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ADMINISTRATIVE PERSONNEL
1973-74

JAMES

McCORMICK

H.

B.S.

Ed.,

in

President

Indiana University of Pennsylvania; M.Ed., Ed.D.,

University of Pittsburgh. (September 1, 1973).

CHARLES

H.

CARLSON

Acting President

B.A., San Jose State College; M.A., Ed.D.,

Columbia University.

(Acting President until September 1, 1973.
1973-74, from position as Dean of Graduate Studies.)

(1959).

DAYTON

S.

PICKETT

On

leave,

Vice President and

Dean of Faculties
United States Military Academy; M.S., Iowa State University;
Ph.D., University of Denver. (1972).
B.S.,

HOBART

HELLER

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

GRADUATE COUNCIL
1973-74

HOBART

F.

HELLER

Acting Dean,
School of Graduate Studies

DAYTON

S.

PICKETT

Vice President and

Dean of Faculties

BRUCE

E.

B.S.,

ADAMS,

Professor
Geography
Lock Haven State College; M.Ed., Ed.D., The Pennsylvania

State University. (1956).

EDSON

J.

DRAKE

Dean, School of Arts and Sciences

B.A., University of Notre
sity.

C.

Dame; M.A.,

Ph.D., Georgetown Univer-

(1964).

STUART EDWARDS

Dean, School of
Professional Studies

Bloomsburg State College; M.Ed., Ed.D., The Pennsylvania

B.S.,

State University. (1958).

WARREN
B.S.,

I.

JOHNSON,

Chairman,
Elementary Education

Associate Professor

West Chester State College; M.Ed., The Pennsylvania State

University. (1952).

WILLIAM

L.

JONES,

Professor

Human

Director, Division of
Resources and Services

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

MARGARET LEFEVRE, Professor

Communication Disorders

A.B., Western Michigan University; M.A., University of Minnesota;

Ph.D., Western Reserve University. (1964).

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THOMAS

MANLEY,

Associate Professor

Fairmount

State

R.

B.A.,

College;

M.S.,

Biological Sciences

West Virginia University.

(1961).

EMORY W. RARIG, JR.
B.S.,

Dean, School of Business

Bloomsburg State College; M.A., Ed.D., Columbia University.

(1968).

THOMAS

STURGEON,

G.

Professor

English

A. B., Westminster College; M.A., Ph.D., Harvard University. (1963).

WILBERT
LOUIS

F.

TAEBEL,

A.

B. S.,

Chemistry

Professor

Elmhurst College; M.S., Ph.D., University of

THOMPSON,

Illinois.

(1966).

Chairman, English

Professor

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

ROBERT

D.

WARREN,

History

Professor

B. S., Appalachian State Teachers College; M.A., Ph.D.,

Georgetown

University. (1964).

LYNN

A.

WATSON,

B.S.,

Elementary Education
Associate Professor
Shippensburg State College; M.Ed., Ed.D., The Pennsylvania

State University. (1966).

*

The date in parentheses represents the date of appointment
Bloomsburg State College Faculty.

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to the

TENTATIVE GRADUATE CALENDAR
1973-74

FALL SEMESTER
August 29
August 30




September 3
September 25
September 26

1973

Final date of registration.
Classes begin.




Labor Day Holiday.
Daytime classes dismissed



held as scheduled.
Classes resume at 8 :00 a.m.



October 29

-

at

12:00 noon. Evening

classes

Final date for submitting applications for graduation; for
completion of theses and department papers; for setting
dates for comprehensive examinations and defense of
thesis; for payment of graduation fees and fees for

binding.



December 19 —
December 20 —
November 21
November 27

Thanksgiving recess begins at 12:00 noon.
Thanksgiving recess ends at 8 :00 a.m.

End of First Semester.
Commencement.

SPRING SEMESTER
January 16
January 17

March 2
March 11
March 27








-

1974

Final date of registration.
Classes begin.

Spring recess begins, 5:00 p.m.
Classes resume, 8:00 a.m.

Final date for submitting applications for graduation; for
completion of theses and department papers; for setting

dates for comprehensive examinations and defense of
thesis; for payment of graduation fees and fees for
binding.
April



18 —
19 —
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April 16

May
May

Easter recess begins, 5:00 p.m.
Easter recess ends at 8 :00 a.m. Classes resume.

Spring Semester ends.

Commencement.

Summer Terms in 1974
announced later.)

(Calendar for
to be

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1.

GENERAL INFORMATION

PURPOSE

1.1

Graduate work at Bloomsburg State College is planned to provide
opportunity for study leading to masters' degrees and for non-degree
graduate level study.

The

latter includes

opportunity for teachers to take courses for

self-improvement and for certification credit. College graduates other than
teachers are invited also to study courses for self-im prove me nt without the
necessity of candidacy for a degree.

LOCATION

1.2

Bloomsburg State College
burg, a
five

community with

miles

northeast

is

located within the 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. Blooms-

burg is served by the Greyhound and Continental Trailways Bus Lines,
with service to eastern cities. The airports at Williamsport and ScrantonWilkes Barre are within an hour's drive.

ACCREDITATION

1.3

Bloomsburg State College is accredited by the National Council
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.
for

Accreditation

1.4

LIBRARY
Andruss Library, named

in

honor of Dr. Harvey A. Andruss,

President of the College from 1939 to 1969, 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
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.

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1.5

LIVING

ACCOMMODATIONS

Residence

are

halls

open

to

graduate students during

summer

Requests for information concerning residence hall accommodations may be secured from the Dean of Student Life. Meals are available to
terms.

graduate students
1.6

FEES

in

Scranton

Commons.

AND REFUNDS

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

$10

Basic Fee:

— per semester hour
— per semester hour

Residents of Pennsylvania
Out-of-state Students

$42
$46
$10

Late Registration Fee
Activities

Fee

Summer Term —

Six weeks session

$6
$3

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

$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.

1.7

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
Agency Loan Programs. Inquiries should be addressed to the

Assistance

Director of Financial Aid or the Dean of Graduate Studies.
1.8

PLACEMENT

Graduate Students are eligible to use the services of the
Placement Office after they have been accepted as candidates for a
Master's degree.

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2.

ACADEMIC POLICIES

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITY

2.01

the student's responsibility to satisfy the requirements for

It is

graduation

in his

curriculum and to observe the academic regulations of

the Graduate School. Although the adviser and the staff of the Graduate

School stand ready to aid the student

in his decision

making, the

final

responsibility rests with the student.

DEGREES

2.02

Graduate study was inaugurated

1960 with programs leading

in

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 and

in

1971

a Master of Science

program

in

Biology was

approved. Additional programs to lead to the Master of Arts and the

Master of Science degrees are currently

The objective of programs

in preparation.

for the degree, Master of Education,

is

to develop mature professional teachers and other school personnel.

The objective

for the Master of Arts

program

is

to advance the

student's scholarship in an academic discipline.

The
degree

objective of a program leading to the Master of Science

to develop

is

mature scholarship and competence related primarily

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

may be extended by

the Graduate Council for sufficient reason.

Written application for extension must be

made

to the

Dean of Graduate

Studies prior to the end of the six-year period.

2.04

SCHEDULE OF CLASSES
Graduate classes taught

scheduled

in late

in

the regular academic year are usually

afternoons, evenings and Saturdays in order to provide

opportunity for teachers and individuals engaged in other full-time
occupations to further their education. Graduate Courses are offered in
the

summer terms

2.05

in regular

daytime

classes.

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

a non-refundable 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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CATEGORIES OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

2.06

Each student belongs to one of

five categories as follows:

CATEGORY (NON-DEGREE)
I

comprises students who do not intend to become
who expressed a desire to take a degree
but indicated a program which is not offered, or who have been
transferred to this category from other categories.

Category

I

candidates for a master's degree, or

Students in Category I may apply for transfer to Category III or
Category IV. A cumulative average of 3.0 is prerequisite to transfer. Not
more than twelve semester hours taken while in Category I may be applied
to

a

master's

degree unless a special

dispensation

granted

is

by the

Graduate Council.

A

student

may

if

he wishes remain indefinitely in Category

example-students interested only

CATEGORY
This category

I

(for

in certification credit).

II

comprises graduate students

who

indicated

an

intention to take a master's degree in an existing program but whose

undergraduate record showed a quality point lower than 2.25.
in this

category makes an average of 3.0

hours of graduate study
Categories
I

III

at

in his first six to

Bloomsburg, he

or IV; otherwise, he

after nine semester hours have

is

eligible

student

for transfer to

automatically transferred to Category

been completed.

CATEGORY
who

is

If a

nine semester

III

Category III comprises individuals other than those in Category II
have applied for admission to existing master's degree programs.

is automatic when the adviser certifies to the
Graduate Dean that there are no undergraduate deficiencies to be made up
or when previously identified deficiencies have been successfully made up.

Transfer to Category IV

CATEGORY

IV

This category comprises graduate students

who

have been cleared

of undergraduate deficiencies for the master's degree program for which

they have applied.

