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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
1972-73

ROBERT J. NOSSEN

President

University of California, A.B.; Northwestern University, M.A., Ph.D.

(Resigned, September

CHARLES

1,

1972)

CARLSON

Acting President
San Jose State College, B.A.; Columbia University, M.A., Ed.D.
H.

(1959)

DAYTON

S.

PICKETT

U.S. Military

Vice President and

Academy,

B.S.;

Dean of Faculties
Iowa State University, M.S.; University

of Denver, Ph.D. (1972)

HOBART

F.

HELLER

Dean, School of Graduate Studies, and

Director of Research Activities (Acting)
Gettysburg College, B.S.; Columbia University, M. A., Ph.D. (1970)

GRADUATE COUNCIL
1972-73

HOBART
DAYTON

F.

HELLER

Acting Dean, School of Graduate Studies

S.

PICKETT

Vice President and

Dean of Faculties

BRUCE

E.

ADAMS,

Lock Haven

Geography

Professor

State College, B.S.;

The Pennsylvania State

University,

M.Ed., Ed.D. (1956)

EDSON

J.

DRAKE

University

of Notre

Dame,

Dean, School of Arts and Sciences
Georgetown University, M.A.,

B.A.;

Ph.D. (1964)
C.

STUART EDWARDS
Bloomsburg State College,

Dean, School of Professional Studies
The Pennsylvania State University,

B.S.;

M.Ed., Ed.D. (1958)

WARREN

I.

JOHNSON,

West Chester State College,
M.Ed. (1952)

WILLIAM

L.

JONES,

Chairman,
Elementary Education

Associate Professor

B.S.;

The Pennsylvania State

Professor

Human

University,

Director, Division of
Resources and Services

University of Nebraska, B.A., M.Ed., Ed.D. (1964)

MARGARET LEFEVRE, Professor

Communication Disorders

Western Michigan University, A.B.; University of Minnesota, M.A.;
Western Reserve University, Ph.D. (1964)

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THOMAS

R.

MANLEY,

Associate Professor

Biological Sciences

Fairmount State College, B.A.; West Virginia University, M.S. (1961)

EMORY

W. RARIG, JR.
Bloomsburg State College,

Dean, School of Business
B.S.;

Columbia University, M.A., Ed.D.

(1968)

THOMAS

G. STURGEON, Professor
English
Westminster College, A.B.; Harvard University, M.A., Ph.D. (1963)

WILBERT

A. TAEBEL, Professor
Elmhurst College, B.S.; University of

LOUIS

F.

THOMPSON,

Chemistry
Illinois,

M.S., Ph.D. (1966)

Chairman, English

Professor

Columbia College, A.B.; Lehigh University, M.A., Ph.D. (1963)

ROBERT

D.

WARREN, Professor

History

Appalachian State Teachers College, B.S.; Georgetown University,
M.A., Ph.D. (1964)

LYNN

Elementary Education
A. WATSON, Associate Professor
Shippensburg State College, B.S.;The Pennsylvania State University,
M.Ed., Ed.D. (1966)

*

The date

in

parentheses represents the date of appointment to the

Bloomsburg State College Faculty.

The College welcomes
religious, ethnic

qualified students, faculty, and staff

and socio-economic backgrounds.

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from

all racial,

TENTATIVE GRADUATE CALENDAR
ACADEMIC YEAR

1972-73

September 5
September 6

November

1





Final date of registration for First Semester.
Classes begin for First Semester.

Final

date

November

1



for

submitting application for graduation

payment of graduation and binding

(including

fees>.

Final date for submitting of completed Research Pro-

Dean of Graduate Studies for distribution to
Committee members. The time of the final oral

jects to the

the

November

1



November 22 November 27 December 21 —
December 22 —

examination of the Research will be set at this time.
Final date for completion of Research Projects, Departmental Papers and/or Comprehensive Examinations.
Thanksgiving recess begins at 5 :00 p.m.
Thanksgiving recess ends at 8:00 a.m.
Graduation.

End of

First

Semester

classes.

1973
January 15



January 16 —
March 15-16

March 19
March 27




Final date of registration for Second Semester.
Second Semester classes begin.
Mid-Semester Break.
Classes resume at 8 :00 a.m.
Final date for submitting of completed Research Projects to the Dean of Graduate Studies for distribution to
the Committee members, if May graduation is desired.
The time of the final oral examination of the Research
will

April 10

-

be set

at this time.

Final date for submitting application for graduation for

the

May

graduation (including payment of graduation

and binding

fees).

Final date for completion of Research Projects, Depart-

April 10

mental Papers and/or Comprehensive Examinations, for

May

graduation.

April 13

Spring recess begins at 5 :00 p.m.

April 30

Spring recess ends at 8:00 a.m.

May 23
May 24

-

Second Semester ends

-

May

SUMMER
June 4 —
July 3 —
-

end of

classes.

1973
July 13
Final



First Six

date

(including

July 3

at

Graduation.

for

Weeks.

submitting application for graduation

payment of graduation and binding

fees).

Final date for submitting of completed Research Pro-

Dean of Graduate Studies for distribution to
Committee members. The time of the final oral examina-

jects to the

tion of the Research

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is

set at this time.

July 16



August 14



August 24



Second Six Weeks.
Final date for completion of Research Projects,
Departmental Papers, and/or Comprehensive Examinations.

1.

GENERAL INFORMATION

LOCATION

1.1

Bloomsburg State College
burg, a

community with

located within the

is

town of Blooms-

a population of approximately 11,000, seventy-

of Harrisburg on Route U.S. 11. There is an interchange of Interstate Route 80 two miles from the campus. Bloomsburg is
served by the Greyhound and Continental Trailways Bus Lines, with
service to eastern cities. The airports at Williamsport and Scranton-Wilkes
Barre are within an hour's drive.
five miles northeast

ACCREDITATION

1.2

Bloomsburg State College

is

accredited by the National Council

for Accreditation of Teacher Education and by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. Its graduate programs have been
approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education.

LIBRARY

1.3

Andruss Library, named

honor of Dr. Harvey A. Andruss,
was completed in August,
1966. It is conveniently located between Hartline Center for the Sciences
and Bakeless Center for the Humanities. The building has accommodations
for 600 to 800 readers, shelving for 200,000 volumes, a projection room, a
Learning Resources Center and areas housing a special Juvenile Collection,
a Documents Collection and a Microforms Collection. The building is
in

President of the College from 1939 to 1969,

air-conditioned.

The

provides books and other materials supporting
and personal enrichment for students and faculty.
Included in the overall collection are 155,000 fully-accessioned volumes,
of which 10,000 comprise a Juvenile Collection and 4,000 are bound
periodicals; more than 100,000 units of microforms; and files of
pamphlets and mounted pictures. Over 2,000 periodicals and 90 newspapers are received on a regular basis. The Learning Resources Center
courses,

library

research,

includes a collection of films, filmstrips, recordings, slides, tranparencies,

and other multi-media materials.

1.4

LIVING

ACCOMMODATIONS

Residence

halls are

open

tions

may be

summer
accommoda-

to graduate students during

terms. Requests for information concerning residence hall

secured from the Dean of Student Life. Meals are available to

graduate students in Scranton

Commons.

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FEES AND REFUNDS

1.5

(Fees are subject to change without notice)
Application Fee (payable upon application
for admission to grad. courses

$10

Basic Fee:

Residents of Pennsylvania
Out-of-state Students





per semester hour

$36
$46
$10

per semester hour

Late Registration Fee
Activities

Fee

— Six weeks session)
Three weeks session)
Graduation and Diploma Fee (Does not include
rental of academic costume)
(Summer Term
(

$6
$3

-

$10

Application Fees are not subject to refund.
If a student withdraws from a course for approved reasons before
one third of the scheduled class periods have been completed, he is
entitled to a refund of one half of the basic fee. There is no refund after
this point.

1.6

FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Normally, only

full-time

financial assistance. Assistance

is

students

are

eligible

to

apply

available to graduate students in the

for

form

of Graduate Assistantships, Federal Fellowships in selected areas, National

Defense Student Loan Programs, and the Pennsylvania Higher Education
Assistance Agency Loan Programs. Inquiries should be addressed to the
Director of Financial Aid or the Dean of Graduate Studies.
1.7

PLACEMENT
Graduate Students are eligible to use the services of the Placeafter they have been accepted as candidates for a Master's

ment Office
degree.

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2.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

2.01

It

is

the student's responsibility to satisfy the requirements for

graduation in his curriculum and to observe the academic regulations of
the graduate school.

Although the adviser and the

staff of the

Graduate

Division stand ready to aid the student in his decision making, the final
responsibility rests with the student.

DEGREES

2.02

Graduate study was inaugurated

in

1960 with programs leading to

the Master of Education degree planned for teachers in service. In 1968,

approval was granted to offer a program in history to lead to the Master of
Arts degree. Additional programs to lead to the Master of Arts and Master

of Science degrees are currently in preparation.

The objective of programs

for the degree, Master of Education,

to develop mature, professional teachers

The objective of

is

and other school personnel.

a Master of Arts

program

is

to advance the

student's scholarship in an academic discipline.

The objective of
degree

is

a

program leading to the Master of Science
competence related primarily

to develop mature scholarship and

to application.

2.03

TIME LIMIT

All requirements for a Master's degree, including any courses
accepted by transfer, must be completed within six calendar years. This
period of time may be extended by the Graduate Council for sufficient

must be made to the Dean of
Graduate Studies prior to the end of the six-year period.
reason. Written application for extension

2.04

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES

Graduate classes taught in the regular academic year are usually
scheduled in late afternoons, evenings and Saturdays in order to provide
opportunity for teachers and individuals engaged

in

other full-time occupa-

tions to further their education. Graduate courses are offered for full-time

students in the

2.05

summer

terms.

ADMISSION TO GRADUATE COURSES
Admission to graduate courses

is

granted upon: the

filing

of a

formal application; submitting of credentials showing a baccalaureate
degree from an accredited college, with a Quality Point Average of 2.0 or
higher (A = 4); and payment of an application fee of $10.00.

Admission to graduate courses does not admit the student to
candidacy for a Master's degree.

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ADVISEMENT

2.06

A

student

who

is

admitted to graduate study and

who

indicates a

become a candidate for a Master's degree is assigned a program
The duties of the adviser are: to serve as consultant in the planning

desire to
adviser.

of the student's program and in his choice of courses; to certify approval
of the courses; to endorse the student's application for candidacy as an
expression of confidence in his ability to complete his chosen degree pro-

gram

successfully; to arrange for a comprehensive examination

if it is

The adviser is appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies upon recommendation of the department of the proposed
required by the program.
specialization.

2.07

SEMESTER HOUR LOAD

During a period in which he is engaged in full-time employment,
an individual may enroll in a maximum of two courses in a semester.
Overloads are permitted only upon approval of the Dean of Graduate
Studies; approval

2.08

is

given only in most unusual circumstances.

NUMBERING OF COURSES

Courses numbered 500 or higher are open only to graduate stunumbered below 500 and listed in this Bulletin are open
also to advanced undergraduates; the number of credits which may be
dents. Courses

allowed in a student's program in such courses
2.09

is

limited.

TRANSFER OF CREDIT
A maximum

other colleges

may be

of six semester hours

in

graduate courses taken in

credited toward a Master's degree.

The

transferred

courses must have been taken in residence in an accredited college or

must cover content which is required in the student's
program or recommended by the adviser for elective credit; they must
university; they

have grades of B or higher.

2.10

EXAMINATIONS

The Miller Analogies Test is required of each degree candidate.
Time and place of the examination may be learned upon inquiry to the
Dean of Graduate Studies.

A

comprehensive examination

in his specialization

may

be set by

the department as a degree requirement.
2.11

RESEARCH -THESIS
If

named by

the student chooses a research thesis option, a committee

is

the Dean of Graduate Studies to assume responsibility for

guiding the study, certifying approval of the written report both in form
and content, arranging for the defense if indicated or required, certifying
satisfactory completion,

and determining the grade. Three bound copies of

the thesis must be filed with the Dean of Graduate Studies.

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GRADES AND AVERAGES

2.12

Grades given for graduate courses

A—
B
C

Distinguished; scholarly

are:

work which

exhibits indepen-

dence and intellectual maturity.
Good.
Fair; acceptable toward a master's degree



program

within limits.

D—

Not acceptable


I —

E

program.

unless the period

be
is

completed within four
extended by the Dean of

Graduate Studies for adequate reason.
Research in Progress.
Withdrawn with approval of the Dean.

R—

W—
The

work must

Incomplete:

months

= 1;E =

in a degree

Failing.

quality point equivalents of grades are:

A

= 4;

B=

3;

C =

2;

D

0.

The Quality Point Average (Q.P.A.) is computed by the following
number of quality points for each grade by the

process: (1) Multiply the

number of semester hours for the course;
divide by the sum of the semester hours for

When

a course has

add these products;

(3)

grades of A,B,C,D, and E.

been repeated, both grades are counted.

REPEATING COURSES

2.13

No
may be

D

2.14

course with grade of

D

with grade
with a

(2)
all

or

E must be

C

or higher

repeated.

may be

repeated.

A

course

Not more than two D or E grades

repeated in any degree program and no degree will be awarded

E grade on

or

the record that has not been repeated.

ACADEMIC STANDARDS
Each program that leads to a Master's degree requires a minimum

of thirty semester hours of graduate credit. Credit for courses with grades

below C

is

not accepted toward the requirements for the degree.

The Cumulative Quality Point Average must be

3.0 or higher.

If a graduate student falls below the graduation standard at any
time he must petition the Graduate Council for permission to continue in
his program.

2.15

THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE

Admission to Candidacy

A

student

who

has been admitted to graduate courses

may

apply

for candidacy for the Master of Education degree by fulfilling the fol-

lowing additional conditions:
(1)

He must

file

with the Dean of Graduate Studies an appli-

cation for admission to candidacy prior to his completion of 12 semester

hours of graduate courses.

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Transcripts of all undergraduate and previous graduate
(2)
study must have been transmitted to the Dean of Graduate Studies by the
institutions in

which the work was taken.

