedures), research methods, and information technology. for those Explores the constitutional limitations, citizen expectations and myths surrounding these institutions. 44.446 Constitutional Law (3) I federal-state relationships. Offered fall semester thermodynamics, thermodynamics of simple systems, introduction to kinetic theory, and statistical thermodynamics. Three hours of class perweek. Prerequisite: 54.2 12, or 54. 1 12 with consent of instructor; Mathematics only. 53.225. 54.450 Introduction to Quantum Mechanics (3) Administrative Communications legislative relationships, constitutional issues. (3) Thermodynamics personnel. 94.520 (3) Presents concepts and principles of classical 54.422 Office The President and Congress Reviews presidential and congressional politics, public policy-making roles, executive- Analyzes the evolution, structure, andfunction of the Supreme Court, concentrating on a case study approach of the court's interpretations of the powers of the president. Congress, and of the office as a key information systems center. Page 53 Examines the development and interpretation of Schroedinger's wave mechanics, its mathematical formalism, and the results and predictions of this quantum theory as applied hydrogen atom, and multi-electron atoms. Three hours class per week. Prerequisite: 54.310; Mathematics 53-225. to one-dimensional systems, the 44.447 Constitutional Law Studies the decisions of the (3) II Supreme Court as they are related to the individual and the government, concentrating on nationalization of the Bill of Rights, rights of persons accused of crimes, equal protection, and voting rights. Offered spring semester only. 44.448 Judicial Process (3) Studies policy-making by the federal courts, primarily the Supreme Court. Analyzes nature of the policy-making ftinction as well as the impact of policy-making on American society. 44.452 State and Local Government and Politics (3) Presents a description and analysis of state and 94.530 Telecommunications local legislatures, executives, (3) Political Introduction to telecommunications in the business environment. Topics include: area networks, communications media, hardware, and software. local Management issues and practical applications are an integral part of the course. Emphasizes the application of telecommunications to facilitate information interchange in whatever form the information takes: voice, data, text, and image. 94.540 Training and Oevelopment (3) Applies theories of learning and instructional procedures to education and training of employees in office systems. Topics include: instructional design, strategies, technology, and implementation, evaluation, and management of training with the organizational structure. 94.550 Integrated Office Systems (3) Capstone course of office systems curriculum. The Development Thought during the last semester ofthe degree program Prerequisite: the instructor. 94.500, 94.540 or consent of of Political judiciaries; and problems. Offered spring semester in political 44.409 philosophy American Political Thought (3) Analyzes the relationship of American political thought to contemporary political science by using traditional materials in an historical, chronological way but reworking them to show their relation and relevance to actions and institutions. Covers main ideas of the leading political thinkers in America from the Colonial period to the present. 44.437 only. (3) A serious in-depth look at higher-level questions Public Administration Applications 44.458 U.S. Foreign Policy (3) Analyzes substance, methods, and purposes of U.S. foreign policy including the determinants of policy, policy-making machinery, and implementation matters. 44.464 Government and Politics of Ireland (3) Surveys historic, social, cultural, and religious developments in Ireland with concentration on a study of the government and politics of Northern Ireland and the Irish Republic. Examines contemporary literature, drama, music, and art. (3) Puts into practice the theory of public administration by using simulations and cases. Offered spring semester only. 44.438 Public Personnel Administration Includes a synthesis and an application of concepts related to current office systems topics. Students should enroll in this course and the myths and realities of state and local politics; intergovernmental relations; current policies 44.405 telephony, data codes, protocols, network architectures, Science (Code 44) Examines public service (3) as a career, the personnel needs of national, state, and local governments; civil service law, personnel systems; and current problems in the public service. 44.487 International Law and Organizations (3) Examines the nature of international law and politics and surveys basic issues in contemporary international law. The course also examines the process of international organizations and selected issues. 44.490 Independent Study Science in Political (3) Provides for individualized reading, research, Graduate Studies Catalog Page 54 and reporting under conditions of minimal supen ision. Projects must have departmental approval and be under way by the end of the first week making. Class size limited to 20 students. 48.101 and consent of the instructor. Offered spring semester only. Prerequisite: of a session. Seminar in Government and Politics (3) Examines selected government and politics in an attempt to review and unifj' theories and methods of political science. Emphasizes individual research projects. Professional Studies (Code 79) 79.591 Research in based assessment, and informal diagnostic techniques; analysis of extreme reading application of practical remediation techniques; discussion of how to adapt instructional techniques to test results, a clinical environment, and a classroom. disabilities; 48.453 44.492 interpretation of standardized tests, curriculum- Education (3) methods and techniques used in educational research; development and Studies Organizational Psychology (3) Describes the application of psychological theory and research to the study of industrial, business, profit, and nonprofit service, military, and governmental organizations. Emphasizes the interaction of individual perceptions, group dynamics, and organizational climate and strategies to maximize the satisfaction and effectiveness of each component within and between complex organizations. Prerequisite: 48.101, 48.253, and consent of instructor. Offered spring semester only. Clinical Practicum (3) I age students who have reading and/or learning difficulties; focuses on self-help strategies related to decoding, comprehension, oral reading, and study emphasizes the skills; application of clinical strategies to curriculum materials 48.464 interpretation of statistical data and application Advanced Experimental Design (3) Presents an advanced consideration of the to professional problems. 63.543 Clinical experience in diagnosing and remediating the reading difficulties of school- and homework; written summary reports required. 63541, Prerequisites: 63.540, 63. 548 plus consent ofclinic director. planning, conduct, and evaluation of research 79.593 studies in Human Diversity (3) Designed for teachers seeking an advanced degree in education. Broadly based and fieldbased oriented. Provides additional opportunities to integrate new learning and classroom experiences in these areas: human development, language and culture, learning modes and stales, multicultural and exceptional sfjdies, and an understanding of the social and cultural milieu. 