A

student must be

in

Category IV to be

eligible to

apply for admission to candidacy for a master's degree program. A student
in Category IV is transferred automatically to Category I if he has not
attained admission to candidacy

by the time

fifteen semester hours of

graduate work have been completed.

CATEGORY V
This category comprises students
for a

Master's degree.

An

individual

in

who

are

admitted to candidacy

Category

V

is

automatically

Category I if his cumulative quality point average falls
below 3.0 or if he has not completed his degree within the six-year time
limit. A student thus transferred has the right to petition the Graduate
Council for restoration to Category V.
transferred to

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ADVISEMENT OF GRADUATE STUDENTS

2.07

Graduate students
advisers.

The

consultant

Categories

in

II,

IV and

III,

V

are assigned to

duties of the adviser of a graduate student are: to serve as
the planning of the student's program and in his choice of

in

courses; to certify approval of the courses as part of the student's degree

program; to endorse the student's application for degree candidacy; to
arrange for a comprehensive examination if it is required by the program.

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

An

interview with the adviser

Students

required prior to

is

and prior to each subsequent

for graduate courses
in

Category

I

Studies.

They may

regard the

needed

is

They submit
Dean of Graduate

Dean of Graduate Studies

choosing courses or

in

registration

are not assigned to advisers.

their registration materials directly to the office of the

case assistance

first

registration.

as an adviser in

in interpreting

academic

regulations.

CREDIT

2.08

Credit for graduate courses

semester hour

is

measured

in

semester hours. One

equivalent to class contact of one hour per

is

week

for a

semester of fifteen class weeks plus final examination.

SEMESTER HOUR LOAD

2.09

During a period

which he

in

is

engaged

in full-time

employment,

maximum

of six semester hours in a given

semester. Overloads are permitted only

upon approval by the Dean of
most unusual circum-

an individual

may

enroll in a

Graduate Studies. Approval

is

given only in the

stances.

The normal load
semester hours.

An

for a full-time student in a semester

requires the permission of the

The normal load of
to nine semester hours.

graduate assistant

may

maximum

overload to a

who

A
is

Dean of Graduate

on

semester hour load

maximum

is

is

is

recommended

from

recommended

six

to a

stipend, but nine semester hours

be taken with approval of the Dean of Graduate Studies.

semester hour load

twelve

Studies.

a graduate assistant in a semester

six

is

of fifteen semester hours

A

nine

to a graduate assistant on half stipend

with the right of petition to the graduate dean for permission to carry
twelve semester hours.

2.10

NUMBERING OF COURSES
Courses numbered

500 or higher are open only to graduate
numbered below 500 and listed in this bulletin are open
advanced undergraduates. The number of credits in such courses

students. Courses
also to

which may be applied to a degree

is

limited.

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2.11

TRANSFER OF CREDIT
A maximum

of six semester hours in graduate courses taken

in

may

other approved colleges

be credited toward a master's degree. The
transferred courses must have been taken in residence; they must cover

content which

is

recommended by
must have grades of B or higher. In case
branch campus of a university, it will be

required in the student's program or

the adviser for elective credit; they
a course has been taken

construed

as

a

accommodated
2.12

on

residence

a

course

full-time

if

graduate

students

are

program on that campus.

to take a degree

REGISTRATION FOR GRADUATE COURSES
Students register for graduate courses through the office of the

Dean of Graduate Study.
2.13

DROPPING COURSES

A graduate student may withdraw from a course by applying to
Dean of Graduate Studies. If withdrawal is requested prior to the date
established by the registrar as the midpoint of the semester, the grade in
the course is W. If withdrawal is initiated later, the grade is W if the
the

student

is

currently passing the course; otherwise the grade

is

E.

The official date of withdrawal used in computing a grade and in
determining a refund is the date of the latest class meeting prior to the
filing of the withdrawal request in the Office of the Dean of Graduate
Studies.

2.14

EXAMINATIONS
The

Miller Analogies Test

is

required of each student before he

may be admitted

to candidacy for a Master's degree.

the examination

may be

learned

upon inquiry

The time and place of
Dean of Graduate

to the

Studies.

A

comprehensive examination

in his specialization

may

be set by

the department as a degree requirement.

An
of students

2.15

examination

who choose

in

defense of a Master's Thesis

is

usually required

to write a thesis.

MASTER'S THESIS
If

a

master's

thesis

is

included

in

the

student's

program, a

committee is appointed by the Dean of Graduate Studies from individuals
nominated by the student's adviser. The committee is responsible for
guiding the study, certifying approval of the written report both in form
and content, arranging for the defense, certifying satisfactory completion
of the thesis and determining the grade.
Three bound copies of the
Graduate Studies.

thesis

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must be

filed

with the Dean of

The

student

procedures specified

responsible

is

following

of

the

thesis

which may be obtained

in the

for

in a special bulletin

all

Graduate Office.
2.16

GRADUATE COURSES

THE SENIOR YEAR

IN

A student who is registering for the term (semester or summer) in
which he will complete the requirements for a baccalaureate degree at
Bloomsburg State College and who requires less than the normal
undergraduate load to complete these requirements may take graduate
courses provided the total of undergraduate and graduate courses does not
exceed the official normal load for the term.
The recommendation of the student's undergraduate
including

certification

his

adviser,

the undergraduate courses listed

that

will

complete the baccalaureate requirements, must accompany the application
for admission to graduate courses. The student must pay the graduate
application fee.

The graduate

credit earned in this term

is

held in reserve until the

baccalaureate has been completed.

2.17

GRADUATE ASSISTANTSHIPS
A

limited

number of graduate

assistantships are available for

academic year. Application
which the service would be performed.

full-time students in the regular

department

in

is

made

to the

The maximum amount which may be earned by a graduate
one year is $2,705. Appointments are made either for this
maximum sum or one-half of this sum. The graduate assistant on full
stipend is responsible for 10 to 20 hours per week of service. The graduate
assistant on half stipend is responsible for 5 to 10 hours per week of
assistant in

service.

2.18

GRADES AND AVERAGES
Grades given for graduate courses

A—

Distinguished; scholarly

are:

work which

exhibits indepen-

dence and intellectual maturity.

B
C



Good.
Fair;

acceptable

toward

a

master's

degree

program

within limits.

D—
E
I



Not acceptable

degree program.

work

completed within four
extended by the Dean of
Graduate Studies for adequate reason. If the work is not
made up the grade is changed to N and the student is
denied further opportunity to complete the work.
Research in Progress.
Withdrawn with approval of the Dean. The regulations
Incomplete:

months

R—
W—

in a

Failing.

must

unless the period

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be

is

governing the grade of

W

are described in the paragraph

on withdrawal.

The Quality Point Average (QPA) is computed by the following
number of quality points for each grade of A, B,
C, D, or E by the number of semester hours for the course: (2) add these
products; (3) divide by the sum of the semester hours for all grades which
process: (1) Multiply the

entered the computation.
entry

is

2.19

When

a course has

been repeated, only the

last

used.

REPEATING COURSES

A course which is designated as part of a student's master's degree
program and which bears a grade of D or E must be repeated. No course
with grade of C or higher may be repeated. No more than two D or E
grades may be repeated. No degree will be awarded with a D or E grade on
the record of the courses which are considered to be a part of the student's
degree program.

2.20

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 student's Cumulative Quality Point Average
must be 3.0 or higher.
2.21

for graduation

THE MASTER OF EDUCATION DEGREE
Admission to Candidacy

A

student in Category IV

may

apply for admission to candidacy

for the Master of Education degree by fulfilling the following conditions:
(1)

application

He must

file

with

the

Dean of Graduate Studies an
recommended by his

for admission to candidacy properly

adviser.
(2)

Transcripts of

all

undergraduate and previous graduate study

Dean of Graduate Students.
The Miller Analogies Test must have been taken.
He must submit a proposed program for the completion of
(4)
requirements for his degree. The program must bear the recommenda-

must be on

file in

the Office of the

(3)

the

tion of his adviser.
(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 a cumulative quality point average of 3.0 or higher.
after the student has

Upon approval of

the application for admission to candidacy the

Category V. A student who fails to attain
admission to candidacy by the time fifteen semester hours of credit have
student

is

transferred

to

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been earned is transferred to Category I. For adequate reason (for
example, the existence of undergraduate deficiencies so extensive that
more time is needed) this limit may be extended by the Graduate Dean.
Admission to candidacy

is

regarded as an expression of con-

fidence that the student can complete the requirements of the master's

degree successfully and can

fulfill

the purposes of the degree.

Program of Courses for the Degree
Master of Education

Two

courses in

basic

professional education

required

are

as

follows:

60.501

MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION

60.591

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
The candidate may

elect to take

..

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

one additional basic education

course to be chosen with the approval of his adviser from the following:

RECENT TRENDS IN
CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT

3 sem. hrs.

60.515

EDUCATION OF GIFTED CHILDREN

3 sem.