(3)

He must have taken

the Graduate Qualifying Examina-

tion.

He must submit a proposed program for the completion
(4)
of the requirements for his degree; the program must bear the recommendation of his adviser and the department of his major and must
account for all undergraduate prerequisites if there were deficiencies in his
previous background.
(5)

He must submit

evidence

of

possession

of

a

valid

teaching certificate.

Action on the application for admission to candidacy is taken
completed at least nine semester hours of graduate
courses with grades that average B or higher. Failure to secure admission to
candidacy by the time fifteen hours of credit have been earned is equivalent to rejection of candidacy.

after the student has

Admission to candidacy

is

regarded as an expression of con-

fidence that the student can complete the requirements successfully and

can

fulfill

the purposes of the degree.

Program of Courses for the Degree

in

The course requirements for the degree, Master of Education, are
two categories with a minimum total of 30 semester hours, as follows:
Category I. Basic Courses
and Psychology

in Professional

Education
6 or 9 sem.

hrs.

These comprise two required courses and an optional course

as

follows:

Required courses:
60.501 Major Philosophies of Education
60.591 Foundations of Educational Research
Optional Course: The candidate

may

3 sem. hrs.
3 sem. hrs.

elect to take

one additional

course chosen with approval of his adviser from:

60.511
60.515
60.550
60.561
48.511
48.576
Category

Recent Trends in Curriculum Development
Education of Gifted Children
Problems in Guidance and Counselling
Measurement and Evaluation
in the Secondary School
Psychology of Childhood and Adolescence
Theories of

II.

Human

Learning

....3

sem.

3 sem. hrs.

3 sem. hrs.
3 sem. hrs.
3 sem. hrs.

24 or 21 sem.

Specialization

10

hrs.

3 sem. hrs.

hrs.

(Note:

The areas for specialization are:
Numbers in parentheses are code numbers

for the disciplines.

Com-

prehensive Social Studies and Physical Science have no code numbers.)

Biology (50)
Business Education (90)

Chemistry (52)

Communication Disorders (74)
Comprehensive Social Studies
Elementary Education (62)
English (20)
French (10)
Geography (41)

German

(11)

History (42)
Physical Science
Physics (54)
Political Science (44)

Reading (63)
Spanish (12)
Special Education (Emphasis on Teaching
Mentally Retarded) (70)

Speech (25)

The requirements

for each area of specialization are stated in the

appropriate section of the chapter on course descriptions.

Note:

and programs may be revised during the academic year. It
the responsibility of the student to contact the Office of Graduate Studies to insure that the statements and procedures included
in this Bulletin are currently applicable.

Policies
is

2.16

THE MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE

Admission to Candidacy

A

student

who

has been admitted to graduate courses

for candidacy for the Master of Arts degree

by

fulfilling the

may

apply

following

additional conditions:
(1)

He must

with the Dean of Graduate Studies an

file

application for admission to candidacy prior to his completion of 12 semester hours of graduate courses.
(2)

Transcripts of

all

undergraduate and previous graduate

study must have been transmitted to the Dean of Graduate Studies by the institutions in which the work was
taken.
(3)

(4)

He must have

attained

a

satisfactory

score

on the

Graduate Qualifying Examination.
He must have had adequate undergraduate preparation
in the field in which he will take his major. Arrangements for removing deficiencies, if any, are stated as part
of the application for admission to candidacy.

Action on the application

is

taken after the student has com-

pleted at least 9 semester hours of graduate courses which he proposes to

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submit as a part of his program, with grades that average B or higher.
Failure to secure admission to candidacy by the time 15 hours of credit
have been earned is equivalent to rejection of candidacy.

Admission to candidacy is regarded as an expression of confidence that the student can complete the requirements successfully and
can

the purposes of the degree.

fulfill

Program of Courses

The course requirements
a

minimum

and

for the degree, Master of Arts, comprise

of 30 semester hours in courses in the discipline of the major

such closely related concomitant disciplines as contribute to the

in

major. Courses must be approved by the adviser and the department chair-

man.

A

thesis

is

required.

Currently, the degree, Master of Arts,

is

offered only in the field

of history. The requirements for the major are stated in the history section
in the

2.17

chapter on course descriptions.

THE MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE

Admission to Candidacy

The requirements and procedures are the same as for admission to
candidacy for the Master of Arts degree.
Program of Courses

The course requirements
prise a

minimum

for the Master of Science degree

com-

of 30 semester hours. Because the purpose of this degree

more specific than that of the Master of Arts degree there may be a
more extensive core of prescribed courses in a Master of Science program.

is

must be in the discipline of the major or in concomitant
which contribute significantly to the purpose of the program.
Elective courses must be approved by the adviser; approval implies signifi-

All courses
disciplines

cance to the purpose of the program.

A

thesis

is

required.

Currently, the Master of Science degree

The requirements for the major
chapter on course descriptions.

is

offered only in biology.

are stated in the biology section in the

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3.

SCHOOL OF

ARTS AND SCIENCES
HUMANITIES
FOREIGN LANGUAGES
3.1

Specialization in French,

German and Spanish

for the Master of

Education Degree
Purpose: These specializations are intended to enhance the competence of
teachers of French, German and Spanish in secondary and elementary
schools.
Prerequisite:

Required:

A

An

undergraduate major

in the language.

Master's Research Paper or a Seminar course.

Elective: Courses in the chosen language are elected with approval of the

from the graduate offerings in that language; these may be supplemented by election of Education 62.526 or 65.568, the courses in
teaching methods in languages. The student's program should include
experiences in the communication skills, the literature and the structure of
the language, the culture of the country, and problems involved in
teaching the language. The total amount of elective credit may be deduced
from the comprehensive plan for the degree (See Section 2.15).

adviser

Examination:

A

comprehensive examination

is

a requirement for gradua-

tion.

FRENCH
(Code 10)

10.501

LINGUISTICS

3 sem.

hrs.

An introduction to the study of language as a science. A history
of languages in general, with particular attention to the Indo-European
branch. The application of the science of linguistics to the teaching of
languages.
10.511

ROMANCE PHILOLOGY (FRENCH)
Historical

from

10.512

hrs.

development of French phonology and morphology

their earliest beginnings to the present.

teristics

3 sem.

A

survey of the chief charac-

of Old French.

EXPLICATION DE TEXTES

3 sem.

hrs.

French technique of textual and stylistic analysis. Practice in
applying these techniques is undertaken through a series of analyses of the
works of selected French writers.
10.513

PHONETICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of the sounds of French through the application of the
international phonetic alphabet, with a view to developing a thorough
mastery

of

the correct pronunciation and

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intonation

of the

French

language. Laboratory

drill

with the

latest recordings

by leading phoneti-

cians.

10.514

ADVANCED GRAMMAR AND COMPOSITION

3 sem.

hrs.

A

conceptual approach to the study of French grammar. An
intensive analysis of the various principles of French grammar and snytax.
An evaluation of the changes which have occurred in French grammar and
usage in recent decades.

10.521

CORNEILLE, MOLIERE, AND RACINE

3 sem.

hrs.

Analysis of the principal plays of Corneille, Moliere and Racine.

10.522

18TH and 19TH CENTURY FRENCH THEATRE

3 sem.

hrs.

Analysis of the principal plays of the enlightenment, with
emphasis upon the popular theater of Diderot, the classical tragedies of
Voltaire, the revolutionary plays of Beaumarchais, and the principal works
of the 19th century theater.

10.523

VOLTAIRE AND ROUSSEAU

3 sem.

hrs.

Major works of Voltaire and Rousseau and a critical and analyticomparison of their respective philosophical points of view; their
impact on the character of Western civilization.
cal

10.531

THE FRENCH NOVEL
(TO THE END OF THE 19TH CENTURY)

3 sem.

hrs.

A history of the novel in France, with particular emphasis on the
works of the major French novelists of the nineteenth century: Hugo,
Stendahl, Balzac, Flaubert, and Zola.
10.532

social,

THE 20TH CENTURY FRENCH NOVEL

3 sem.

hrs.

The French novel in the twentieth century and philosophical,
and aesthetic doctrines which emerged from it. Analysis of master-

pieces of outstanding novelists of the century.

10.534

THE CONTEMPORARY FRENCH THEATER

3 sem.

hrs.

Dramatic works of the 20th century are studied and analyzed
development of the threater in France. Techniques and innovations are analyzed with an assessment of their importance and impact on the modern theater.

against the history of the

10.537

FRENCH POETRY TO BAUDELAIRE

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

French poetry from the beginnings to Baudelaire.
10.538

FRENCH POETRY FROM BAUDELAIRE
TO THE PRESENT
French poetry from Baudelaire to the present day.

10.539

FRENCH LITERARY CRITICISM
French

literary critics

and

their writings.

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10.599

SEMINAR

3 sem.

hrs.

Seminar topics will be chosen to suit the needs of the students.
10.560

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

GERMAN
(Code 11)

11.511

GERMANIC PHILOLOGY

Development of Germanic phonology and morphology from
Gothic, Old
examples.

11.514

High German

their

A

survey of the chief characteristics of
and Middle High German with appropriate

earliest beginnings to the present.

ADVANCED GERMAN STYLISTICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of stylistic resources of modern German, based on reading
and analysis of selected texts. Discussion; oral and written drill.
11.520

THE AGE OF GOETHE

3 sem.

hrs.

The Golden Age of German literature. German Enlightenment,
Sturm und Drang and Classicism are studied. Literary masterpieces are
read and analyzed. Special attention is given to English influences,
especially Shakespeare.

11.521

GOETHE

3 sem.

Goethe's works and his development toward classicism.
of the major critical works which deal with his

11.522

life

A survey

and writings.

SCHILLER
Schiller's

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

dramatic works and his development toward classicism.

A survey

of critical works which deal with his

11.530

GERMAN REFORMATION, BAROQUE
AND PSEUDO-CLASSICISM

life

and writings.

3 sem.

hrs.

Literary trends in the period of Reformation and CounterReformation. The influence of French classicism upon German literature
of the late 17th and 18th century is analyzed and discussed.

11.531

GERMAN LITERATURE OF
THE 19TH CENTURY

3 sem.

hrs.

Romanticism, poetic realism, naturalism with special emphasis on
the great dramatic and lyric poets of the period.

11.532

GERMAN DRAMA OF THE
19TH AND 20TH CENTURIES

3 sem.

hrs.

Works of the major dramatists of the 19th and 20th centuries.
Special attention is given to the dramatists of naturalism and expressionism.

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MIDDLE HIGH GERMAN LITERATURE

11.533

3 sem.

hrs.

Middle High German Literature, 1050—1300, with emphasis on
the principal representatives of the Popular and Court Epic and the lyric
poetry of the Golden Age.

NOVELLEN AND ERZAHLUNGEN

11.540

3 sem.

hrs.

The German Short Story from Romanticism to the present.
is given to Thomas Mann, Kafka and
the post-second World War writers.

German

Feuilleton; special attention

11.541

MODERN GERMAN POETRY

3 sem.

Modern German poetry with emphasis on Stefan George and
circle,

hrs.
his

and Rainer Maria Rilke.

MODERN GERMAN NOVEL

11.542

3 sem.

hrs.

Naturalism, Impressionism, Expressionism and the "New Matterof-Factness" with emphasis on Hesse, Thomas Mann, Doeblin and Kafka.

SEMINAR

11.559

3 sem.

hrs.

Seminar topics are chosen to meet the needs of the students.

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

11.560

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

SPANISH
(Code 12)

CONVERSATIONAL SPANISH FOR TEACHERS

12.501

Functional conversation with major emphasis on vocabulary
expansion, pronunciation, and mastery of Spanish syntactic and morphological patterns.

1

ADVANCED STUDY OF SPANISH
STRUCTURE AND STYLISTICS

2.502

3 sem.

Spanish grammar stressing creative written expression

hrs.

in

the

3 sem.

hrs.

language.

12.503

ADVANCED SPANISH PHONETICS

A theoretical and practical approach to phonology, phonetics and
phonetical transcription. Regionalistic and dialectal variations are also
studied with Tomas Navarro Tomas' standard text: Manual de pronunciacion espanola.
12.511

SELECTED CIVILIZATION AND CULTURE

America

Panoramic view of Hispanic civilization
through discussion, realia and selected

readings in Spanish are assigned.

16

3 sem.

hrs.

Spain and Latin
textbooks. Outside

in

12.521

HISTORY OF SPANISH LITERATURE

1

3 sem.

hrs.

Medieval period. The history of Spanish literature to the Golden
Age. The theater and its development. Didactic poetry and prose. Lyric
poets: The Cancioneros.

12.522

HISTORY OF SPANISH LITERATURE

3 sem.

hrs.

The sixteenth and seventeenth centuries.
Golden Age of Spanish literature: Lope de Vega,
Barca, Tirso de Molina, Gongora, Quevedo, Fray Luis de

Classical

Prominent

II

period.

figures of the

Calderon de la
Leon, and others.

12.523

HISTORY OF SPANISH LITERATURE
Modern

III

3 sem.

hrs.

period. Expronceda, Zorilla, Becquer, Perez Galdos, and

others.

12.531

LYRIC POETRY

3 sem.

hrs.

Evolution of Spanish lyric poetry with special emphasis on early
forms. Renaissance italianate forms, and the blossoming of lyric poetry in
the nineteenth and twentieth centuries.

12.532

THE PICARESQUE NOVEL

The picaresque novel and
Tormes and others.
12.533

its

3 sem.

hrs.

origin in Spain. Vida de Lazarillo de

CERVANTES

3 sem.

hrs.

Detailed study and analysis of the life and works of Miguel
Cervantes Saavedra: Las novelas ejamplares, and others, all of which lead
to a study of the meaning, philosophy and influence of Don Quixote.

12.541

THE GENERATION OF
Principal

works and

'98

3 sem.

hrs.

intellectual trends of the period with specific

emphasis on Unamuno.

1

2.542

MODE RN ISMO

The movement,
on Ruben Dario.
12.543

3 sem.
its

antecedents, and

its

hrs.

followers, with emphasis

TWENTIETH CENTURY SPANISH
AMERICAN NOVEL

3 sem.

hrs.