79.599 Ttiesis (6) Student demonstrates ability to employ accepted methods of educational research in the solution or intensive study of some problem area of interest or concern. The problem area and biological sciences, employing parametric and non parametric statistics. Emphasizes inferential statistics, design, analysis, interpretation, and computer in the behavioral Prerequisites: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281, 48.282, or consent of the instructor. utilization. is pursuing. Psychology (Code 48) 48.406 Independent Study in Psychology (3) instructor 48.497 and departmental approval. Psychology Practicum (1-15) Provides application of psychological knowledge through study, observation, and practice in a community. May be repeated for Prerequisites: instructor. Human Studies the historical and contemporary Theories of Learning learning systems and models which (3) yield of Personality Prerequisites: 63-540, 63.545 Organization and Administration of Reading Programs (K-12) (3) For classroom teachers, reading specialists, and resource room specialists who are involved with a school district's reading program; emphasizes a working knowledge of certification requirements, job descriptions, guidelines for programs funded through federal or state agencies, resources for exemplary reading programs, program evaluation, and parent involvement. Reading (Code 63) 63.540 self, and learning points of view. Prerequisite: 48.101, 48.160, 48.281, or consent of instructor. Offered fall semester only. in Group Introduction to the Teaching of (3) Focuses on recent research and trends and provides an historical perspective of reading instruction; designed to develop a knowledge base and instructional competence with different programs and approaches to reading instruction. norm-setting, leadership, problem solving, role playing cooperation/competition, and decision the Content Areas 63.541 (3) in Reading (3) in the study of recent research in the field of reading as it is applied to curriculum, instructional materials, and procedures of teaching reading. 63.548 Reading Instruction Learner for the At-Risk (3) Emphasizes methodology related to improving skills of at-risk learners: provides an overview of how Pennsylvania laws and atrisk learners affect classroom instruaion; topics the reading Diagnosis and Prescription in Reading Emphasizes Seminar Advanced independent work (3) Offers on-going experience on topics including in for content area instruction in grades 4-12; 63.547 Reading personality. Considers personality from psychoanalytic, social, individual, Reading Presents theory and related teaching strategies and strategies for improving comprehension, vocabulary, and study skills. (3) study of theories explaining development, structure, and organization of 63.546 evaluations, critical Processes reading instruction. topics include the reading process, textbook principles for practical application. instructor. Laboratory Training Practicum I, provides experience with different age/grade levels and in 63.543, Clinical (3) 48.576 48.451 reports required; director. Requires reports and discussions of current research and may be repeated with change in topic. Prerequisite: 48.101 and consent of the Provides a summary when combined with the experiences acquired of technical psychological literature or empirical manipulation of variables in the field or laboratory under supervision of a psychology faculty member. Requires written report on results of study. Prerequisites: Consent of the Consent of the significant topics in psychology. Theories (3) 1! applying a remedial 63.541, 63.543, 63-548 and consent of clinic Provides for an advanced consideration of 48.436 setting; written in Studies a topic via either review and research a total of 15 semester hours. Psychology Seminar Clinical Practicum experience practical application of various theories of 48.466 selected for the research project must be related to the curriculum that the student 63.544 Clinical the (3) administration and include historial and current theories and research on at-risk learners, diagnostic tests. Bloomsbiirg University learning modalities, exemplary programs, and adapting instruction. 63.549 Teaching Reading to the Hearing Impaired/Language Handicapped Child (3) methods, and materials of teaching reading to hearing impaired/ language handicapped mdividuals; awareness of research and clinic practices which can be applied to classroom settings. Literature, Literacy and Culture lead to environmental particularly water, (3) Examines psychological aspects of literacy development and implications for teaching reading, writing, listening, and speaking across Sociology of Deviant Behavior Evaluates the presence and function of deviance in society. Includes mental illness and various types of crime and stigmatized behavior. Examines how therapeutically handled through deviance is and legally Sociology of Aging its and punishment. In-depth discussion of cognitive and behavioral 45.500 Sociology of Mass Communication (3) effects of mass media, especially television, Work Processes Utilizes problem-solving interventions in small Social (3) II groups integrating social work knowledge, skills, and values. Offered fall semester only. Middle and Junior High Schools (3) Inquires into the role of early secondary education by analyzing historical trends, curricular patterns, instructional designs, and organization unit. Emphasis on teacher behavior, student values and attitudes, and instructional designs peculiar to junior high, middle, and intermediate schools. 65.560 Development Secondary of the School Curriculum Problems related (3) experimentation, and improvement of curriculum practices in the secondary school. Evaluating Teaching 65.571 in Middle and Secondary Schools (3) Improvement of instruction through analysis. self Micro-teaching techniques, planning dimensions, self-appraisal techniques. Designed for teachers with special reference to the work of cooperating assessment and intervention with primary emphasis on ecological systems. Covers knowledge of rudimentary assessment and intervention skills for problem solving with families. Social Welfare Policy Independent Study Education in Secondary (1-6) See course description for 60.581. United States cross-culturally compared in other societies. Specific institutions selected depending on the interest in the with those 45.513 Offered spring semester only. adolescent's social interactions in groups and Seminar in (1-6) Computer Applications in U.S. society Sciences (3) 45.523 An introduction to computer use for the social Social Indicators (3) on systematic step-by-step understanding, analysis, and preparation of social indicators at the federal, state, and local levels of social The Contemporary American Community (3) and interpretation of statistical results. Prerequisites: 45.260 or similar statistics course. Offered spring semester only. dynamics of community life, its institutions, organizations, and people within the context of the development of post-industrial society. translating questions into data analysis 45.525 45.467 Population Problems human population, (3) major theories, and future developments of population, and impacts of population problems on society as influenced by vital processes. its Social Service Planning (3) Provides an advanced consideration of the development of social of the social Current Social Issues (3) Analyzes current social issues and solutions offered to solve them. Explores issues and solutions within the broad framework of the social sciences and specific framework of sociological and anthropological data. Sociology of Work (3) Focuses on structure and organization of industrial and post-industrial societies and the of the social effects of social policy, planning, relationship between work organizations within communities and society. Presents a sociological examination of work and the milieu of the worker. Course focuses on formal and informal work organizations, worker job and services on people satisfaction, local levels of organization. Reinforces and extends earlier learning in research techniques and methods by focusing with special emphasis on the An advanced examination and implementation of social and/or human services at federal, state, and 45.441 (3) sciences (through use of SPSS). Emphasizes policy, planning, Sociology (Code 45) American Society the Social social context of the See course description for 60.583. in institutions. 