60.550

PROBLEMS

60.561

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
SECONDARY SCHOOL

60.511

48.511

48.576

IN

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING
IN

hrs.

3 sem. hrs.

THE
3 sem.

hrs.

PSYCHOLOGY OF CHILDHOOD
AND ADOLESCENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

THEORIES OF HUMAN LEARNING

3 sem.

hrs.

above basic courses in education the candidate
of twenty-four or twenty-one semester

In addition to the

must complete
hours so as to

a specialization

make

The Areas

the total credit at least thirty semester hours.

for Specialization are:

Biology

History

Business Education

Physical Science

Chemistry

Physics

Communication Disorders

Political Science

Comprehensive Social Studies
Elementary Education

Spanish

Reading

English

Special Education

French

Speech

Geography

The requirements

for each area of specialization are stated in the

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appropriate section of the Chapter on course descriptions.

NOTE:
is

Policies

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.

2.22

THE MASTER OF ARTS DEGREE
Admission to Candidacy

A

student in Category IV

for the Master of Arts degree
(1)

He must

file

by

may

apply for admission to candidacy

fulfilling the

with

the

following conditions:

Dean of Graduate Studies an

application for admission to candidacy prior to his completion of twelve

semester hours of graduate courses. The application must be endorsed by
his adviser.

(2) Transcripts of all undergraduate and previous graduate study
must have been transmitted to the Dean of Graduate Study by the
institutions in which the work was taken.
(3) He must have attained a satisfactory score on the graduate

qualifying examination.
(4)

factorily

Undergraduate deficiencies

made

if

any must have been

satis-

up.

Action on the application is taken after the student has
completed at least nine semester hours of graduate courses which he
proposes to submit as part of his program, with grades that average B or
higher. Admission must be secured no later than completion of fifteen
semester hours of the proposed program.

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,
Master of Arts
The course requirements

for this degree comprise a

thirty semester hours in courses in the discipline of the

closely related

concomitant disciplines

minimum

major and

in

of

such

as contribute to the understanding

of the major. Courses must be approved by the adviser and the department
chairman. A thesis is required.
Currently the degree Master of Arts
History.

The requirements

is

offered in English and

for the major are found in the corresponding

sections of the course descriptions. Additional programs for the degree.

Master of Arts, are

in

preparation.

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THE MASTER OF SCIENCE DEGREE

2.23

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
comprise a

minimum

for

the

Master

of Science

degree

of thirty semester hours. Because the purpose of a

program for this degree is more specific than for the Master of Arts degree,
more of the work may be prescribed and less elective. All courses must be
in

the

of the

discipline

major or

in

concomitant disciplines which

contribute significantly to the purpose of the program. Elective courses

must be approved by the

adviser.

Approval implies their significance to the

purpose of the program.

A

thesis

required.

is

Currently the Master of Science degree

The requirements

is

offered only in Biology.

are stated in the Biology section in the chapter

on

course descriptions.

2.24

MASTER'S DEGREE EQUIVALENCE CERTIFICATE
The Commonwealth makes available a Master's Degree Equivalent
upon the evidence that the applicant has completed thirty-six

Certificate,

semester hours of graduate study including a

hours in the major

minimum

college welcomes teachers who wish to
an application for this certificate. No
constructed for this purpose, and no responsibility
college, but students are welcome to consult the
Students when selecting courses. Students who wish

The

support

this

of twelve semester

field.

purpose are classified

in

Category

I.

15

use

its

resources to

program is
assumed by the
Dean of Graduate

formal
is

to take courses for

3.

SCHOOL OF

ARTS AND SCIENCES
HUMANITIES

3.1

FOREIGN LANGUAGES
Specialization in French and Spanish for the Master of Education
German is suspended temporarily.

Degree. Specialization in

Purpose: These

specializations

are

designed

to

meet

the

needs

of

pre-service and in-service teachers in secondary and elementary schools,

enhance

competency and

their

Prerequisite:

Deficiencies

An

foster their

growth

in the profession.

undergraduate major or

must be made up

in

its equivalent in the language.
addition to the credit required for the

Master of Education Degree.

Requirements:

A minimum

of eight courses (twenty-four semester hours):

— Any three language courses from 500 through 505;
— One civilization course: 510 or 511 (515 for French);
— Three literature courses selected from 520 and above;
— Electives: Any course of literature, language or civilization.
(The general requirements for the degree are stated

in

Section

2.21.)

Examinations: Prior to admission to candidacy for the master's degree the
student will be tested on his facility in speaking, listening, reading, and
writing in the language. It is recommended that he have taken, prior to the
test, the required courses in language and/or one in literature.

A

comprehensive written and oral examination covering a reading
by the Department is a graduation requirement. A portion
of the written examination is devoted to language. Part of the oral
examination is conducted in the language.
list

established

FRENCH
(Code 10)

10.500

SYNTAX

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Systematic review of advanced French grammar.

10.501

LINGUISTICS

An introduction to the study of language as a science. A history
of the French language. The application of the science of linguistics to the
teaching of French.
10.502

(514)

STYLE AND STYLISTICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Acquisition of accuracy in written compositions and intensive
modern prose work.

analysis of selected

17

10.503

(513)

ADVANCED FRENCH PHONETICS

3 sem. hrs.

Study of the sounds of French through the application of the
international phonetic alphabet. Laboratory drills and recordings.

10.504

ORAL EXPRESSION

3 sem.

hrs.

Acquisition of fluency in speech based on contemporary usage.
Oral reports, guided discussions and explication de textes.

10.505

ADVANCED STRUCTURE AND TRANSLATION

...

3 sem.

hrs.

Contrastive analysis of French and English patterns; problems of
French - English, and English French translation.

translation; practice in

10.506

-

FRENCH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP

3 sem.

hrs.

Discussion of methodology and techniques. Preparation of
pattern drills and oral tests. The functions of laboratories. Analysis of
current textbooks.

10.510

ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY FRENCH
CIVILIZATION

3 sem.

hrs.

and culture of contemporary France. Readings
newspapers and magazines. France's contributions to Western

Life, institutions,
in current

civilization.

10.515

CULTURE AND CIVILIZATION
THROUGH HISTORY
Study of

3 sem.

historical biographies of

hrs.

men and women who shaped

France through the centuries.

10.520

upon

HISTORY OF IDEAS AND
LITERARY CURRENTS

3 sem.

Study of major philosophic and
and culture of France.

literary

hrs.

movements, and impact

literature

10.530

TECHNIQUES

IN

LITERARY CRITICISM

3 sem.

hrs.

Use of bibliographical aids in research. Acquaintance with the
various critical approaches to the study and appreciation of literature.
10.540

SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL AND
RENAISSANCE LITERATURE
Exploration

of

particular

authors,

3 sem.
certain

genres,

hrs.

or special

topics.

10.550

IN 17TH AND 18TH
CENTURY LITERATURE

SEMINAR

Exploration

of

particular

authors,

topics.

18

3 sem.
certain

genres,

hrs.

or special

10.560

IN 19TH AND 20TH
CENTURY LITERATURE

SEMINAR

Exploration

of

particular

3 sem.

authors,

genres,

certain

hrs.

or special

topics.

10.570

RESEARCH PROJECT
Selection of a topic

in

3 sem.

French

field

and

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

education designed to increase the student's knowledge in the
develop use of research techniques. Must be written in French.

10.597

hrs.

language, literature, civilization, or

STUDIES ABROAD
College organized programs abroad.

10.598

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

Areas of French language or literature allowing the student to
cover a particular aspect under special circumstances. May be used as
remedial course in case of undergraduate deficiencies, in which case it will
not count toward a degree. May be repeated.

GERMAN
(Code 11)

Note: Specialization

in

German

for

the

M.Ed, degree

is

suspended

temporarily.

11.500

from

its

11.501

(511)

HISTORY OF THE GERMAN LANGUAGE

An introduction to the development of the
beginnings to the present day.

ADVANCED GERMAN LANGUAGE

..

3 sem. hrs.

German language

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Advanced grammar, syntax, and composition.
11.502

(514)

STYLE AND STYLISTICS

Modern prose
11.505

selections illustrating

contemporary German usage.

ADVANCED TEXTS IN "NACHERZAHLEN"
AND TRANSLATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Texts given for oral and written mastery; translation exercises
from English into German.

11.506

GERMAN LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
Review of present-day methods and materials

11.510

ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY GERMANY

The economic, political,
West Germany since World War II.

social,

19

3 sem. hrs.
for teaching.

3 sem.

hrs.

and cultural aspects of East and

11.511

ADVANCED GERMAN CULTURE

3 sem.

hrs.

A historical and cultural presentation of the contributions of the
German-speaking world.
11.525

ADVANCED CONTEMPORARY
GERMAN LITERATURE
German

11.526

literature since

World War

literature

from the

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

II.

ADVANCED MODERN GERMAN LITERATURE
German

11.535

World War

latter part of the

....

19th century to

II.

GOETHE AND SCHILLER
The cultural, literary, and
modern German.