Study and analysis of the novel to include the works of Azuela,
Gallegos and Cela.

12.546

THE CONTEMPORARY SPANISH THEATER

A

3 sem.

hrs.

study of Benevente, Garcia Lorca, Alejandro Casona and

others.

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SPANISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

12.551

For

3 sem.

hrs.

teachers desiring to increase their teaching proaudio-lingual approach to language teaching is stressed. The
language laboratory and audio-visual teaching materials.
in-service

ficiency.

The

12.559

SEMINAR

3 sem.

Seminar topics are chosen to

needs of the students.

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

12.560

A
advisor

suit the

is

research

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

paper on a specific topic. Topic approval by the

required.

ENGLISH
(Code 20)
Specialization in English for the Master of Education Degree

Purpose: This specialization is intended to enhance the scholarship and
appreciation of the secondary school teacher of English as a contribution

The recommendations in the report
Discipline in English have influenced the formulation of the

to greater effectiveness of the teacher.

Freedom and
program.

Required: 20.500 or 20.531 20.493.
;

Elective: Courses selected

from the courses

in English (Category 20) in this
of elective credit may be deduced from the
comprehensive plan for the degree (See Section 2.15).

bulletin.

The

total

amount

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND
LITERARY RESEARCH

20.493(503)

3 sem.

hrs.

History of literary scholarship, study of book production, and
practice in preparing specialized bibliographies and in planning scholarly
projects.

20.500

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

6 sem.

hrs.

An extensive and creditable scholarly paper on a topic to be
determined by the student in conjunction with his adviser.
20.501

STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH

3 sem.

hrs.

Phonology, morphology, structural syntax, and graphemics of

modern American
20.502

English.

HISTORY OF THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE

3 sem.

hrs.

Phonological, morphological, snytactic, graphemic and vocabufrom the Old English period to the

lary changes in the English language

present.

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LITERARY CRITICISM

20.505

3 sem.

hrs.

An examination in depth of major critics from Aristotle to the
present with emphasis on application of critical principles to primary genre
drama, novel, poetry
and on independent study in varied areas of





literature

20.521

and

aesthetics.

CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Main lines of development of the short story from the mid-nineteenth century to the present. Attention is given to individual writers,
especially major figures; to analysis and evaluation of individual stories;
and to the characteristics of the genre.
20.522

MODERN DRAMA

3 sem.

Main forces and movements

in

modern drama through

hrs.

selected

dramatics from the time of Ibsen.

20.524

CONTEMPORARY NOVEL

Writers and the trends of the novel
emphasis on British and American works.

20.526

in

the

modern

MODERN POETRY

3 sem.

hrs.

era,

with

3 sem.

hrs.

Reading of a comprehensive selection of modern poetry, British
and American. Emphasis on appreciating the art of the poems, on recognizing the modern spirit in them, and on viewing them as part of a
historical development of poetic tradition.
20.531

SEMINAR

3 sem.

hrs.

For advanced students near graduation. Each student in Seminar
pursue his own line of study under the guidance of the instructor and
in an area of study determined by the student and his adviser. Notice of
intention to register for Seminar must be given the instructor of the course
at least two months before the course begins.
will

20.532

MAJOR BRITISH AUTHORS

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of one or more major writers in English literature. Authors
included vary with each presentation of the course.
20.533

STUDIES

IN

Specialized
ideas,

BRITISH LITERATURE

areas

STUDIES

IN

hrs.

of British Literature such as literary forms,

and movements. Content varies each time the course

20.534

3 sem.

I

BRITISH LITERATURE

II

is

offered.

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Continutation of content and method of 20.533.

20.535

STUDIES

IN

BRITISH LITERATURE

Continuation.

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III

20.542

EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA
The growth of

a native

3 sem.

drama from the middle ages to the

hrs.

closing

of the theatres in 1642, including mysteries, moralities, and interludes.
Emphasis is on Shakespeare's contemporaries: Kyd, Greene, Marlow, and

Jonson.

20.543

CHAUCER

3 sem.

hrs.

Major works with emphasis on the mind and art of Chaucer and
considerable attention to the Middle English language. Medieval background and various specialized scholarly problems are also dealt with.

20.547

ELIZABETHAN POETRY

3 sem.

hrs.

Elizabethan poetry, particularly the sonnet, lyric, and narrative of
the 1590's, is examined for structure, origins, and influence. Students are
encouraged to develop topics on the works of individual poets.

20.548

SPENSER

3 sem.

hrs.

A study, generally in chronological order, of most of Spenser's
poetry and some of his prose work. Emphasis is on the fusion of Renaissance and Reformation currents in his thought and art, his poetic resourcefulness,

20.549

and

his influence

on

later English poetry.

SHAKESPEARE

3 sem.

hrs.

A few selected plays are closely read. From this study are
developed topics in biography and dating, textual history, sources, and
contemporary and
20.554

earlier intellectual influences.

MILTON

3 sem.

hrs.

A comprehensive study of the poetry and a selected group of the
prose works of John Milton. Special reference to the chronology of the
works and to evidences of the expanding genius of the author.
20.556

RESTORATION AND LATER DRAMA

3 sem.

hrs.

Trends in comedy and tragedy from the reopening of the theatres
1660 through the 1770's. Among the dramatists studied are Congreve,
Dryden, Wycherley, Steele, Goldsmith, and Sheridan. French influences.

in

20.559

AGE OF JOHNSON
Depth study of such major

3 sem.
figures of the

Augustan era

hrs.

as Swift,

Fielding, Sterne, Addison, Goldsmith, Pope, Johnson, Burns, and Blake.
Independent research is based chiefly on studies of minor authors of the

period.

20.563

19TH CENTURY NOVEL

3 sem.

hrs.

Development of the novel as a major literary form of the
A study of the work of such major English novelists as
the Brontes, Dickens, Thackeray, Trollope, and Eliot.
Supplementary readings in other novelists of the period, and in secondary
Victorian age.
Austen, Scott,

source materials.

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20.565

ENGLISH ROMANTIC POETS

3 sem.

hrs.

Important segments of the work of the major Romantic poets to
work and thought of each writer. Some
attention given to background of the period and its literary forebears and
descendants. Inclusion of minor poets varies with the instructor's purposes.
disclose the characteristics of the

20.569

VICTORIAN LITERATURE

literary

significance

A

study

in

3 sem.

hrs.

depth of some aspect or combination of aspects of
in

the Victorian

Age



author(s), genre, specific

works.

AMERICAN LITERATURE: EARLY

20.582

3 sem.

hrs.

Prose writers and poets of Colonial and Federalist America:
Mather, Taylor, Edwards, Woolman, Franklin, Paine, Jefferson, Freneau,
Irving, and Bryant. The nature of Puritanism and its role in the literature
of these periods.

AMERICAN LITERATURE: MIDDLE

20.583

3 sem.

hrs.

Major American writers in the American Renaissance and other
important figures of the 19th century: de Tocqueville, Emerson, Thoreau,
Hawthorne, Melville, Whitman, Twain, Lincoln, and James. Particular
emphasis is given to the reaction of these writers to Puritanism and the
imaginative literature stemming from

it.

AMERICAN LITERATURE: MODERN

20.584

Since

much

3 sem.

of 20th century American literature achieves

hrs.
its

greatest intensity in being critical of native traditional values, the course

examines such representative writers as Allen, Krutch, Dreiser, Lewis,
Anderson, Hemingway, Fitzgerald, Faulkner, Eliot, Steinbeck, Ellison and
Bellow.

20.587

MAJOR AMERICAN AUTHORS

3 sem.

Study of one or more major writers in American
Authors included vary with each presentation of the course.

hrs.

literature.

SPEECH
(Code 25)
Specialization in Speech for the Master of Education Degree.

(For the total degree requirements, see Section 2.15)
Required: Speech 25.501 or 25.510;
Speech 25.502 or 25.557.
Elective: Eighteen semester hours in

one of two

areas:

Public Address: 25.503, 25.504, 25.505, 25.515, 25.520, 25.530,
25.585, 25.590.

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Theatre:

25.551, 25.553, 25.554, 25.558, 25.560, 25.565,
25.566, 25.570, 25.575, 25.577, 25.580, 25.590.

If 25.590 (Master's Research Paper)
must submit a departmental paper.

25.501

INTRODUCTION TO RESEARCH
An

is

IN

not included, the candidate

SPEECH

3 sem.

hrs.

overview of the fields of research in Speech and an examina-

tion of the contributions of professional Speech organizations, graduate
studies and research. Historical, descriptive, experimental and evaluating

research studies are examined. The research problem, bibliographical
resources, and examination of methods in depth. Professional writing, the
research paper and current graduate studies are analyzed. A pilot thesis is
required of each student to demonstrate competency in research techniques and the use of bibliographical resources.

25.502

RHETORICAL CRITICISM

3 sem.

hrs.

The nature of rhetorical criticism. The development of rhetorical
theory from the Homeric period to the modern theorists. Methods of the
critics during antiquity, the intermediate period (1600-1850) and methods
of the modern critics. Rhetorical criticism areas for investigation in terms
of textual authority and reconstruction of social settings. Standards of
judgment in relationship to ideas, emotion in speech, ethos, structure and
style and delivery. Measures of effectiveness and an inquiry toward a
rhetorical philosophy.
25.503

HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS

3 sem. hrs.

Evaluation and discussion of the development and application of

American
from the view-

rhetoric in America in terms of the speaker, speech and times.
speakers, selected

from

a cross-section in history prestudied

of biographical background, nature and extent of speaking,
audience reaction, the speaker's basic ideas, his preparation, arrangement
and style, basic philosophy, and platform behavior.
points

25.504

BRITISH

ORATORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Burke, Fox, Sheridan, George, Bevan, Churchill and other orators
17th through the 20th centuries. Analysis of style, philosophies, and
effectiveness, and their contribution to rhetoric theory.
in the

25.505

ANCIENT RHETORIC

3 sem.

hrs.

The ancient rhetoricians Aristotle and Plato, Cicero, Longinus
and Quintilian. Emphasis is on the analysis and critical concepts of these
men, with a study of later interpretations of their works.
25.510

CURRENT PROBLEMS

IN

SPEECH ACTIVITIES

3 sem.

hrs.

Current speech practices in the secondary school. Methods of
improving, and expanding speech programs.

initiating,

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ADVANCED PERSUASION AND PROPAGANDA

25.515

3 sem.

hrs.

Techniques of attitude modification through persuasion and
propaganda. Practical application of the techniques by each student.

ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATION

25.520

3 sem.

hrs.

Understanding and appreciation of literature through developing
reading aloud. Selecting, adapting, and preparing material for presentation in high school classes.
Prerequisite: A beginning course in Oral Interpretation.
skill in

ADVANCED RADIO AND TELEVISION

25.530

3 sem.

hrs.

Practice and study of techniques of television announcing, writing
(news and drama), directing, program planning, and performing. Instructional radio and television. Laboratory hours required.
Prerequisite: Beginning course in Radio and Television.

ADVANCED ACTING

25.551

3 sem.

hrs.

Study and research, with performance, of the acting styles in each
of the major historical periods of world theatre. Laboratory hours.
Prerequisite: Beginning Acting.

ADVANCED COSTUMING

25.553

3 sem.

hrs.

History of costuming from the viewpoint of design and construcfabrics, budget. Each student designs and builds
costumes for a major production. Laboratory hours.
Prerequisite: Beginning Costuming.
tion.

Costume wardrobe,

ADVANCED DIRECTING

25.554

3 sem.

hrs.

Advanced play production principles and their application to the
modern plays. Analysis of the non-realistic styles
from the Greek to the Theatre-of-the-Absurd. Each student directs a play.

staging of classical and

Laboratory hours.
Prerequisite: Beginning Directing.

THEATRICAL CRITICISM

25.557

3 sem.

hrs.

Theatrical criticism from Aristotle's Poetics to present day.
Emphasis is on the comic and tragic theories. Analysis of critical standards
and methods; their application to evaluating drama in performance.

25.558

WORLD THEATRE

3 sem. hrs.

A
historical

study in depth of the theatres throughout the world in their
and contemporary context. The student should have had some

course work in history of the theatre, criticism, or dance, before electing
the course.
Prerequisite: History of the Theatre.

25.560

PLAYWRITING

3 sem.

hrs.

Dramatic structure, writing styles, and types of drama. Each
student writes at least one play. Adaptations of other forms of literary
works are examined.

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25.565

ADVANCED THEATRE PRODUCTION

3 sem.

Designed to provide technical information and

mount

a play or a musical.

skills

hrs.

needed to

Advanced stagecraft and stage carpentry.

Prerequisite: Beginning Theatre Production.

25.566

THEATRE DESIGN AND LIGHTING

3 sem.

hrs.

Principles and styles of design and lighting as applied to period

and modern drama. Each student

is required to design the setting and
the modern period and to present detailed
drawings and elevations of his design in a production book.
Prerequisite: Theatre Production.

show outside of

lighting of a

25.570

LITERATURE OF THE THEATRE

A

3 sem.

hrs.

study of the plays, playwrights and dramatic literature of the
on a contem-

theatre's "golden ages," with a view to their production

porary stage.

25.575

EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE
An

3 sem.

hrs.

and analysis of theatrical styles outside the
Plays and scenes studied and presented in their original
form. The non-illusionistic theatre is given primary

investigation

realistic theatre.

and

style

consideration.
Prerequisite: Directing.

25.577

Box
staff.

THEATRE MANAGEMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

Designed for the director of the theatre in the secondary school.
house management, and organization of the theatre
Public relations; budget; business practices.

office, publicity,

25.580

THEATRE SEMINAR

3 sem.

Specialized study by the class.
instructor

25.585

The subject

is

selected

hrs.

by the

from Theatre.

PUBLIC ADDRESS SEMINAR
Specialized study by the class.
from Public Address.

3 sem.