45.465 45.468 Secondary Education Adolescents Studies the role of adolescents in contemporary 45.578 65.583 (3) (3) distributions composition, changes, 65.581 Social Institutions Sociological examination of major institutions Frameworks for analyzing social and economic policies presented with special focus on legislative, judicial, and administrative policies. Studies teachers. 45.511 of students and faculty. 45.453 development, to field. (3) Surveys the major theoretical models for family Instructional Strategies in the tliis Family Counseling on audiences, the social structure of communications industry, particularly its influence on media content and the political use of mass media. Students critique the latest research articles in the 45.451 Curriculum Development and (3) major theoretical themes, patterns of living, socio-psychological and cultural consequences of aging. Examines the contemporary issues, problems, and programs Studies aging, of the aging. needs of diverse learners. Secondary Education (Code 65) 45.490 institutionalization and treatment. Attempts to provide a broad theoretical perspective as well as concrete examples of deviance in any society. Examines current methods of rehabilitation 45.450 personnel structure of pollution, energy and other resource depletion, and (3) the curriculum; addresses the instructional 65.530 deterioration, and noise air, increasing population density. 45.443 Principles, practices, 63.550 policy planning and analysis. Promotes understandmg of social indicators and the use of these indicators within all levels of society. Page 55 A critical analysis in a service-oriented, post-industrial society. 45.474 Contemporary Environmental Issues (3) Examines some major human problems that and dissatisfaction. Graduate Studies Catalog Page 56 secondary students. Math education software, manipulatives, games, and materials will be Special Education (Code 70) 70.501 70.550 Administration and Supervision of Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate Disabilities, evaluated and utilized. Elementary (3) Education for Exceptional Individuals 70.526 Transition Services for Individuals (3) Application of the fundamental principles of school administration and supen ision to the areas of exceptionality' and to problems unique to each. School law. teacher recruitment, inser\ ice education, organization and integration of special education and ancillan- ser\'ices, evaluation of special provisions, and finance as with Special Needs (3) Presents an overview of methodology and sen ice structures that facilitate the successful from school to adult transition living for individuals with special needs. Examination of individual vocational assessment, development these bear on special education. of functional vocational curriculum, and the instruction of vocational competencies will be 70.502 content focus. Issues related to the transition planning process are presented. Mental Retardation (3) Intensive review of research pertaining to etiolog)' Language Arts Special Needs 70.533 of mental retardation, classification systems, and diagnosis. Includes study of brain injur)', familial retardation, research on learning and evaluation of psychological Criteria distinguishing mental retardation characteristics, tests. from other problems. 70.505 Seminar Facilitates in Learning Disabilities (3) an in-depth study of the behavioral and cognitive development of children with specific learning disabilities. characteristics Intended for students seeking a master' s degree with concentrated emphasis in learning disabilities. Enrollment limited to students with the necessary- prerequisites and the approval of the instructor. 70.506 Introduction to Early Intervention (3) Presents an overview of the field of early inter\'ention, including historical perspectives, philosophies of early intervention, influences of disabilities on the development of young children and early inter%'ention models. 70.516 Psychology Of Exceptional Individuals (3) Symptomatology personality formation and developmental and therapeutic consideration for the exceptional indi\'idual. for Students with (3) Will provide preservice teachers with a comprehensive overview of skills, assessment, and strategies for teaching listening, speaking, reading, and written expression. A holistic philosophy for teaching language arts will be Students will prepare a portfolio of resources and "best practices" for teaching language arts to students with special needs. stressed. 70.534 Learning Disabilities (3) Study of characteristics and symptoms of specific learning disorders. Introduction to diagnostic and educational procedures used with learning disorders. Emphasis on perceptual and conceptual factors in the development of language skills. For individuals who have not had a course in learning Diagnostic and Remedial Techniques (3) Diagnostic and remedial techniques and instruments used with children in special education programs. Critical evaluation of applicability of each to the child in relation to causes and conditions of exceptionality. Development of skills in interpreting and writing case histories and reports in selection 70.522 and application of remedial techniques and evaluation of progress. Prerequisite: Course Assessment and Remediation of Mathematics for Special Needs Students (3) Provides an overview of the concepts of hierarchy of skills, computation, and application of addition, subtraction, in tests and measurements or its equivalent. 70.547 - Students will administer and interpret achievement, diagnostic and curriculum-based mathematics assessment. Emphasis on development of remedial math programs, adaptations of math curriculum for special needs students and design of a functional mathematics curriculum for moderately disabled students. Students evaluate, design, and implement a math program for elementary, middle school and/or Individuals (3) Provides an introduction to technology as it is being applied to meet the needs of exceptional individuals. Both simple and high technology solutions are explored as they relate to meeting the needs of individuals with mental, physical, sensory and communication disabilities. Topics include instructional tools and adaptations, environmental interfaces, prosthetics, as well as data teacher, practice collaborative problem solving and selecting and adapting instructional materials for students with special needs. 70.551 Teaching Methods for Individuals with Mild and Moderate Disabilities, Secondary (3) Will familiarize students with a variety of instructional techniques used to enhance the learning process of individuals with disabilities at the secondary level. Information pertaining to current issues in secondary special education and their impact on service delivery be discussed. 70.552 will also Projects in Special Education (3) Designed to further a student s own interest and competency in an area of special education for the exceptional child. Library research or individual projects involving service to the may be agreed upon and conducted under supervision of a staff member. exceptional person 70.556 The Mentally Gifted Individuals (3) Principles and practices that are modifying school programs to conser\ e and develop to optimum degree the capabilities of the more able individuals. Covers teaching techniques and devices used effectively in both the elementary and the secondary school. and productivity tools. 70.559 Seminar in Education of Exceptional Individuals (3) Research oriented and devoted to problems in the education of exceptional individuals. The problems may be theoretical and practical. Consideration given to problems of interest to the student. 70.562 Issues of Individuals with Physical Disabilities (3) Provides information and experience with educationally relevant motor disabilities. Technology and Exceptional multiplication, division, fractions, decimals, time, and measurement. learning needs and abilities. Provides awareness of role expectations of the special education the disabilities. 