3 sem.
aesthetic contributions of

hrs.

Goethe and

Schiller to

11.536

THE ROMANTIC MOVEMENT
The

Marchenhafte

11.570

in

their

works. Das Marchen and Das

3 sem.

German, on

a cultural or literary

STUDIES ABROAD
is

hrs.

literature.

topic, to be written in

Credit

11.598

Romantic poets and

German

RESEARCH PROJECT
A

11.597

early

3 sem.

hrs.

theme.

3 sem. hrs.

given for College-organized programs abroad.

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

3 sem.

hrs.

Areas of German language or literature allowing the student to
cover a particular aspect under special circumstances. May be used as
remedial course in case of undergraduate deficiency, in which case it does
not count towards a degree. May be repeated.

SPANISH
(Code 12)

12.502

ADVANCED STUDY OF
SPANISH STYLISTICS
Study of Spanish grammar

3 sem.

hrs.

stressing creative written expression in

the language.

12.503

ADVANCED SPANISH PHONETICS

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of the sounds of Spanish with some remarks on regional
Designed to develop mastery of correct pronunciation and
intonation of Spanish. Laboratory drills and recordings.

differences.

12.504

ORAL EXPRESSION

3 sem.

hrs.

Acquisition of fluency in speech, based on contemporary usage.
Oral reports and guided discussions.

12.505

ADVANCED STRUCTURE AND TRANSLATION

...3 sem. hrs.

Contrastive analysis of Spanish and English patterns. Spanish
syntax. Problems of translation. Practice in Spanish-English and EnglishSpanish translation.

12.506

SPANISH LANGUAGE WORKSHOP
Discussion

of

3 sem.

hrs.

methodology and techniques. Preparation of
The functions of laboratories. Analysis of

pattern drills and oral tests.
current textbooks.

12.510

realia,

PENINSULAR CIVILIZATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Panoramic view of Peninsular civilization through discussion,
and selected texts. Outside readings in Spanish.

12.511

SPANISH AMERICAN CIVILIZATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Panoramic view of Spanish American civilization through discusand selected texts. Outside readings in Spanish.

sion, realia,

12.530

CERVANTES

3 sem.

Study and analysis of the
on the Quijote.
12.534

life

GENERATION OF 98

hrs.

and works of Cervantes. Emphasis

3 sem.

hrs.

Study of analysis of the major writers of the period such
Agorin,

12.535

Unamuno, and

as

Braoja.

SEMINAR IN MEDIEVAL
PENINSULAR LITERATURE

3 sem.

Exploration of a particular author, genre, or special topics.

21

hrs.

12.536

SEMINAR IN 16TH AND 17TH CENTURY
PENINSULAR LITERATURE

3 sem.

hrs.

Exploration of a particular author, genre, or special topics.

12.537

SEMINAR IN 18TH AND 19TH CENTURY
PENINSULAR LITERATURE

3 sem.

hrs.

Exploration of a particular author, genre, or special topic.

12.538

SEMINAR IN 20TH CENTURY
PENINSULAR LITERATURE

3 sem.

hrs.

Exploration of a particular author, genre, or special topics.

12.540

MODERNISM

3 sem.

Study and analysis of the Modernist movement
on Ruben Dario.

hrs.

poetry and

in

prose, with particular emphasis

12.544

LITERATURE OF THE
MEXICAN REVOLUTION

3 sem.

hrs.

Study and analysis of literary works of the Mexican Revolution,
including such writers as Azuela, Guzman, and Lopez y Fuentes.
12.547

IN PRE-19TH CENTURY
SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE

SEMINAR

3 sem.

hrs.

Exploration of a particular author, genre, or special topic.

12.548

IN 19TH CENTURY
SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE

SEMINAR

3 sem.

hrs.

Exploration of a particular author, genre, or special topic.

12.549

IN 20TH CENTURY
SPANISH AMERICAN LITERATURE

SEMINAR

3 sem.

hrs.

Exploration of particular author, genre, or special topic.

12.570

RESEARCH PROJECT

3 sem.

hrs.

Selection of a topic in Spanish language, literature, or civilization
designed to increase the student's knowledge in the field and develop use
of research techniques. Must be written in Spanish.

12.597

STUDIES ABROAD
Credit

12.598

is

3-6 sem. hrs.

given for College-organized programs abroad.

SPECIAL PROBLEMS

3 sem.

hrs.

Areas of Spanish language or literature allowing the student to
cover a particular aspect under special circumstances. May be used as
remedial course in case of undergraduate deficiencies in which case it will
not be counted toward a degree. May be repeated.

22

ENGLISH
(Code 20)

Major

in English for

the Master of Arts Degree

Prerequisites: Thirty semester hours in undergraduate courses in English
in addition to freshman composition; preferably including Shakespeare,
American and British Literature and History or Grammar of the English
Language. Programs will be adjusted for students with undergraduate
deficiencies; the adjustments may require undergraduate courses taken in

addition to the Master's degree requirements.

Requirements for the Degree:

A minimum

of thirty semester hours

including the following:

20.493 (unless an equivalent course was taken
graduate);
20.501 or 502 or similar courses,

if

not included

in

as

an under-

undergraduate

work;
courses in British Literature including Shakespeare or Chaucer
unless completed at the undergraduate level;

one course

in

American Literature;

20.531;
20.500;
Electives in graduate courses in English to

make

the total for the

degree at least thirty semester hours.

Foreign Language: Reading proficiency

in at least

one language other than

English, preferably at the level of second year college study.

Examinations: (1) Oral defense of thesis. (2) A written examination on
three fields in English determined by a committee of the English
Department in consultation with the student.
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
to greater effectiveness of the teacher. The recommendations in the report
Freedom and Discipline in English have influenced the formulation of the
program.

Required: 20.500 or 20.531 20.493.
;

from the courses in English (Category 20) in
(The general requirements for the degree are stated in Section

Elective: Courses selected
this bulletin.

2.21.)

20.493

BIBLIOGRAPHY AND
LITERARY RESEARCH

(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.
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STRUCTURE OF ENGLISH

20.501

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, syntactic, graphemic and vocabulary changes in the English language from the Old English period to the
present.

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
genres
drama, novel, poetry
and on independent study in varied areas
of literature and aesthetics.





20.521

CONTEMPORARY SHORT STORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Main lines of development of the short story from the midnineteenth 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

3 sem.
in

MODERN POETRY

the

modern

era,

hrs.

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

I

3 sem.

hrs.

of British Literature such as literary forms,
varies each time the course is offered.

and movements. Content

24

20.534

STUDIES

IN

BRITISH LITERATURE

II

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

Continuation of content and method of 20.533.

20.535

STUDIES

IN

BRITISH LITERATURE

III

Continuation.

20.542

EARLY ENGLISH DRAMA

The growth of a native drama from the middle ages to the closing
of the theatres in 1642, including mysteries, moralities, and interludes.
Emphasis is on Shakespeare's contemporaries: Kyd, Greene, Marlowe, 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, and his influence on later English poetry.

20.549

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

3 sem.

hrs.

Depth study of such major figures of the Augustan era as Swift,
Fielding, Sterne, Addison, Goldsmith, Pope, Johnson, Burns, and Blake.
Independent research

is

based chiefly on studies of minor authors of the

period.

25

19TH CENTURY NOVEL

20.563

3 sem. hrs.

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

purposes.

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.

20.582

AMERICAN LITERATURE: EARLY

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.

20.583

AMERICAN LITERATURE: MIDDLE

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

20.584

it.

AMERICAN LITERATURE: MODERN
Since

much

of

3 sem.

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

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

26

3 sem.

hrs.

literature.

)

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

(For the total degree requirements, see Section 2.21

Required: Speech 25.501 or 25.510;
Speech 25.502 or 25.557.
Elective:

Eighteen semester hours

one of two

in

areas:

Public Address: 25.503, 25.504, 25.505, 25.515, 25.520, 25.530,

25.585, 25.590.
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

is

IN

not included, the candidate

SPEECH

3 sem. hrs.

An overview of the fields of research in Speech and an
examination 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
rhetorical philosophy.
25.503

HISTORY AND CRITICISM OF
AMERICAN PUBLIC ADDRESS

3 sem. hrs.

Evaluation and discussion of the development and application of
America in terms of the speaker, speech and times. American
speakers, selected from a cross-section in history prestudied from the
viewpoints 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.
rhetoric in

25.504

BRITISH

ORATORY

3 sem.

hrs.

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

27

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,

25.515

ADVANCED PERSUASION AND
PROPAGANDA

3 sem.

hrs.

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

25.520

ADVANCED ORAL INTERPRETATION

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

25.530

ADVANCED RADIO AND TELEVISION

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.

25.551

ADVANCED ACTING

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.
25.553

ADVANCED COSTUMING

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.

tion.

Costume wardrobe,

25.554

ADVANCED DIRECTING

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.

25.557

THEATRICAL CRITICISM

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
A

study

in

3 sem.

depth of the theatres throughout the world

28

hrs.