The subject

is

selected

hrs.

by the

instructor

25.590

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
An

opportunity

is

provided for the student to demonstrate

hrs.

his

employ accepted methods of carrying on and reporting research
the solution or intensive study of some area of interest or concern to

ability to
in

3 sem.

him.

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3.2

SOCIAL SCIENCES
(Codes 40 -48)

Specialization in Comprehensive Social Studies
for the Degree, Master of Education

Comprehensive Social Studies defined for the purpose of this
as comprising Economics (40), Geography (41), History (42),
Science (44), Sociology (45), and Anthropology (46).

program
Political

tion in
history,

The candidate for the Master of Education degree with specializaComprehensive Social Studies must choose a concentration from
political science or geography. Having chosen a concentration, the

remaining five disciplines of the social studies are called "related fields"
with respect to that concentration.

Requirements for Specialization:

Twenty -one or twenty -four

semester hours comprising:

Concentration — a minimum of fifteen semester hours in history
or geography or political science as approved by the
adviser, including a research paper or a seminar course;
Related Field — a minimum of six semester hours in one related
field may be included as recommended by the adviser.

A
For

comprehensive examination is a requirement for graduation.
requirements see Section 2.15.

total degree

ECONOMICS
(Code 40)

40.513

ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAPITALISM

3 sem.

hrs.

Transition from feudalism to capitalism and the subsequent
of leading capitalist institutions on industry, agriculture,
commerce, banking, and the social movement.
influence

40.515

PUBLIC POLICY AND BUSINESS

3 sem.

hrs.

Public policies affecting the economy: historical, philosophical
basis of regulation; the rationale of free-enterprise. Intensive
analysis of selected areas of economic policy related to government action.

and

legal

40.531

CURRENT ECONOMIC PROBLEMS

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected economic problems of current interest and concern to
our society. Basic economic principles and theories and the thinking of
recognized economists of the past and present as revealed in their
published works.

40.532

COMPARATIVE ECONOMIC SYSTEMS

3 sem.

hrs.

Analysis of the main economic activities under diverse systems of
organization, influence of variations in resources, technology, and social
values. Comparative treatment of Soviet-type economics, market socialism
and Western "mixed" economics.

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40.533

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICIES

AND RELATIONS
An

analysis

3 sem.

hrs.

of international trade with consideration to con-

temporary problems facing international trade and to the impact of
governmental policy upon international commercial relations.

GEOGRAPHY
Specialization in Geography for the
Master of Education Degree.

Purpose:

This specialization in geography

is

intended to increase the

student's mastery of the discipline as a contribution to his background for
teaching, and to enhance his scholarly background in research techniques,

interpretation of data, and format of scientific writing.

Required: Twenty-four semester hours in geography, including a Master's
Research Paper or a departmental paper or seminar (41.590). Certain
courses may be scheduled in related areas with the approval of the department.
Elective: Courses in categories 41

amount of

and 51 as approved by the adviser. The
deduced from the comprehensive

elective credit required can be

plan for the degree (See Section 2.15).

COURSES

GEOGRAPHY
(Code 41)

41.462

THEORETICAL AND QUANTITATIVE

GEOGRAPHY

3 sem.

hrs.

Conceptual frameworks, theoretical developments, methods of
measuring intensity and dispersion of geographical distributions; quantitative approaches in geographical analyses.
41.501

EVOLUTION OF GEOGRAPHIC THOUGHT

3 sem.

hrs.

Evolution of concepts concerning the nature, scope and methodology of geography. History of geographic ideas from early Greek, Roman
and Arab geographies to the present era. British, French, German and
American schools of geographic thought.

41.510

REGIONAL GEOMORPHOLOGY OF
THE UNITED STATES

3 sem.

hrs.

A

comprehensive study of geomorphic regions; parameters used
geomorphic provinces; dominant geologic processes which
are responsible for the topographic expression.
for classifying

41.523

THE GEOGRAPHY OF SETTLEMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

The facilities men build in the process of occupying an area
ranging from the primitive to the complex urban agglomeration. Bases
upon which settlements are founded and nurtured and their site, situation,
external relationships and internal structure and morphology.

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41.524

GEOGRAPHY OF TRADE
AND TRANSPORTATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Basic concepts and principles. Problems of land and air transporestablishment of ports, railroad centers and airways to handle
commodity exchanges. Trade and transportation as important geographic
tation;

factors in regional development.

41.548

POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY

3 sem.

hrs.

Geography foundations of political events and conditions;
geographic factors significant to the formation, growth, and political
behavior of states with problems such as boundaries, population distribution and other tensions.
41.549

GEOGRAPHY OF WORLD RESOURCES
AND INDUSTRIES

3 sem.

Survey of the lands and seas of the world
soils,

terms of climate,

natural vegetation, energy sources, minerals, and fishery products;

industrial production
its

in

hrs.

and potential,

its

availability

and the distribution of

products.

41.556

GEOGRAPHY OF PENNSYLVANIA

3 sem.

hrs.

The development of regional understandings of Pennsylvania,
emphasizing man's response to changing environment; resources of the
state, their extent, their use, and the need for a planned conservation
program.

41.560

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AMERICA

3 sem.

hrs.

The course provides an opportunity to evaluate the relative
importance of environmental and cultural factors in accounting for the
existence of empty and overcrowded land in the same country. Problems
such as this, with implications for the entire"underdeveloped" world, are
examined from the geographic point of view.
41.566

GEOGRAPHY OF ANGLO-AMERICA

3 sem.

hrs.

Some of the dynamic changes taking place in the United States
and Canada which are affecting the size, shape, and character of the traditional geographic regions with reference to technology, social and demographic conditions. Domestic and international policies and agreements
and alterations in the resource base.
41.571

GEOGRAPHY OF AFRICA
SOUTH OF THE SAHARA

3 sem.

hrs.

Political and technical change as affected by geography. These
and the traditional interests of the regional geographer are
examined against the background of problems presented by the physical
geography of this unique part of the world.

aspects

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41.575

GEOGRAPHY OF WESTERN AND
MEDITERRANEAN EUROPE

3 sem.

hrs.

An intensive treatment of selected areas of Western and Mediterranean Europe in terms of physical, economic, and cultural circumstances
from the viewpoint of geographical influence.
41.576

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AND
EAST ASIA
The

3 sem.

economic and

hrs.

geography of a region
Pakistan through Manchuria. Present circumstances and world relationphysical,

cultural

ships.

41.590

SEMINAR

IN

GEOGRAPHY

3 sem.

hrrs.

Individual students pursue in depth selected topics in geography
that vary according to the student's interest and need; these provide bases
for seminar discussion.

EARTH SCIENCE
(Code 51)

51.451

FIELD TECHNIQUES IN
EARTH AND SPACE SCIENCE

6 sem.

hrs.

Intensive field training in the use of equipment and techniques in
geology, astronomy, meteorology and cartography.

HISTORY
(Code 42)

The Master of Arts Degree

An undergraduate major in history including a course in
Bibliography and Research is prerequisite to departmental recommendation for admission to candidacy. Undergraduate deficiencies must be made
Prerequisites:

up without

credit.

Course and Thesis Requirements: A major of eighteen semester hours is
required in one of the three areas of history; the major must include a
course in Readings and a Seminar course. A minor of six semester hours
must be taken in a second area of history; the minor will usually include
the colloquim course in that area. (With permission, the minor may be
taken in one of the related fields in the social studies.)

A six semester hour thesis (42.599) is required. The thesis topic
must be approved by the adviser. It is the student's responsibility to secure
a faculty

member

An

to direct the thesis.

oral defense of the thesis

is

28

required.

Foreign Language: The candidate must have a reading knowledge of
French, German, Russian or Spanish as demonstrated through the
Graduate Foreign Language Reading Examination of the Educational
Testing Service.

Examination: An oral and/or written examination
from the defense of thesis) is required; two aspects of the major
and an aspect of the minor may be selected by the student to be included
in the examination. The examination is conducted by a committee
selected by the student's adviser. The examination may not be taken prior
to the last term of course work; it must be completed before the thesis is

Comprehensive
(separate

submitted.
Specialization in History for the

Master of Education Degree

Course Requirements: Twenty-one or twenty-four semester hours in one
of the three designated areas of history and including the appropriate
course in Readings and seminar.

The colloquium course

in

one of the remaining two

areas;

History seminar or thesis.

(For the total degree requirements
see Section 2.15)

COURSES
(Code 42)

42.510

READINGS

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Readings, reports and discussions on a selected topic in the

his-

IN

tory of Europe.

42.511

READINGS

IN

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Continuation.

42.512

READINGS

IN

Continuation.

42.513

READINGS

IN

Continuation.

42.518

READINGS IN THE HISTORY OF
THE SOVIET UNION

Readings, reports, and discussion on selected topics in the history
of the

USSR.

42.526

EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM SINCE

1870

3 sem.

hrs.

Colonial policy of the major European colonial powers in Africa,
its impact upon mother country and colonies, and the
dissolution of colonial empires after World War II.
Asia,

and Melanesia,

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42.530

HISTORY OF EUROPE, 1900 1923

3 sem.

-

hrs.

Internal and external policies of the European powers, the crisis
leading to World War I, the military campaigns, the peace treaties of 1919,

and the upheavals following the new distribution of power.
42.532

HISTORY OF EUROPE, 1923 1945
Political

and economic

hrs.

crises of the 1920's; the rise of dictator-

ship and the political crisis leading to the

and diplomacy of the war; the condition

42.534

3 sem.

-

in

Second World War; campaigns
which it left the belligerents.

THE EUROPEAN UNIFICATION MOVEMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

Efforts of the Western European nations to achieve economic,
military, and political unity since 1945.

42.536

THE COLD WAR

3 sem.

Causes, characteristics, and evolution of the Cold

hrs.

War from 1947

to the present.

42.539

READINGS

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Readings, reports and discussion on a selected topic in the history
of non-western areas.

42.540

READINGS

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

3 or 6 sem.

hrs.

Continuation.

42.541

READINGS

IN

Continuation.

42.542

READINGS

IN

Continuation.

42.552

FAR EASTERN ASIA STUDIES

Selected topics in inter-Asian relations with a concentration on
China and Japan.

42,554

CONTEMPORARY FAR EASTERN CULTURES

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected Far Eastern Cultures including interdisciplinary study
and a review of communications and the arts.

42.556

TWENTIETH CENTURY MEXICO AND
THE CARIBBEAN

3 sem.

hrs.

An examination of selected political, social, and economic problems of Mexico and the Caribbean area in recent decades with emphasis on
the contention of forces for stability and radical change (respectively) in
the region.

42.560

SEMINARS

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Lectures, reports and a research paper on an area of non-western
history.

Prerequisite

:

At

least nine credits

of graduate work

30

in

History.

42.561

SEMINAR

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem. hrs

Continuation.

42.562

SEMINAR

IN

Continuation.

42.563

SEMINAR

IN

Continuation.

42.564

SEMINAR

IN

Lectures, reports and a research paper on an area of the history ol

Europe.
Prerequisite:

42.565

At

least nine credits

SEMINAR

IN

of graduate work

in History.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Continuation.

42.566

SEMINAR

IN

Continuation.

42.567

SEMINAR

IN

Continuation.

42.570

READINGS

IN U.S.

Readings, reports and discussions on topics selected from
diplomatic, economic, intellectual, on military aspects of the
history of the United States.
cultural,

42.571

READINGS

IN U.S.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Continuation.

42.572

READINGS

IN U.S.

Continuation.

42.573

READINGS

IN U.S.

Continuation.

42.575

SEMINAR

IN U.S.

HISTORY

Lecture, reports and a research paper on an area of the history of
the United States.
Prerequisite: At least nine credits of graduate work in History.

42.576

SEMINAR

IN U.S.

HISTORY

Continuation.

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3 sem.

hrs.

42.577

SEMINAR

IN U.S.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Continuation.

42.578

SEMINAR

IN U.S.

Continuation.

42.580

UNITED STATES - LATIN
AMERICAN RELATIONS

Diplomatic exchanges between the United States and the twenty
American republics are examined together with economic,
cultural, and social contacts. Factors that have contributed to a lack of
hemispheric solidarity.
Hispanic

42.581

UNITED STATES AND FAR
EASTERN RELATIONS

3 sem.

hrs.

An

analysis of the interest and concern of United States diplothe Far East from the mid-nineteenth century to the present.
Particular attention is given to changing relations with the Philippines,
China, and Japan and to various attempted solutions to regional problems.

macy with

42.582

THE UNITED STATES AS A WORLD POWER

3 sem.

hrs.

The emergence of the United States into the world order, its roles
Councils of the world, its responsibilities in world leadership, its
encouragement of democratic systems.
in the

42.585

COLONIAL AMERICAN INSTITUTIONS

3 sem.

hrs.

The roles of religious, educational, philanthropic, political, and
business institutions in America before 1790.

42.586

AMERICAN URBAN HISTORY

3 sem.

The origins and consequences of the growth of urban
upon American economic, political and social institutions.

42.587

STUDIES
Through

investigate

a

IN

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY

hrs.

centers

3 sem.

hrs.

combination of lectures and research projects students

significant

statewide, area

or local aspects of Pennsylvania
emphases may be selected by the

history. Specific chronological or topical

instructor.

42.588

THE TRANS-MISSISSIPPI WEST

3 sem.

hrs.

The origins, course, and consequences of American expansion
across the Mississippi River.

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42.594

COLLOQUIUM IN MODERN
EUROPEAN HISTORY
Readings

European
42.595

3 sem.

hrs.

and discussion of major interpretations of modern

history.

COLLOQUIUM IN RECENT
NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Readings and discussion of major interpretations of major nonWestern areas and their history.

42.596

COLLOQUIUM

IN

UNITED STATES HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Readings and discussion of major interpretations of United States
history.

42.599

THESIS

6 sem.

hrs.

Independent research and the preparation of a formal paper
required in partial satisfaction of the requirements for the degree Master of
Arts.

POLITICAL SCIENCE
(Code 44)
Specialization in Political Science for the

Master of Education Degree
Elective Courses:

At

least fifteen

semester hours must be chosen from the

courses in Political Science (44). A maximum of six semester hours may be
elected from cognate areas. The total amount of credit for the specialization may be deduced from the comprehensive plan for the degree (See
Section 2.15). Elective courses must be approved by the adviser; approval
of courses in cognate areas depends upon their significance.