70.544 Presents principles for effective teaching techniques and current best practices applicable to elementary students with diverse Covers normal motor development; formal and informal assessment of motor skills and problems: developmental and corrective preschool and elementary school programs; conditions resulting in severe motor disabilities, self-care, academic, and psycho-social aspects of physical disabiliU'; prevocational. and vocational adjustment of the physically handicapped; and current issues related to research and litigation. Bloomsburg University Reading and Interpreting Research 70.565 in Special Education (3) Aids the student in reading, understanding, each student. Supervised demonstrations are an integral part of the course. 74.567 and results of statistical and evaluating the study of some problem area of interest or concern. The research project must be related to the exceptional person. questions that can be answered by various statistical procedures, and the development of an detect misuse of statistics. designs, ability to Foundations of Behavior Disorders 70.570 (3) Covers characteristics of children with behavior disorders, approaches to remediation, general principles of classroom management simulated , problem solving, ideal academic models for children with behavior disorders, research findings, 70.572 and sources of information. Seminar on Behavior Disorders Seminar group composed of those to read who wish applications, as well as future directions, moral and more advanced systems of management and instruction. issues, Seminar Current Issues in in Special Education in Special Education (3) Graduate experience for students in a setting with exceptional persons. Student spends a minimum of eiglit hours per week in practicum and meets regularly in a seminar fashion with the university instructors. (3-6) Internship in special education. Supervision to take place in schools or educational situations under supervision of the local supervisor and graduate faculty. Special Workshop I (1-6) Temporary special workshop seminars designed to focus on contemporary trends, topics, and problems in the field of special education. Lecturers, resource speakers, team teaching, field experience and practicum, media, and related techniques. workshops are funded 70.599 (3) Involves a study of basic sign language vocabulary and fmgerspelling techniques used in communication with deaf/hard of hearing Emphasis on developing proper expressive and receptive skills. new Usually projects. Master's Research Paper 74.568 Advanced American Sign Language (3) Study of the expressive and receptive components of American Sign Language with an emphasis on communicating with the deaf. 74.569 Curricular Subjects for the Deaf/Hard Examines Hearing (3) practices, content, and methods of teaching school subjects to the deaf/hard of hearing with emphasis on content and methods rather than theory. (6) opportunity to employ accepted methods of educational research in the solution or intensive 74.570 Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of 74.560 Student Teaching with the Deaf/Hard of Hearing (3) I Provides an opportunity to work with deaf/ hard of hearing children and/or adults. Emphasis on speech and language remediation of deaf/hard of hearing Prerequisites: 74.564, 74.564 individuals. 74.566, and 74.567 Speech for the Deaf/Hard of Hearing Hearing (6) II Evaluates hearing losses affecting the communicational, educational, and vocational adjustment of individuals tlirough supervised observation, classroom practice, and practicum experience. Students are assigned to approved private and public programs for the deaf/hard of hearing and work with selected professionals in education of the deaf/hard of hearing, following the same schedules and assuming responsibilities similar to those of professionals. (3) Study of the principles and techniques used in development and formation of English speech sounds by the synthetic and analytic methods with special consideration given to production, classification, and transmission of speech sounds. Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an integral part of the course. 74.565 Internship' 70.596,597,598 presentations are an integral part of this course. of Problems and Trends the Deaf/Hard of 70.595 (3) (3) Designed to help students identify counseling needs of communicatively disabled individuals and their families and to provide basic, shortterm counseling. Students introduced to various counseling strategies in individual and group settings as appropriate to schools and speech and hearing clinics. 74.501 Introduction to Sign Language of planning. Supervised demonstrations and (3) forum to review and analyze current trends and issues in special education. The content of the course will change as current trends and issues emerge. Practicum of (concurrently) Will provide students with a 70.591 Counseling Needs Deaf/Hard Study of structured approaches to teaching spoken and written language, of language assessment devices and appropriate lesson Hearing Loss (Code 74) Communicatively Disordered Individuals and Their Families Group reads research and discusses implications for 70.575 74.490 in for the II individuals. (3) and discuss current material related to the area of behavior Didorders. new Studies a knowledge ofthe basic steps of hypothesis testing, analysis and comparison of excellent and poor research Language Hearing behavioral research carried out by others. Covers a working knowledge of basic statistical terms, an introduction to the type of research Page 57 Teaching Hearing Arrangements relating to student interest must be approved by program adviser. Permission of curriculum coordinator required. 74.580 Independent Study and Research Permits students to work under (3) close faculty guidance on library study of specified areas or individual research projects when particular in (3) Focuses on current practices and trends in education and welfare of the deaf/hard of hearing. Concerned with psychology, social adjustment, educational achievement, political and social viewpoints, learning problems, and needs cannot be met by registration in regularly scheduled courses. 74.581 Independent Study and Research (3) See course description for 74.580. 74.584 vocational competence of deaf/liard of hearing. Research in Education Hard of Hearing of the Deaf/ (3) New techniques and methodologies. 74.599 74.566 Language Hearing I for the Deaf/Hard of (3) Study of the principles and techniques used in the development and correction of language for the deaf/hard of hearing. Student familiarized with leading systems of natural language development designed for the deaf/ hard of hearing. The step-by-step development of at least one language system is required for Master's Thesis (3 - 6) Graduate Studies Catalog Page 58 Administration and Faculty Administration JESSICA sledge KOZLOFF, President, B.S., M.A., University of Nevada-Reno; Ph.D., Colorado State University CAROL MATTESON, Interim Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Slippery Rock B.S., Interim Assistant Vice President for Graduate Studies and Research State College; M.S., University of Oregon; Ph.D., University Council of Trustees of Pittsburgh Robert W. Buehner Jr. (as of March 1994) Kevin M. O Connor Ramona Gerald Plains Malinowski Chairperson Berwick Vice Chairperson Mount Carmel Atherton Jr. Wilkes-Barre H. Alley E. Secretary! James Graduate Council T. HAROLD J. BAILEY, Professor, Mathematics and Computer Science and Director, Institute for Interactive Technolo- A. GEORGE BERTELSEN, Associate Communication Studies P. CHAMURIS, Professor, Associate Professor, Biological and Allied Health Sciences ROGER W. ELLIS, Associate Professor, Busi- ness Education and Office Adminis- WILUAM GRUTZKUHN, student representa- Business Eduction and Office Administration, 1993-94 ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY, Professor, Art LINDA M. LEMURA, Associate Professor, Health, Physical Education, and Athletics Scranton Anna Mae Lehr James H. McCormick Bloomsburg John McDaniel Bloomsburg Sunbun' Ex-OJficio Gail A. Zurick HSIEN-TUNG LIU, Dean, CoUege of Arts and Sciences HOWARD K. MACAULEY,Dean, College of Interim Dean, College of Business EDWARDJ. POOSTAY, Professor, Curriculum and Foundations