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.
historical

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.

25.565

ADVANCED THEATRE PRODUCTION

3 sem.

hrs.

skills needed to
and stage carpentry.

Designed to provide technical information and

mount

Advanced

a play or a musical.

stagecraft

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
lighting of a show outside of the modern period and to present detailed
drawings and elevations of his design in a production book.

Prerequisite: Theatre Production.

LITERATURE OF THE THEATRE

25.570

A

3 sem.

hrs.

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

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

ary stage.

25.575

EXPERIMENTAL THEATRE
An

3 sem.

hrs.

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

realistic theatre. Plays

tion.

Prerequisite: Directing.

25.577

Box

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,

staff.

25.580

THEATRE SEMINAR
Specialized study

instructor

25.585

by the

3 sem.
class.

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

hrs.

provided for the student to demonstrate 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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SOCIAL SCIENCES

3.2

(Codes 40

48)

Master of Education Program

in

Comprehensive Social Studies
Notes: Comprehensive Social Studies

Geography (41),
Anthropology (46).

is

defined as comprising Economics
), Sociology (45 ), and

Political Science (44

(40),

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.

A minimum

of six semester hours in one related field as
the adviser. (After one discipline has been chosen for the
concentration, the remaining five disciplines designated above are termed
"related fields.")

Related Field:

recommended by

Comprehensive Examination:
Electives:

Electives,

if

A

comprehensive examination

needed

to

semester hours, must be taken

in

complete

the

social studies

minimum

is

required.

of

thirty

and approved by the

adviser.

ECONOMICS
(Code 40)

40.513

ORIGIN AND DEVELOPMENT OF CAPITALISM

....

3 sem.

hrs.

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

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.

30

40.533

INTERNATIONAL ECONOMIC POLICIES

AND RELATIONS

3 sem. hrs.

An analysis of international trade with consideration to contemporary 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

amount of

in categories

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

elective credit required can be

plan for the degree (See Section 2.21.)

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.

41.524

GEOGRAPHY OF TRADE
AND TRANSPORTATION

3 sem.

hrs.

Basic concepts and principles. Problems of land and air transporof ports, railroad centers and airways to handle

tation; establishment

commodity exchanges. Trade and transportation

as important geographic

factors in regional development.

41.548

POLITICAL GEOGRAPHY
Geography foundations of

3 sem.

hrs.

and conditions; geographic factors significant to the formation, growth, and political behavior
of states with problems such as boundaries, population distribution and
political events

other tensions.

41.549

soils,

GEOGRAPHY OF WORLD RESOURCES
AND INDUSTRIES

Survey of the lands and seas of the world in terms of climate,
natural vegetation, energy sources, minerals, and fishery products;

industrial production
its

3 sem. 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

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.

32

41.576

GEOGRAPHY OF SOUTH AND
EAST ASIA

3 sem.

hrs.

The physical, economic and cultural geography of a region
Pakistan through Manchuria. Present circumstances and world relationships.

41.590

SEMINAR

IN

GEOGRAPHY

3 sem.

hrs.

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.

41.599

DEPARTMENTAL RESEARCH PAPER
(Departmental Paper)

-

3-6 credits

Master's Thesis.

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 colloquium 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

required.

Foreign Language: The candidate must have a reading knowledge of
French, German, Russian or Spanish as demonstrated through an
examination given by a member of the history graduate faculty.

Comprehensive

Examination:

An

oral

33

and/or

written

examination

.

(separate 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 and must be completed before the thesis
is 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, including a readings and seminars
course.

The colloquium course in one of the remaining two areas (if the
student has had at least three courses in the related field in undergraduate
school he may substitute a lecture course for the colloquium). (For the
total degree requirements see Section 2.21.)

COURSES
(Code 42)

42.510

READINGS

EUROPEAN HISTORY

IN

3 sem.

hrs.

Readings, reports and discussions on a selected topic in the
history of Europe.

READINGS

42.511

IN

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem. hrs.

Continuation.

42.512

READINGS

IN

Continuation.

42.513

READINGS

IN

Continuation.

42.518

READINGS IN THE HISTORY OF
THE SOVIET UNION

3 sem. hrs.

Readings, reports, and discussion on selected topics
of the

in

the history

USSR.

42.526

SELECTED TOPICS

IN

EUROPEAN IMPERIALISM

SINCE 1870

3 sem. hrs.

Colonial policy of the major European colonial powers in Africa,
Asia,

and Melanesia,

its

impact upon mother country and colonies, and the

dissolution of colonial empires after World

42.530

War

HISTORY OF EUROPE, 1900 1923
-

II.

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.

34

42.532

HISTORY OF EUROPE, 1923 1945

3 sem.

-

Political

and economic

hrs.

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

ship and the political crisis leading to the Second World War; campaigns
and diplomacy of the war; the condition in which it left the belligerents.

42.534

THE EUROPEAN UNIFICATION MOVEMENT

military,

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

42.536

STUDIES

IN

3 sem.

THE COLD WAR

3 sem.

hrs.

hrs.

Causes, characteristics, and evolution of the Cold War from 1947
to the present.

42.539

READINGS

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

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

42.540

READINGS

IN

in

hrs.

the history

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
Selected

and a review of communications and the

42.556

3 sem. hrs.

Far Eastern Cultures including interdisciplinary study
arts.

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

SEMINAR

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

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

Prerequisite:

42.561

At

least nine credits

SEMINAR

IN

of graduate work

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

Continuation.

35

in History.

3 sem.

hrs.

42.562

SEMINAR

IN

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem. hrs.

NON-WESTERN HISTORY

3 sem. hrs.

EUROPEAN HISTORY

3 sem.

Continuation.

42.563

SEMINAR

IN

Continuation.

42.564

SEMINAR

IN

hrs.

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

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

3 sem.

hrs.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

HISTORY

3 sem.

hrs.

Continuation.

42.577

SEMINAR

IN U.S.

Continuation.

42.578

SEMINAR

IN U.S.

Continuation.

36

42.580

UNITED STATES - LATIN
AMERICAN RELATIONS

3 sem. hrs.

..

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
diplomacy with the Far East from the mid-nineteenth century to the
attention is given to changing relations with the
China, and Japan and to various attempted solutions to
regional problems.
present.

Particular

Philippines,

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.

hrs.

The origins and consequences of the growth of urban centers
upon American economic, political and social institutions.
42.587

STUDIES
Through

investigate

a

IN

PENNSYLVANIA HISTORY

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
The

origins, course,

3 sem.

hrs.

and consequences of American expansion

across the Mississippi River.

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

Readings and discussion of major
non-Western areas and their history.

37

3 sem.
interpretations

of

hrs.

major

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

work in the social sciences
including courses in the major subfields of Political Science.
Prerequisites: Extensive undergraduate course

Course Requirements: Thirty semester hours of course work with a minimum of fifteen semester hours in Political Science and six in Education
(see Section 2.21). Options for the remaining nine semester hours include
up to nine hours in Political Science, up to six hours in cognate areas,
and up to three hours in Education (see Section 2.21). Programs must be
approved by the department adviser.

A comprehensive written and oral examination is required as
condition for graduation. For total degree requirements see Section 2.21.

Examination:
a

44.405

(433)

THE DEVE LOPMENT OF

POLITICAL

THOUGHT

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected political theorists from Plato to Nietzsche are compared
in an attempt to build
bridges between traditional and contemporary theories and theorists.
Included are: Plato and Strauss, Thucydides and Max Weber, Aristotle and
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

with contemporary American political theorists

Bay.

44.409

(532)

AMERICAN POLITICAL THOUGHT

3 sem.

hrs.

An analysis of the relationship of American political thought to
contemporary political science by using traditional materials in a historical, chronological 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
present.

44.418

COMPUTER APPLICATIONS
POLITICAL SCIENCE

IN

3 sem.

An

hrs.

introduction to the principal computer languages used in
science and the social sciences (Primarily FORTRAN) and the
application of computers to political science research and problem solving.
political

38

44.429

BLACK POLITICS

(317)

An

analysis of the role of Blacks in

Power movement,
44.437

3 sem.

civil rights,

and

American

politics, the

hrs.

Black

racial conflict.

PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION APPLICATIONS

3 sem. hrs.

An analysis of the method and techniques in the application of
administrative and organizational theory to the operations of governmental bureaucracies. Topics covered include: Program Planning Budgeting
Systems (PPBS), Program Evaluation Review Technique (PERT), and
Operations Research (OR).

44.446

CONSTITUTIONAL LAW

(451)

An

analysis

3 sem.

of the evolution, structure and

function

hrs.

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

44.448

civil rights.

THE JUDICIAL PROCESS

(518)

3 sem.

hrs.

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

44.453

URBAN GOVERNMENT AND POLITICS

(311)

3sem.hrs.

An 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
contemporary foreign policy problems.
44.487

(525) INTERNATIONAL LAW AND
ORGANIZATIONS

policy,

3 sem.

and

hrs.