Examination:

A

comprehensive

written

and

oral

examination

is

required as a condition for graduation. For total degree requirements see

Section 2.15.

44.405 (433)

THE DEVELOPMENT OF

POLITICAL

THOUGHT

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected political theorists from Plato to Nietzsche are compared

with contemporary American political theorists
bridges

in an attempt to build
and contemporary theories and theorists.
Plato and Strauss, Thucydides and Max Weber, Aristotle and

between

Included are:

traditional

33

Lipset, Augustine and Morgenthau, Machiavelli and Neustadt, Rousseau
and Dewey, Aquinas and Maritain, Hobbes and Riker, Burke and
Lippmann, Marx and C.Wright Mills, and John Stuart Mill and Christian Bay.

AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

44.409 (532)

An

analysis of the relationship of

American

3 sem.
political

hrs.

thought to

contemporary

political science by using traditional materials in a historichronological way but reworking them to show their relation and
revelance to actions and institutions. Included are the main ideas of the
leading political thinkers in America from the Colonial period to the
cal,

present.

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS

44.418

POLITICAL SCIENCE
An introduction to the

IN

3 sem.
principal

hrs.

computer languages used

in

science and the social sciences (Primarily FORTRAN) and the
application of computers to political science research and problem solving.
political

44.429 (317)

An

BLACK POLITICS

Power movement,
44.437

3 sem.

hrs.

analysis of the role of Blacks in American politics, the Black
civil rights,

and

racial conflict.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION APPLICATIONS
An analysis of the method and techniques in the

3 sem.

hrs.

application of
administrative and organizational theory to the operations of governmental bureaucracies. Topics covered include: Planning-Program Budgeting
Systems (PPBS), Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT), and

Operations Research (OR).

44.446 (451

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

)

An

3 sem.

hrs.

of the evolution, structure and function of the
Supreme Court, concentrating on a case study approach of the Court's
interpretations of the commerce and taxing powers, federal-state relationships and

analysis

civil rights.

THE JUDICIAL PROCESS

44.448 (518)

3 sem.

hrs.

making is studied through systems theory, group
attitude and behavior.

Judicial policy

theory, and judicial

URBAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

44.453 (311)

An

3 sem.

hrs.

analysis of the structure and function of city governments,

decision-making in urban politics, groups and group conflict, metropolitics, the megalopolis, and contemporary problems of the American
city.

44.458 (513)

U.S.

FOREIGN POLICY

3 sem.

hrs.

An analysis of the substance, methods, and purposes of U.S.
foreign policy including the determinants of our foreign policy, policymaking machinery, the implementation of our foreign policy, and contemporary foreign policy problems.

INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATIONS

44.487 (525)

3 sem.

hrs.

implications of the legal and
organizational efforts to regulate international relations without violent

The

theoretical

and

practical

34

United Nations, the International Court of
and several regional and functional organizations.

conflict: international law, the

Justice,

44.491

tor

READINGS

IN

GOVERNMENT AND

POLITICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Topics are selected on the basis of consultations between instrucand student. Designed for both group and individual study.

44.492 (470)

SEMINAR

IN

GOVERNMENT AND

POLITICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected problems in government and politics are studied in an
attempt to review and unify theories and methods of political science.
Individual research projects.

44.507

MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

3 sem.

hrs.

Contributions of major political thinkers from the 17th through
the 20th centuries are examined together with the ideas of selected minor
political philosophers and political themes of the age.

44.512

EMPIRICAL THEORY

3 sem.

A

hrs.

survey of contemporary theory with emphasis in systems
information theory, content
communications
analysis, game theory, and value theory.

analysis,

44.538



cybernetics,

PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Current trends and problems in the organization and management
of governmental departments, agencies, and commissions. Several public
policies of current relevance are studied in terms of their administrative
dimension.

44.556

PROBLEMS OF

U.S.

GOVERNMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

Underlying structural problems emanating from the clash of conand strains in the U.S. system; selected

stitutional theories; current stresses

problems studied

44.575

in

depth.

CROSS POLITY ANALYSIS

3 sem.

hrs.

Current developments in comparative politics, comparative
methods and techniques, problems of cross-cultural comparisons.
44.578

POLITICS OF THE EMERGING NATIONS
Neutralism,

hrs.

non-alignment, and other ideologies of emergent

nations; political implications of

44.585

3 sem.

economic development

PROBLEMS OF WORLD POLITICS
An

in

the

new

states.

3 sem.

hrs.

in-depth analysis of selected topics of current significance in
among national political systems and supranational organizations.
the political relationships

35

44.590

ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY

IN

POLITICAL SCIENCE

3 sem. hrs.
Designed primarily for individualized reading, research and reporting under conditions of minimal supervision. Projects must have
Departmental approval and be underway by the end of the first week of
the term.

44.593

ADVANCED READINGS
AND POLITICS

IN

GOVERNMENT

3 sem. hrs.
Designed for either group or individual study. Topics to be
selected by the instructor in consultation with the student.
44.594

ADVANCED SEMINAR
AND POLITICS

IN

GOVERNMENT

3 sem. hrs.
review of the scope and methods of contemporary political
science. Current literature is explored by means of individually prepared

A

seminar papers.

44.599

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER
Independent research on

a topic

3 sem. hrs.
approved by the Department of

Political Science.

SOCIOLOGY
(Code 45)

45.511

SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

45.513

ADOLESCENT

3 sem. hrs.
Emphasis on the family as the basic unit in meeting human needs;
comparative study of the larger social institutions; impact of cultural and
special interest groups on American society.
IN

AMERICAN SOCIETY

3 sem.

hrs.

The American adolescent, his development in the society and his
influence on society. Problems concerning the adolescent as considered in
light of current thinking

and research.

45.515

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

45.523

THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN COMMUNITY ..3

3 sem. hrs.
Review and analysis of various forms of deviant behavior,
including the effects of urbanization on the individual. Social deviation is
studied in the light of contemporary concepts and theories in sociology.

Function of the

meeting

sem. hrs.

human

needs; rural, urban
and metropolitan areas of social and economic organization; role of public
and voluntary health, welfare and recreational agencies.

45.525

local area in

CURRENT SOCIAL

ISSUES

3 sem.

hrs.

Analysis of current social issues and solutions offered to solve
them. Issues and solutions are explored within the broad framework of the
social sciences and the specific framework of sociological and anthropolotical data.

ANTHROPOLOGY
(Code 46)

46.501

STUDIES

IN

ANTHROPOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Processes of human evolution and cultural dynamics, utilizing the
findings of physical and cultural anthropology.

36

46.524

COMPARATIVE CULTURES

3 sem.

hrs.

Analysis of selected non-literate societies, illustrating various
degrees of complexity in material and non-material culture and the relation of the individual to them; utilization and audio-visual background
material.

46.550

CULTURAL DYNAMICS

3 sem.

hrs.

An

analysis of the development of culture from primates to the
Processes of cultural change: "cultural evolution," diffusion,
innovation and invention; role of the social environment; relationship
between human biology and cultural capacity with reference to recent
studies of primates, sexology, linguistics, ecology and physical anthropology.

present.

PSYCHOLOGY
(Code 48)

48.511

CHILDHOOD AND ADOLESCENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

Advanced study of theories and processes of development
through childhood and adolescence, with emphasis on current trends and
issues.

48.521

GROUP PSYCHOLOGICAL TESTING

3 sem.

hrs.

examination of psychological tests, scales and inventories
group evaluation in public schools and guidance services.
Development of skills in administration and interpretation.
Critical

suitable

for

48.525

INDIVIDUAL INTELLIGENCE TESTING

3 sem.

hrs.

Analysis of the nature and rationale of various individual tests of
Skills and methods in administering tests, and in scoring,
interpreting and reporting results.
intelligence.

48.576

THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of historical and contemporary learning systems and
models which yield principles for practical application.

3.3

SCIENCES AND MATHEMATICS

BIOLOGY
The Master of Science Degree
Purpose: This program is intended to prepare for admission to a researchoriented doctoral degree program in Biology.

An undergraduate major in Biology, with one year of college
physics and the equivalent of Calculus II and Organic Chemistry II. Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up without credit toward the master's
degree.
Prerequisite:

37

Requirements: A minimum of thirty semester hours comprising: 24
semester hours graduate credit in biological science including at least 15
semester hours in courses numbered 500 or above (a limited number of
courses in other areas may be included on approval of the department if
they are clearly supportive of the biology major); Master's Thesis (50.593),
6 semester hours.
Examinations: A seminar presentation of the thesis and its results; a
written and oral comprehensive examination administered by a committee
from the department.
Foreign Language: Proficiency in a foreign language

is

strongly recom-

mended.
Specialization in Biology for the

Master of Education Degree
Purpose: This specialization is intended to enhance the competence of
secondary school teachers of biology by extending their scholarship in
content and method through formal courses and independent study and
research.

An

undergraduate major in biology with Level I certification;
mathematics and chemistry adequate for the courses and
research to be undertaken. Undergraduate deficiencies must be made up,
without credit toward the degree, prior to departmental recommendation
Prerequisite:

background

in

for candidacy.

Required: Biology 50.591 or 50.592 to

fulfill

the research requirement.

from Biology 50.411,
431, 432, 441, 453, 454, 455, 457, 458, 459, 463, 472, 511, 521, 531,
532, 552, 553, 554, 555, 561, 571, 572, Education 65.566, 65.567, with
no more than 9 semester hours in the 400-level courses. The total amount
of elective credit may be deduced from the comprehensive plan for the
degree (Section 2.15).
Elective: Courses chosen with the adviser's approval

Examination:
50.411

A

written and/or oral comprehensive examination.

RADIATION BIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

of radiation on living organisms; nuclear structure;
properties of radiation; physical, chemical, and genetic
plants and animals from cells to whole organisms; application of

Effects

fundamental
effects

on

radiochemicals in biological studies.
Prerequisites: 50.332, 52.232, 53.141, or consent of instructor.

50.431

EVOLUTION

3 sem.

hrs.

Mechanics of evolution; nature and behavior of genes; factors
effecting gene frequencies; speciation mechanisms; population analysis.
Prerequisite: 50.332.

50.432

STUDIES

IN

SPECIATION:

SOUTHEAST STATES

3 sem.

hrs.

A study of flora and fauna in areas where biotas merge providing
opportunities for interspecific hybridization. A field course conducted off
38

campus, area will vary. A research opportunity in an area where sympatry
Research should be confined to a single genus or species.
Prerequisites: 50.332 and 50.431.
exists.

50.433

STUDIES

IN

SPECIATION:

SOUTHWEST STATES

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

(Refer to description for 50.432)

50.434

STUDIES

IN

SPECIATION:

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES
(Refer to description for 50.432)

CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS

50.441

Structure and function of cytoplasmic and nuclear organelles of
Laboratory studies include techniques for cell, chromosome, and
tissue preparation. 2 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory /week.
Prerequisites: 50.332 and 52.231.
cells.

50.453

SOCIAL IMPLICATIONS OF BIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Biology as related to contemporary problems: population, food,
environments, etc. The course is directed toward those who are concerned
with the state of biology in modern times; there are no course prerequisites.

ETHOLOGY

50.454

Description
biological function.

3 sem.

and classification of behavior;
Mechanisms underlying behavior,

its

hrs.

evolution and

especially species-

typical behavior, are emphasized. 3 hrs. lecture, 2 hrs. laboratory/week.
Prerequisites:

ENVIRONMENTAL MICROBIOLOGY

50.455

effects

50.210 and 371 or consent of instructor.
3 sem.

hrs.

Practical application of knowledge of microorganisms; their
on our environment; methods of control; sanitation regulations and

testing procedures. Field trips taken

when

practical.

Prerequisite: 50.341.

ICHTHYOLOGY

50.457

3 sem.

hrs.

Field and laboratory study of the fishes of the streams and rivers
of this area including their collection, taxonomy, anatomy, and ecological

methods.

50.458

HERPETOLOGY
Amphibians and

3 sem.

hrs.

reptiles: structure, evolutionary history, specia-

The laboratory is based on local
faunas and on specimens available from local institutions. Techniques
useful in collection, preserving and identifying specimens. 2 hrs. lecture, 3
hrs. laboratory/week.
tion, geographic distribution, behavior.

Prerequisites:

50.210 and 220.

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50.459

ORNITHOLOGY
The

basic biology of birds with emphasis

identification in the field. Saturday

morning

on

3 sem.

hrs.

their ecology

and

field trips.

Prerequisite: 50.210.

50.463

BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES

3 sem.

hrs.

Theory and practice of photography as applied to biology,
including negative and print making, gross specimen photography,
copying, transparencies, filmstrips, autoradiography, nature work in closeups, photomicrography, thesis illustrations, and other special techniques. 2
hrs. lecture, 3 hrs.

50.472

laboratory/week.

CELL PHYSIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Application of physical and chemical principles of cellular proenvironment;
bioenergetics; intermediate metabolism.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of Biology and Chemistry 52.211 or 52.231, or
consent of instructor.
cesses; biochemistry of cellular constituents; physiochemical

50.51

1

SYSTEMATIC ZOOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Principles of animal taxonomy; the use of taxonomic keys, the
geographical distribution of animals, and the collection and preservation of
animals for museum study.
Prerequisites: 12 hours of biology including 50.210 or consent of instructor.

50.521

SYSTEMATIC BOTANY

3 sem.

hrs.

Morphology, taxonomy, and geographical distribution of vascular
plants.

Prerequisites:

50.531

50.220 and 363 or consent of instructor.

DEVELOPMENTAL BIOLOGY
The

in vivo

morphogenesis. 2

50.532

and

in vitro

hrs. lecture, 2 hrs.

hrs.

study of growth, differentiation, and
laboratory/week.

BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS

The study of macromolecules, macromolecular
protein synthesis, and the regulation of cellular activity.
Prerequisite: 50.332 or consent of instructor.
50.551

3 sem.