CARROLL J. REDFERN, Professor, Communi- cation Disorders and Special Education MINOO TEHRAN], tration tive, Feasterville Professional Studies gies DALE Danville LaRoy G. Davis John J. Haggerty Associate Professor, Man- agement PATRICL\ B. TORSELLA, Assistant Professor, Nursing MEHMET UVEY, student representative, MBA 1994 , ,, Bloomsburg University CHARLES THOMAS WALTERS, Accounting RICHARD BAKER, L. fessor, B.Mus., Professor, B.S., M.B.A., Associate Pro- DePaul University; B. S., University Boston Professor, B.S., Bloomsburg Uni- DENNIS HWANG, B. C. P.A. , Associate Professor, M.A.,Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. RICHARD W. SCHRADER, Assistant Professor, St. The Pennsylvania P. CHAMURIS, Associate Professor, Community College; A. A.S., Dutchess B. S., State University of New York Albany; M.S. James Madison University; Florida State University. Ph.D., State University of , New THOMAS F. ALETO, Assistant Professor, B.A., University' of Notre sity of Illinois, DAVID Dame; M.A., Univer- of Urbana- Illinois, JUDITH Green Grand Rapids Junior College; B. A. M. A. Michigan State University; Ph.D., Georgetown University. ROBERTR. REEDER, Associate Professor, B.A., Professor, B.S., Bowl- PHILUP B.S., Arizona State University. Assistant Professor, B.S., M.A., Rider College; Ed.D., Temple Uni- versity. JANICE C. KEIL, Assistant Professor, B.S. M.Ed. Bloomsburg State College; Ed.D. Temple , State University; M.A., Ph.D., State University of Professor, A. A., ELUS, Associate Professor, M.Ed., Bloomsburg State College; Ed.D., , DOWNING, P. ing MINDERHOUT, J. University. Urbana-Champaign; Ph.D., University Champaign. of Colorado. ROGER W. JAMES E. COLE, Professor, B.A., M.A., Western Michigan University; Ph.D., Illinois State University. Associate Professor, Florida State University; M.Ed., DENNIS O. GEHRIS, Forestry. College; of New York University of Florida; Ed.D., University York, College of Environmental Science and Anthropology Associate Professor, Temple DITTMAN, A. B.S., at M.A. Central Michigan University; Ph.D., , State University. Community Albany; Ed.D., at NANCY B.S., State College; D.Ed., B. S., M.S., State University B.S., Joseph's College; Ph.D., Cornell Uni- GEORGE Bloomsburg A. A.S., Dutchess ARDIZZI, Assistant Professor, P. Systems DONNA J. COCHRANE, versity. Michigan State University; C.P.A., B.A., University. ELLEN M. CLEMENS, Associate Professor, M.S., Sciences Chengchi University; B.A., State University. Biological and Allied Health JOSEPH Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh. Auburn Office Associate Profes- Edinboro State College; M.S., The Pennsylvania Bucknell University; versity; M.S.B.A., WILSON JR., T. sor, B.S., of Idaho. BUREL GUM, University of Michigan. KENNETH of Wisconsin; M.S.B.A., University-, Ph.D., University Ph.D., Business Education and , MICHAELC. BLUE, Associate Professor, C.P.A. MARGARET TUX, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.S., M.S., M.F.A., University of Wisconsin; Ph.D., Bloomsburg University; Ph.D. The Pennsylvania State University; C.P.A.,C.M.A. Page 59 FARBER, New York at Buffalo. University. JOHN J. OLIVOJR., Professor, B.S., Davis and Professor, B.S., King's Elkins College; M.Ed., Trenton State College; M.S., Boston College; Ph.D., College; Ph.D., Michigan State Univer- Catholic Llniversity of America. sity. A. , M.S., GEORGE J. GELLOS, Associate Professor, B.S., Mulilenberg College; M.S., Ohio Univer- The Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., sity; M.A., University of Colorado. DEE ANNE WYMER, Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio State University. The Pennsylvania versity. C. fflLL, Professor, B.S., M.S., Illinois State University; KARL sity A. BEAMER, Associate Kutztown Professor, B.S., State College; M.F.A., The Special Education DL\NNE FREDERICK Art Communication Disorders and State Uni- Ph.D., Univer- of Louisville. CAROL BURNS, B. Assistant Professor, B.S., Ed.D., University of Pittsburgh. JUDITH KIPE-NOLT, Assistant Professor, B.A., Messiah College; M S, Ph.D., The Penn- THOMAS burg CLARK, Assistant Professor, B.F.A., MARK ROBERT B. KOSLOSKY, Professor, B.S., M.Ed., State College; Ph.D., L. NAGEL, Professor, B.F.A., Coo- per Union; M.F.A., Pratt CHRISTINE M. SPERUNG, Associate sor, B.A., M.A., University Ph.D., Brown LOUIS University of Maryland; M.F.A., Institute of Art. Associate Professor, B.F.A., University Indiana University. of Hartford; M.F.A., CROWELL JR, Associate Profes- Southern Connecticut ARTHURG.DlGNAN,AssistantProfessor,B.A., New Gallaudet Llniversity, M.S., California V. MINGRONE, State University, M.Ed., East Central Professor, B.S., SUp- Washington State PARSONS, Associate Professor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University. CYNTHLV A. SURMACZ, Professor, B.S., The E. Pennsylvania State University; Ph.D., Milton Connecticut. State University. University; Ph.D., JAMES R. sor, B.S., M.S., State University; Ph.D., University of University. VERA VIDITZ-WARD, ARTHUR MILLER, Professor, B.S., CoUege of Pharmacy, University of Rhode Island; pery Rock State College; M.S., Ohio of Oregon; University. . Maryland Associate Professor, Profes- Barbara; STROHMAN, Associate Professor, B.S., lege; M.S., M.A., Ph.D., University of Moravian College; Ph.D., Kent State Mexico Institute. Provi- Michigan. MELNYCHUK, M.S., University of Texas; Ph.D., Pennsylvania State University. STEWART , dence College; M.A.T., Assumption Col- LYNNE C. The of Pittsburgh. RONALD R. CHAMPOUX, Professor, B.A. University. of West Virginia. Kutztown S. B. S., Maryland Institute of Art; M.A., University Associate Professor, Florida. Cranbrook Academy of Art. State College; Ed.D., Lehigh Uni- versity; Ph.D., University College; M.A., Ph.D., University of South University of Northern Colorado; M.F.A., F. KUNGER, Professor, B.S., Mansfield State College; M.Ed., Blooms- A. A., Bradford College; B.A., Macalester The Pennsylvania State University; M. A. GARY S. Professor, B.S., M.Ed., RICHARD M. ANGELO, sylvania State University Pennsylvania State University. ANGELO, H. Clarion University of Pennsylvania; M.S., S. Hershey Medical Center, The Pennsylvania State University. University. MARY B. HILL, Professor, B.S., Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., University of Dela- ware; Ph.D., Temple University. JUDITH M. HIRSHFELD, B.S., Assistant Professor, M.A., Temple University; C.A.G.S., Boston University. KENNETH P. HUNT, Professor, B.S., M.S., State University of New YorkatBuffalo; Ph.D., University of Pittsburgh. . . Graduate Studies Catalog SHEILA DO\T B.S., JONES. , . Page 60 Assistant Professor, Florida; Ph.D.. Florida State University. M.Ed.. Bloomsburg State College; HOWARD N. SCHREIER. Associate Professor, Ed.D.. University of Missouri. MICHAEL J. KARPINSKI. B.A.. Brookly ROBERT J. KRUSE. Professor. B.A.. M.A.. Ph.D., Temple BONITA B. FRANKS. Associate Professor. B.S., University. sity: TOMUNSON. State College; Ed.D.. Indi- Associate Professor. Slippery Rock L niversin-; M.Ed. Clarion . L niversity of Pennsylvania; Ph.D.. The Ohio G. State University DONALD \ULLERJR.. ana University of Permsyivania; M.A., Ph.D.. Temple GERALD \X'. POWTRS. Ed.D.. University of Louisv ille. sity CARL CHLMI. of New Hampshire; Ed.D., University of Bombay. M.Ed.. B.S.. Shippensburg State College; Ph.D.. Uni- VTSHAKHA W. RAWOOL. Assistant Professor, B. S.. India; M.S.. University of versity of Pittsburgh. JAMES DUTT, Texas; Ph.D.. Purdue University. Bloomsburg B.S., M.A., State Univer- sity. HAROLD State College; Ed.D.. Lehigh University. K. FREY, Associate Professor, B.S., Lock Haven SAMUELB. SUKE. Professor. B.S.. The Pennsylvania State University; M.S.. University Associate Professor, The Permsyivania Ph.D., CARROLL J. REDFERN. Professor. B.S..Johnson C. Smith University; M.Ed., State College; M.A.. State Associate Professor. B.A., Southampton CoUege and Cheyney State University. University; M.A.. Antioch University; JUTJA M. WTITZ. Assistant Professor, B.S., Emerson College; M.S., Ph.D. University CHARLESJ. HOPPEL. Associate Professor. B.S., University of