The theoretical and practical implications of the legal and
organizational efforts to regulate international relations without violent
conflict: international law, the United Nations, the International Court of
Justice, and several regional and functional organizations.
44.491

GOVERNMENT AND

READINGS

IN

Topics

selected

are

on the

basis

POLITICS
of

3 sem. hrs.

consultations

between

instructor and student. Designed for both group and individual study.

44.492

(470)

AND

SEMINAR

IN

GOVERNMENT

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.

39

44.507

MODERN POLITICAL THOUGHT

3 sem.

hrs.

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

EMPIRICAL THEORY

44.512

3 sem.

hrs.

A

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

analysis,

PROBLEMS OF PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION

44.538

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.

PROBLEMS OF

44.556

U.S.

GOVERNMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

Underlying structural problems emanating from the clash of
constitutional theories; current stresses and strains in the U.S. system;
selected problems studied in depth.

CROSS-POLITY ANALYSIS

44.575

Current

developments

comparative

in

methods and techniques, problems of

3 sem.
politics,

comparative

cross-cultural comparisons.

POLITICS OF THE EMERGING NATIONS

44.578

Neutralism,

non-alignment, and

nations; political implications of

3 sem.

hrs.

other ideologies of emergent

economic development

PROBLEMS OF WORLD POLITICS

44.585

hrs.

in

the

new

states.

3 sem.

hrs.

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

ADVANCED INDEPENDENT STUDY

44.590

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

selected

44.594

ADVANCED READINGS
AND POLITICS

IN

GOVERNMENT
3 sem.

hrs.

Designed for either group or individual study. Topics to be
in consultation with the student.

by the instructor

ADVANCED SEMINAR
AND POLITICS

IN

GOVERNMENT
3 sem.

A

hrs.

review of the scope and methods of contemporary political
is explored by means of indivudually prepared
seminar papers.
science. Current literature

40

44.599

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

3 sem.

hrs.

Independent research on a topic approved by the Department of
Political Science.

SOCIOLOGY
(Code 45)

45.511

SOCIAL INSTITUTIONS

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.
45.513

ADOLESCENT

IN

AMERICAN SOCIETY

The American adolescent,

his

development

3 sem.
in the society

hrs.

and

his

influence on society. Problems concerning the adolescent as considered in
light of current thinking and research.

45.515

SOCIOLOGY OF DEVIANT BEHAVIOR

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.

45.523

THE CONTEMPORARY AMERICAN

COMMUNITY

3 sem.

hrs.

Function of the local area in meeting human needs; rural, urban
and metropolitan areas of social and economic organization role of public
and voluntary health, welfare and recreational agencies.
;

45.525

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 anthropological 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.

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; audio-visual background material is
used.

41

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

present.

between human biology and cultural capacity with reference to recent
studies of primates, sexology, linguistics, ecology and physical anthropology.

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 and guidance services in public schools.
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,

intelligence.

interpreting and reporting results.

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

research-oriented doctoral degree program

in

prepare for
Biology.

admission

to

a

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

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.

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Examinations: A seminar presentation of the thesis and its results; a
written and/or 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 certificabackground in 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 recommendaPrerequisite:
tion;

tion for candidacy.

Required: Biology 50.591 or 50.592 to

fulfill

the research requirement.

Courses chosen with the adviser's approval 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 2.21).
Elective:

Examination:
50.411

A

written and/or oral comprehensive examination.

RADIATION BIOLOGY
Effects

of

radiation

3 sem.

on

living

organisms;

nuclear

hrs.

structure;

fundamental properties of radiation; physical, chemical, and genetic
effects on plants and animals from cells to whole organisms; application of
radiochemicals

in biological studies.

Prerequisites: 50.332, 52.232, 53.141, or consent

50.431

EVOLUTION

of instructor.
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
campus, area will vary. A research opportunity in an area where sympatry
exists. Research should be confined to a single genus or species.
Prerequisites: 50.332 and 50.431.
50.433

STUDIES

IN

SPECIATION:

SOUTHWEST STATES

3 sem. hrs.

(Refer to description for 50.432)

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50.434

STUDIES

SPECIATION:

IN

ROCKY MOUNTAIN STATES

3 sem. hrs.

(Refer to description for 50.432)

50.441

cells.

CYTOLOGY AND CYTOGENETICS

3 sem.

hrs.

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.

and 52.231.

Prerequisites: 50.332

50.454

ETHOLOGY
Description

biological function.

3 sem.

and classification of behavior;
Mechanisms underlying behavior,

its

evolution

hrs.

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; thenon our environment; methods of control; sanitation regulations and

when

testing procedures. Field trips taken

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.
Prerequisite : 50.312 or 50.361 or consent of instructor.

50.458

HERPETOLOGY

3 sem.

Amphibians and

reptiles: structure, evolutionary history, specia-

tion, geographic distribution, behavior.

on specimens

faunas and

hrs.

The laboratory

from

available

local

is

based on local

institutions.

Techniques

useful in collection, preserving and identifying specimens. 2 hrs. lecture, 3
hrs. laboratory /week.

Prerequisite : 50.312 or 50.361 or consent of instructor.

50.459

ORNITHOLOGY
The

3 sem. hrs.

basic biology of birds with emphasis

identification in the field. Saturday

Prerequisite

50.463

:

morning

on

their

ecology and

field trips.

50.210.

BIOLOGICAL PHOTOGRAPHIC TECHNIQUES
Theory and

practice

of photography as applied

3 sem.
to

hrs.

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. laboratory/week.

50.472

CELL PHYSIOLOGY
Application

of

physical

3 sem.

and

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chemical

principles

of

hrs.

cellular

processes; biochemistry of cellular constituents; physiochemical environ-

ment; bioenergetics; intermediate metabolism.
and Chemistry 52.211 or 52.231, or

Prerequisites: 12 hours of Biology
consent of instructor.

50.511

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

vivo

in

morphogenesis. 2

50.532

and

in vitro

hrs. lecture, 2 hrs.

3 sem.

hrs.

study of growth, differentiation, and
laboratory/week.

BIOCHEMICAL GENETICS

3 sem.

hrs.

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

50.551

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.

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.

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50.556

(462)

A

BIOLOGY OF THE ARTHROPODS

study

3 sem.

hrs.

of the anatomy of arthropods, including function,

morphology, histology, embryology and metamorphosis. 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 : 6 semester hours of zoology or equivalent including 50.361
or 312 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

3 sem.

hrs.

A comparison of the general physiology of different groups of
animals.
Prerequisites: 8 hrs. zoology and 8 hrs. chemistry.
50.573

(471)

A
ship

to

PHYSIOLOGICAL CHEMISTRY

study of

the

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

life

DIRECTED STUDY

A

hrs.

functional

important compounds
laboratory /week.

50.591

3 sem.

course

on an independent

in

IN

BIOLOGY

which the student

is

3 sem.

hrs.

given the opportunity to carry
which he has a

investigation in an area of biology in

particular interest. Such investigation is under the direction of a member
of the Department of Biology. The student is encouraged to identify a
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.

hrs.

Independent research and the preparation of a formal thesis in
of the requirements for the degree of Master of
Education in biology.
partial

50.593

fulfillment

MASTER OF SCIENCE THESIS
46

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.

Prerequisites: Entering

students are expected to have had an
Chemistry or its equivalent.

graduate teaching major

in

Requirements: At

18 semester hours

Organic,

least

Analytical
complete requirements see Section 2.15).
including

52.511

Inorganic,

under-

in Chemistry courses normally
and Physical Chemistry. (For

PRINCIPLES OF PHYSICAL CHEMISTRY

I

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
molecular structure, stereochemistry, and fundamental reaction type
mechanism including substitution, addition, elimination, oxidation, and
reduction. A knowledge of functional group organic chemistry is 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
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

3 sem.

hrs.

laboratory oriented course in 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:

52.520 or equivalent.

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52.524

SELECTED TOPICS IN
ANALYTICAL CHEMISTRY

3 sem. hrs.

A

review of classical Quantitative Analysis and an introduction to
techniques with emphasis on separation methods such as
chromatography, ion exchange, and distillation; and on the detection and
determination of elements and compounds by techniques of spectroscopy,
potentiometry, colorimetry, and others.

modern

52.541

INTRODUCTION TO MODERN BIOCHEMISTRY

...

3 sem.

hrs.

A

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

52.543

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

hr.

sem. 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.

52.570

DIRECTED STUDY
Designed to benefit

1

a

student

who

to 3 sem. hrs.

can 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
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may not be included depending on the nature of the topic. Approval of
Research Advisor is required.
or

52.599

CHEMICAL RESEARCH

3 to 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 magnitude 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.

Requirements: At

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

54.501

MATHEMATICS FOR TEACHERS
OF PHYSICAL SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

Basic mathematical techniques of physics and chemistry with
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.

A review and extension of basic concepts and methods
mechanics of particles and objects, wave motion, and kinetic theory.
49

in

hrs.

the

54.511

ELEMENTS OF CLASSICAL ELECTRICITY

AND OPTICS
A
electricity

54.512

3 sem.

hrs.