3 sem.

hrs.

complexes,

CONSERVATION OF BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. ...3

sem. hrs.

Emphasis will be on the theory and practice of environmental
conservation of biological resources and on applied ecology. Field trips
will be made to observe practices of wildlife, forest, and soil conservation.
50.552

LIMNOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Chemical and physical aspects of lakes, ponds, and streams, and
of the nature of their biota. Laboratory and field investigations will be
included.

40

50.553 (451)

ANIMAL ECOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

A course in animal-environmental relationships with emphasis on
population ecology. Basic knowledge of ecology is assumed.
50.554 (452)

PLANT ECOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Plants and their interactions with the environment; populations
and communities and their respective successions. Field trips. 2 hrs.
lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory /week.

50.555 (461

)

PARASITOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Structure, taxonomy, and life history of animal parasites with
emphasis on those affecting man. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs. laboratory/week.
Prerequisite: 50.210.

50.556 (462)

A

BIOLOGY OF THE ARTHROPODS

study

of the

3 sem.

hrs.

anatomy of arthropods, including function,

morphology, histology, embryology and metamorphesis. Laboratory will
provide opportunity for dissections, preservation of tissues and experimentation with live arthropods.
Prerequisite: 50.311.

50.561

VERTEBRATE MORPHOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

A study of vertebrate morphology, including paleonotological,
systematic, morphogenetic, and phylogenetic aspects. Laboratory work is
expected to embrace morphological and functional study of preserved and
living

specimens.

Prerequisite: 12 hours of biology or consent of instructor.

50.571

ENDOCRINOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

The role of the endocrine glands in growth, metabolism, development, regulation, and reproduction of animals. Integrated activities of the
nervous and endocrine systems are studied.
50.572

COMPARATIVE ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY
A

3 sem.

hrs.

comparison of the general physiology of different groups of

animals.
Prerequisites: 8 hrs. zoology

50.573 (471)

A
ship

to

chemistry.

3 sem.

hrs.

processes emphasizing chemistry and its relationaspects of tissues and systems. Biologically
and their effects of function. 2 hrs. lecture, 3 hrs.

life

functional

important compounds
laboratory /week.

50.591

hrs.

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

study of

the

and 8

DIRECTED STUDY

IN

BIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

A course in which the student is given the opportunity to carry
on an independent investigation in an area of biology in which he has a
particular interest. Such investigation is under the direction of a member
of the Department of Biology. The student is encouraged to identify a
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problem, employ an experimental design, and analyze data collected therefrom. Study of pertinent literature is a requirement of the course.

50.592

MASTER OF EDUCATION THESIS

3 or 6 sem.

Independent research and the preparation of a formal
partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of

hrs.

thesis in

Master of Educa-

tion in biology.

50.593

MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS

6 sem.

hrs.

CHEMISTRY
(Code 52)
Specialization in Chemistry
for the Master of Education Degree

Purpose: To expand and solidify the student's basic knowledge in
Chemistry; to provide the opportunity for him to become familiar with
the newly developed programs for Secondary Schools; and to acquaint him
with the literature of his field and increase his ability to use it effectively
in research

and

in self-education.

Entering students are expected to have had an undergraduate teaching major in Chemistry or its equivalent.

Prerequisites:

Requirements: At

least 18 semester hours in Chemistry courses normally
Organic, Inorganic, Analytical and Physical Chemistry. (For
complete requirements see Section 2.15)

including

52.511

PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

1

3 sem.

hrs.

A review of the theoretical principles of Chemistry. Gases, kinetic
theory, thermodynamics, and equilibrium.
52.512

PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

II

3 sem.

hrs.

A continuation of 52.511. Solutions, electrolytes, conductance,
electromotive force, and reaction kinetics.
Prerequisite: 52.511 or equivalent.
52.520

MODERN ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
FOR TEACHERS

3 sem.

hrs.

An

introduction to modern organic theory with emphasis on
stereochemistry, and fundamental reaction type
mechanism including substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation, and
reduction. A knowledge of functional group organic chemistry is

molecular

structure,

presumed.
52.521

SELECTED TOPICS

IN

INORGANIC CHEMISTRY.... 3

sem. hrs.

A study of some of the important concepts of Inorganic
Chemistry. Typical topics include nuclear, ionic, molecular, and crystal
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mechanisms and reactions in
non-aqueous media; and coordination chemistry. Other topics may be
assigned for literature review and class presentation.

structure; bonding energies; acids and bases;

52.522

QUALITATIVE ORGANIC ANALYSIS

A

laboratory oriented course

in

3 sem.

hrs.

the separation and identification

compounds including the use of modern instrumental methods.
One lecture per week on methods, six hours of lab per week.
of organic

Prerequisite:

52.524

52.520 or equivalent.

SELECTED TOPICS

A

IN

ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY. 3

sem. hrs.

review of classical Quantitative Analysis and an introduction to

modern techniques with emphasis on separation methods such as chromatography, ion exchange, and distillation; and on the detection and determination of elements and compounds by such physio-chemico techniques
as spectroscopy!

52.541

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BIOCHEMISTRY
A

enzyme
52.543

potentiometry, colorimetry, and others.

3 sem.

hrs.

study of the chemical nature of proteins, lipids, carbohydrates,
and metabolism. Physical Chemistry is a prerequisite.

action,

SELECTED TOPICS

IN

PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

3 sem.

hrs.

Topics other than those derived from thermodynamics. Will
include such subjects as crystal structure, colloids, photochemistry,
nuclear chemistry, molecular structure and properties, atomic structure
and simple valence theory.
Prerequisites: 52.511

&

512, or equivalent.

52.551

CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

1

sem. hr.

52.552

CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

1

sem.

52.553

A, B, C

- CHEMISTRY LABORATORY

1

sem.

hr.

hr. ea.

Designed to accompany certain Chemistry lecture courses as
needed.

52.551

CHEMISTRY PROJECTS LABORATORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Laboratory work in any field of chemistry according to the needs
and desires of the student and for which the department is prepared to
supervise. Requires approval of the Program Advisor and any other faculty
member involved in the work.

52.560

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
SCHOOL CHEMISTRY

IN

HIGH
3 sem.

hrs.

This course will concern itself principally with the CHEM Study
Course, and, to a lesser extent, the CBA course now being widely introduced into the high schools. The philosophy, and methods of teaching
them will be discussed but the emphasis will be on content including the
laboratory work.

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52.570

DIRECTED STUDY
Designed

to

benefit

1

a

student

who can

to 3 sem. hrs.

pursue a subject

in

Advanced Chemistry on his own time with only limited direction from a
faculty member. The subject to be studied may be from any branch of
Chemistry but must be one the Department is willing to assume the supervision of. Approval of the Department Chairman required.
52.592

MASTER'S DEPARTMENTAL PAPER

3 sem.

hrs.

An extended paper showing a high degree of mastery of a
chemical topic of instructional value to the student. Laboratory work may
or may not be included depending on the nature of the topic. Approval of
Research Advisor is required.
52.599

CHEMICAL RESEARCH

3 or 6 sem.

hrs.

Experimental work leading to the solution of a problem in
Chemistry and which constitutes new knowledge in the field. The number
of credits assigned depends on the complexity and magnitide of the project. Consent of the Research Advisor and Department Chairman required.

MATHEMATICS
(Code 53)

53.502

MODERN MATHEMATICS FOR THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The development

in

3 sem.

hrs.

children of mathematical concepts; recent

research in the area.

PHYSICS
(Code 54)
Specialization in Physics

for the Master of Education Degree

Purpose: To expand and solidify the student's basic knowledge in Physics;
to provide the opportunity for him to become familiar with the newly
developed programs for Secondary Schools; and to acquaint him with the
literature of his field and increase his ability to use it effectively in
research and in self-education.
Prerequisites:

An

undergraduate teaching major

in

Physics or

its

equi-

valent.
least 18 semester hours in Physics courses normally
including the areas of Mechanics, Electricity and Magnetism, and Modern
Physics. (See Section 2.15)

Requirements: At

54.501

MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Basic

3 sem.

hrs.

mathematical techniques of physics and chemistry with

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applications appropriate to teachers of the physical sciences. Methods of
trigonometry, calculus, and vectors at a level to follow first year college

mathematics.

54.510

ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL MECHANICS

AND WAVES

3 sem.

hrs.

A review and extension of basic concepts and methods in the
mechanics of particles and objects, wave motion, and kinetic theory.
54.511

ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL ELECTRICITY

AND OPTICS
city

3 sem.

A review and extension of basic concepts and methods
and magnetism and optics.

54.512

ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC AND
NUCLEAR PHYSICS

hrs.

in electri-

3 sem.

hrs.

A review and application of the modern concepts of relativity,
quanta, radiation, and wave mechanics to atomic and nuclear physics.
54.520

APPLIED ELECTRONICS

3 sem.

hrs.

The construction and

characteristics of electronic devices such as
meters, and transducers and their use in the
acquisition, processing, and display of scientific data. Theory integrated
with laboratory experience.
amplifiers,

54.530

oscilloscopes,

MODERN ADVANCED LABORATORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Laboratory work with modern instrumentation of intermediate
sophistication in a variety of areas such as nuclear radiation, magnetic field
effects, vacuum, mass spectroscopy, nuclear magnetic resonance, lasers,

and interferometry.

54.540

CURRENT APPLICATIONS OF MODERN PHYSICS. 3

sem.

hrs.

Application of principles and methods of modern physics to
selected current topics of significance and probable classroom interest.

Examples:

lasers

and holography, nuclear energy, cosmology, and solid

state semiconductors.

54.550

MATHEMATICAL METHODS OF
THEORETICAL PHYSICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Development and use of mathematical concepts and techniques
appropriate to further study in graduate level physics. Vector calculus,
differential equations, complex variables, special functions,
Fourier
analysis, etc.

54.552

THEORETICAL PHYSICS FOR TEACHERS

3 sem.

hrs.

Development of more sophisticated theoretical aspects of such
basic areas of physics as electromagnetic radiation, mechanics, particles

and waves, quantum mechanics,
Prerequisite:

fields, etc.

54.550 or equivalent.

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54.560

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

IN

HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS

3 sem.

hrs.

A consideration of modern programs including PSSC Physics and
Harvard Project Physics, covering course content, lab work, philosophy,
and method of teaching.
54.561

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS

IN

JUNIOR

HIGH SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

A

consideration of modern programs including ISCS and IPS,
covering course content, lab work, philosophy, and method of teaching.

54.570

DIRECTED STUDY

1

to 3 sem. hrs.

Individual investigation (laboratory or theoretical) of a proposed
area of special interest following a plan consistent with the resources of
the Department and approved by a supervising professor.

54.580

HISTORY AND PHILOSOPHY OF
PHYSICAL SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

The historical development of the physical sciences and the
nature of scientific thought and method will be studied to provide insight
and understanding of both the characteristics of science and its significance and relevance to human progress.
54.592

MASTER'S DEPARTMENTAL PAPER

3 sem.

hrs.

An extended paper showing mastery of a topic or area in physics
of instructional value to the student. Some lab work may be included.
Approval of Research Advisor is required.
54.599

PHYSICS RESEARCH

3 to 6 sem.

hrs.

Experimental and/or theoretical research which leads the student
the solution of a problem in physics. The number
of credits assigned depends upon the complexity and magnitude of the
project. Approval of the Research Advisor and of the Department Chair-

to

new knowledge and

man

is

required.

PHYSICAL SCIENCE
Specialization in Physical Science
for the Master of Education Degree

An undergraduate science emphasis which included
one year each of Chemistry, Physics and Mathematics.
Prerequisites:

Requirements:

At

least

18 semester hours

courses with no less than six credits in each

in

field.

at least

Chemistry and Physics
(See Section 2.15)

MARINE SCIENCE
(Code 55)

Courses in Marine Science are available during summer months at the
Marine Science Consortium at Lewes, Del., and Wallops Island, Va. For
further information contact Mr. James Lauffer, Director of the Marine
Science Consortium, Bloomsburg State College.

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4.

SCHOOL OF

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
4.1

EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES AND SERVICES
(Code 60)

60.501

MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF
EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Modern educational problems and trends interpreted in the light
of basic philosophical viewpoints; concepts and philosophies which have
influenced and are influencing education are examined in primary sources.
60.502

SCHOOL AND SOCIETY

3 sem.

hrs.

The effects on the school program of social class, family and
community pressures, and changing patterns and standards of life in our
society. Basic understanding of these pressures

to enable the teacher to

work

and patterns are developed
good and

effectively in encouraging the

reducing the harmful impacts of social forces

in relationships

of children.

60.503

HISTORY OF AMERICAN

EDUCATIONAL THEORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Historical foundations of American educational theory with
emphasis on individuals and schools of thought influencing the development of education in America.

60.505

COMPARATIVE EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Educational ideas and practices of various countries of the world
for their impact upon our culture and education. Particular
attention if given to the relationship of European educational programs to
the American philosophy and practice of public education.
are

examined

60.506

URBAN EDUCATION
FOR THE DISADVANTAGED

3 sem.

hrs.

Designed to give the student a greater awareness of problems of
the urban educational system. The course emphasizes a growth of sensitivity to the disadvantaged youngster, provides for an in-depth examination of current research findings in each area studied, develops teaching
strategies and resources, and provides various approaches to resolve major
problems. Discussion of polarization on critical problem areas.

60.511

RECENT TRENDS IN
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

Curriculum developments, K-12, which grow out of the changing
role of education in

60.512

American

society.

SELECTION AND USE OF AUDIO-VISUAL MATERIALS
IN

EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Advanced study of the strengths and weaknesses of educational
media; design of learning situations which incorporate the techniques in
instructional technology.
60.515

EDUCATION OF THE GIFTED CHILD

3 sem.

hrs.

Principles and practices which are modifying school programs to
conserve and develop to the optimum degree the capabilities of the more
able children. A study is made of teaching techniques and devices used
effectively in both the elementary and the secondary school.

60.530

GUIDANCE

IN

THE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sem.

hrs.