Scranton; M.S.E., Ph.D., JOSEPH M. YOUSHOCK, Professor, B.S., M.Ed., Assistant Professor. B.A. University of Pittsburgh; M.F.A.. Carnegie Mellon University. MARY KENNY BADAMI. Fordham tion; M.A.. Professor. B.S., vania State University. fessor. B.A Willamette University: M.A.. . The Pennsylvania BRUCE CANDUSH. State University. MICHAELL. COLLINS. Assistant Professor. B.A.. Northeast Michigan State University ; Purdue University. RUMBOUGH, B.A., NEIL L. BROWN. Kutztown University; M.Ed.. Kent State Ed.D.. Temple University. University CHERRINGTON, A. sor ; , B . Assistant Profes- S ., University of Oklahoma ; M Ed . . Ph.D., Universin of Virginia. King sity; s College; M.A.. Seton Hall L'niver- of Central College: M.S.. Indiana University Ed.D.. : MlSm. L. Assistant Professor. B.S., Mansfield; M.Ed.. Ph.D., The Pennsylva- nia State University. WmJAM O BRUm. Professor. B.S.. CaliforS. Duquesne Uni- versity; Ed.D. Indiana Urmersity ofPenn. sylvania. EGERTON Assistant Professor. B.A.. O. OSUtNDE, Assistant Professor. Bloomsburg University; M.S., Syracuse University Ph D Pennsylvania State Uni: Ahmadu B.S.. . . ; Ohio EDWARD State University. POOSTAY. J. M.Ed.. sity: DONALD M. H. FERESHTEH. Assistant Professor. PRATT. Assistant Professor. B.S.. Utica College of Syracuse University; M.Ed.. St. Lawrence University: Ph.D.. University of South Florida. ROSEMARY T. RADZIEMCH, Assistant Professor. B. A. sity; . The Pennsylvania State Univer- M.Ed.. Bloomsburg Lniversity: Ed.D.. Lehigh University. LORRAINE SHANOSKI. Associate Professor. M.Ed., Northeastern University: Ed.D., Indiana University of Pennsy lvania. \TOLA SUPON. Assistant Professor. B.S., Bloomsburg B.A., B.S.. Ph.D., University of Georgia. L. B.S., versity. Professor. Director. Temple UniversityThe Pennsylvania State Univer- Reading Clinic. . GARY J. DOBY. Assistant Professor. B.S.. M.S.. Ph.D., State University of New York at Bello University; M.A.. Case\X estem Resene University Ph.D. Ed.D.. University of Pennsylvania.. Buffalo. Assistant Profes- sor, B.A., M.A., University Oregon. Ball State University. Assistant Professor. B.S., HENRY D. DOBSON. Assistant Professor, B.S., Assistant Professor, B.A., San Jose State University; M.F.A., The Pennsylvania State University. B. BEERS. Assistant Professor. M.Ed., D.Ed.. University of Pittsburgh. ROBERT L. CLARKE, Assistant Professor. B.A.. JANET RE^'NOLDS BODENMAN, Assistant Pro- TIMOTH\' MEADE CHRIS Rider CoUege; M. A., Ph.D., The Pennsyl- M.F.A.. C. Hunter College; Ph.D.. North- DALE A. BERTELSEN. Associate Professor, B.S., M.S.. Ph.D.. University of GORMAN L. MILLER. Professor, B.A., LaVeme University of Miami. ELAINE ANTDERSON. Assistant Professor. B.S.. Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed.. Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. University. School of Educa- western University. Assistant Professor, B.S., Western Washington State College; M.Ed.. Western Washington University; University of Toronto: M.Ed.. Ed.D.. Curriculum and Foundations Communication Studies nia. JANE MCPHERSON. GILDA M. ORAN. Syracuse University. Bloomsburg State College; Ed.D., Temple Lniversity. Professor, B.S., M.Ed., nia State College; M.Ed.. Ed.D.. University of Massachusetts. of Pittsburgh. HRANITZ. R. FRANK College of Iowa; M.S.. Elmira College. GENE GORDON, of Scranton; D.Ed.. The Pennsylvania KAREN ANSELM. Southern California. JOHN Ed.D.. Indiana University of Peimsylva- DAVIS. Professor. S. G. HARRIS. Assistant Professor. B.A.. Lutheran College; Ed.D.. University of Associate Professor. B.A.. Uni- Amherst. Northern Colorado. Professor, B.S., Macalester College; M.A.. California Ph.D.. University of Massachusetts, FRANK GILGANNON, G. vania State University. MARY versity of Massachusetts, Boston; M.B.A.. of Massachusetts; M.Ed.. University Farmington; M.Ed., at Bloomsburg State College; M.S., Marywood College; D.Ed., The Pennsyl- nia State University. Professor. B.A., Univer- Maine versity of PATRICLVM. BO'i'NE. Assistant Professor. B.A., Ladycliff College; M.S.. The Pennsylva- University State Uni- Long Beach. Computer and information Systems Professor. B.S.. Indi- The Pennsylvania ROBERT GATES, Assistant Professor. B.S.. Uni- NANCY Associate Professor. B.A.. Ph.D.. B.A.. M.A.. California State University at ana University- of Pennsy lvania. ROBERT J. LOWE. M.S., Central Connecticut State Univer- versity. E. Uni- versity of Connecticut. University of Denver. LEE. Associate Professor. B.S.. .M.Ed.. Bloomsburg Temple The University of Hartford; Ph.D., .M A. University University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., JAMES University Teacher University of Tehran; M.P.P., KARA SHULTZ, Assistant Professor, B.S., M.A.. Ph.D.. L'niversit)" of Mary land. ANN L. n College; of Georgia; Ph.D.. Assistant Professor, M.Ed.. Bloomsburg University; B.S., . State College; M.A.. Tren- ton State College: Ed.D.. Temple Universiv,-. , , ,; , Bloomsburg University DAVID E. WASHBURN, Professor, B.A., M.Ed., University Ph.D., Arizona; of Postdoctoral Certificate in Multicultural Education, University of Miami. University of Denver; M.S., BRUCE State College; Ed.D., M.B.A., St. WM . STEVEN SMITH Temple University. PATRICIA K. WOLF, Assistant Professor, B.A., Morehead University; M.A., Duquesne , Healtii, Physical and Athletics K. BAGI, Assistant Professor, Punjab University; Associate Professor, B.S., BOHUNG, Professor, B.A., Assistant Professor, B.S., New State University of Miami York at Brockport; M.A., University of Northern Colorado; Ph.D., Syracuse University. Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. MEHDI HARIRIYAN, Associate Professor, B.A., National University; M.A., Iowa State New School for Social University; Ph.D., College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Ari- Ph.D., University. Instructional Technology HAROLD J. CoUege; M.A., Ph.D., University of Pennsylvania. TIMOTHY PATCH, P. B.S., M.S., Assistant Professor, NANCY A. FERDOCK, B.A., THORNTON, College of Washington JUNE Associate Professor, The University of Texas, Finance and Business St. Catherine; M.S., University; Ph.D., Arizona BEHR, L. TRUDNAK, Professor, B.S., Blooms- burg State College; M.S., Bucknell Uni- The Permsylvania versity; Ph.D., State University; M.A., Rutgers Law KAREN J. ELWELL, CoUege of New York; Ph.D., Purdue University. University of Iowa; M.A., Ph.D., Ohio The State University. State University of New York, M.A., Ph.D., University of North Carolina. IREM OZKARAHAN, Associate Professor, B SC, Middle East Technical University, Tur- MINOO TEHRANI, Associate Professor, B.S., Michigan Technological University; M.S. Arizona State University. PETER B. VENUTO, Professor, B.A., Syracuse Austin. Hunter College; J.D., School. Associate Professor, B.A., Languages and Cultures , Champaign. DAVIDG. HESKEL, Associate Professor, M.B.A., S. B.S., BATORY, Associate Professor, King's CoUege; M.B.A., Old Domin- ion University; D.B.A., University of MARY K. ERICKSEN, Associate Professor, B.S., M.S., The Ohio State University; Ph.D., Virginia Polytechnic Institute KIRAN KARANDE, and State B E., Bombay; Ph.D., Assistant Professor, M.B.A., University of University of Houston. Associate Professor, University; Ph.D., KEISER, Assistant Professor, B.S., College; Ph.D., University of Pennsylva- B.S., Assistant Professor, B.A., Indiana University; M.A. Ph.D. State University , The Ohio The Union Graduate School of Ohio. Mass Communications WALTER M. BRASCH, nia. LUKE SPRINGMAN, , M.A. J.D., University of Illinois at Urbana- Marketing STEPHEN University of Karachi; M.B.A., Adelphi BRENDA ComeU B.A., M.A., Ph.D., University of Texas. SAUM QURESHI, B.A., Law Professor, A.B., City Profes- Brandeis University; M.B.A., University. Kutztown University; M.A., Middlebury E. KINSLINGER, Associate Maryland. Assistant Professor, University. SMITH, Associate Professor, Ph.D., BARBARA E. State University. sylvania State University. B. PHILUPS, Assistant Professor, vania State University. Ph.D., Lehigh University. A.B., St. Vincent College; M.A., The Penn- RILEY L. Kutztown State College; M.S., Longwood College; Ph.D., The