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

ELEMENTS OF MODERN ATOMIC AND
NUCLEAR PHYSICS

3 sem.

in

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, fields,
54.550 or equivalent.

etc.

Prerequisite:

54.560

RECENT DEVELOPMENTS
HIGH SCHOOL PHYSICS

IN

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.
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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

new knowledge and

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
to

Chairman

is

required.

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

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

Purpose:

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

at least

Requirements: At least 18 semester hours in Chemistry and Physics
courses with no less than six credits in each field. (See Section 2.21).

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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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SCHOOL OF

4.

PROFESSIONAL STUDIES
4.1

EDUCATION

EDUCATIONAL STUDIES AND SERVICES
(Code 60)

PUPIL

60.451

PERSONNEL SERVICES

IN

THE

PUBLIC SCHOOL

3 sem.

hrs.

A comprehensive view of pupil personnel services in elementary
and secondary schools; school attendance, school health programs, pupil
transportation, psychological services, guidance services.

MAJOR PHILOSOPHIES OF EDUCATION

60.501

3 sem.

hrs.

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

SCHOOL AND SOCIETY

60.502

Effects

on

the

school

3 sem.

program

of social

class,

family

hrs.

and

community pressures and changing patterns and standards of life in our
society. The course aims to foster understanding of these pressures and
patterns so as to enable the teacher to work effectively in encouraging the
good and 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 which have influenced and
are influencing 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 is 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 increase awareness of problems of the urban
educational system. The course emphasizes a growth of sensitivity to the
disadvantaged youngster, in-depth examination of current research
findings in each area studied, teaching strategies and resources, and
approaches to resolve major problems. Discussion of polarization on
critical

problem

areas.

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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 strengths and weaknesses of educational
media; design of learning situations which incorporate techniques of
instructional technology.
60.520

GUIDANCE AND COUNSELING FOR
EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 sem.

hrs.

A study of the needs of exceptional children in the public schools
(including the academically talented); guidance and counseling techniques
for teachers and guidance counselors in meeting those needs; guidance and
counseling for exceptional children related to the total guidance
counseling program.

60.530

GUIDANCE

IN

THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

3 sem. hrs.

Concepts and techniques of the guidance process in the elementary school; behavioral and developmental problems; releasing creative
capacities of children.

60.533

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

IN

THE
3 sem.

hrs.

Construction, administration, and interpretation of group tests of
and personality in elementary schools.

intelligence, achievement, aptitude,

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

3 sem.

Types of guidance organizations used
good guidance.

in

schools

and

hrs.

their

effectiveness in providing for

60.561

MEASUREMENT AND EVALUATION
SECONDARY SCHOOL

IN

THE
3 sem.

hrs.

Construction, administration, and interpretation of group tests of
and personality in secondary schools.

intelligence, achievement, aptitude,

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60.591

FOUNDATIONS OF EDUCATIONAL RESEARCH
Methods and techniques used

in

..

3 sem.

hrs.

educational research; interpreta-

tion of statistical data. Application to professional problems.

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 elemen-

tary 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. (The general degree requirements are stated in Section 2.21).
;

Elective courses 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:

Examination: A comprehensive written or oral examination

is

a gradua-

tion requirement.

COURSES
(Code 62)

62.514

HOME, SCHOOL, AND
COMMUNITY RELATIONS

3 sem. hrs.

An introductory course

in public relations, with special reference
philosophy of partnership between home,
school and community is developed and 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

which

a

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.

who

enter school

with

increased

experiential

back-

62.523

PRACTICES IN TEACHING THE
YOUNG CHILD
Emphasis

is

relate to the school

62.524

on the

62.525

hrs.

program.

KNOWLEDGE AND THE CURRICULUM
THE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
The place of knowledge

is

3 sem.

placed on developmental aspects of childhood as they

in

IN

3 sem.

hrs.

developing a curriculum. The emphasis

analysis of content rather than goals and organization.

CURRENT PRACTICES IN
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL SCIENCE

3 sem.

hrs.

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

62.526

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.

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

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems related to instruction
arts; the place
its

in various aspects of the language
of the language arts in the curriculum; current research and

practical application.

62.529

LITERATURE FOR CHILDREN

IN

THE

ELEMENTARY GRADES

3 sem.

hrs.

ways that children may encounter literature 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
Survey

methods that

of

are effective in the encounter. Students

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

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understanding creative process, recognizing the creative child, and development of the creative potential of student and teacher.

62.539

SEMINAR
An

ELEMENTARY EDUCATION

IN

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.

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.
Elective: Courses selected 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 2.21). Elective courses must be endorsed by the
adviser.

Examination:

A

comprehensive written and/or
in this program.

graduation requirement

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oral

examination

is

a

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

IDENTIFICATION AND DIAGNOSIS OF

REMEDIAL READING DISABILITIES

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

63.542

in a

laboratory situation.

PSYCHOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF READING

3 sem.

hrs.

Psychological foundations of learning theories; their relationship
on reading achievement.

to reading; their subsequent effect

63.543

READING CLINIC

3 sem.

I

hrs.

Clinical experience in the diagnosis and remediation of reading
and/or learning disabilities; diagnosis, development, administration, and
evaluation of individual programs; case studies.
Prerequisites: 6 hours selected from 63.541; 63.548; 63.542 and consent

of director.

63.544

READING CLINIC

3 sem.

II

hrs.

Clinical experience in the development of reading skills and
comprehension with persons who may or may not have remedial and/or
learning disabilities. Combined with 63.543 gives experience with all levels.
Prerequisites: 6 hours selected from 63.541; 63.542; 63.548 and consent
of director.

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

IN

THE CONTENT AREAS

Designed for teachers
in

word

perception,

dictionary

63.547

skills,

in

IN

special

READING

reading.

New

skills,

vocabulary developments,

3 sem.

Independent work
of

hrs.

grades 4 to 8. Procedures and materials

reading
and library techniques.

SEMINAR

3 sem.

hrs.

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

reading.

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63.548

DIAGNOSIS AND TREATMENT OF

LEARNING DISABILITIES
RELATION TO READING

IN

designed for the

3 sem.

hrs.

Reading Specialist and/or Reading

This course is
Supervisor. Language disorders as a factor in learning. Perceptual abilities
i.e., auditory and visual modalities for learning disabilities. Recent research
in

the area of learning disabilities.

SECONDARY EDUCATION
(Code 65)

65.560

DEVELOPMENT OF THE SECONDARY
SCHOOL CURRICULUM

3 sem.

hrs.

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
Instruction and experience in technical methods useful in

Experience

in

particularly those involving experiments

approach.
teaching secondary biology.
Prerequisite: 12 semester hours

65.567

BSCS METHODS

in biology.

AND

PHI

LOSOPHY

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
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
To

3 sem.

hrs.

help classroom teachers improve their instruction through

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systematic self analysis. Content includes micro- teaching techniques,
planning dimensions, Flanders' Verbal Interaction Analysis, Guided Self
Analysis, cognitive and affective educational objectives and writing
behavioral objectives.

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

65.599

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.

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 exceptional children, to develop potential for leadership,
and to prepare for further graduate study in the field.
Prerequisite: Applicants will hold, or be eligible for, current Pennsylvania
teaching certificate for Special Education - Level I.

Options: Applicants may elect preparation for teaching the
mentally retarded or for teaching the brain injured (learning disabilities).

Program

Required Courses: Mental Retardation
70.501, 70.502, 70.544 and
70.599 Master's Research Paper or Departmental Paper.
-

-

70.599

-

Elective:

Brain Injured (Learning Disabilities) - 70.544, 70.560, 70.590,
Master's Research Paper or Departmental Paper.

Courses

from 70.400 and 70.500 categories or appropriate

courses from other departments as approved by the adviser.

70.432

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.

70.450

BEHAVIOR DISORDERS

3 sem.

hrs.

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

70.455

LEARNING DISABILITIES

A

3 sem.

hrs.

study of the characteristics and symptoms of specific learning

disorders. Students are introduced to diagnostic and educational proce-

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dures used with learning disorders. Emphasis
conceptual factors in the development of language

70.501

is

on perceptual and

skills.

ADMINISTRATION AND SUPERVISION OF EDUCATION
FOR EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN
3 sem.

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.

70.502

MENTAL RETARDATION
Intensive

3 sem.

hrs.

review of research pertaining to etiology of mental

retardation, or classification systems, and of diagnosis. Included are a

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

70.515

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 competence in developing adequate, meaningful curricular experiences for the
retarded at various levels.

70.516

PSYCHOLOGY OF EXCEPTIONAL CHILDREN

3 sem. hrs.

Symptomatology, personality formation, and developmental and
therapeutic consideration for the exceptional child.
70.517

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.

70.525

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.

70.526

VOCATIONAL WORK-STUDY PROGRAM

3 sem.

hrs.