Concepts and techniques essential to the guidance process in the
elementary school; behavioral and developmental problems, and problems
associated with the releasing of creative capacities of children.

60.533

group

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IN

THE
3 sem.

hrs.

Construction, administration, and interpretation of results of
of intelligence, achievement, aptitude, and personality.

tests

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60.550

PROBLEMS IN GUIDANCE AND
COUNSELING

3 sem.

hrs.

Philosophy of guidance; history of the guidance movement;
guidance needs of children and adolescents; methods of gathering data;
nature of school records; interpretation of test results and inventories; use
of occupational information and data; interviewing and counseling techniques.

60.551

TECHNIQUES

IN

COUNSELING

3 sem.

hrs.

Theories, principles and practices of counseling; development and
use of counseling materials such as test results, educational information,
and other pertinent materials.

60.552

ORGANIZATION AND SUPERVISION
OF GUIDANCE
Types of guidance organizations used
good guidance.

3 sem.

in schools

and

hrs.

their effec-

tiveness in providing for

60.561

group

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
SECONDARY SCHOOL

IN

THE
3 sem.

hrs.

Construction, administration, and interpretation of results of
achievement, aptitude, and personality.

tests of intelligence,

60.591

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH

....3

sem. hrs.

Research and practical application to professional problems.
Methods and techniques used in educational research; interpretation of
statistical data.

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION
Specialization in Elementary Education for the

Master of Education Degree
Purpose: This program is intended to enhance the professional competence
of the individual as a teacher and leader through integrated learning
experiences in study of the child, the curriculum, current practice, and the
teacher's academic field.
Prerequisite: Instructor Level

I

certification for teaching in the elementary

school.

Required: Education 60.502; Master's Research Paper or a departmental
paper in Elementary Education; Six to nine semester hours in courses from
academic areas which are so related to the teacher's work that they may be
integrated into a meaningful total program.

may be chosen from 60.503, 60.506, 60.512,
60.530, 60.533, 60.551, 60.552; courses in category 62 for which the
student has prerequisites; courses in category 63; Psychology 48.511.
Elective: Elective courses

A comprehensive written or oral examination is a graduation
requirement. For total degree requirements see Section 2.15.

Examination:

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COURSES
(Code 62)

62.514

HOME, SCHOOL, AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS

3 sem.

hrs.

An

introductory course in public relations, with special reference
which a philosophy of partnership between home,
school, and community is developed. Principles, attitudes, and techniques
to encourage community sharing in the planning of and assuming responsibility for good schools are considered.
to elementary school, in

62.521

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CURRICULUM

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems related to development, experimentation, and improvepractices in the elementary school.

ment of curriculum

62.522

CURRICULUM TRENDS IN EARLY
CHILDHOOD EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Changing goals and the developing programs required to meet the
needs of children
ground.

62.523

who

enter school with increased experiential back-

PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE
YOUNG CHILD
Emphasis

is

3 sem.

hrs.

placed on developmental aspects of childhood as they

relate to the school program.

62.524

KNOWLEDGE AND THE CURRICULUM
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The

is

on the

62.525

IN

place of knowledge in developing a curriculum.

analysis of content rather than goals

CURRENT PRACTICES IN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

The emphasis

and organization.

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems resulting from the increased interest of children in
science and the public demand for science instruction in the elementary
grades; methods and materials for nurturing these interests and for implementing science instruction within the limits of the interests of children
are presented

62.526

and evaluated.

FOREIGN LANGUAGE IN THE
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems involved in the teaching of foreign languages in the
elementary school; teaching materials; techniques in teaching of a foreign
language at the elementary school level; observation of elementary school
foreign language classes.

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62.527

SOCIAL STUDIES

IN

THE

ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sem.

..

hrs.

Contemporary trends and current research in the disciplines of
the social sciences as a basis for development of a conceptual framework
for a social studies program.
62.528

LANGUAGE ARTS IN THE
MODERN SCHOOL
Problems related to instruction

3 sem.
in various aspects

hrs.

of the elemen-

tary language arts; the place of the language arts in the curriculum; current

research and

62.529

its

practical application.

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

IN

THE

ELEMENTARY GRADES
Survey

methods that are

of

3 sem.

ways that children may encounter

effective in the encounter. Students

literature

hrs.

and

become acquainted

with children's books, work with children in a story-telling experience,
discover ways other than through reading by which children may experience literature.

62.534

CREATIVE TEACHING IN
ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

3 sem. hrs.
Intended to help teachers to become more creative in their
approaches to their students and subject matter. Emphasis is on understanding creative process, recognizing the creative child, and development
of the creative potential of student and teacher.

62.539

SEMINAR
An

IN

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

investigation of current thinking and research in aspects of

elementary education.

62.564

FIELD EXPERIENCE IN

GEOGRAPHY

AND EARTH SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

An introduction to the geology and geography of Pennsylvania
with special emphasis upon field recognition and interpretation. Extensive
field trips, laboratory exercises, collecting, and classifying are stressed.
62.565

FIELD EXPERIENCE IN BIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

A field oriented course designed to familiarize the elementary
teacher with the name, habitat and interrelationship of the major groups
of plants and animals of the region.
62.599

MASTERS RESEARCH PAPER

3 sem.

hrs.

Student demonstrates his ability to employ accepted methods of
educational research in the solution or intensive study of some problem
area of interest or concern to him. The problem area selected for the
research project must be related to the curriculum which the student is
pursuing.

51

READING
Specialization in Reading for the

Master of Education Degree.

(Requirements for Certification
Margaret Sponseller.)

in

Reading can be obtained from Dr.

Purpose: This program is intended to prepare experienced teachers to
become reading supervisors or specialists, through learning experiences in
diagnostic and remedial techniques, insights in psychology of learning,
means of stimulating enjoyment of reading, training in supervision procedures, and clinical practice.
Prerequisites: Level

I

teacher certification; a basic course in teaching of

reading.

Required: Master's Research Paper.

from 60.533, 62.528, English 20.501, and the
courses in Reading (Category 63). The total elective credit required may
be deduced from the comprehensive plan for the Master of Education
degree (See Section 2.15). Elective courses must be endorsed by the
Elective: Courses selected

adviser.

Examination:

A

comprehensive written and/or oral examination
in this program.

is

a

graduation requirement

COURSES
(Code 63)

63.540

PROBLEMS IN THE TEACHING
OF READING

3 sem.

hrs.

Trends in reading instruction; development of competence in the
use of different approaches to the solution of reading problems.
63.541

AND DIAGNOSIS OF
REMEDIAL READING DISABILITIES
IDENTIFICATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Diagnostic and remedial procedures emphasizing both standardized and informal techniques; analysis of extreme reading disabilities;
preparation of case studies; special classes for corrective and remedial
procedures; experience with children in a laboratory situation.

63.542

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF READING
Psychological

effect

foundations of reading

in

light

3 sem.

hrs.

of their relative

on reading achievement.

63.543

READING CLINIC

3 sem.

1

hrs.

Clinical experience in the diagnosis and remediation of reading
problems; diagnosis, development, administration, and evaluation of individual programs, including written case studies.

52

READING CLINIC

II
3 sem. hrs.
experience in the development of reading speed and
comprehension with persons who may or may not have remedial problems.
Combined with 63.543 gives experience with all levels.

63.544

Clinical

63.545

ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF
READING PROBLEMS

3 sem.

hrs.

A course for the reading teacher and administrator who will be
involved with supervising and programming responsibilities of reading in
the school curriculum. Varied types of reading programs are examined. An
original reading proposal is required of each student.
63.546

READING

THE CONTENT AREAS

IN

Designed for teachers
in

in grades 4 to
reading skills,
and library techniques.

word perception,

dictionary

63.547

skills,

SEMINAR

hrs.

Procedures and materials
vocabulary developments,

8.

special

IN

3 sem.

READING

3 sem.

hrs.

Independent work
of reading.

New

in the study of recent research in the teaching
curriculums, materials, and procedures of teaching read-

ing.

63.548

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF

LEARNING DISABILITIES

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Code 65)

65.560

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM

Problems related to development, experimentation, and improvepractices in the secondary school.

ment of curriculum
65.564

FIELD EXPERIENCES

IN

GEOGRAPHY

AND EARTH SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

An introduction to the geology and geography of Pennsylvania
with special emphasis upon field recognition and interpretation. Field
trips,

laboratory exercises, collecting, and classification.

65.566

LABORATORY TEACHING METHODS
IN

BIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

development and use of laboratory exercises,
and the inquiry of investigative
approach. Instruction and experience in technical methods useful in teaching secondary biology.
Prerequisite: 12 semester hours in biology.
Experience

in

particularly those involving experiments

65.567

BSCS METHODS

AND PHILOSOPHY

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of the rationale and methods of instruction in the BSCS
biology program; consideration given to invitations to inquiry, specialized
laboratory procedures, test question construction, the laboratory block

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program, the S-M (slow materials) program, the second level program, and
student and teacher aids and materials of the BSCS program. Selected
BSCS laboratories are conducted.

65.568

PROBLEMS OF TEACHING THE
FOREIGN LANGUAGES

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems involved in the teaching of foreign languages in the
school. Examination of research concerning the teaching of
foreign languages; techniques of using the language laboratory, and other
commercial materials available in the field.

modern

65.571

IMPROVEMENT OF CLASSROOM INSTRUCTION

THROUGH SELF ANALYSIS

3 sem.

hrs.

To help classroom teachers improve their instruction through
systematic self analysis. Content includes micro teaching techniques,
planning dimensions, Flanders' Verbal Interaction Analysis, Guided Self
Analysis, cognitive and affective educational objectives and writing behavorial objectives.

65.599

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

3 sem.

hrs.

employ accepted methods of
educational research in the solution or intensive study of some problem
area of interest or concern to him. The problem area selected for the
research project must be related to the curriculum which the student is
Student demonstrates

his ability to

pursuing.

4.2

SPECIAL EDUCATION
(Code 70)

Specialization in Special Education for the

Master of Education Degree

Purpose: The program is intended to improve the competence of the
teacher of the mentally retarded, to develop a potential for leadership, and
to prepare for further graduate study in the field.
Prerequisite: Certification for Teaching the Mentally Retarded (Instructor

Level

I).

Required Courses: 70.501, 70.516, 70.544, 71.501; one course from
71.515, 71.525; Master's Research Paper 71.599 or a departmental paper.

from categories 70 and 71, as approved by the adviser, to
complete the minimum specialization requirement (See Section 2.15).
Elective: Courses

70.450

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

3 sem.

hrs.

development of behavior and its effect on the
performance. The effect of the school on the child; intervention approaches in educating emotionally disturbed children.
Psychological

child's school

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70.455

LEARNING DISABILITIES

3 sem.

hrs.

A

study of the characteristics and symptoms of specific learning
Students are introduced to diagnostic and educational procedures used with learning disorders. Emphasis is on perceptual and conceptual factors in the development of language skills.
disorders.

70.501

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
3 sem.
FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

hrs.

Application of fundamental principles of school administration
and supervision to the areas of exceptionality and to the problems unique
to each. School law, teacher recruitment, in-service education, organization and integration of special education and ancillary services, evaluation
of special provisions and finance as these bear on special education.

70.516

PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 sem.

hrs.

Symptomatology, personality formation, and developmental and
therapeutic consideration for the exceptional child.
70.532

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS OF
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 sem.

hrs.

Review of research and analysis of language and speech developrelation to intellectual development; cultural background and
other influences; criteria and techniques for developing language and
speech in the special class; role of the speech correctionist and others to

ment

in

teachers.

70.544

DIAGNOSTIC AND REMEDIAL TECHNIQUES

3 sem.

hrs.

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 and application of remedial techniques, and evaluation of
progress.
Prerequisite:

70.559

A

course

in Tests

and Measurement, or

its

equivalent.

SEMINAR IN EDUCATION OF
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 sem.

hrs.

Research oriented and devoted in its entirety to problems in the
education of exceptional children. The problems may be theoretical or
practical. Consideration is given to problems which are of individual
interest to the student.

TEACHING THE MENTALLY RETARDED
(Code 71)

71.501

MENTAL RETARDATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Intensive review of research pertaining to etiology of mental
retardation, or classification systems, and of diagnosis. Included are a

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study of brain injury, familial retardation, research on learning characteristics, and evaluation of psychological tests. Criteria distinguishing mental
retardation from other problems.

71.515

CURRICULUM AND MATERIALS FOR THE
EDUCABLE MENTALLY RETARDED

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems-oriented course concerned with principles and procedures of curriculum and materials development and construction. Designed to further develop and/or refine the special education teacher's
competencies in developing adequate, meaningful curricular experiences
for the retarded at various levels.

71.525

CURRICULUM AND METHODS FOR THE TRAINABLE
MENTALLY RETARDED
3 sem.

hrs.

Designed to give the student intensive study and understanding of
the trainable mentally retarded child. Emphasis on curriculum development, methods, and materials to be used with the trainable mentally retarded child in the school. Research; methods of diagnosis and differentiation; implications for training and psychological planning.

71.530

EDUCATIONAL AND VOCATIONAL GUIDANCE FOR THE
MENTALLY RETARDED
3 sem. hrs.

Criteria for ultimate adjustment, achievement, and other goals.
Occupations are considered relative to satisfactory employment. Relationship of vocational guidance and age level to long range curricular planning.
Investigation and analysis concerned with manual skills at various developmental levels. Experience is provided in job-analysis for skills involved and
in surveying job-adjustments of retarded adults.

71.432

LANGUAGE ARTS FOR SPECIAL CLASSES

3 sem.

hrs.

A student-centered workshop approach in analysis of methods,
research and philosophies currently in use in the teaching of the language
arts to special classes. Practice in the use of various teaching aids and
machines related to student projects in language arts applicable to individual needs of children in special classes.
71.552

SPECIAL PROJECT

3 sem.

hrs.

Designed to further students' own interest and competency in an
area of Special Education for the Mentally Retarded. Library research or
individual projects involving service to the mentally retarded
assigned and conducted under supervision of a staff member.

71.599

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

may

3 or 6 sem.

be

hrs.