Pennsyl- English RONALD B.S., vVlbright B.S., Carson Newman College; M.A., Ph.D., University of Massachusetts. BAILEY, Professor, State University. ROBERT OBUTELEWICZ, Assistant Professor, B.A., B.S., The Northern Colorado; New York University. PAMELA M. WYNN, Associate Professor, College;M.Ed.,Ph.D.,The Pennsylvania RAJESH K. MOHINDRU, Associate Professor, DAV B.A., University of Santa Clara. LEE, Professor, B.S., Delaware B.A., M.A., CHARLES M. CHAPMAN, Associate Professor, University; M.B.A., Ph.D., University of sity. Gutenberg University. J. Valley College; M.S., Ph.D., Rutgers ELIZABETH Assistant Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., Northern Illinois Univer- College, Lahore, Punjab University; WOO BONG The Pahlavi University, Shiraz, Iran; Ph.D., MICHAEL HICKEY, Bahawalpur; M.A., Government lege, Carleton University; M.A., Ph.D., University of Akron. Canada; Ph.D., Arizona State University JAMES R. SPERRY, Professor, B.A., Bridgewater zona. Professor, B.A., S.E. Col- Professor, B.A. (H), M.A., University of Dhaka; M.A., D.P.A., key; M.A.Sc, University of Toronto, History Research. SALEEM M. KHAN, of STEPHEN MARKELL, Associate Professor, B. A. Alabama. LEON SZMEDRA, University; M.A., University of Iowa; Academy MARK D. LARSON, Associate Professor, B.G.S. cuse University. vania; Ph.D., Cornell University. The HOWARD J. University; M.A., Ed.D., University of University; A.M., University of Pennsyl- H. Education JERRY K. MEDLOCK, Professor, A.B., Samford UJAGARS BAWA, Professor, B.A., M.A., Punjab RUHUL AMIN, M.A., Niagara University; M.S., Ph.D., Syra- Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. PETER State M. sor, A.B., LINDA M. LEMURA, B.Ed., M.A., B.A., Ohio . University; Ph.D., University ofAlabama. burgh. SUKHWINDER Professor, B.A., University of Georgia; M.A., University; Ph.D., Sciences, Armenia. Associate Professor, B. S University; Ph.D., University of Pitts- Economics stown Louis University. ROCKWOOD, L. Rajshahi University; M.B.A., Young- Western Illinois University, Swarthmore College; J. D., University of Chicago Law School. BONNIE L. WILLIAMS, Assistant Professor, B.S. Bloomsburg MAINUDDIN AFZA, Associate Professor, H.S.C. Rajshahi College; B. COM, M. COM, Ph.D., vania. M.S., Management sity; Georgetown University; Ph.D., University of Pennsyl- Ph.D., University of Business, Vienna, Austria. DAVID G. MARTIN, Associate Professor, B.A., C. W. Post College of Long Island Univer- MARY A. WHEELER, Assistant Professor, B.A., Page 6l ego Professor, A.B., San Di- State University; M.A., University; Ph.D., The Ohio BaU State State Uni- versity. JOHN P. MAITTLEN-HARRIS, Assistant Profes- , Page 62 Graduate Studies Catalog B.Ec, University of Sydney; sor, New University of sor, B.S., Litt.B., TIMOTHY MARIA TERESITA MENDOZA-ENRIGHT, G. DANA Kutztown State College; M.S., Longwood College; Ph.D., The Pennsyl- of the Philippines System; M.A., vania State University. POMFRET, JAMES of Wisconsin-Madison. Mexico State University; Ph.D., University of Oklahoma. MEHDl RAZZAGHI, Professor, G.C.E., Lewes ULLOTH, sity C. Professor, B.A., Southern Technical College; of Missouri. sity; Mathematics and Computer Science HAROLD J. BAILEY, Professor, B.S., JOHN YDOJN Iowa versity; M.S., State University; Ph.D., Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. , COCHRANE, C. Ph.D., State University of New York. HELMUT DOLL, Assistant Professor, B.A., University of Stuttgart; M.S., Oregon State THORNTON, E. Washington Catherine; M.S., University; Ph.D., Arizona State University. L. TRUDNAK, The Pennsylvania State University. ERIK WYNTERS, Associate New University of Professor, B.S., Hampshire, M.S., The Pennsylvania rado; Ph.D., State DENNIS HUTHNANCE JR., Associate Pro- fessor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., Georgia Insti- Pennsylvania. Assistant Professor, A. A., Williamsport Area Community College; B.S., Bloomsburg University; M.S., Ph.D., CURT A.JONES, Assistant Professor, B.S., Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania; M.S., University of Iowa. KHAN, S. Assistant Professor, B.A., Punjab University; M.Sc, Islamabad University; B.S., Bloomsburg University; M.A., Temple University. STEPHEN KOKOSKA, Associate Professor, B.A. Boston College; M.S., Ph.D., University of New Hampshire. CLINTON GAVAGHAN, A. J. Assistant Professor, B.A., sylvania State University. M. GENETAYLOR, Professor, B.S., Muskingum College; M.S., Ph.D., Brown University. WUKOVITZ, Associate Profes- G. Montclair State College. sor, B.A., M.A., Political Science GEORGE AGBANGO, A. Assistant Professor, M.P.A., Atlanta University; Ph.D., Clark BRETTSCHNEIDER, A. Assistant Pro- , nia; Ed.D., Temple University. ANNETTE GUNDERMAN, B.S.N., sor, at Binghamton; M.A., Ph.D. University. MICHERI, Assistant Professor, Fordham University; M.A., Colum- L. B.A., bia University. JAMES W. PERCEY, Associate Profes- Bloomsburg LIniversity; The Pennsylvania State New New GLORLAT. COHEN, Assistant Professor, B.S.C, M.P.A., Ph.D., Temple University. RICHARD Associate Professor, Associate Professor, B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Rutgers University. Psychology University. NANCY ONUSCHAK, A. Professor, B.S., sylvania State University; D.Ed., Temple OXENRIDER, Associate Profes- EILEEN ASTOR-STETSON, C. Douglas College Professor, A.B., — Rutgers University; Ph.D., Vanderbilt University. University. LAURETTA PIERCE, Professor Emeritus, R.N., Harrisburg Polyclinic Hospital School of Virginia Tech. ZAHIRA MARY M.S.Ed., WilkesCoUege;M.N.,Tlie Penn- tute of Technology. SCOTT INCH, PETER STINE, M.S.N., A.B.D., University. E. B.S.N., College; M.S.N., Ph.D., University of , State College; M.A., University of Colo- Ph.D., The Ohio State University. P.JAMES MOSER, Professor, B.S., M.S., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. M. CHRISTINE AUCHNIE, Professor, B.S.N. M.S.N. University of Pennsylva- homa. GUNTHER L. LANGE, Assistant Professor, B.S., York York Professor, B.S., PAULG. HARTUNG, Professor, B.A., Montclair Professor, B.S., Ph.D., Uni- Nottingham, England. fessor, B.A., State University of Westminster College; M.A., Temple University; Ph.D., University of Okla- versity of MARLA University of Pittsburgh; M.S., Wilkes GROWNEY, sylvania State University. Nursing England. S. Highlands University; D.Ed., The Penn- Atlanta University. Ph.D., Cornell University fessor, B.Sc, JOANNE Professor, B.S., Kent State University; M.S., New Mexico burg State College; M.S., Bucknell Uni- nia. M. Sc., University ofTehran; M.Sc, Ph.D., University of Manchester, sity. P.JOSEPH GARCL\, Associate STEPHEN Professor, B.S., Blooms- versity; Ph.D., University; Ph.D., University of Califor- GHOLAMREZA G. DARGAHI-NOUBARY, Pro- Assistant Professor, B.A., Utah State University; M.A., Vanderbilt University; Ph.D., Texas A & M Univer- Wesleyan University; Ph.D., The Penn- Assistant Professor, B.A., College of St. JUNE Professor, B.S., M.S., Anhui SHI, Assistant Professor, B.S., NANCY The Penn- sylvania State University. University China; Ph.D., University of Iowa. CHARLES M. BRENNAN, Professor, B.S.Ed., Bloomsburg State College; M.A., Montclair State College; Ph.D. The Normal University at Chuzhon, China; M.S., Shanghai Teachers University, Professor, B.S., Tufts Uni- COUCH, G. DAVIDJ. HARPER, of Connecticut. State University. STEPHEN D. BECK, Sussex Univer- Professor, B.A., Lehigh University; M.S., Ph.D., Albright College; M.Ed., Ph.D., The Pennsylvania B.S., Ph.D., University of London. RILEY JR., H. Ph.D., Georgia Institute of Technolog)'. JACK Professor, B.S., Bates New College; M.S., Missionaty College; A.M., Ph.D., Univer- PAUL fessor, B.S., University of Rochester; University of Chicago; Ph.D., University R. CHRISTOPHER BRACIKOWSKI, Assistant Pro- PHILLIPS, Assistant Professor, L. B.S., Associate Professor, B.A., M.A., University Physics Idaho State University. versity of Florida; Ph.D., University of Texas. Bloomsburg State College; M.A., The Pennsylvania State University; D.A., England; M.A., Uni- Nursing; B.S.Ed., Temple University; University of Pennsylvania; M.S.N. , Ph.D., Thomas Jefferson