Criteria for ultimate adjustment, achievement, and other goals;
occupations relative to satisfactory emplovmenl. Investigation and analysis
are concerned with manual skills and various developmental levels.
Research criteria and information are applied to job performance and
adjustment, to the community and to job opportunities. Experience is
provided in job analysis lor skills involved in surveying job adjustments.

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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 :

70.552

A

course

in Tests

and Measurement, or

SPECIAL PROJECT

its

equivalent.

3 sem. hrs.

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

70.555

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT

3 sem.

hrs.

Designed to aid teachers and supervisors in planning classroom
and behavioral techniques such as
operant conditioning in the classroom. Areas of concern include establishing an optimum educational environment.
strategy, including grouping, scheduling,

70.559

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 those which are of individual interest to
the student.

70.560

NEUROLOGIC ALLY IMPAIRED CHILD

3 sem.

hrs.

Terminology necessary to interpret diagnostic reports; classroom
techniques for managing brain injured children; preparation to work with
children with specific learning disabilities which are related to neurological
dysfunction and concomitant behavior.
70.561

CHILD GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT

RESOURCE MATERIALS

3 sem.

hrs.

Designed to guide the teacher in acquiring knowledge of the
developmental processes and stages in the growth and development of
children. Emphasis is placed on resources and on building a file of material
that will acquaint the teacher with developmental stages and make
available tests and scales that can be readily used in the classroom when
needed.

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70.590

DIAGNOSTIC AND TEACHING PRACTICUM

6 sem.

hrs.

Opportunity to work in a structured setting on a one-to-one and
group basis. Practicum is the culminating activity wherein the
teacher will apply the knowledge previously acquired in academic courses
through the interpretation of diagnostic reports, evaluating childrens'
needs, planning and carrying out programs and making recommendations
for the child's future educational program.

small

70.599

MASTER'S RESEARCH PAPER

3 or 6 sem.

hrs.

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

related to the mentally retarded.

4.3

COMMUNICATION DISORDERS

Specialization in

Communication Disorders

for the

Master of Education Degree
is intended to extend the competence of clinicians
public schools, clinics and hospitals, to meet the academic requirements

Purpose: This program
in

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
Prerequisite: Initial Level

I

field.

certification in

Speech Correction, or equi-

valent courses, or conditional admission with deficiencies to be

made

up.

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.
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

Elective Courses:

minimum amount
sive plan for the

of elective credit may be deduced from the comprehenMaster of Education degree (See Section 2.21).

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.

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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 the administration of clinical audiometric evaluations
provided.
Prerequisites: 74.276, 376.

74.475

INTRODUCTION TO SPEECH SCIENCE
The physical properties of acoustic

factors that affect the nature of production

signals

3 sem.

is

hrs.

are considered as

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
HEARING HABILITATION

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

Merits

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.

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SEMINAR IN APHASIA AND ALLIED
SYMBOL IZAT ION DISORDERS

74.512

Study

is

made

3 sem.

hrs.

of selected topics allied to aphasia and dysphasia
and disorders to the

related to developmental factors or sequel to injuries
central nervous system.

HEARING AIDS AND AUDITORY TRAINING

74.532

3 sem.

hrs.

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

relation

included.

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.

74.553

SPEECH PATHOLOGY PRACTICUM

3 sem.

hrs.

Special clinical 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.

74.554

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

3 sem. hrs.

Differential diagnosis and therapeutic methods are evaluated for
organic and functional disorders. Particular attention is given to vocal
processes and pathologies associated with larynegectomies, vocal nodules
and ulcers, vocal band paralysis, psychogenic disturbances, foreign dialects,
dysarthrias, language deficiencies resulting from sensorineural hearing

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

74.562

PROGRAMMED CONDITIONING FOR
LANGUAGE
This

course

provides

skill

training

grammed conditioning procedures in language
language disabilities. The course includes
linguistic principles of the language

applied technology of

in

3 sem.

hrs.

administration of pro-

to children and adults with

research

background and

curriculum as well as discussion of the

programmed conditioning.

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74.564

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.

74.565

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

3 sem.

hrs.

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

and proficient

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.

Practices, content and methods of teaching education subjects to
the hearing impaired are examined with emphasis on content and methods
rather than theory.

74.570

PRACTICUM WITH THE HEARING IMPAIRED

6 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.

74.571

SEMINAR

IN

SPEECH PATHOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Selected theoretical and clinical areas of speech pathology and
may include clinical and research topics

related disciplines. Selected areas

pertaining to student needs.

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74.572

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: SPECIAL
PROBLEMS

3 sem.

hrs.

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

74.573

SEMINAR IN AUDIOLOGY: INDUSTRIAL AND
PUBLIC HEALTH AUDIOLOGY

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems and programs of hearing conservation in public instituand 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.
tions

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.

Historical review, interpretation, and application of literature
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

dealing

acoustics.

74.576

SEMINAR

IN

AUDIOLOGY: THEORETICAL

AND CLINICAL MASKING

3 sem.

hrs.

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

74.580

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3 sem.

hrs.

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.

74.581

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3 sem. hrs.

(Refer to description for 74.580)

74.582

INDEPENDENT STUDY AND RESEARCH

3 sem.

hrs.

6 sem.

hrs.

(Refer to description for 74.580)

74.599

MASTER'S THESIS

3

67

-

5.

SCHOOL OF BUSINESS
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

certification to teach business subjects.

I

Required: Business 90.561, 90.562; Economics 40.531; Master's Research
Paper (65.599) or Seminar (90.581).
Elective: Graduate courses from categories 90, 91 and 93 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 Accounting (91) and Management and Marketing (93). The amount of elective credit may be
determined from the comprehensive plan for the degree (Section 2.21).

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

IN

3 sem.

hrs.

the teaching of shorthand, typewriting, and
and evaluative devices.

secretarial practice; teaching aids

90.552

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
BOOKKEEPING AND
BUSINESS ARITHMETIC

IN

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

90.563

in business education, as revealed by a
of 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

90.581

SEMINAR

IN

department head.

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

3 sem.

hrs.

Cost determination procedures for budgetary control with standard costs.
Prerequisite: 91.421.

91.522

ADVANCED AUDITING THEORY

3 sem.

hrs.

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

70

91.523

ADVANCED TAX ACCOUNTING

3 sem.

hrs.

Interpretation of federal and state partnership and corporate
income tax laws. Case studies are employed to illustrate the proper
preparation of returns, tax planning and research techniques. Social
Security taxes, gift taxes, and estate taxes.
Prerequisite: 91.423.

MANAGEMENT AND MARKETING
(Code 93)

93.531

PROBLEMS

IN

CORPORATION FINANCE

3 sem.

hrs.

Problems in organizing and financing operations of industrial
corporations, public utilities, and 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

Principles governing the budgeting

and

local

government

operations;

expenditures, taxation, and debt

3 sem.

and financing of federal,

analysis

hrs.

state,

of

management

the effects of public
on the economy of the

United States.

93.541

RESEARCH
An

IN

MARKETING

introduction to marketing research.

Prerequisite: 93.342.

71

3 sem.

hrs.

INDEX
Academic Policies
Academic Standards

12

Library

5

Accounting

70

Living Accomodations

6

7

Accreditation

Administrative Personnel

....

Location

1

Management and Marketing

.

.

....

17

5

Admission to Candidacy
12,14,15
Admission to Graduate Courses
7

Advanced Undergraduate
Advisement
Anthropology

Humanities

11

9

5
.

.

71

Marine Science

52

Master of Arts Degree

14

Master of Education Degree
Master of Science Degree

.

.

....

12
15

41

Master's Degree Equivalence

Biology

42

Master's Thesis

10

Business Education

69

Mathematics

49

Calendar
Categories of Graduate Students

Chemistry

3

Miller Analogies Test

8

Personnel, Administrative

47

... 63

Communication Disorders

Comprehensive Social Studies

.

30

.

.

15

10

...

1

Physical Science

51

Physics

49

Placement

6

Course Numbering

9

Political Science

38

Credit

9

Psychology

42

Degree, Master of Arts

...

Degree, Master of Education

7,

14

Purpose

5

7,

1

2

Reading

57

15

Refunds

Earth Science

33

Registration

10

Economics

30

Repeating Courses

12

Degree, Master of Science

.

.

7,

6

Scheduling of Classes

Educational Studies and

7

53

School of Arts and Sciences

Elementary Education

55

School of Business

English

23

School of Professional Studies

Equivalence Certificate

15

Sciences and Mathematics

Services

.

.

17

.

53

69

... 42

Fees

6

Secondary Education

Financial Assistance

6

Semester Load

9

Foreign Languages

17

Social Sciences

30

French

17

Social Studies

30

General Information

5

59

Sociology

11

Spanish

21

Geography

31

German

19

Special Education

60

Grades and Averages

11

Speech

27

1

1

Student Responsibility

1

Time Limit

Graduate

Assist an tships

....

Graduate Council Members
History

Housing

...

33
6

7

7

Transfer of Credit

10

Withdrawal

10