Opportunity to employ accepted methods of educational research
or intensive study of some problem area of interest or
concern. The problem area selected for the research project must be re-

in the solution

lated to the mentally retarded.

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4.3

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Specialization in

Communication Disorders

for the

Master of Education Degree
This program is intended to extend the competencies of
in public schools, clinics and hospitals, to meet the academic
requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech Pathology or in Audiology issued by the American Speech and Hearing Association, and to prepare for further graduate study in the field.

Purpose:

clinicians

Prerequisite: Initial Level

I

certification in

Speech Correction, or equivabe made up.

lent courses, or conditional admission with deficiencies to

Required Courses: Master's Research Paper or a departmental paper;
Supervised Clinical Practice 74.553 or 74.554, including practice equivalent to minimum requirements for the Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Elective Courses: Electives

may be chosen from

the courses in Category

74. Psychology 48.521 and Special Education 70.532 are also open for
election. Elective courses must have the approval of the adviser. The
minimum amount of elective credit may be deduced from the comprehensive plan for the

Master of Education degree (See Section 2.15).

COURSES
(Code 74)

74.452

ANATOMY OF SPEECH AND
HEARING MECHANISMS

3 sem.

hrs.

Embryology, anatomy, neurology, and physiology of the larynx
and ear are studied. The actual processes involved in human speaking and
hearing are explored. A co-operative lecture series is developed for the
students by the medical staff at Geisinger Medical Center.
Prerequisite: 74.351.

74.467

PSYCHOLOGY OF SPEECH AND HEARING

3 sem.

hrs.

The developmental aspects of language, normal and abnormal
speech, and hearing patterns of individuals are discussed in relation to their
personality. Current educational and therapeutic trends and practices are
reviewed.
Prerequisite: 74.351.

74.472

MEASUREMENT OF HEARING LOSS

3 sem.

hrs.

The anatomy and physiology of the hearing mechanisms are
studied. Etiology of hearing losses, interpretation of audiometric evaluations and available rehabilitative procedures are discussed. Laboratory
experience in
provided.

the administration of clinical audiometric evaluations

Prerequisites: 74.276,376.

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is

74.475

INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

The physical properties of acoustic signals are considered as
factors that affect the nature of production and subsequent reception of
speech. Phonetic instrumentation is introduced in relation to the analysis
and synthesis of speech. The application of principles of speech science to
speech therapy and other areas is discussed.
Prerequisites: 74.152, 251, 252, 253, 276, 376.

74.501

FOUNDATIONS OF SPEECH AND HABI LITATION

.3 sem. hrs.

Historical review and analyses are made concerning the evolution
of the profession. Interdisciplinary aspects are examined. Organizational,
administrative, and legal areas are evaluated as they relate to education and
the profession.

74.504

CURRENT SPEECH AND HEARING PRACTICES
IN PUBLIC SCHOOLS

3 sem.

hrs.

Present practices and philosophies in public schools are examined.
of existing programs are considered. Educational structures,
national, state, and local requirements are reviewed. Research trends, and
advanced practices in the field are considered. Includes analyses of equipMerits

ment, materials, record-keeping procedures, and related materials.

74.505

SUPERVISION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPEECH AND
HEARING SERVICES
3 sem.

hrs.

General principles of supervision are examined and professional
personnel practices are explored.

74.511

ORGANIC DISORDERS OF COMMUNICATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Etiology, diagnosis, and treatment of organic factors are subjected to intense study. Emphasis is focused on articulatory abnormalities
of speech processes caused by cerebral palsy and cleft palate conditions.
Implications of disorders for developmental age levels are considered.

74.512

IN APHASIA AND ALLIED
SYMBOL IZATION DISORDERS

SEMINAR
Study

is

made of

3 sem.

hrs.

selected topics allied to aphasia and dysphasia
and disorders of the

related to developmental factors or sequel to injuries
central nervous

74.532

system

HEARING A IDS AND AUDITORY TRAINING

3 sem.

hrs.

Theoretical and clinical analyses of literature are evaluated in
educational and other rehabilitative measures available to
individuals with serious organic and non-organic hearing problems. Study.
interpretation, and evaluation of modern insturments and tests are included.
relation to

74.541

SEMINAR

IN

STUTTERING

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected topics related to stuttering and to stuttering behavior
and may include diagnosis, therapy or related implications and research.

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74.553

SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM

3 sem.

hrs.

problems

of clients are considered through
advanced study and experience. Externships may be arranged in approved
institutions or schools. Problem areas and student practicums must be
approved by graduate adviser.
Special

74.554

clinical

CLINICAL PRACTICUM FOR HEARING
DISORDERS

3 sem. hrs.
Hearing losses and deafness affecting the personal, socioeconomic adjustment of individuals are evaluated and treated through
supervised study and experience. Externships may be arranged in approved
private and public institutions. Proper arrangements relating to student
interest must be approved by graduate adviser.
74.561

VOICE AND LANGUAGE DISORDERS
Differential diagnosis

3 sem. hrs.
and therapeutic methods are evaluated for

organic and functional disorders. Particular attention is given
processes and pathologies associated with laryngectomies, vocal
and ulcers, vocal band paralysis, psychogenic disturbances, foreign
dysarthrias, language deficiencies resulting from sensorineural

to vocal

nodules
dialects,

hearing

impairment, and problems associated with voice quality and nasality.
Clinical tests and instrumentation are appraised.

SPEECH FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
3 sem. hrs.
Study of the principles and techniques used in development and
formation of the English speech sounds by the synthetic and analytic
methods with special consideration given the production, classification and
transmission of speech sounds by these methods. Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an integral part of the course.
74.564

74.565

PROBLEMS AND TRENDS
IMPAIRMENT

IN

HEARING

3 sem. hrs.
Current problems and innovative trends in the field of education
of the deaf and hearing impaired. The course identifies bibliographic
source materials relating to the education and rehabilitation of the hearing
imparied. New techniques and methodologies in these areas are identified
and examined.

74.566

LANGUAGE FOR THE HEARING IMPAIRED
Study of the principles and techniques used

in the

3 sem.

hrs.

development

and correction of language for the hearing impaired. The student is made
familiar with leading systems of language designed for the hearing impaired
and proficient in the step-by-step development of at least one language
system. Supervised demonstrations and practicums are an integral part of
the course.

74.568

COMMUNICATION FOR THE HEARING
IMPAIRED

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of the expressive and receptive methods of communication
used by the hearing impaired with emphasis on new techniques and
methodologies.

74.569

CURRICULAR SUBJECTS FOR THE
HEARING IMPAIRED

3 sem. hrs.
and methods of teaching education subjects to
the hearing impaired are examined with emphasis on content and methods
Practices, content

rather than theory.

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74.570

PRACTICUM WITH THE HEARING IMPAIRED

3 sem. hrs.
Hearing losses affecting the communicational, educational and
vocational adjustment of individuals are evaluated through supervised
observation, clinical practice and student teaching experience. Students are
assigned to approved private and public programs for the hearing impaired
where they work with selected professionals in communication disorders,
following the same schedules and assuming responsibilities similar to those
of professionals.
IN SPEECH PATHOLOGY
3 sem. hrs.
Selected theoretical and clinical areas of speech pathology and
related disciplines. Selected areas may include clinical and research topics
pertaining to student needs.
74.571

SEMINAR

74.572

SEMINAR

IN

AUDIOLOGY: SPECIAL PROBLEMS... 3

sem. hrs.

Analysis, interpretation, and study are made of selected problems
in audiology and related disciplines that may include education, psychology, otology, rehabilitation, and other fields.

74.573

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: INDUSTRIAL AND PUBLIC
HEALTH AUDIOLOGY
3 sem.

hrs.

Problems and programs of hearing conservation in public institutions and industries are examined with special emphasis on legislation and
medico-legal questions. The role and function of the public health and
industrial audiologist is examined.

74.574

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: AUDITORY
PROBLEMS IN CHILDREN

3 sem. hrs.
Congenital and acquired hearing impairment in children is
examined with special emphasis on problems of differential diagnosis.
Educational and social implication of hearing impairment in children is
discussed in conjunction with appropriate habilitative procedures.

74.575

SPEECH AND VOICE SCIENCE

3 sem. hrs.
and application of literature
dealing with experimental and practical phonetics are emphasized.
Advanced study of kinesiologic phonetics and phonetic metamorphology
is studied in relation to anatomical and physiological processes of the
speaking act. Evaluation also is made of diagnostic tests and instruments
developed to measure physiological and other properties of speech and
Historical

review,

interpretation,

acoustics.

74.576

SEMINAR

IN

AUDIOLOGY: THEORETICAL AND

CLINICAL MASKING

3 sem.

hrs.

acoustic basis of problems of masking
in auditory measurement are explored and training is offered in clinical
masking procedures.

The neurophysiologic and

3 sem. hrs.
INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH
This course permits students to work, under close faculty
guidance, on library study of specified areas or on individual research
projects when particular needs cannot be met by registration in regularly
scheduled courses.

74.580

74.581

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

(Refer to description for 74.580)

74.582

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH
(Refer to description for 74.580)

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SCHOOL OF BUSINESS

5.

Specialization in Business Education for the

Master of Education Degree
Purpose: This specialization is intended to contribute to the professional
maturation of the teacher of business subjects in secondary schools.
Prerequisite: Level

I

certification to teach business subjects.

Required: Business 90.561, 90.562; Economics 41.531; Master's Research
Paper (65.599) or Seminar (90.588).
Elective: Graduate courses from categories 90 and 91 elected with
approval of the adviser. Courses should be chosen that will extend and
reinforce the student's knowledge, techniques and skills and provide
critical understanding of current research in business education. At least
nine semester hours must be chosen from 91.521, 522, 523, 531, 532,
533, 534, 541. The amount of elective credit may be determined from the
comprehensive plan for the degree (Section 2.15).

COURSES
BUSINESS EDUCATION
(Code 90)

90.533

BUSINESS STATISTICS

3 sem.

hrs.

and procedures used in, collecting,
and interpreting business and economic
data. Measures of central tendency; sampling; time series; correlation; and
index numbers.
Principles

applicable

to,

tabulating, analyzing, presenting,

90.534

PRINCIPLES OF INSURANCE

3 sem.

hrs.

Principles applicable to and uses of life, marine, casualty, and fire
insurance contracts; basic legal concepts pertaining to insurance contracts
and the responsibility of underwriters.

90.551

IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
BUSINESS SKILL SUBJECTS
Current practices

in the

secretarial practice; teaching aids

90.552

IN

3 sem.

hrs.

teaching of shorthand, typewriting, and

and evaluative devices.

IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
BASIC BUSINESS SUBJECTS

IN

3 sem.

hrs.

The contribution which basic business subjects can make to the
educational program of the secondary school. Currently accepted methods
and techniques of teaching such basic business subjects as General
Business, Business Law, and Elementary Economics; teaching aids to effective instruction.

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90.553

IMPROVEMENT OF INSTRUCTION
BUSINESS ARITHMETIC

IN

BOOKKEEPING AND
3 sem.

hrs.

Recent developments in methods of teaching Bookkeeping and
Business Arithmetic and a critical analysis of objectives serve as a basis for
increasing the competence of the teacher of these subjects. Consideration
is given to teaching aids designed to improve the effectiveness of classroom
instruction.

90.561

FOUNDATIONS OF BUSINESS EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

History and present status of business education as the basis for
developing an understanding of the objectives of and the philosophies
underlying business education programs in the secondary school.

90.562

CURRENT PROBLEMS OF
BUSINESS EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Major problem areas
critical analysis of

90.563

in business education, as revealed by a
current professional literature.

EVALUATION

IN

BUSINESS EDUCATION

Objectives of measurement
devices and their effective use.

90.564

in

hrs.

business education; evaluative

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF
BUSINESS EDUCATION
Principles

3 sem.

3 sem.

hrs.

and techniques associated with educational administra-

tion serve as the basis for a consideration of administrative and supervisory
responsibilities of the business education department head.

90.581

SEMINAR

IN

BUSINESS EDUCATION

3 sem.

hrs.

An investigation and evaluation of completed research in Business
Education. The student submits written reports which are used as the basis
for class discussions.

ACCOUNTING
(Code 91)

91.521

ADVANCED COST ACCOUNTING

Cost determination
standard costs.
Prerequisite: 91.421.

91.522

procedures

for

ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY

3 sem.
budgetary

control

3 sem.

hrs.

with

hrs.

Application of auditing theories and principles to problems, with
emphasis on separation of audit working papers and reports.
Prerequisite: 91.422.

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ADVANCED TAX ACCOUNTING

91.523

Interpretation of

income tax

federal

3 sem.

hrs.

and state partnership and corporate

employed to illustrate the proper pretax planning and research techniques. Social security

laws. Case studies are

paration of returns,
taxes, gift taxes,

and estate

taxes.

Prerequisite: 91.423.

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
(Code 93)

PROBLEMS

93.531

IN

CORPORATION FINANCE

Problems encountered

in organizing

industrial corporations, public utilities,

and

3 sem.

hrs.

and financing operations of

railroads. Special attention

is

given to the kinds of corporate securities used to secure both short-term
and long-term capital.

93.532

PROBLEMS

IN

PUBLIC FINANCE

3 sem.

hrs.

and financing of federal, state,
government operations; analysis of the effects of public expenditaxation, and debt management on the economy of the United
Principles governing the budgeting

and

local

tures,

States.

93.541

RESEARCH

IN

MARKETING

An

introduction to marketing research.
Prerequisite: 93.342.

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3 sem.

hrs.

INDEX
Academic Policies
Academic Standards

7

Accreditation

5

9

Communication Disorders ... 57
Education

47

Fees

6

Financial Assistance

6

General Information

5

Grades

9

Housing

5

Humanities

13

Library

5

Location

5

Master of Arts Degree
Master of Education Degree
Master of Science Degree

11

... 9
... 12

Placement

6

School of Arts and Sciences

.

.

School of Business

61

School of Professional Studies
Sciences and Mathematics

13

.

...

47
37

Social Sciences

25

Special Education

54

64