Medical Col- lege. PATRICL\ A. TORSELLA, Assistant Professor, B.S.N. M.S.N. University of Pennsylva, JOHN S. BAIRD JR., Professor, B.A., University of Virginia; M.S., Ph.D., North Carolina State University. BRETT L. BECK, Associate Professor. A.A., James H. Faulkner State Jimior College; B.A., University of West Florida; Ph.D.. University of Alabama. WINONA J. COCHRAN, , D.N.Sc, Widener University. DORETTE E. WEEK, Professor, B.S.N., A.S., nia; D'Youville College; M.S.N., University of Pennsylvania; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. Associate Professor, Dalton Junior College; B.S., Univer- sity of Tennessee; M.S., Ph.D., Univer- sity of Georgia. STEVEN L. COHEN, Professor, B.A., Oakland University; Ph.D., University of Maine. . Bloomsburg University JAMES DALTONJR., H. Professor, B.A., College; M.A., Ph.D., The JOHN M.S., Lehigh UniColorado State Univer- KONTOS, Assistant Professor, B.A., B.S., Associate Professor, The Ohio State Univer- M.A., Ph.D., MARION MASON, Assistant Professor, A.A. Olkahoma City Community College; B.S. Southern Nazarene University, M.A., Ph.D., The Ohio POPLAWSKY, sity State University. Professor, B.S., Univer- of Scranton; M.S., Ph.D., The Ohio State University. CONSTANCE J. SCHICK, SUE JACKSON, Associate CALVIN WALKER, Temple Professor, Texas. B.A., College; Ed.M., Ed.D., CHARLES W. LAUDERMILCH, University. fessor, B.A., Sociology and Social Welfare CHRISTOPHER F. ARMSTRONG, Professor, B.B.A., FRANK State University. LINDENFELD, G. Associate bia University. CHANG SHUB ROH, Dong-A siana State University. Professor, B.A., M.A., Ph.D., NEAL SLONE, Boston College. B.A., Professor, B.A., University; C.S.W., M.S.W., Ph.D., Loui- Pennsylvania. BONOMO, Associate Professor, Muskingum College; M.A., Ph.D., A. Professor, B.A., Cornell University; M.A., Ph.D., Colum- University; M.A., Ph.D., University of THOMAS Associate Pro- Moravian College; M.S.W., Washington and Lee LEO G. BARRILE, Professor, A.B., Lycoming College; M.S.S.W., Graduate School of Social Work, University of State Univer- sit>^ J. Professor, B.A., sity. ALEX J. The Pennsylvania University. I. Wayne M.S., Universit)' of Georgia. RICHARD LARCOM, Associate Professor, Shippensburg State College; M.S., Muskingum sity. L. WAGGONER, Ph.D., Professor, B.A., Muhlenburg College; versity; Ph.D., JULIE M. E. B.A., Connecticut. MICHAEL W. GAYNOR, ware; Ph.D., The Pennsylvania State University. King University of Page 63 Wayne State University. DAVID E. GREENWALD, Associate Assistant Professor, B.A., State University ofNew York at Albany; M.A., Ph.D., University of Washington. DALE L. SULTZBAUGH, Associate Professor, Gettysburg College; M.Div., B.A., Professor, Angelo State University; Ph.D., Texas B.A., University of Pennsylvania; M.A., Lutheran Theological Seminary; M.S.W., Tech Universirj'. JOSEPH TLOCZYSNKI, Assistant Professor, B.A., Bloomsburg State College; M.A., West Chester University; Ph.D., Lehigh Ph.D. University of California at Berkley West Virginia University. , JAMES H. HUBER, Professor, B.S., Bloomsburg State College; M.A., University of Dela- ANNE K. WILSON, Professor, B.A., Carleton College; M.S., University of Mar>'land; Ph.D., The Johns Hopkins University. 3 Graduate Studies Catalog 9 55 1 1 01 3 3 1 1 3 1 1 Page 64 Index Academic Computing Facilities 6 Academic Grievance Procedure Academic Policies 1 10 Foreign Applicants 7 in exercise science General Information 4 29 Grades and Averages in instructional 1 Academic Support Services 5 Graduate Assistantships 9 Academic Standards Graduate Council 58 7, 11 Graduate Courses Accreditation 4 Graduate Faculty 59 Administration 58 Graduate Programs Admission Information 7 (iraduation Requirements pro\ isional 8 regular permanent art and slide collec- 15 Art History 40 at Minority' Assistantships Nursing 51 8 Off-Campus Courses 9 Office Systems 53 Physics 53 Health Sciences 48 Political 48 Science 53 Professional Studies 54 Housing 4 Psychology' 54 Information Processing 49 Classes 10 9 Numbering of Courses 10 Health and Physical Education 48 History' Art Studio 41 Attendance Minimal Entrance Requirements 7 1 degree candidate 8 Application 7 education 35 speech patholog\' 37 Mathematics and Computer Science 5 Cover non-degree 7 AnthropologN' 40 Art 40 technology 30 Master's Thesis 12 Inside Front Advisers 10 tion in Graduate Student Categories 7 1 Admission to Graduate Courses 7 Art gallen', Year 8 in Senior Instructional Technolog)' Audiolog)- 42 Interdisciplinan Studies Reading 54 49 Reading Clinic 5 Readmission 8 49 Comparative and International Auditing Graduate Courses 9 Institute for Audio Visual Resources 6 Management Biology 43 Institute for Interactive Business Administration 17 Law and Business Education 45 Librar\' 5 Refunds 9 Registration Studies 5 Technologies 6 10 Repeating Courses 1 Research (human or animal) Legal Elements 50 Degree Management 50 Second Master Campus Map 63 Marine Science 50 Secondary Education 55 Categories of Graduate Students 7 Marketing 51 Semester Load Mass Communications 5 Sociology 55 Master of Arts Special Education and Preceptors 34 Communication 45 Communication Studies 45 in art studio Comprehensive Examination 12 in art history Cooperative Doctoral Program 38 in Council of Trustees 58 Course Information 10 1 ^ 1 and Radio Serv ices 6 Testing 7 in biolog>- 1 in business education 20 Thesis 12 Time in curriculum and instrtiction 21 in elementan education 22 in reading 23 Limitation 1 TOEFL 7 Transcripts 13 Childhood Education 47 Transfer of Credits 10 Economics 45 Master of Science in audiolog)- in biolog) Fees 8 in earl\- Finance 48 in Financial Help/Assistantships 9 56 Supervisory Certificate Programs 38 Tele\'ision Master of Education Departmental Paper 12 Examinations 12 1 Studies in Hearing Loss 57 Master of Business Administration Degree Programs 14-3^ Elementary Education 47 1 Student Responsibilities 10 1 communication 16 Curriculum Materials Center 5 Educational Foundations 46 s Speech, Hearing, and Language Clinic 5 Credit 10 Early 1 Scheduling Information 10 Calendar 2 Clinical Sites fitness nursing 32 in special Accounting 40 Admission to Candidao' in and adult Tuition 8 24 University 4 25 childhood education location 2"" education of the deaf / hard of hearing 28 Withdrawal 9 grade 1 and environment 4 Important Telephone Numbers ^J LAKE ERIE ^^^5^ _ _90 _ 80 Bmgham 15 NEW YORK 1 -i 79\ OHIO^ /' y»\ • \ \ PillsDufQh Bloomsburg^ University ^ ^ \nEW ^ 1 / V^^^ \ ' WEST VIRGINIA I >r \ / Haqetsiow!! I MARYLAND JERSEY /C ^^ JT 76 1 _ 78 \ Harris f 791 f 1 60 Allenlown\ 1 1 — ^ jf / \ \ J Sc anion { IT \ ' 1 -/\™ ! / / 1 DELAWARE Bloomsburg University at a glance Bloomsburg University, foiinded in 1839, is a public, four-year coeducational institution located in Bloomsburg, Columbia County, in north-central Pennsylvania. It is one of 14 member universities Commonwealth of the State System of Higher Education, of Pennsylvania Enrollment exceeds 7,500 students who may select from 65 majors offering studies in the basic liberal arts and sciences programs and business, educational and health care professions. There are 18 master's programs and 1 1 supervisory certifica- programs for educators. Bloomsburg offers a 19 to 1 studentwith 62 percent of the faculty holding doctoral degrees. About 70 percent of students receive financial aid. Tlie tion faculty ratio amoimt of assistance is $3,300. Within the first year, 81 percent of Bloomsburg graduates are placed in employment. average Graduates include a Nobel Prize winner in medicine. Bloomsburg University is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, handicap, Vietnam era veteran, or union membership. The university is additionally committed to lifestyle, affirmative action educational and and will take positive steps to provide employment opportunities. such School of Graduate Studies (717) 389-4015 Office of the Registrar (717) 389-4263 Business Office (717) 389-4013 School of Extended Programs (717) 389-4003 School of Graduate Studies 109 Waller Administration Bloomsburg, PA 17815 State System of Higher Education Commonwealth of Pennsyvania